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JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution

劇場版 呪術廻戦「渋谷事変 特別編集版」×「死滅回游 先行上映」

1h 30m2025Japan
AnimationActionFantastique

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Watch-outs

ViolenceStrong tensionScary scenesDeath / griefSadness / tears

What this film brings

friendshipcouragesacrificesolidarity

Content barometer

Violence

4/5

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Strong

Fear

4/5

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Intense

Sexuality

0/5

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None

Language

1/5

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Mild

Narrative complexity

1/5

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Accessible

Adult themes

0/5

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None

Expert review

This animated dark fantasy film extends one of the harshest stretches of the Jujutsu Kaisen story, with a tense urban atmosphere and a tone that is clearly aimed at viewers who can handle sustained supernatural conflict. The sensitive material comes mainly from frequent battles, frightening curse creatures, civilians trapped in dangerous situations, visible injuries, and an execution premise that adds moral pressure to the story. The intensity is stronger than in a typical family fantasy because the threat level stays high, the action is constant, and themes of death, blame, and sacrifice are woven into the narrative. There is no meaningful sexual content and substance use is not a focus, though mild insulting language may appear. For parents, this is best treated as a teen title, and younger viewers will benefit from an adult who can help them process the darker imagery and the emotional weight of the characters' choices.

Synopsis

A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away. Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident. In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji's execution for his perceived crimes. A compilation movie of Shibuya Incident including the first two episodes of the Culling Games arc.

Difficult scenes

The Shibuya setup immediately places large numbers of civilians inside a trapped area during a crisis they do not understand. For sensitive children, the image of a crowded city space turned into a closed danger zone can be unsettling even before the major fight scenes begin. The battles between sorcerers and curses are frequent and forceful, with heavy impacts, characters thrown around, visible injuries, and a real sense that someone could die. Even with animated stylization, the staging highlights pain, destructive power, and high stakes in a way that can feel intense for younger viewers. Several creatures and villains are designed to be genuinely disturbing, with warped features, cruel behavior, and an oppressive screen presence. These are not light fantasy monsters, because they are meant to create fear, discomfort, and at times a horror like reaction in the audience. The fact that Yuji becomes a target for execution because of his supposed crimes adds a morally heavy layer to the story. Younger viewers may be disturbed by the idea that a teenage hero is treated as a dangerous burden, especially in a narrative that takes guilt and responsibility seriously.

Where to watch

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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026

About this title

Format
Feature film
Year
2025
Runtime
1h 30m
Countries
Japan
Original language
JA
Directed by
Shota Goshozono
Main cast
Junya Enoki, Megumi Ogata, Koji Yusa, Daisuke Namikawa, Yuma Uchida, Asami Seto, Kenjiro Tsuda, Subaru Kimura, Yuichi Nakamura, Takahiro Sakurai
Studios
MAPPA, TOHO, MBS, Shueisha, Sumzap