Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a character trailer on Thursday for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash (Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Sōran), a 2v2 fighting game based on Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga. Playable characters include Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Satoru Gojo, and Ryomen Sukuna.
The game is set to launch on various platforms including PC via Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Byking Inc. is the developer behind this exciting project.
According to Bandai Namco Entertainment:
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash allows fans to immerse themselves in the original narrative and action of Jujutsu Kaisen through arena battles. Here, Yuji Itadori and a memorable cast of characters defend humanity against monstrous Curses in modern-day Japan. The game stays true to the source material, featuring visuals inspired by the series' unique aesthetics. Players can choose from a roster of over fifteen beloved fighters, engaging in intense action and explosive animations.
In this game, players have the ability to form their own 2v2 teams, each capable of executing a wide array of powerful tag-team attacks and combos. Different character combinations yield distinct synergies and power dynamics. As players progress through battles, they increase their fighter's power level, unlocking even more formidable attacks.
Akutami introduced the manga in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine back in March 2018.
Viz Media simultaneously published the first three chapters of the manga in English alongside the Japanese release as part of its Jump Start initiative. Following this, when Viz transitioned to its new Shonen Jump model in December 2018, they began digitally publishing new chapters of the manga. The manga is also available in print through Viz Media. Shueisha is concurrently releasing the manga on its MANGA Plus platform.
The Jujutsu Kaisen anime made its debut in October 2020, comprising 24 episodes. The Jujutsu Kaisen 0 anime film premiered in Japan in December 2021, adapting Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Tokyo Toritsu Jujutsu Kōtō Senmon Gakkō (Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School) manga prequel.
The second season of the anime began airing on July 6. Crunchyroll is streaming the series as it airs in Japan, and it is slated to run for two cours (two quarters of a year) for a continuous half-year broadcast.
