You Still Haven't Realized Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is Better Than Series, Let Us Explain

Summary:

• Jujutsu Kaisen 0 solved all the problems of the series.
• There is a love story at the heart of the plot.
• The pacing is not shocking with endless action.

Like any big franchise, Jujutsu Kaisen has more than just a series. In 2021, after the success of the first season, a full-length movie was released. There were no Yuji, Nobara or Megumi, but it featured Gojo again. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a completely separate story with a different main character, except that the secondary characters are the same. Looking at the scores, we can say that the movie was less well-received than the show. But why? It seems that Jujutsu Kaisen 0 solved all the problems of the series.

Finally a love story in the Jujutsu Kaisen world

The humble and insecure Yuta Okkotsu, whose weakness is offset by a destructive curse named Rika, is at the center of Jujutsu Kaisen 0's plot. Rika was his childhood friend who died in an accident. Since then, she has haunted Yuta as a cursed spirit, protecting him from his tormentors. As a result of a school accident, the boy was taken to the sorcerer's academy to be killed, but as in Yuji's case, Gojo intervened. Thus, Yuta became a student of the academy.

Although the story is similar to the main series, it has its own unique elements. First of all, there is the love story at the heart of the plot. Despite the fact that the main characters are teenagers, there was no space for love lines in the series. Even if there were some hints, they were quickly lost in the fights. In Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Rika and Yuta's affection is the focus of the story.

It is debatable who is the better protagonist, Yuji or Yuta. Yuta is more of a typical shonen protagonist – he's an underdog with a lot of power that needs to be developed. Yuji is not a loser, but like many shonen characters, he is very kind. It's not easy to decide who's better. But we can definitely say that Yuta is a compelling character who is enjoyable to watch. Maybe it's the mysterious story of his origin and powers that makes him so charming.

Movies are often better than series

Very often anime movies look better than the TV series. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is no exception. It's not because the shows are bad. There's just more time for making movies. The animation in Jujutsu Kaisen always looks nice, but in the film it's fantastic. The destruction, the movement fluidity, and the detail – everything feels much more spectacular than in the series.

Not surprisingly, the producers decided to include in the movie all the things that fans missed in the first season. First of all, it's school life and joint student missions. Here you can fully enjoy these elements. Good directing is worth mentioning.

The pace of plot development does not shock with endless action. The characters grow gradually (especially the main character). Geto and Gojo's relationship is even revealed. The tragic moments will make your heart beat faster at least a few times. The story may be suitable for those who are not familiar with the series, as it is completely self-contained!