New Mini Anime "JuJu Sanpo" to be Included in the "JUJUTSU KAISEN – The Movie" Compilation Film! Interview with Satoru Gojo's Voice Actor Yuichi Nakamura Also Released

■Official Interview with Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo

—In "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death," Geto's perspective changes between the first and second halves, affecting his relationship with Gojo. How did you feel watching the visuals?

—In "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death," Geto's perspective changes between the first and second halves, affecting his relationship with Gojo. How did you feel watching the visuals?

The disparity and inferiority complex that Geto felt towards Gojo evolved into resentment. However, it's not really about personal resentment; it's the difference in aligning with either the sorcerers or the cursed ones. Geto never said, "I don't acknowledge Gojo." It's just that he decided to act according to his newfound beliefs, leading to what I perceive as a change in thought rather than in their relationship.

At Amanai's end, which prompted Geto to change his outlook, I think Gojo didn't feel as heavily as Geto. It became a turning point, realizing "there are things I can't protect no matter how powerful I am," and "there are strong people without cursed energy like Toji Fushiguro." Still, Geto didn't see it that way, and Gojo failed to notice it. Even at the stage of "Jujutsu Kaisen 0," I don't think Gojo fully understood Geto's mindset but grasped the reasoning, even if he decided, "That's not how I'm going to fight."

—What scene left a strong impression on you, Nakamura?

Every scene in "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" is memorable, but if I had to choose one, it's the confrontation with Geto in Shinjuku. From the impression I got from the original work and previous performances in the first season and the movie, I thought, "Gojo is not someone who empathizes with others." So at that moment, it seemed like he was straightforwardly expressing, "I don't understand the meaning of what you did," to Geto. However, I was told to play it as though Gojo came to listen to Geto's feelings when I performed that way during the test, as it initially seemed Gojo was just hurling words one-sidedly. In the end, despite becoming a heated exchange, the initial part of the conversation was altered from the original direction, leaving a strong impression on me.

—With the newly arranged theme song and 5.1ch surround sound, the "Film Compilation" allows a deeper immersion into the story on the big screen. What are your thoughts upon viewing the images in the "Film Compilation"?

While enjoying the story in a theater with a large screen and good audio is appealing, "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" contains many quiet scenes. I felt it's a work very suitable for focused viewing in a closed environment like a theater, free from the noises found in home settings.

—The new mini anime "JuJu Sanpo" will be included. What were your impressions after watching it?

With the main film being around two hours long and those who have seen the TV anime already knowing the content, I'm sure some people might find it overwhelming (laughs). Some fans might watch it multiple times, but once is enough for me (laughs). Amidst that, "JuJu Sanpo" likely serves as one of the few relief scenes. It includes Akutami-sensei's signature humor, making me think, "Oh, there it is!" (laughs).

—Please share your message for everyone looking forward to the "Film Compilation" release.

It's such a high-energy work that it would be a waste to end with just the TV series. Even when watching it on-air, I thought, "I wish I could watch it in a theater, even as event screenings." That applies not only to "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" but also to the developments lying ahead, which I believe will surpass everyone's expectations. It makes me think, "Why not turn the whole thing into a movie?" (laughs). Although this time it's just "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death," I'm genuinely delighted about its theatrical screening. Rest assured, you won't regret it, so please do watch it in theaters.

(C)Gege Akutami/Shueisha

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