Gather aroundJujutsu Kaisenfans, the fan-favorite manga is working on the second iteration of their stage play which will come out this December. Theofficial websiteof the stage play has unveiled a new poster that brings back the fan favoritesRyūji Satō,Kazuaki Yasue, andNonoka Yamaguchi. The three actors return to their respective roles in the purple and black-washed first poster.
Jujutsu Kaisenis counted among the best-selling mangas of all time with over 80 million copies sold globally, and has spawned into a franchise consisting of plays,anime shows, and other media. The first stage play made its debut in July 2022 and focused on the opening chapters ofGege Akutami’s best-selling manga.
It is a common forMangato be adapted for the stage in Japan, and the fan-favorite has joined the likes ofSpirited Away,My Hero Academia,Naruto,and more. The success of the firstJujutsu Kaisenplay compelled the franchise to return to the stage with another iteration which will adapt the ‘Kyoto Goodwill Event’ arc, and ‘The Origin of Blind Obedience’ arc.
What to Expect From ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Stage Play?
A previously revealed trailerteased some of thebattle matchups between the students from the opposing schoolsand also hyped fans further by introducing Eso, one of the Cursed Womb: Death Paintings, showing off his powers. Fans can also expect Panda and Mechamura to make an appearance.Kensaku Kobayashi, director of the first play returns to helm the new play off a script byKōhei Kiyasu. Along with the leading trio, theJujutsu Kaisenstage play cast also includesSara Takatsukias Maki Zenin,Fūma Sadamotoas Toge Inumaki,Takeshi Terayamaas Panda,Yoshihiro Minamias Hanami andRyōsuke Miuraas Satoru Gojo.
Currently, there’s no word on when theJujutsu Kaisenplay will arrive in the U.S. thoughthe seriesis available on Crunchyroll. The play is scheduled to run at The Galaxy Theater in Tokyo between December 15 to 31 and then at AiiA 2.5 Theater Kobe in Hyogo between January 6 through 14, 2024. you’re able to check out the new poster below:
