Jujutsu Kaisen Film 0, also called Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Jujutsu Excessive Faculty, is a 2021 Japanese animated darkish fantasy motion movie based mostly on the manga sequence of the identical identify by Gege Akutami. Produced by MAPPA, the movie serves as a prequel to the Jujutsu Kaisen anime sequence, depicting the occasions that occurred a 12 months earlier than the sequence’ principal storyline. The movie follows Yuji Itadori, a first-year highschool pupil who joins a secret group of jujutsu sorcerers to fight curses and defend humanity from evil spirits.
The movie was a essential and business success, grossing over $190 million worldwide and turning into the highest-grossing anime movie of 2021. It was praised for its beautiful animation, well-developed characters, and thrilling motion sequences. The movie’s success has helped to boost the profile of the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise and has generated anticipation for the upcoming second movie, Jujutsu Kaisen 2, which is scheduled to be launched in 2023.
