Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade Reveals MAPPA-Animated Opening for Original “Cursed Prison Island” Arc

The smartphone game Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade, the first game based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime, has unveiled the opening video for its original “Cursed Prison Island (呪獄島)” storyline. Alongside the release, details about the theme song, three new original characters, and a key visual for the new chapter were revealed.

MAPPA Production and Theme Song by Who-ya Extended

The opening sequence is produced by MAPPA, the studio behind the Jujutsu Kaisen TV anime and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie. The theme song is Chained Chase, a new track by Who-ya Extended, returning for the first time in four years since their season 1 cour 2 opening theme VIVID VICE. With a sharp and tense introduction leading into a melodic verse and a powerful chorus brimming with determination, the track embodies Who-ya Extended’s distinct rock sound, serving as a thematic answer to their earlier work.

New Original Characters and Cast

Three new original characters appear in the “Cursed Prison Island” arc, which is set inside a prison:

Eiji Urushi, the prison warden, voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi
Ritsu Mitsufuji, the guard, voiced by Yui Ishikawa
Hidaka Shirakura, a jujutsu sorcerer imprisoned within, voiced by Yuki Kaji

In the story, Yuji Itadori and his allies infiltrate the prison where cursed users are held to rescue the captured Kento Nanami.

About Cursed Prison Island Arc

The "Cursed Prison Island Arc" is the next original Main Story chapter following the “Fukuoka Branch Campus Arc.”

Constructed over a hundred years ago, it is a special prison designed to detain Curse Users.

Nanami, rendered unconscious by the assault, was taken away by the Cursed Corpses.

To rescue the kidnapped Nanami, Itadori was guided by a certain individual and set out for Cursed Prison Island.

Event and Playable Character Updates

A limited-time story event, “Wandering, Hiding”, will run from September 30 at 3:00 p.m. until October 17 at 2:59 p.m., featuring Atsuya Kusakabe (CV: Shinichiro Miki). Players can obtain the exclusive SSR Memory “…So, I’ll leave it to you.” during the event. A new gacha will introduce Kusakabe as a playable SSR character, [Deflecting Blade] Atsuya Kusakabe, along with the SSR Memory First-Class Sorcerer Breakwater, available from September 30 at 3:00 p.m. to October 24 at 2:59 p.m.

Please note that the names of SSR characters and other terms are direct translations from Japanese.

Future Schedule

The roadmap for Phantom Parade beyond fall 2025 has been revealed, including details on upcoming updates and the game’s 2nd anniversary on November 21. The game continues to expand in parallel with the anime, offering fans multiple ways to enjoy the Jujutsu Kaisen world.

Comment from Who-ya Extended

“We are honored to perform the theme song for the Cursed Prison Island main story. While immersing ourselves in the world of Phantom Parade as if we were part of it, we created Chained Chase to make battles feel sharper and more heated. Thinking of Yuji and his friends, who keep moving forward despite loss, we poured our hearts into this track. We are thrilled to once again contribute to the world of Jujutsu Kaisen through music, and we hope players will love the song alongside the game.”

Cursed Prison Island Opening Movie

Source : ORICON NEWS