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Jujutsu Kaisen surprises with spectacular live-action

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With the end of the story of “Jujutsu KaisenGetting closer and closer, fans of the series are remembering some of the best fights the anime has ever offered. Among them, one of the most iconic is the confrontation between Satoru Gojo and Toji Fushiguro, a fight that was recently revived thanks to a talented artist who recreated the moment with impressive visual effects. As fans eagerly await the third season, which will adapt the "Sacrifice Game Arc," the events depicted in the second season, especially the "Shibuya Incident Arc," continue to resonate in the minds of viewers.

One of the highlights of the second season was the flashback that showed the deadly battle between Gojo and Touji, a confrontation that left many speechless. Inspired by this confrontation, visual artist Khary Ashmore, known for his projects that recreate scenes from popular series, decided to dedicate an entire year to recreating the climax of this fight using modern and almost realistic visual effects.

Ashmore's dedication did not go unnoticed. His recreation of the battle between Gojo and Touji was considered one of the best fan adaptations to date. Over the course of a year, Ashmore documented his work process, from the early days to the project's completion, and shared it on his YouTube channel. According to the artist himself, the project began as a personal challenge to see how far he could take his skills. What started as a weekly test turned into a months-long effort and eventually a year-long effort.

Ashmore's work is distinguished by its attention to detail. Reproducing a fight as heavily laden with visual effects as Gojo versus Toji is no easy task, especially when trying to create characters that look realistic without falling into the "uncanny valley," a phenomenon in which recreations of human characters look strange or unnatural. However, Ashmore managed to overcome these challenges and deliver a faithful and visually stunning representation of this iconic Jujutsu Kaisen battle.

While some may consider calling his project “live-action” somewhat misleading, as most of the elements were created using CGI, this doesn’t diminish the impressive work he did. In fact, many Jujutsu Kaisen fans praised Ashmore for capturing the essence of the series and bringing one of the show's most shocking moments to life. Thanks to this recreation, the artist has gained a new legion of followers who eagerly await his future projects.

In addition to recreating “Jujutsu Kaisen,” Ashmore has worked on other projects adapting iconic scenes from series like “Hunter x Hunter” and “Genshin Impact,” demonstrating his skill and passion for digital art. The time and effort Ashmore put into this project highlights the level of skill required to create high-quality visual effects, something that often goes unnoticed by viewers.

These types of works, created by passionate fans, not only enrich the fan experience but also pay homage to the series that inspire them. In Ashmore's case, the recreation of the fight between Gojo and Toji is not only a stunning work of art, but also a testament to the impact Jujutsu Kaisen has had on the global anime fan community.

Source: Official Twitter Account