Jujutsu Kaisenis slowly taking over the world with its popularity. After becoming one of the most sold manga and most viewed anime in Japan, the series went on to create aworld recordas the most in-demand animated series in the world.
The singers also caught the attention with their outfits. They attended the event representing the designer brand Tommy Hilfiger and all wore outfits from the label. Their black themed attires reminded the internet of the black jujutsu high uniforms the characters from Jujutsu Kaisen wear.
However, it’s Stray Kids’ lead singer Hyunjin who caught the most attention. Unlike his bandmates, his outfit was highlighted with a red collar. There is also a golden button at the front.
Anime fans instantly noted the similarity between the outfits of Hyunjin andYuji Itadori. Protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuji wears a jujutsu high uniform a little different from his peers. The red hoodie collar with his black uniform is a signature style for the anime character.
This similarity has the internet abuzz, with many commenting on how on-point the red collar and the golden button on Hyunjin’s outfit are. Some fans are calling it the “Met Gala debut of Yuji”. Someone even pointed out that Hyunjin and Yuji have the same birthday – March 20.
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“Yuji Itadori arrives at Met Gala,” an X user jokingly wrote.
Yuji Itadori has officially arrived at the meg gala !https://t.co/4F1Ad8jWec
“Please, from the collar to the button, it’s so on-point,” said another fan.
“I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this,” commented a third.
Jujutsu Kaisen’s influence seems to be ever-expanding. It’s high time to stay up-to-date with the series. Check out our opinion onwhy Gojo’s return is impossibleand our guides onYuji Itadori’s familyandYuta Okkotsu’s Domain Expansion.
Anamika Das was an Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She previously wrote for platforms like Otakus' Notes and Seinen Manga. Anamika is an avid fan of anime, the shounen genre in particular. She loves My Hero Academia, Haikyuu!!, Jujutsu Kaisen, Boruto, and is obsessed with One Piece.
