Jujutsu Kaisen Compilation Film Release

New mini-anime “Theatrical Compilation Juju Stroll” to be included (C) Akutami Gege/Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee

A new mini-anime titled Jujutsu Stroll: The Movie Compilation will be included in Jujutsu Kaisen: Kaigyoku and Tamaori. Featuring a relaxed, lighthearted tone, it stars Gojo Satoru, Geto Suguru, and Ieiri Shouko. As with the main feature, the animation is produced by MAPPA.

An official interview with Yuichi Nakamura, the voice of Gojo, has been released. He discusses the evolving relationship between Gojo and Geto, memorable scenes, the new mini-anime, and more.

Additionally, a stage greeting featuring the main cast will be held on May 30, the film’s release day. Yuichi Nakamura (Gojo), Takahiro Sakurai (Geto), Aya Endo (Ieiri), and Anna Nagase (Amanai Riko) will appear on stage, with the event being live-streamed to theaters nationwide. Details on participating theaters and ticket information will be announced soon.

The anime series Jujutsu Kaisen is based on the battle-action manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha). The story follows Yuji Itadori, whose body becomes host to the “King of Curses,” Ryomen Sukuna. Alongside his friends at Tokyo Jujutsu High, he battles cursed spirits born from negative human emotions.

The first season aired in 2020, followed by the second in 2023. A prequel film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, was released in 2021, and a sequel to the second season, Death and Death Kaisen, is currently in production.

Jujutsu Kaisen the Movie Compilation: The Omnibus is a theatrical release compiling all five “Omnibus” episodes from the second season. It will premiere on May 30.

Read Nakamura’s full interview below.

[Official interview with Yuichi Nakamura, voice of Gojo Satoru]

—In Kaigyoku / Tamayori, we see a shift in Geto’s mindset between the first and second halves. This changes his relationship with Gojo. How did you feel watching it?

The sense of disparity and inferiority that Geto feels toward Gojo eventually leads to a rift. But it’s not a direct confrontation between the two—rather, it’s a difference in which side they each choose: sorcerers or curse users. It’s not that Geto doesn’t acknowledge Gojo; he simply decides to act based on the conclusions he has come to. So rather than calling it a conflict, I see it as a shift in Geto’s thinking.

The ending of the Star Plasma Vessel arc is what triggered Geto’s change in mindset. I don’t think Gojo felt the weight of it as deeply as Geto did. For Gojo, it became a realization: “No matter how strong I am, there are still things I can’t protect,” and “there are strong people without cursed energy, like Toji Fushiguro.” He accepted it as something that couldn’t be helped. But Geto couldn’t do the same—and Gojo failed to notice that.

Even by the time of Jujutsu Kaisen 0, I don’t think Gojo fully understood Geto’s perspective. He might have understood the logic behind it, but he still ultimately decided, “I won’t fight that way.”

–What scene was most memorable for you, Nakamura-san?

All of the scenes in Kaigyoku / Tamayori are memorable, but if I had to choose one, it would be the confrontation with Geto in Shinjuku.

Based on the original manga, as well as my experience voicing Gojo in season one and the movie, I had always seen him as someone who keeps his distance from others. So when delivering his lines to Geto in that scene, I originally interpreted them as a straightforward expression of “I don’t understand why you did this.”

However, during the test recording, I was told, “Gojo isn’t just talking at him—please act as if he’s trying to understand Geto’s feelings.” Although the conversation ultimately turns into an argument, I had to approach the beginning of the scene with a very different tone than I initially planned. That direction really left a strong impression on me.

—The Compilation Movie features a newly arranged theme song, 5.1ch surround sound, and a reworked soundtrack, creating an even more immersive experience on the big screen. What were your impressions after watching it again?

I think the best part is being able to experience the story in a theater with a large screen and high-quality sound. Kaigyoku / Tamayori has many quiet, introspective scenes, so I felt that it’s particularly well-suited for viewing in the enclosed space of a theater, where you can really focus, rather than in a noisy home environment.

—A new mini-anime, Juju Stroll: The Complete Movie, is included. What were your thoughts after watching it?

The main story runs for about two hours, and fans who watched the TV anime already know what happens, so some might find it a bit tough to sit through again (laughs). I know there are dedicated fans who will watch it multiple times, but for me, once is enough (laughs).

Juju Stroll offers a nice breather from the intensity. It also includes some of Akutami-sensei’s signature gags, and I found myself thinking, “Yep, there it is!” (laughs)

—Please share a message for everyone looking forward to the release of the Compilation Movie.

This is a work that had so much care and effort put into it, it would’ve been a shame to leave it as just a TV broadcast. Ever since it aired, I’ve thought, “I wish I could see this in a theater, even if only as a special event.”

I believe that not only Kaigyoku and Tamayori, but also the developments to come, will go beyond everyone’s expectations. Honestly, I feel like the whole story could be turned into a movie (laughs).

This time, only Kaigyoku and Tamayori is being screened, but I’m truly happy it’s getting a theatrical release. You won’t regret watching it—so please, enjoy it on the big screen.