Although Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has a lot of elements that make it one of the best anime and manga series of all time, there is one aspect of the series that is very much underrated. This aspect is its theme songs that too have developed quite a love from fans because of their catchy tunes and possible hints in the animation.
From LOST IN PARADISE to Specialz, Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has managed to nail the opening and ending themes of the series that may not look like much but is a very big achievement for any anime series as fans usually tend to skip the opening and ending themes and focus on the storyline in between of the episode.
In regards to this, Akutami has shown great gestures towards the creators of one of the most talked about opening themes of Jujutsu Kaisen, King Gnu. They have presented King Gnu with a gift for making not one but three iconic songs of Jujutsu Kaisen anime.
Iconic Jujutsu Kaisen Songs Made by King Gnu
King Gnu is a Japanese band that started in 2013. The members of the band are Daiki Tsuneta, vocalist and guitarist, Satoru Iguchi, vocalist and keyboardist, Kazuki Arai, bassist, and Yu Seki, drummer. They have been quite a big name in Japan for a long time and have built up a huge fan following in the country.
King Gnu composed two songs in December for the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0: “Ichizu” and “Sakayume,” which serve as the movie’s opening and closing themes. On September 1st, they released “Specialz” as the opening theme for the Shibuya Arc segment of the second season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
While Ichizu and Sakayume may not have built a huge trend regarding the series, Specialz which marked the opening theme for the second season of the series has made quite a big name for itself which is a big thing for any theme song of anime series. Which is why Gege Akutami presented King Gnu with a heartfelt gift.
Gege Akutami Gifts a Special Piece of Art to King Gnu
The members of King Gnu have received some special gifts from Jujutsu Kaisen’s Akutami in appreciation for their work on the series. Among these are the autographs with the art of Gojo and Sukuna, the well-known figures who recently engaged in a significant fight in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga which is one of the most iconic scenes.
The personalized touches are added by the autographed products, which include King Gnu merchandise shirts. The animated version of Gojo and Sukuna’s epic battle, a pivotal scene in the anime, is something fans can look forward to. King Gnu’s work for the series has helped Jujutsu Kaisen’s promotion thus the gifts are justified.
As the series is gearing up for the third season there is a high chance that King Gnu might make another iconic song for the opening or the closing theme of the anime series. And looking at the past success of these themes, the songs could very well add another star to the anticipated third season of Jujutsu Kaisen.
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