The 45th episode (21st episode of the second season), "Metamorphosis" (Henshin), of the TV anime "Jutsu Kaisen" based on Akutami Gege's manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha), will be broadcast on December 14 on MBS and TBS. "Metamorphosis" depicts a terrible ``curse'' between Yuji Itadori, Aoi Todo, and Mahito. In preparation for the broadcast, Nobunaga Shimazaki, the voice actor who plays Mahito, spoke about ``Jujutsu Kaisen'' and Mahito.
*Excerpts from the interview are posted here. The full interview and other images can be found on MANTANWEB here.
--What are your impressions after reading the original story and anime scenario for "Shibuya Incident"?
The situation begins to move when the strongest being, Gojo Satoru, is sealed away, and a chaotic situation ensues, just like the `` Shibuya Incident.'' However, I think one of the things that makes it interesting is the group drama between the characters and the intertwining of various elements, and the way various battles break out. Each of the characters is very attractive, and the involvement of the intentions of the cursed spirits and curse user is also an interesting element. There are many scenes that I would like to see in the video, such as battles, action scenes, and dialogue depicted in the original work. There are some depictions that make you want to look away and scenes that make you feel a sense of despair, but I was looking forward to seeing what it would be like to see it on film with movement and voices included.
--What is your favorite character or character you are interested in?
My favorite is Mahito. The roles I'm involved in are like my alter egos, and I get to dig deeper into them, and I find myself empathizing with the characters, wondering what they're thinking. I think Mahito is a surprisingly simple character. He is a pure character who lives according to his cursed instincts. Even when I feel like I'm about to lose, there's a part of me that enjoys the feeling of death. However, Mahito is also a character who gradually changes and changes through the things he experiences. ``I want to kill Itadori'', he has a strong personal will and becomes attached to Itadori. Ironically, the more you grow up, the more human you become. When Mahito was acting only on his first instincts, he lacked empathy for others and felt scared at times, but now that he has grown up, even though he knows that it is not the best choice, he still has his own strong will. There is a tendency to act out of one's will. I think I have become obsessed with my own life. Those changes are interesting, and when I fill them in in my own way, I feel that the character is surprisingly easy to understand and fit into.
--Please give us a message for the broadcast of episode 45.
If you watch episode 44, you'll understand that Mahito is now enjoying his fight with Itadori at the peak of his strength. I'd like you to watch it and get a feel for what will happen in the future after this final curse. I'm sure the video will be amazing as well. All the staff and cast are working hard to make it happen, so please enjoy it.