As anticipation builds within the anime community, MAPPA appears to have a considerable wait ahead before they adapt the Shinjuku Showdown Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen. However, fans are growing impatient, as highlighted by a recent impressive fan animation showcasing Satoru Gojo unleashing his powerful Hollow Purple against Ryomen Sukuna.
In a pivotal moment from the Shinjuku Showdown Arc, Satoru Gojo activates his Hollow Purple at 200% output, a striking spectacle fans eagerly await to see in the anime adaptation. With the official adaptation quite a distance away, creative fans have taken matters into their own hands, bringing this dramatic scene to life through animation.
Disclaimer: This article contains potential spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.
The Fan Animation That Rivals MAPPA’s Quality
On March 12, 2025, dedicated fan animator @Nelson_MorinJr shared a captivating animation clip on X (formerly Twitter) featuring Gojo utilizing his Hollow Purple at maximum capacity, faithfully depicting a key scene from the highly anticipated Shinjuku Showdown Arc. This remarkable project took around two months to complete, with the animation process commencing in January 2025.
Impressively, the quality of this fan animation stands shoulder to shoulder with that produced by MAPPA. The artistry and storyboard execution closely mirror the stunning visuals we’ve come to expect from Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season, particularly episodes 16 and 17.
This animation isn’t an isolated masterpiece; the creator has previously animated various scenes from the popular manga series, showcasing their commitment to the craft.
Community Response to the Animation
Upon its release, the fan animation left many viewers astounded. Though high-quality fan creations are not uncommon, this particular animation of Gojo’s Hollow Purple has drawn comparisons to MAPPA’s esteemed work.
Many were quick to applaud the animator’s skill, praising the animation quality, storyboarding, and overall composition as exceptional.
“Nah, it can’t be right. Those animations have the same level of quality as MAPPA Studios,”a fan exclaimed.
“THE ANIMATION! THE STORYBOARDS, THE COMPOSITING, THIS IS PERFECT,”another added.
“If the studio’s rendition is even half as good? We’re winning,”sounded off another.
“Better than Blue Lock,”a different fan commented.
Interestingly, some fans speculated that if MAPPA could animate the scene with even marginal fidelity to the fan’s efforts, it would be a win. This commentary served as an indirect tribute to the fan’s high-quality piece rather than a critique of the animation studio’s capabilities.
Others used this moment to draw comparisons with the production quality of Blue Lock, noting that while its finale excelled, much of the season suffered from inferior animation quality. Thus, fans contended that this fan-made animation eclipsed professional outputs from established studios like Blue Lock.