Next came the "Jujudemy Award," a prize created especially for this year's Jujufes to mark the anime's 5th anniversary. Fans had submitted memorable character lines in advance along with the names of the award categories they wanted to give each character, and the results were announced alongside live dubbing performances.
In the first half, Gojo's line "Don't worry — I'm the strongest" won the "Monku Nashide Sou De-Shou (No Argument There Award)," with Nakamura, who plays Gojo, commenting, "At first I didn't think much of it, but it gradually became something of a signature line for Gojo, so I wish I'd delivered it a bit more coolly (laughs)." Nakai, who plays Hakari and won the "Atsui Otoko De-Shou (Hot-Blooded Guy Award)," looked back on recording the line: "I was trying not to get too worked up, since he's an upperclassman, but I was directed to play it 'as hot as possible,' so I performed it with that image in mind." Namikawa, who plays Choso, said, "It's a hidden gem of a line, delivered so logically and beautifully. But it was long, so I was nervous," further energizing the crowd.
Next, on Okkotsu's line winning the "Sekai de Ichiban Junai De-Shou (World's Purest Love Award)," Ogata, who plays Okkotsu, shared her thoughts on the line: "A lot of people say they love this line, but while it is pure, it doesn't feel like real romantic love — it's closer to the nuance of two kids promising to 'get married' — so on the questionnaire I answered that it's still 'a child's love.'" Tochi, who plays Ishigori and won the "Donyoku De-Shou (Greedy Award)," reflected on recording it: "Ishigori himself is kind of a strange guy (laughs), so that's exactly why I enjoyed performing his unique lines."
In the following "Jujudouga" corner, five characters — Yuji, Megumi, Nobara, Satoru, and Yuta — appeared, and to celebrate the 5th anniversary, filmed a "Jujudouga: Everyone Wave" segment together with the whole audience. This was followed by an event-exclusive "Jujudouwa: Jujufes Special Version" corner, drawn from "Jujudouwa," the original voice drama that blends the world of Jujutsu Kaisen with fairy tales. This time's setting was "Hansel and Gretel." Shimazaki, appearing in "Jujudouwa" for the first time, also joined in, and the special staging unique to the event drew laughs from the crowd, making for a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
A surprise video from Kana Hanazawa, who plays Rika Orimoto, also arrived for the "1st Jujudemy Award: My Best Yuta Category," delighting the crowd. The second half of the "Jujudemy Award," hosted by Namikawa, then kicked off with the audience judges' special "Award for the Character I'd Want as a Brother," which went to Choso; Enoki, who had been cheering him on, commented, "I'm happy — thank you!" His simple comment drew laughs from the crowd. Alongside the special award, Sakurai, who plays Geto/Kenjaku and won the "You Just Know He's Gross Award," commented with a behind-the-scenes story from recording: "I performed it while expressing the sense of 'wrongness' in Geto/Kenjaku. I'm often asked in interviews how I differentiate the two, but I honestly don't remember how — it just feels like, 'I did my best.'" Shimazaki, who plays Mahito and won the "Most Curse-Like Line Award," revealed an episode from recording with Enoki: "On set, Enoki was recording while crawling on the floor, and I remember thinking, 'this is bad, I need to keep up.'"
Enoki, who plays Itadori and won the "Award for Making My Heart Burn," shared his memories of the scene: "It felt like the visuals were linked to Itadori, and I found it a really fascinating scene." Suwabe, who plays Sukuna and won the "Award for Receiving Such High Praise," shared his thoughts on the comment sent in by fans: "Only he knows what feeling he said that line with." Finally, the "Special Staging Award" was announced, and at the fans' request, an intense battle scene between Okkotsu and Ishigori was shown to the Season 3 opening theme "AIZO," bringing the venue's excitement to its peak. Looking back on it, Ogata said, "I was happy to be able to record that scene again with Tochi at the event!" and Tochi likewise shared, "I'm so glad I got to do this much live dubbing at an event!"
As the event finally entered its final stretch, the second half of the Music Relay began. Covering the story from "Shibuya Incident" through "Culling Game," this half opened with Gojo's signature line, "Domain Expansion — 'Infinite Void,'" followed by memorable lines from Sukuna, Choso, and Okkotsu, sending the crowd into a frenzy. jo0ji, who performed the Season 3 ending theme, then took the stage for a live rendition of "Yoake no Uta." "Writing the song was a real struggle, but I was so happy to finally be able to deliver it to the fans like this," they said, after which the Season 4 "The Culling Game Part 2" super teaser visual was unveiled. As the striking visual, featuring a memorable depiction of Ryomen Sukuna, drew a big round of applause from the audience, the final live dubbing performance of the day was set to "Kaikai Kitan," and in the midst of the excitement, the cast delivered their closing messages to fans at the end of DAY1.
Enoki: "I was reminded once again that Jujutsu Kaisen has so many great scenes, great lines, and great score music. Thank you so much for today!"
Ogata: "I feel so happy to have become part of this cast! Thank you so much!"
Nakamura: "I could really feel the series powering up more and more! Please look forward to the next season starting. Thank you!"
Sakurai: "Racing through Geto's journey like a miracle left me with so many emotions! Thank you!"
Shimazaki: "It was so much fun! Please let this become a tradition! 'Idle~?' (Transfiguration~!) Thank you!"
Suwabe: "I think the real story for Ryomen Sukuna is only just beginning, so please continue to look forward to it!"
Namikawa: "I want to keep doing my best to see this role as the older brother through to the end! Thank you so much!"
Nakai: "It really hit me again how amazing it is to be part of such an incredible work alongside such incredible people! Thank you!"
Tochi: "I was so happy to be welcomed as part of the Jujutsu Kaisen family! Thank you all so much for coming!"
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