5 Jujutsu Kaisen moments inspired by other anime Studio MAPPAGege Akutami has widely acknowledged Bleach as a source of inspiration for Jujutsu Kaisen. However, the popular series also incorporates elements from various other anime. Jujutsu Kaisen is possibly the most well-known and popular shonen anime series at the moment. And that\u2019s partly because of the immensely successful Shonen series that came before it. In an interview with the legendary Bleach mangaka Tite Kubo in 2021, Gege Akutami revealed that he used three prominent manga and anime series as inspiration: Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Fans speculate that everything from domain expansions to Yuji Itadori\u2019s hair color is based on elements from these series. Here are five of the most obvious elements drawn from these classic Shonen series. 5 Jujutsu Kaisen moments inspired by other anime Sharp-eyed Jujutsu Kaisen fans may have already picked up on the series, drawing inspiration from other beloved anime. And for those who haven\u2019t caught on, Gege Akutami is open about how his childhood favorites influenced his work. Take Aoi Todo, for instance, who\u2019s based on Bleach\u2019s Kenpachi Zaraki, or Yuji Itadori, drawing inspiration from Naruto Uzumaki, and Megumi Fushiguro is based on Naruto\u2019s Sasuke Uchiha. But the similarities go beyond the characters. Let\u2019s look at five elements of Jujutsu Kaisen directly inspired by other anime series. 1. The Magic System One of Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s major inspirations is Yoshihiro Togashi\u2019s Hunter x Hunter. And this comes through most in the series\u2019 magic system. At the core of Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s magic system is cursed energy, which is a source of power associated with negative emotions like grief and rage. This energy can then be manipulated by sorcerers as a weapon against cursed spirits. Because most humans experience strong negative emotions from time to time, there is an abundance of cursed energy and spirits for the sorcerers to combat. Akutami has announced that Yoshihiro Togashi\u2019s Hunter x Hunter, where the characters\u2019 use of Nen determines their power level, is a main source of inspiration for Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s power system\u2014combining Hunter x Hunter\u2019s Nen with elements of Daisuke Ashihara\u2019s World Trigger, where characters use special skills and weapons to channel energy. 2. Tournament Arcs Ever since Yu Yu Hakusho exploded onto our screens in the 90s with endless, awe-inspiring tournament arcs, it\u2019s almost mandatory for every Shonen series to have some tournament or competition, and Jujutsu Kaisen is no exception. Filled with new characters and abilities as they compete against each other, Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s school tournament \u2013 called the Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc \u2013 in Episodes 14 to 21 might have ended abruptly. However, it gave us a huge amount of comic relief and introduced us to some of our most beloved characters, including Aoi Todo. 3. The \u201cChosen One\u201d trope For as long as shonen anime has existed, so has the \u201cchosen one\u201d trope. What\u2019s a chosen one, you ask? Well, it\u2019s a character who possesses some great power or destiny, meaning they are the only one able to save the world. If you haven\u2019t guessed it already, Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s chosen one is our very own Yuji Itadori. The series begins when he swallows an ancient cursed finger. It should have killed him, but fortunately, he can contain the curse\u2019s power. This means he has to become Sukuna\u2019s vessel, providing us with the gut-wrenching, heart-breaking adventure of Jujutsu Kaisen. 4. Domain Expansion The exact origin for Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s spectacular Domain Expansion technique is less clear. Fans typically point the finger (no pun intended) at either Naruto\u2019s Genjutsu or Bleach\u2019s Bankai. Although, considering how Gege Akutami has professed how much he loves both series, it\u2019s likely that both are true. In Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s Domain Expansion, the user completely controls the domain and whoever is inside it. For example, in Satoru Gojo\u2019s Infinite Voice, Jogo couldn\u2019t get close to the sorcerer since it was his territory. This follows the same logic as Naruto\u2019s Genjutsu, as the user uses this technique to trap their enemies similarly. Both Domain Expansion and Genjutsu can also be broken in the same way. The trapped person must overpower or counter it with their own cursed technique. 5. Shibuya Incident Arc Finally, we have Mechamaru and Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s Shibuya Incident Arc. Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most well-known and respected anime of all time, and in Jujutsu Kaisen\u2019s recent Shibuya Incident Arc, fans were quick to point out how the classic series left its mark. Now, this isn\u2019t really anything new. Gege Akutami has always been open about how big of an influence Hideaki Anno\u2019s work had on his own series, especially with breaking away from traditional tropes and leaving certain events unresolved. However, this time, the inspiration proved to be more aesthetic than storyline-based. Fans quickly pointed out how Kokichi\u2019s secret weapon, Mechamaru, resembles Asuka\u2019s unit. From mecha battles to tried and true shonen tropes, Jujutsu Kaisen has cemented itself in anime fans\u2019 hearts as one of this generation\u2019s greatest series. And it\u2019s no wonder. Gege Akutami has drawn on elements from the series\u2019 predecessors to create a new and exciting series with just enough nostalgia that we\u2019ll remember for decades. How to watch Crunchyroll from outside your location in 2023 Crunchyroll is the world\u2019s best hub for streaming anime, whether it\u2019s One Piece, Attack on Titan, or Jujutsu Kaisen \u2013 and thanks to ExpressVPN, you can access the platform\u2019s full library even if you\u2019re outside the US. 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