Summary
- ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ secured the Guinness World Record as the “world’s most popular animated shows of 2023.”
- The show dethroned Attack on Titan and One Piece.
- The anime resonated with the younger audience, with Gen Z (ages 13-22) comprising 71.3% of viewers.
Jujutsu Kaisen’ is undoubtedly one of the finest Shounen anime series to date. It has a knack for delivering solid comedy when necessary while also creating a sense of gravity in the most serious circumstances.
It is no surprise that the show always manages to attract a massive audience, as it has now become the most in-demand animated TV series in the world.
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ secured the Guinness World Record as the “world’s most popular animated shows of 2023” dethroning Attack on Titan and One Piece.
Season 2 was exceptional, exceeding our expectations. The initial few episodes delved into the past of Geto and Gojo, who later became the most significant characters of the storyline.
The next part delved into the “Shibuya Incident arc,” regarded as one of the most brutal and intense arcs in anime history. This lengthy arc significantly altered the trajectory of the story. It was the moment when the series transformed from being “well-executed but generic” to “a cut above the rest.”
The end-of-year surge in popularity gave it the winning edge. The anime resonated with the younger audience, with Gen Z (ages 13-22) comprising 71.3% of viewers, compared to One Piece (56.7% Gen Z) and Attack on Titan (64.4%). This enthusiastic fan base propelled ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ to the most popular anime of the year.
Fans worldwide were already excited for season 3, which is anticipated to feature the culling game arc. The recent news of the show’s world record has further fueled their anticipation and confidence in the series, and they hope for the same high-quality production in the future.
About Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen, also known as Sorcery Fight, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gege Akutami, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since March 2018.
An anime television series adaptation produced by MAPPA premiered in October 2020.
The story revolves around Yuuji Itadori, a high-school student who, despite hating athletics, is insanely fit. Yuuji gets involved in the world of sorcery when he swallows a powerful talisman to protect his friends from its curse.
On observing that Yuuji wasn’t affected much even when inflicted with this curse, Satoru decides to send Yuuji on a quest to save the world.
Source: Guinness World Record Website
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