Kenjiro Tsuda, the voice actor for Nanami Kento in Jujutsu Kaisen, took to social media on Monday, October 16, 2023, to express his gratitude towards his fans. In a succinct message, Tsuda thanked them for their support and for watching the series.
This tweet comes after a weekend filled with accolades from Jujutsu Kaisen fans, who were particularly impressed with Nanami's recent appearance and Tsuda's voice acting. Both the animation and Tsuda's performance were celebrated, with fans expressing their satisfaction at seeing this particular sequence adapted into the anime.
Disclaimer: The following article has anime spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2’s events.
Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts are reciprocating Tsuda's expression of gratitude with an equal measure of enthusiasm, appreciation, and reverence that they had shown him for his recent portrayal. However, there is also a sense of mourning among certain individuals, presumably manga readers, hinting at what lies ahead for anime-only fans.Jujutsu Kaisen fans mourn Nanami’s coming anime death following a thank you message from VA Tsuda
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Kenjiro Tsuda’s thank you message to Jujutsu Kaisen fans follows shortly after an episode that predominantly focuses on his character, Nanami Kento. Both anime-only fans and manga readers have expressed their admiration and high praise for Tsuda's portrayal of Nanami in these particular scenes. However, it is important to note that these expressions of praise come from two distinct perspectives.
The difference in perspectives becomes evident through the responses to Tsuda's thank you message. Fans who are aware of what lies ahead for Nanami's character express a sense of preemptive mourning for his impending death, thanking Tsuda for the exceptional work he has done thus far, and expressing sadness about the limited time he will spend with the series.
Anime-only fans, on the other hand, are still raving about Tsuda's incredible work in the comments of his tweet. They are eagerly looking forward to witnessing more of his talent in the upcoming episodes. Although Nanami will still be present for a few more episodes, his demise seems inevitable as the second season of the series is already halfway through.
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Nanami is a beloved character among both anime-only fans and manga readers. His death has left a profound impact on the latter and will greatly influence the former. The widespread adoration and respect for Nanami and his voice actor is evident in the responses to Tsuda's tweet.
The second season of the anime premiered in July 2023 and will continue airing until the Fall 2023 season. The series can be streamed on Crunchyroll and other international streaming platforms, with episodes released weekly in Japan.
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