Jujutsu Kaisen 0
MAPPA
When to watch: Watch this movie immediately after Episode 24 of Jujutsu Kaisen. It is required viewing and directly connects to the next arc.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 adalah film prekuel yang berlatar satu tahun sebelum peristiwa dalam seri utama, berpusat pada Yuta Okkotsu — seorang siswa SMA pemalu yang dihantui oleh roh terkutuk teman masa kecilnya yang telah meninggal, Rika. Setelah mendaftar di Tokyo Jujutsu High di bawah pengawasan Satoru Gojo, ia berlatih bersama murid-murid baru. Film ini berfungsi sebagai kisah asal Yuta dan memperkenalkan peran Suguru Geto sebagai antagonis dengan cara yang hanya dirujuk dalam seri utama tanpa pernah dijelaskan sepenuhnya.
Di luar kepentingan naratifnya, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 adalah pameran kualitas animasi luar biasa — MAPPA menghadirkan sekuens pertarungan yang menyaingi atau melampaui apa pun dalam seri televisi, terutama pertarungan klimaks antara Yuta dan Geto. Inti emosional film, berpusat pada ikatan antara Yuta dan Rika, memberikan bobot yang menyentuh dan khas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before or after Season 1?
Either works, but most fans recommend watching it after Season 1. Understanding who Gojo is and the basics of jujutsu sorcery makes the film hit much harder. If you want strict chronological order, it takes place before Season 1.
Is JJK 0 canon?
Yes. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 adapts the official prequel manga by Gege Akutami and is fully canon. Characters and events from the film are referenced in Season 2.
Do I need to watch JJK 0 before Season 2?
Strongly recommended. Season 2 features Geto prominently, and understanding his backstory and motivations from the film makes his arc in Season 2 significantly more impactful.
When was Jujutsu Kaisen 0 released?
Released December 24, 2021 in Japan — Christmas Eve. It became one of the highest-grossing anime films of that era.
Is JJK 0 adapted from the manga?
Yes — it adapts the official JJK 0 prequel manga by Gege Akutami, which was published before the main JJK series. Fully canonical.
What do fans think of Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
Exceptionally well received — many fans consider it among the best anime films of the 2020s. Yuta's story and the climactic battle are frequently cited as franchise highlights.