MAPPA’s high-octane adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen has arrived on both Crunchyroll and Netflix, offering a seamless way to experience one of the most influential shounen series of the decade. The 24-episode first season, which originally aired in Fall 2020, revitalized the urban fantasy genre by blending brutal martial arts choreography with a grim, curse-ridden underworld.
At its core, the series follows Yuji Itadori, a high schooler who finds himself unwillingly tethered to a powerful demon after consuming a cursed object. What begins as a standard school-life setup quickly devolves into a dark, visceral struggle for survival. With a MAL score of 8.51 and nearly two million ratings, it remains a standout for its kinetic animation style and its refusal to shy away from body horror and high-stakes ensemble dynamics.
Beyond the technical prowess of the animation, the series is lauded for its world-building, which treats its magic system—'cursed energy'—with a level of strategic depth rarely seen in the genre. The show’s success at the 2022 Tokyo Anime Award Festival, where it took home Anime of the Year, cemented its status as a modern powerhouse that balances mainstream appeal with a decidedly mature edge.
For those looking to engage with the full scope of the franchise, this first season serves as the essential foundation. It sets the stage for the prequel film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and the subsequent narrative expansion in the second season. With the full season now available to binge, viewers can track the rapid escalation of the conflict as the Tokyo Jujutsu High students transition from training to the harsh realities of exorcism.
Whether you are revisiting the series' intensity or watching for the first time, having the full season available on both platforms provides a clear path through the story's initial arcs.
