Name drops are one of the subtle methods to gain attention of a different section of fans and Jujutsu Kaisen surely aimed high when it targeted Marvel. The supernatural/action anime series complimented one of the most popular MCU stars’ physique. Eliciting a response from the same massively boosted its popularity along with the possibilities of a crossover in the minds of fans.
Before moving on, let’s understand the background of the moment that occurred in May 2021. Jujutsu Kaisen was on a roll after the animated version was released the year before. Meanwhile, Marvel had released Falcon and the Winter Soldier Season 1. Both shows were gaining many views on the Netflix platform with the character of Bucky Barnes, The Winter Soldier, being especially popular among girls due to his impressive body.
Jujutsu Kaisen character blushed after talking about Sebastian Stan’s physique
Sebastian Stan, who portrayed the role of Bucky Barnes in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, was commended for his physique by an anime character named Momo Nishimiya. The short and blonde girl who rides a broomstick in Jujutsu Kaisen checked her mobile and then asked whether anybody knew Sebastian Stan, later mentioning with a perverse giggle that he had a “great body.”
Taking place during a post-credits scene, Sebastian Stan isn’t the only Marvel actor to be mentioned in episode 15 of Jujutsu Kaisen. The protagonist Yuji Itadori talks about Jennifer Lawrence as if she were the standard of beauty earlier in the episode. As part of the X-Men franchise, Lawrence played the role of Mystique, a mutant shapeshifter.
Jennifer Lawrence is gonna flip when she reads Jujutsu Kaisen. Hee hee! pic.twitter.com/NRbsdoM6VU
— Shonen Jump (@shonenjump) December 4, 2019
Jujutsu Kaisen seemed to have earned itself a fan when Sebastian Stan reacted to the video of Momo simping on him. He was left awestruck by the remark and his reply was appreciated by fans.
Sebastian Stan’s reaction to Jujutsu Kaisen mentioning him in the anime
During a Q&A session in Saturday Stay in With Sebastian Stan, ASPB hosts Andrew Pichardo and Lena Mousa questioned the actor about his role as Bucky Barnes and his upcoming films. Stan revealed many interesting facts including that he never saw a Shrek or Harry Potter movie and that Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Infinity War were his favorite films.
Lena Mousa then showed the actor the clip from Jujutsu Kaisen during the online group meeting. Stan was rendered speechless but he gathered his thoughts and said:
“I mean, I want to find out more about [the show]…I am very humbled. I’ll take it.”
Sebastian Stan will reprise his role as The Winter Soldier in the Thunderbolts, scheduled to release in July next year. Meanwhile, fans of Jujutsu Kaisen await Chapter 267 in the mangaka, following the death of the most famous character, Gojo Satoru.
Also Read: Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 237: Will Popular Gojo Satoru Theory Come True?
