Jujutsu Kaisen will delve into Gojo’s past as a second-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High. Additionally, this cour will cover the famous Shibuya Incident from manga series.
Studio MAPPA’s new opening credits feature King Gnu’s “SPECIALZ.” They showcase returning characters as well as newcomers in thrilling action scenes with Easter Egg references that could easily be missed.
| Title | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Plot Highlights | – Explores Gojo’s past as a second-year student |
| – Covers the Shibuya Incident from the manga series | |
| Opening Credits | Features King Gnu’s “SPECIALZ” |
| Cast | – Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo |
| – Takahiro Sakurai as Suguru Geto | |
| – Nobara Kugisaki, Toshiyuki Abe, Anna Nagase, and others | |
| New Character | Yuta Okkotsu, son of Satoru and Rika, making his debut |
| Release Date | October 12, 2023 (UK) |
| Weekly episodes on Crunchyroll | |
| Episodes | Two cours (multiple arcs) |
| – Hidden Inventory and Premature Death arcs | |
| – Shibuya Incident arc | |
| Studio | MAPPA |
| Streaming Platform | Crunchyroll |
Characters
Jujutsu Kaisen returns with its second cour, covering the Shibuya Incident Arc. It will air weekly on Crunchyroll so viewers worldwide can enjoy it in their native languages – Yuichi Nakamura (Kintoki Sakata from Gintama) returns as Satoru Gojo and Takahiro Sakurai (Arataka Reigen from Mob Psycho 100) returns as Suguru Geto! Several key characters also reprise their roles, including Yuichi Nakamura (Kintoki Sakata from Gintama) (Kintoki Sakata from Gintama) from Gintama) playing Satoru Gojo and Takahiro Sakurai (Arataka Reigen from Mob Psycho 100) returning as Rataka Reigen from Mob Psycho 100).
This season will explore Gojo’s past, focusing on how he became the idealistic and mentoring adult he is today. Additionally, this season will address Rika’s tragic fate when cursed by an evil sorcerer as well as how Gojo became Megumi Fushiguro’s mentor and caretaker.
Yuta Okkotsu will also make his debut appearance, being the son of Satoru and Rika and will likely serve as Gojo’s primary antagonist in future installments of Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Fans may recall him from movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0 where he defeated Geto; season 2 will follow his story further along this path.
Notable cast members include Nobara Kugisaki in her role of Megumi, Toshiyuki Abe as Toji Fushiguro and Anna Nagase as Yuurei Deco. Shouta Goshozono who worked on Chainsaw Man as both writer and director will helm its second season.
Release Date
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 will debut in the UK on Thursday 12th October 2023 and can be watched every Thursday on Crunchyroll. Written by Hiroshi Seko (Oda Nobunaga: Attack on Titan and Mob Psycho 100 writer), Hiroshi will write new episodes each week for Crunchyroll viewers to enjoy! He has written for such popular anime titles as Attack on Titan, Mob Psycho 100, Ajin, Banana Fish Dorohedoro Kakegurui Levius plus Chainsaw Man storyboarding as well. His extensive experience will ensure an action-filled adventure!
This year’s season will consist of two cours; the first will cover Gojo’s past while also featuring the Shibuya Incident storyline from chapters 79 to 136 in the manga. This gives fans more opportunities to get to know Gojo better as well as his complex relationship with Suguru Geto.
On March 24th, a teaser trailer for JJK: Season Two was unveiled and provided viewers with a glimpse at young Gojo as well as thrilling action sequences and Tatsuya Kitani’s “Ao no Sumika.” It also showcased their new opening theme song by Tatsuya Kitani entitled “Ao no Sumika.” This clip has piqued fans’ interest and they eagerly anticipate its full anime release later this year; especially those still reeling from its devastating ending during season 1. Availability will include both broadcast television in Japan as well streaming sites such as Crunchyroll.
Episodes
Once again, after an extended hiatus, the series is back and it looks set to take some dramatic twists. The season’s first cour adapts the Hidden Inventory and Premature Death arcs which show Geto going from being one of anime’s top characters to an unforgivable villain. Furthermore, its second cour will adapt the Shibuya Incident which many fans have been waiting to witness and it should shed more light on just why exactly Geto turned evil.
Shouta Goshozono, who worked on both Chainsaw Man’s storyboard and direction, is back for Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season. Broadcasted as two consecutive cour, its main cast should remain unchanged: Junya Enoki will reprise her role as Yuji Itadori (younger version), while Yuichi Nakamura who voices Satoru Gojo in manga will reprise theirs; Takahiro Sakurai who voiced Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100 will reprise his voice to provide Suguru Geto voiced.
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Streaming
If you enjoyed Jujutsu Kaisen, the anime will return this fall with its second season! Spread over two cours, this season will adapt the Shibuya Arc from manga; one of the most gripping and gripping parts of Jujutsu Kaisen series so be on the lookout!
Conclusion
Junya Enoki (who voiced Yuji Itadori from Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, Nasa Yuzaki from Tonikaku Kawaii and Yosho Reiner in Attack on Titan), will continue providing his voice for protagonist; Yuma Uchida (Kyo from Fruits Basket) will play Geto.
Once again, Japanese anime studio MAPPA will produce this show, meaning you can expect high-quality animation and voice acting that was seen in its inaugural season. MAPPA is widely renowned for their impressive work in various anime titles such as Attack On Titan, Chainsaw Man, God Of Highschool, and Kakegurui – so expect nothing less in season 2.
