Overview
A young man grapples with the haunting legacy of a tragic past while learning to harness his newfound powers.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- melancholic
- intense
- eerie
- anime marathon
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a visually dynamic and emotionally resonant anime prequel with strong character work, though its dense mythology can be demanding for newcomers.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rika's posthumous attachment to Yuuta manifests as a powerful entity whose violent protection drives the central conflict.
Yuuta enters Jujutsu High School to learn combat and control rather than isolate himself from others.
Maki, Toge, and Panda become Yuuta's classmates and companions as he finds comfort in the Jujutsu world.
The film foregrounds monstrous spirits, exorcism techniques, weapons, and large-scale magical combat.
Films like Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and why
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train
supernatural anime action, emotionally driven young heroes, curses, and escalating battles against monstrous forces
The Boy and the Beast
dark fantasy anime, tragic supernatural bonds, elaborate combat, and a protagonist learning to control dangerous powers
Bleach: Hell Verse
anime fantasy action centered on exorcism, doomed relationships, and youthful characters confronting powerful supernatural entities
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
stylized supernatural combat, school-age heroes, ensemble camaraderie, and themes of grief and chosen family
Movie Details
- Director
- Sunghoo Park
- Release Date
- 2021-12-24
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 8.1 / 10 (1862)
Cast
- Megumi Ogata
- Kana Hanazawa
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Mikako Komatsu
- Koki Uchiyama
- Tomokazu Seki
- Mitsuo Iwata
- Takaya Kuroda
- Risae Matsuda
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 about?
- A grieving teenager joins a secret sorcerer school to master the monstrous ghost bound to him before her vengeance destroys everyone around them.
- What is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Jujutsu Kaisen 0 as graphic.
- What did critics think of Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a visually dynamic and emotionally resonant anime prequel with strong character work, though its dense mythology can be demanding for newcomers.
- Which films are like Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
- Films with a similar feel include Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, The Boy and the Beast, Bleach: Hell Verse, and My Hero Academia: Two Heroes.
- How long is Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
- In United States, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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