Quick Facts
| Format | MOVIE |
| Status | Finished |
| Started | 2021-12 |
| Finished | 2021-12 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Episodes | 1 |
| Runtime | 105 min |
| Score | 8.3 / 10 |
| Popularity | #430,795 |
Synopsis
Yuta Okkotsu is haunted by Rika Orimoto, his deceased childhood friend, whose spirit has become an immensely powerful curse that violently protects him. After Satoru Gojo intervenes, Yuta enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High and begins learning to control Rika alongside first-year students Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki and Panda.
Yuta’s progress attracts the attention of Suguru Geto, a curse user pursuing Rika’s extraordinary power as part of a wider attack on jujutsu society. The film adapts Gege Akutami’s four-chapter prequel manga, originally serialized before the main Jujutsu Kaisen story, and takes place approximately one year before Yuji Itadori enters the school.
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Highlights
- MAPPA produced the film, which Toho released theatrically in Japan on December 24, 2021.
- Sunghoo Park directed the feature after serving as director of the television anime’s first season.
- Hiroshi Seko adapted Gege Akutami’s prequel manga into the screenplay.
- The movie earned approximately ¥13.8 billion in Japan and more than ¥26.5 billion worldwide.
- It won Best Film at the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and received an Animation of the Year nomination from the Japan Academy Film Prize.
- King Gnu performed both the main theme “Ichizu” and the ending song “Sakayume.”
- Yoshimasa Terui, Hiroaki Tsutsumi and Alisa Okehazama composed the score.
- The adaptation expands the prequel’s Night Parade of a Hundred Demons with appearances and battles involving characters established in the main series.
New Characters
SUPPORTINGRika Orimoto
Jujutsu KaisenRika Orimoto is the childhood friend of Yuta Okkotsu who tragically died when she was hit by a car. Her spirit was cursed, transforming her into a powerful Special Grade Vengeful C
SUPPORTINGMiguel
Jujutsu KaisenHe was initially one of Suguru Geto's commanders who wished to see him become king. Following the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, Miguel was forcefully recruited by Satoru Gojo.
SUPPORTINGManami Suda
Jujutsu KaisenCurse user who used to be Suguru Getou's secretary as well as a commander in his "family" of sorcerers.
SUPPORTINGToshihisa Negi
Jujutsu KaisenCurse user who used to be a commander in Suguru Getou's "family" of sorcerers. After Suguru's death, Negi and Manami Suda both decided to carry on his will by joining the entity to
SUPPORTINGMimiko Hasaba
Jujutsu KaisenMimiko Hasaba is a character in Jujutsu Kaisen and Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Jujutsu High. She is an ally of Suguru Geto.
SUPPORTINGNanako Hasaba
Jujutsu KaisenNanako Hasaba is a character in Jujutsu Kaisen and Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Jujutsu High. She is Mimiko's twin sister and they were both allies of Suguru Geto.
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