The anime “ Jujutsu Kaisen ”
has established itself as a global phenomenon, with a growing fan base in Asia,
Europe and the Americas, according to entertainment sociologist Atsuo
Nakayama (中山淳雄) .
Even though the anime franchise and related merchandise are not yet available
in many countries, Nakayama notes that “Jujutsu Kaisen’s” worldwide
popularity is just beginning.
MyAnimeList ,
an essential platform for anime fans with approximately 20 million users,
clearly shows the magnitude of this popularity. MyAnimeList functions as an
encyclopedia for anime lovers, offering detailed information and rankings of
new releases that air every three months. This predominantly
English-language site highlights how “ Jujutsu Kaisen ” has
captured the attention of anime fans globally.
Since its premiere, “ Jujutsu
Kaisen ” has achieved 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 level of sales places “Jujutsu Kaisen” among the twenty most
successful manga in history, a remarkable achievement for a young author who
debuted less than a decade ago.
In the U.S. market, the manga has sold
3.41 million copies between 2021 and 2023, ranking alongside other big hits
like “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 feat in 2024, becoming the first
series to receive this award twice.
“ Jujutsu Kaisen ” has also made
its mark on cinema. The film “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” , released in
December 2021, grossed 13.8 billion yen in Japan and 50 million dollars in the
United States, standing out as one of the biggest hits in anime cinema.
Globally, the series has reached a milestone by
being recognized as “the most in-demand anime television show in the
world” by Guinness World Records in April 2024. According to Parrot
Analytics, “ Jujutsu Kaisen ” has a global demand 71.2 times
greater than that of the average television show.
The distribution of fans 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 anime world, 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 of today.
- " They
need to expand their content abroad to recoup their investment ."
- " It
has national popularity, but it doesn't reach the level of Pokémon or
Ghibli. How are they achieving this? "
- « Akutami-sensei
is working too hard, I think it's good that he finishes 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
inconsistent arguments are abusing 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 has elements of NARUTO, One Piece, BLEACH and Gintama, among other
Shonen Jump works. It's not surprising that 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 it abroad insist that Japan does
not need to imitate the West ».
- « I'm
worried... Do overseas fans know about the current situation of the final
arc in Shinjuku? »
Saurce: Livedoor News
