Jujutsu Kaisen is a very frustrating show to watch.
The production is top-notch—something that unfortunately isn't entirely a positive given the terrible working conditions the animators were forced through. For every clip of jaw-dropping animation, of which there are many, there's an animator having a mental breakdown on twitter for not being good enough. MAPPA is a studio that has long had accusations of overworking its employees, this production only amplified those to a new extent. But all that aside, it's undeniable that the finished product is beautiful.
Unfortunately, the story is lacking.
The reason I used the word "frustrating" is because it's clear that Gege Akutame is
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Dec 13, 2017
Kekkai Sensen
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Woah. I came into this anime not expecting much. It grabbed my attention at the first episode, but it wasn't until episode 11 that I saw the perfection in the show.
Now is the story ground-breaking and 100% original? No. It is an interesting premise for sure, but the story itself is not the strongest out there. That being said, by no means is it a bad story. There are some meandering side stories, but that is okay, because of the best thing in the show: The characters. Each character has their charm, and more importantly, they feel real. To expand on specifics would go into spoiler ... |
