Jujutsu Kaisen is undoubtedly one of the biggest franchises currently. The series has received much recognition, with only one season released and a prequel movie. It is clear that the makers have cracked the code of what audiences love to see and keep on bringing it on stage. However, this time it is happening quite literally. The franchise is all set to launch Jujutsu Kaisen Live-Action in the coming months. The makers have released a trailer that reveals the key characters of the series inhibiting their natural behavior. It can be easily said that fans cannot get enough of it. So, here is everything to know about it.
Jujutsu Kaisen is based on a manga of the same name. The series began in March 2018 and is currently ongoing. It later got its anime adaption under Studio MAPPA and turned out to be the greatest release of October 2020. To give more details about the plot of the story, Studio MAPPA released a prequel revealing another key character Yuta. So, how much of the manga will Jujutsu Kaisen Live-Action cover? Read further to find out.
Jujutsu Kaisen Live-Action Play Launches Trailer And Cast Members!
The news broke out in the unofficial account of Jujutsu Kaisen, revealing a short trailer. The post revolves around the upcoming stage play from the franchise. It shared details about the castings of Jujutsu Kaisen Live-Action. The 30-second clip shares major cast members. Moreover, Ryosuke Miura playing the character of Gojo Satoru has covered most of the hype around it.
The fans have shared their positive responses to the cast reveal, stating that the actors have an uncanny resemblance with the characters. In fact, the mannerisms of the actors in the short trailer have also won many hearts. My Hero Academia, Naruto, and Yu Yu Hakusho are some of the other shone series with a stage adaption. In such a short time, this might be just one of the many milestones that Jujutsu Kaisen will achieve.
What Is The Plot?
Following the life of Yuji Itadori and taking a hint from the revelation of all the cast members, it is clear that the play will feature Yoshino Junpei’s introduction. Moreover, villains such as Hanami will also play a part. Thus, the upcoming project from JJK will cover the whole of the first season. So, from Yuji gulping down Sukuna’s fingers to being unable to save Junpei and ultimately fighting Mahito, Jujutsu Kaisen Live-Action will have all the heated fights. The stakes are high for the stage play. Fans can hope to see some of the biggest moments from the series in real life for the first time.
Jujutsu Kaisen Live-Action: Release Date
So, for all the waiting fans, the makers have revealed the dates for the grand release. Jujutsu Kaisen Live-Action will run in the Galaxy Theatre in Tokyo from July 15 to July 31, 2022. This will get backed up by a performance in Mielparque Hall in Osaka from August 4 to August 14, 2022. The stage play is only due in Japan, and there has been no update for an overseas premiere. But the international fans can surely hope for it to happen very soon. Thus, for more updates, stay tuned.