Jujutsu Kaisen 0
劇場版 呪術廻戦 0
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
劇場版 呪術廻戦 0
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is an action fantasy animated film aimed at teens, with a dark, energetic, and emotionally charged atmosphere centered on a high school boy haunted by the powerful spirit of his deceased childhood friend. The main concerns are frequent battles with threatening creatures, visible injuries, deaths that are discussed or shown, a curse driven supernatural setting, and themes of bullying and grief that may affect sensitive children. The intensity is clearly above a typical family adventure film because the action is regular, some monsters look frightening, and several scenes create a strong sense of life threatening danger, even though the presentation is stylized rather than realistic. There is almost no sexual content and no meaningful substance use, while language is a minor issue compared with the fantasy violence. For younger children, the film is likely too intense and too complicated, while a preteen already comfortable with action anime may handle it better with an adult who can talk through grief, fear, and the darker supernatural elements.
Synopsis
Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed by Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, a school where fledgling exorcists learn how to combat curses. Gojo convinces Yuta to enroll, but can he learn enough in time to confront the curse that haunts him?
Difficult scenes
The opening setup is built around the past death of a child and the way that loss becomes a violent supernatural presence. The film also explains that Yuta was bullied and that his attackers were severely injured when Rika's spirit intervened, which may unsettle sensitive viewers because it combines grief with sudden retaliatory violence. One mission shows Yuta, Maki, and two children facing a curse in a tense setting. The creature looks disturbing and the sequence emphasizes real physical danger before Yuta responds, which can be intense for younger viewers who are easily frightened by monsters or rescue scenes. Several confrontations with enemy sorcerers and curses take up a large part of the film. The battles are fast and forceful, with weapons, heavy blows, characters thrown aside, and serious injuries, and although the animation remains stylized, the risk of death is clear throughout the story. The large scale attack involving many curses creates a feeling of chaos and destruction. For a child, the mix of hostile creatures, a city under threat, and wounded characters may land more strongly than in a typical family adventure because the film stresses urgency and the possibility of real loss.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Countries
- Japan
- Original language
- JA
- Studios
- MAPPA, Shueisha, Sumzap, MBS, TOHO
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is an action fantasy animated film aimed at teens, with a dark, energetic, and emotionally charged atmosphere centered on a high school boy haunted by the powerful spirit of his deceased childhood friend. The main concerns are frequent battles with threatening creatures, visible injuries, deaths that are discussed or shown, a curse driven supernatural setting, and themes of bullying and grief that may affect sensitive children. The intensity is clearly above a typical family adventure film because the action is regular, some monsters look frightening, and several scenes create a strong sense of life threatening danger, even though the presentation is stylized rather than realistic. There is almost no sexual content and no meaningful substance use, while language is a minor issue compared with the fantasy violence. For younger children, the film is likely too intense and too complicated, while a preteen already comfortable with action anime may handle it better with an adult who can talk through grief, fear, and the darker supernatural elements.
Synopsis
Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed by Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, a school where fledgling exorcists learn how to combat curses. Gojo convinces Yuta to enroll, but can he learn enough in time to confront the curse that haunts him?
Difficult scenes
The opening setup is built around the past death of a child and the way that loss becomes a violent supernatural presence. The film also explains that Yuta was bullied and that his attackers were severely injured when Rika's spirit intervened, which may unsettle sensitive viewers because it combines grief with sudden retaliatory violence. One mission shows Yuta, Maki, and two children facing a curse in a tense setting. The creature looks disturbing and the sequence emphasizes real physical danger before Yuta responds, which can be intense for younger viewers who are easily frightened by monsters or rescue scenes. Several confrontations with enemy sorcerers and curses take up a large part of the film. The battles are fast and forceful, with weapons, heavy blows, characters thrown aside, and serious injuries, and although the animation remains stylized, the risk of death is clear throughout the story. The large scale attack involving many curses creates a feeling of chaos and destruction. For a child, the mix of hostile creatures, a city under threat, and wounded characters may land more strongly than in a typical family adventure because the film stresses urgency and the possibility of real loss.