The recent conclusion ofJujutsu Kaisenhas left its fanbase divided due to disappointment regarding how the ending played out for many of its characters. Following the reappraisal of the series' legacy that has begun to occur in the wake of this mixed reception, the potential for a sequel series that could address these lingering issues is more apparent than ever. IfJujutsu Kaisendoes receive a follow-up that follows in the footsteps of other successful anime franchises, it might also finally be able to support a video game adaptation on the scale of a recent landmark arena fighter.
Thesales ofDragon Ball: Sparking Zerohave showcased the demand for ambitious adaptions of long-running anime IPs, as a large part of that title’s appeal can be attributed to its massive roster size. WhileJujutsu Kaisen’s cast doesn’t feature as many faces asDragon Ball, it also hasn’t received a sequel likeDBZorGT. Not only would a continuation ofJJKin the form of a new series have the chance to redeem elements of its rushed ending, but it could also expand the universe in a way that lays the groundwork for game releases that feature an inevitably larger cast.
A Jujutsu Kaisen Sequel Series Could Alleviate Some of Its Ending’s Major Criticisms
Unresolved Questions and Seemingly Incomplete Character Arcs
Between plot points such as the relationship of Kenjaku and Tengen, or the implications of the Culling Game on the wider world, there is enough material for the series to have continued elaborating on instead of coming to what has been largely perceived as an abrupt end. It can easily be said that aspects of the narrative, likeYuji Itadori’s family history and Domain Expansion, or the fate of the Gojo and Kamo clans, have technically been addressed in some way by the final chapter, but this doesn’t change the feelings that these concepts were being set up for more climactic moments than what occurred.
Allowing Yuji Itadori to Fill Gojo Satoru’s Role in the Future
If aJujutsu Kaisensequel time-skippushes the series' events forward significantly, it could be reasonable to expect an entirely new generation of sorcerers to appear alongside the return of existing characters in older mentor roles. Yuji could be elevated to the status of the sequel’s Gojo, giving him the opportunity to fill in the void left by the character’s death and live up to the symbolism that was implied byJJK’s ending. A well-received second part would help to secure the IP’s reputation, along with fleshing out its possible roster for a proper arena fighter adaptation in the years to come.
The Expanded Cast of a Jujutsu Kaisen Sequel Could Pave the Way for a Huge Arena Fighter Release
Letting the JJK Franchise Grow to Its Full Potential Across Mediums
WhileJujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clashreleased in early 2024, the overall poor reception received by that title has left it remembered as an unsatisfying entry in the arena fighter genre. It didn’t deliver on a mechanical or visual level relative to its full release price, and a roster of only 16 characters at launch in a 2v2 format can quickly grow stale under those conditions. Even seven additional DLC fighters weren’t able to bring the title up to the standard of its contemporaries, but a new vision for a similar game based on a sequel series would be a different story. With the effectively doubled roster size of a post-time-skipJujutsu Kaisen, a new approach to a game adaptation might be able to capture the blend of fan service and competency thatSparking Zerohas achieved.
Roster variety is a key selling point of popular arena fighters, and the array of possible picks beyondJujutsu Kaisen’s most overrated characters, who have yet to be featured in a game, already includes many:
Jujutsu Kaisen
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Based on Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Mappa’s battle shonen anime envisions a world where Jujutsu Sorcerers battle against entities born out of Cursed Energy. One day, a teenager named Yuji Itadori is dragged into this conflict when he eats a possessed finger.
