The latest episode of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime premiered on Thursday, October 5, 2023, introducing a familiar voice to Hunter x Hunter anime fans. Mariya Ise, best known for her role as Killua Zoldyck in Hunter x Hunter, made her debut in Jujutsu Kaisen as the voice of young Satoru Gojo. This exciting crossover between the two series has sparked lively discussions among fans online.
As Jujutsu Kaisen and Hunter x Hunter share various similarities, fans acknowledge this latest connection to be unprecedented, thereby giving this reaction a distinctiveness. Fans eagerly anticipate the appearance of additional voice actors from Hunter x Hunter in the ongoing television anime adaptation of Akutami's series.
Jujutsu Kaisen and Hunter x Hunter fans share the excitement of Kid Gojo becoming Killua Zoldyck
Young Gojo as seen in the series' anime (Image via MAPPA Studios)
Mariya Ise has an impressive list of credits, including roles such as Ray in The Promised Neverland, Levy McGarden in Fairy Tail, Midari Ikishima in Kakegurui, Reg in Made in Abyss, Eureka in Pokémon XY, Yes! PreCure 5, and GoGo!'s Urara Kasugano.
It's worth noting that Ise is not the only voice actor who has appeared in both Jujutsu Kaisen and Hunter x Hunter. Other actors include Kouki Uchiyama, who voices Meruem in Hunter x Hunter and Toge Inumaki in Jujutsu Kaisen, Marine Inouse, who voices Amane and Mai Zen'in, and Shinichiro Miki, who voices Knov and Atsuya Kusakabe.
As the anime series by Akutami advances, the likelihood of encountering familiar voices from Togashi's anime series increases, thus indicating a probable expansion of this list.
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The connection between these two iconic anime and manga franchises has sent fans into a frenzy of excitement. With a plethora of memes and headcanons highlighting the parallels between Gojo and Killua, as well as their interactions with other characters, fans are eagerly anticipating more connections to come.
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Fans are engaging in a discussion about Akutami's reaction upon learning that Ise would voice young Gojo, particularly considering his acknowledgment of Togashi's series as a significant influence. The general response from fans is overwhelmingly positive, encompassing the aforementioned discussion of memes, joy for Akutami, and speculations about the possible interactions between the two characters. Stay updated on the latest news regarding Jujutsu Kaisen anime and manga, along with news related to anime, manga, films, and live-action releases as we move forward into 2023.