Unveiling Jujutsu Kaisen's Spectacular Transformation: MAPPA's Unmatched Triumph Over the Source Material

Warning: Contains spoilers for Episode #2 of Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen!

With its recent series, season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen, MAPPA, one of the most popular animation studios in recent years, showcases its ability to enhance the manga source material through subtle yet significant additions. The success of MAPPA can be attributed to its skillful adaptation of beloved manga series such as Attack on Titan and Chainsaw Man, both of which boast a massive fanbase. However, a single scene in Jujutsu Kaisen exemplifies another factor contributing to the studio's triumph.

Jujutsu Kaisen Improves On The Manga With A Subtle But Meaningful Scene

In the second episode of the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen, the future antagonist Suguru Geto prepares a cup of tea for himself. The animation of this scene is stunning, adding to the overall satisfaction of watching it. Interestingly, this scene bears a striking resemblance to a similarly impressive moment in a previous anime by MAPPA, Chainsaw Man. In Chainsaw Man, Aki followed his morning routine, which included brewing a cup of coffee. However, unlike Chainsaw Man's scene that aimed to develop Aki's character through visuals alone, Geto's new scene directly leads to a reveal that he has successfully defeated one of the Q sorcerers after Riko. Therefore, this scene demonstrates the evolution of MAPPA's techniques showcased in Chainsaw Man.

Jujutsu Kaisen's evolution is evident in its art style, which bears a striking resemblance to the cinematic aesthetic embraced by Chainsaw Man. This aesthetic shift has undoubtedly contributed to the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen feeling like a significant improvement over its predecessor. However, it is not merely the animation change that demonstrates Jujutsu Kaisen's advancements. Similar to Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen has incorporated additional details and scenes that elevate the characters and storyline. While some fans may view these additions as unnecessary, it becomes challenging to criticize the extra details that Jujutsu Kaisen has incorporated.

Jujutsu Kaisen's Second Season Shows MAPPA's Evolution

The absence of Geto making tea in the manga didn't hinder its inclusion in the anime, as it served as a remarkable moment that further defined the villain in this particular version. Moreover, since it was a brief scene, it didn't divert attention from the main plot. Additionally, the first episode of the anime also enriched Jujutsu Kaisen's source material by presenting an extended scene featuring Utahime and Mei Mei exploring a cursed house. Unlike typical filler content, these additional details seamlessly blended into the narrative. These instances of natural filler demonstrate MAPPA's growth and improvement from their previous work on Chainsaw Man to the current adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen.

It is fascinating to witness the exceptional adaptation and evolving style of MAPPA in both Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. This offers insight into how the second season of Chainsaw Man may potentially appear. Hopefully, Jujutsu Kaisen's next season will showcase further advancements by MAPPA, further fueling excitement for their upcoming projects.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 is available to stream on Crunchyroll.