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As the release date for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is getting closer, the anticipation and speculations of fans are increasing more and more. Recently, fans have made quite a buzz over the listing of The second season of the show in one of the popular next-generation anime platforms, Anilist.
The popular platform categorized Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 as "Drama," which has caused confusion among the fans. Some of them tried to justify this activity, while others have gone against it. Moreover, another picture went viral where the first season has been listed in the Boy's Love category on Anilist. Although this complicated the matter, many fans made fun of the situation.
Anilist categorizing Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 as causes an uproar amongst fans
Fans have clearly been excited for quite some time now, but the anticipation has gone out of bounds as there are less than 20 days left for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 to premiere. Additionally, the consistent release of new key visuals have been fueling fans' excitement more.
However, amidst this elation, they have gone wild after Anilist listed Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 as "Drama". Of course, some fans demanded that the website accurately categorizes the show.
As a shonen series, the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen contains intense action and dark fantasy, with characters having supernatural powers. While it explores several emotional relationships and a mysterious subplot, it is hard for fans to accept it as "Drama," a genre that is most often associated with emotional narrative and highly dramatized events.
On the other hand, some fans have explained that the reason behind Anilist labeling season 2 as "Drama" is due to the relationship issue between Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto, which will be portrayed in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen season 2. Amidst this, an edited picture went viral that showed the first season has been listed under the "Boy’s Love" category.
Though it’s edited, some fans mentioned that there was once a list of LGBTQ+ themes in anime in Anilist. Moreover, even though the two characters consider each other best friends, they have not suggested any romantic inkling. Given the juncture the story is at right now, the two characters are on opposite sides of law, making their relationship further complicated.
Final thoughts
Although the listing of the show as "Drama" in Anilist has led to quite a fiasco, fans are also eagerly waiting for the upcoming season 2. Because it will be a 2-cour season, the season will adapt two key arcs from the manga. The first part of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 will adapt Gojo’s Past arc, while the second part of the season will adapt the Shibuya Incident arc.
In the recent Jujutsu Kaisen stage at the Mappa Stage 2023 event, a new trailer was released, which confirmed the adaptation of the Shibuya Incident arc in the later part of the season by sharing some major glimpses. The discussions before the release of the season added more excitement to the series, showing a promise the story of the upcoming season holds.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 has a lot to live up to following director Sunghoo Park's work in season 1. Mappa has changed the Director in season 2 and Shota Goshozono has taken over. While the visuals and character designs of the second season have pleased fans so far, judgement has to be withdrawn until the season premieres.
Be sure to keep up with more Jujutsu Kaisen anime news and manga updates. Interested readers will find a thorough breakdown of the trailer here: Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 trailer breakdown.
This article was modified on Friday, June 23 at 18:50 PM.
