Jujutsu Kaisen has put out a new visual to coincide with a merchandise promotion, and the characters and era referenced have fans fawning over a storyline from Season 2.
It’s almost hard to believeJujutsu Kaisenhas only been two seasons andanime movie, given the rampant popularity of the franchise. EvenMegan Thee Stallionis cosplayingJujutsu Kaisen characters, demonstrating the reach of Gege Akutami’s ongoing story.
For an upcoming merch drop. Jujutsu Kaisen released an image that features the 2006 cast: Kento Nanami, Satoru Gojo, Shoko Ieiri, Yu Haibara, and Suguru Geto. They’re enjoying a stroll together, and fans are all in their feelings.
／各時系列に沿って物語を振り返る一大グッズプロジェクトを展開！＼第1弾は6月より開始の「#懐玉・玉折」!!開始に先駆けて、高専生5人の青い春を描いた新ビジュアルを公開!!▼グッズ展開・プロジェクトカレンダーはこちらhttps://t.co/3ezq6zalNX#呪術廻戦pic.twitter.com/2714WzCM8p
“OGs will always be the best,” says one response. “Everyone is mesmerized by Geto and then there’s Shoko. Sorry Shoko I can’t relate,” another reply adds.
Meanwhile, some are using this opportunity to vocalize their hope for a return to this group. “Just give us an OVA….” states a reply. “I really hope we are getting an OVA or a movie focused on this generation some day. I really love their dynamic even if we see little of it,” saysa commenton Reddit.
“Wish we had a little more of this time period. It was a great part of the story while it lasted,” another Redditor comments.
Merchandise based on this picture will be up for preorder from May 16 on the TOHO store, including badges and mini standees. In the meantime, we continue waiting for updates on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.
Check out our list ofanime like Jujutsu Kaisenwhile you wait, as well as our guide to all38 major Jujutsu Kaisen deaths. You’ll also enjoy our look atwhy Yuji Itadori may never be the among the strongest Jujutsu Kaisen characters.
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Anthony McGlynn is a Senior Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. An expert on animes like Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling and My Hero Academia, he also has over 10 years experience covering games and pop culture for outlets such as Variety, IGN, Den of Geek, PCGamesN, PCGamer, The Digital Fix, and many more. You can contact him at: anthony.mcglynn@dexerto.com
