"Jujutsu Kaisen" is a dark fantasy set in modern Japan, with a unique atmosphere that combines realistic scenery with the world of sorcery. Scenes in the work are often modeled after real places, as well as modern cityscapes, and fans are enjoying visiting these places as "pilgrimages to sacred places". In this article, let's explore the locations that were the setting for "Jujutsu Kaisen" and the locations that served as models, and travel between the anime and the real world!
1. Shinjuku, Tokyo: The model location for the Jujutsu College of Technology and the setting for Itadori and his friends
Shinjuku, Tokyo, is one of the main settings for "Jujutsu Kaisen". The Jujutsu College of Technology that the main characters attend is set in the center of Tokyo. Although Shinjuku is one of Japan's most famous downtown areas, it appears in the work as a place where sorcerers fight cursed spirits, depicting a mixture of the modern world and another world.
Model for Shinjuku: The area around Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, one of Shinjuku's iconic landmarks, is likely the model for the "Jujutsu College of Technology" that appears in the work. This area, lined with skyscrapers, is modern yet mysterious, providing the perfect backdrop for the tense battles of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Pilgrimage spot: Kabukicho
One of the locations where Itadori and Gojo fight in the story is Kabukicho in Shinjuku. This area is a famous entertainment district in Tokyo, where neon lights shine and the area comes to life at night. In particular, the night scenery depicted in the battle scene with the special-grade cursed spirits has many similarities to the lively atmosphere of the real Kabukicho, making it a memorable place for fans.
2. Shibuya, Tokyo: The setting for the "Shibuya Incident" where Gojo Satoru was active
Shibuya, the setting for the "Shibuya Incident", a major turning point in the story, is a city where Tokyo's youth culture and downtown areas are spread. In particular, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing is a world-famous tourist spot, and this intersection is also depicted as the setting in the anime. The Shibuya Incident in Jujutsu Kaisen is an important episode where a large-scale battle with special-grade cursed spirits unfolds, and the chaotic cityscape of this area enhances the tension of the battle.
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
The scramble crossing is a symbol of Shibuya. This place, where many people come and go every day, is faithfully reproduced in the anime and becomes the stage for the fierce battle centered on Gojo Satoru. The Shibuya Scramble Crossing at night depicted in the anime is beautifully linked to the real scenery, and is also popular as a pilgrimage spot.
Around Shibuya Mark City
In the Shibuya Incident, Shibuya Mark City and Center Street also appear in the work. The scene where Gojo Satoru fights the special-grade cursed spirits and is sealed away is based on the real scenery of Shibuya, so anime fans can experience the realism of the story by visiting.
3. Kyoto: The stage for the showdown with Kyoto School of Jujutsu High School
In Jujutsu Kaisen, the sorcerers of the Kyoto School play an important role alongside those of the Tokyo School. In the scene where the Tokyo and Kyoto Jujutsu Technical Colleges face off against each other, Kyoto's historical buildings and streets are used as models. The scenery of Kyoto as an ancient capital adds a traditional atmosphere to the battle between the sorcerers.
Kyoto's temples and streets
Kyoto is a city dotted with traditional temples and shrines, and these historical places can be felt in the background of the Kyoto school in "Jujutsu Kaisen". For example, famous tourist spots such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Kinkaku-ji Temple are depicted in contrast to the power of Jujutsu, adding depth to the growth of the characters and the battle. The confrontation with the Kyoto school is not just a battle, but a symbolic scene where old Japanese culture and modern Jujutsu intersect.
4. Toshima Ward, Tokyo: Model for Ikebukuro
In the story, Ikebukuro in Toshima Ward, Tokyo is used as a model for the scene where Itadori and his friends fight against the cursed spirits. Ikebukuro is a large terminal station located in the western part of Tokyo, and is an area with a bustling downtown area and buildings. In the anime, Ikebukuro's commercial facilities and streets appear, and the characters' battles unfold.
Sunshine 60
Sunshine 60, one of Ikebukuro's most famous landmarks, also appears in the story. Famous as a skyscraper, Sunshine 60 is depicted in the story as a dangerous place where cursed spirits lurk, and thrilling battle scenes unfold. This realistic streetscape enhances the impact of the work even more.
5. Shizuoka Prefecture: Model for Itadori's Hometown
Itadori Yuji's hometown, a regional city, is speculated to be modeled after a rural town in Shizuoka Prefecture. Itadori's school and living environment, depicted at the beginning of the story, are characterized by a peaceful rural landscape that is different from the city. Shizuoka Prefecture's lush mountains and vast fields of fields have a great influence on the formation of Itadori's character.
Shizuoka scenery
Shizuoka Prefecture is an area with beautiful nature, including Mount Fuji, and Itadori's upbringing is modeled after such a naturally rich place. In the story, Itadori's daily life with his grandfather is depicted, and his peaceful life is turned upside down as he is drawn into the world of Jujutsu, contrasting with the tranquility of Shizuoka.
6. Subway Stations and Ruins: Places that Express the Dark World of Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen features dark subways and ruins where the battles with the cursed spirits take place. These locations are modeled after the real Tokyo Metro and abandoned factories, creating a unique atmosphere that seems to fuse the real Tokyo with the otherworldly world of Jujutsu.
Modeled subway stations
It is said that the subway scenes that appear in the story are modeled after the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. The dark underground spaces where the cursed spirits lurk are places that stir up anxiety even in the real world, and the realistic atmosphere further enhances the tension of the battles.
Summary: A journey through the world of Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen has a unique worldview that skillfully incorporates real-world cities and landscapes and fuses otherworldly elements such as Jujutsu and cursed spirits into them. You can experience the world of the anime more deeply by visiting actual locations such as Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo, where the story is set, the traditional streets of Kyoto, and Shizuoka, which is modeled after Itadori's hometown.
Why not experience the charm of "Jujutsu Kaisen" once again as you travel between the worlds of reality and fiction through a pilgrimage to these sacred sites?
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