The anime”Jujutsu Kaisen” has established itself as a global phenomenon, with a growing following in Asia, Europe and America, according to the entertainment sociologist Atsuo Nakayama (中山淳雄). Even though the anime franchise and related products are not yet available in many countries, Nakayama notes that the global popularity of “Jujutsu Kaisen” is just beginning.

My anime list, an essential platform for anime fans with approximately 20 million users, clearly shows the magnitude of this popularity. MyAnimeList acts as an encyclopedia for anime lovers, offering detailed information and rankings of new releases that air every three months. This predominantly English-language website highlights how “Jujutsu Kaisen“ captured the attention of anime fans around the world.

Since its debut, “Jujutsu Kaisen“ reached impressive numbers. The manga, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” magazine since March 2018 and created by Gege Akutami, has sold more than 90 million copies in Japan as of January 2024. This sales level places “Jujutsu Kaisen” among the twenty most successful manga series in history, a remarkable achievement for a young author who debuted less than a decade ago.

In the American market, the manga sold 3.41 million copies between 2021 and 2023, positioning itself alongside other big hits such as “Chainsaw Man” and “My Hero Academia”. The anime adaptation, produced by the prestigious studio MAPPA, has been equally successful. The first season won Crunchyroll's “Anime of the Year” award in 2021, and the second season repeated the achievement in 2024, becoming the first series to receive this award twice.

“Jujutsu Kaisen”He also left his mark on cinema. The film “Jujutsu Kaisen 0”Released in December 2021, it grossed 13.8 billion yen in Japan and US$ 50 million in the United States, standing out as one of the biggest successes in anime cinema.

Globally, the series reached a milestone by being recognized as “the most requested anime television show in the world” by Guinness World Records in April 2024. According to Parrot Analytics, “Jujutsu Kaisen”It has a global demand 71.2 times greater than the average for television programs.

The distribution of supporters is also notable. Of the 940,000 MAL members who follow “Jujutsu Kaisen“, 27% come from North America and 37% from Europe. This shows a strong presence in the West, although it also has followers in regions such as Latin America and Southeast Asia.

“Jujutsu Kaisen” has proven to be an unstoppable force in the world of anime, not just in Japan but globally. The series has not only won awards and broken records, but has captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world, positioning itself as one of the most influential and successful anime series today.

• «They need to expand content abroad to recover investment».
• «It has national popularity, but it doesn't reach the level of Pokémon or Ghibli. How are they doing it?».
• «Akutami-sensei is working too hard, I think it's good that it ends quickly after finishing the manga».
• «It must be because of Miguel's popularity.».
• «Amazing! The techniques have that Japanese touch that can appeal to a specific niche».
• «Akutami's inconsistency in arguments is mistreating readers».
• «The quality was excellent and the content had that Japanese horror style. I don't think it can surpass Pokémon because of the difference in target audience.».
• «Jujutsu Kaisen features elements from NARUTO, One Piece, BLEACH and Gintama, among other Shonen Jump series. No wonder it's so popular».
• «Kimetsu no Yaiba and Jujutsu Kaisen have a very Japanese setting that has been well-received. This is why those who know the world from overseas insist that Japan doesn't need to imitate the West.».
• «I'm worried... Do overseas fans know the current situation of the final arc in Shinjuku?».

Source: Live News