Anime-Original Scene Doubles the Scumbaggery! Naoya Zen'in Stomps on Piano Keys to Fan Applause – Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 51

The 51st episode of the "Jujutsu Kaisen" anime (Season 3: "The Culling Game Part 1") has been airing since midnight on January 22nd. An anime-original scene depicting Naoya Zen'in’s (CV: Koji Yusa) scumbag nature by having him "stomp on piano keys" has captivated viewers, drawing comments like, "This is just so Naoya, I love it lol," and "It really emphasized his complete lack of humanity."

Naoya, the son of Naobito Zen'in—the 26th head of the Zen'in clan—is a character who has gained unexpected popularity among fans because his over-the-top scumbaggery has come full circle. In Episode 51, "Perfect Preparation," Naoya confronts Maki Zen'in (CV: Mikako Komatsu) during her visit to the Zen'in estate. The moment he sees Maki’s burn scars, he bluntly says exactly what’s on his mind: "That’s a nasty face. It’s not gonna heal, is it? What are you gonna do now, Maki-chan?"

However, Maki remains unfazed, shooting back, "So you actually can tell women apart by their faces. I thought you only looked at their asses." Clearly annoyed by her attitude, Naoya slams his foot down onto the piano keys and snaps, "I’m asking what you’re gonna do. Answer me, you piece of trash." He continues to grind his foot against the keys while taunting her: "You can’t use jujutsu, you can’t see curses. And your only merit—your face—is a total mess. No one gives a damn about you anymore."

In the original manga scene, Naoya was simply leaning against a windowsill and didn't touch the piano next to him. This anime-original direction, which amplified his "scumbag vibes," sparked a flurry of praise from viewers: "This is just so Naoya, I love it lol," "This was the perfect way to crank up his trash-tier personality," and "It really made him feel even more heartless."