Jujutsu Kaisen Movie 0, also known as Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Jujutsu High School, is a 2021 Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the manga series of the same name by Gege Akutami. Produced by MAPPA, the film serves as a prequel to the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, depicting the events that occurred a year before the series’ main storyline. The film follows Yuji Itadori, a first-year high school student who joins a secret organization of jujutsu sorcerers to combat curses and protect humanity from evil spirits.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $190 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing anime film of 2021. It was praised for its stunning animation, well-developed characters, and exciting action sequences. The film’s success has helped to raise the profile of the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise and has generated anticipation for the upcoming second film, Jujutsu Kaisen 2, which is scheduled to be released in 2023.
