A portion of an interview to be published in the official guidebook Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death & Shibuya Incident (set for release on October 4) has been revealed. The interview includes a discussion between director Shota Goshozono and producer Keisuke Seshita, who were central to the production of the series, as well as a roundtable with the main cast from seasons 1 and 2—Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori), Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro), and Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki). The team shared their thoughts on the characters and the series from their respective perspectives as they reflected on Season 2.

Director Shota Goshozono × Animation Producer Keisuke Seshita Interview: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

—Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen starts with the past arc "Hidden Inventory/Premature Death." What was your main focus during its production?

Goshozono:
“I approached Hidden Inventory/Premature Death with a key theme in mind: how to interpret and portray why Geto fell into darkness and what actions he took. I continuously explored this theme throughout the production. The conclusion I arrived at was that Geto’s decision to kill non-sorcerers and create a world only for sorcerers wasn’t something he decided on his own. It was the result of years of built-up stress in the Jujutsu society, with Geto’s own stress pushing him to the breaking point, leading him to take action. This interpretation became the core of Hidden Inventory/Premature Death. Additionally, there’s another aspect I’d describe as a ‘youth idol movie’ about Gojo and Geto. Both characters are incredibly cool and charismatic, and I wanted to emphasize that.”

—Was there also an intention to highlight the theme of youth?

Goshozono:
“One of Jujutsu Kaisen’s appeals is how it subverts expectations in a good way. In Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, we shift from Gojo and Geto’s bright and fun youthful days to the moment when Riko dies and they drift apart. That’s the story’s biggest ‘betrayal.’ To emphasize that emotional impact, we leaned into the contrast by portraying their youth as bright and enjoyable until the tragedy struck.”

—Seshita, what was your focus for Hidden Inventory/Premature Death?

Seshita:
“For me, it was simple: make Gojo and Geto as cool as possible. While the animation was crucial, I also focused on maintaining the visual appeal through the use of color and light. Keeping the overall visual experience captivating was my main goal.”

—Did your vision for the visuals align with each other?

Seshita:
“I worked to understand Goshozono’s vision and communicate that to the staff. During the production of the first PV, we spent a lot of time ensuring the visuals reflected that. Making the PV helped share the vision with everyone on the team.”

Goshozono:
“Yes, we spent a lot of time on it (laughs). I’m glad we decided to include drums in the music for the PV.”

Seshita:
“Absolutely.”

Roundtable: Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori) × Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro) × Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki) – Discussing the Shibuya Incident

—How have your characters changed from Season 1 to Season 2?

Enoki:
“At the start of Season 1, Yuji was still in a bit of a schoolboy mindset, and he hadn’t really experienced losing someone close to him. But after Junpei was killed and the curses got the better of him, he became more resolute about fighting back. That resolve carries into the Shibuya Incident, where he’s fully committed to living as a jujutsu sorcerer.”

Seto:
“At first, Nobara became a jujutsu sorcerer as a way to move to Tokyo. She was more focused on leaving her rural hometown than on being a sorcerer. In Season 2, we dig deeper into why she hated her hometown. As she meets Yuji and Megumi, initially, she’s unsure about them, but over time, through battles and experiences, they truly become ‘comrades.’”

Uchida:
“From the start, Megumi has always been someone who speaks his mind in critical moments, like when he told Gojo, ‘Please save Yuji.’ His priority is always others, not himself. He even used Mahoraga during Shibuya Incident, disregarding his own safety. One thing that has changed is his understanding that ‘dying to win and winning even if it means dying are two different things.’ He’s now someone who can make choices with strong conviction, but in Shibuya Incident, he’s constantly reflecting, which gives the sense that he’s thinking even more than he was in Season 1.”

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