Hear me out, the fish in the beginning is an Emperor Angelfish. This fish usually represents divine intervention and a call to a persons own power. As a person this is someone who’s greatest power is their love/kindness for others. In a sense this fish represents Yuji as a strong individual who’s greatest power is an overwhelming kindness for others. As a spirit I think the fish represents his grandfather and the curse/blessing with which he bestowed on Yuji in his final moments. The fish watching and guiding Yuji on his journey as a Jujutsu Sorcerer but also representing the simple metaphor of a small fish in a big pond. Everything is out of his control but in a sense Yuji is still being watched over and guided through all this chaos and honestly it made me cry looking into the symbolic meaning behind the fish. Also the lights create the silhouette of the same fish too, which i think is also neat to notice.
Hey, I was actually coming to identify the fish as well. In addition though, in the opening it's a juvenile emperor angelfish, as they mature that pattern fades and they're replaced with a totally different pattern of blue and yellow stripes. I figured that probably symbolizes Yuuji just coming into his power and knowledge of jujutsu. I'll be interested to see if they have the adult fish in later openings.
Wait... they show the fish right after displaying Gojo’s and Sukuna’s sluggishness. But Yuji does not Notice Sukuna in the glass looking at him. He doesn’t notice the mind games or whatever other plans between Gojo and sukuna, he is focused on the fished. Maybe this is hinting that Yuji is still too kind, he has got to let go of the fish to look up or he’s gonna get eaten cause Sukuna ain’t resting.
I feel like the main reason why he was alone in the train car is to also signify that he is all alone in this. Sure people can say "I'm here for you, or im there if you need me." But in the reality of it, yuji is the only person in the world who has to, and can, do this. So he will always be alone, just having sakuna quietly watching him whether he notices it or not. Only talking to him just so that he can mock and laugh at him misfortune...
@@bujnnxblnk he's not a curse womb painting though, curse womb paintings are born from the abortions of that woman who can gave birth to half curse spirits Itadori's mother is the father of the the curse womb paintings and Itadori has no connections to the woman so he's not a curse womb painting but half brother to the curse paintings
You didn't point out that Mahito's domain cutscene lasts exactly 0.2 seconds in the OP, which wss meant to foreshadow the latest chapter of the manga :)
@@mothersbasement oh and don’t forget that his smiling shot transitions into an alley shot with Kugisaki, which is probably in reference to their fight! _(:3 」∠)_
Gege was like “Hmm...How many manga foreshadowing can I make them put into the OP” Because there’s absolutely *no way* that Mahito’s shot transitioning to Nobara’s is just a coincidence
Well in the most recent episode they literally weaponized explaining your power before you use it, so it would be pretty on brand for the series to give tropes actual in-canon power
@@avataraarow I can't remember where I saw it, and it feels like a jojo's stand ability but I don't think it actually is, but I recall something where one of the character's ability was basically an information hazard, where the effect(s) the ability has are potent, but it can only be used against people who're aware of it and know (roughly) how it works
I still cry everytime I see Junpei in the final part. As soon as he was introduced I recognized him from the op and thought that he was actually gonna enroll in Jujutsu Tech since he was in a sorcerer uniform. No one expected his death. He had so much potential and he was so nice :"(
They really really did us dirty, I haven’t felt this betrayed in a while. I just watched it and I literally cry everytime I see that. I’m fuming and crying at the same time
I was just rewatching the series and paying attention to the changes in the op. After that happens to Junpei (episode 13 op) the last shot of Yuji on the subway shows him crying and it literally hurts my heart
I was in such denial over his death that I went as far as looking up his JJK Wiki page to see if he truly was dead, not caring about spoilers in that moment. I was crushed when I saw that yes, he’s dead, and he isn’t coming back. 😭
5:40 In Kenta Nanami's Shot, there are also three chairs, and there are three fixtures with seven lamps each, further compounding on the room's reference to his power.
I think you're talking about sukuna's innate domain. Sukuna's malevolent shrine does not consist of water. The water element in episode 4 came from the surrounding area which is the special grade's uncomplete de.
@@userjatto1603 special grade i mentioned is the cursed spirit yuji and megumi fought. Because it had sukuna's finger, which is a special grade object in itself, the cursed spirit was categorized as same
Can we E ve fans just apreceate the fact they got to do a big op for there first one also to anyone who isnt aware of them they make amvs on there own chanel go watch some i recommend litterary nonsense and dramaturgy
Everyone is alone in each shot because it follows the quote from Gojo to Fushiguro: No matter how many allies you have around you... You'll always die alone.
@@dizzienix1787 bruh why did you even implify to use the Japanese word for it in which we know when that word is used its not just gonna be a normal "incident" its gonna be a shit ton of out of control things happening at the same time.
@@PantsuMaster How is that a stretch? 三つ is literally pronounced mittsu. Also his name doesn’t need to be written 七三 for the pun to work, that’s how play on words work 🤔🤔
@@hypomanix I thought "san" was 3? I know this because in One Piece, the Vinsmoke princes have names from Oldest to Youngest (Ichiji, Niji, Sanji, Yonji)
I’m super late but as good as it is your friend is someone who has other things to do than watch the same several minute clip like 24 time even if that clip is fantastic.
I love how Todo's Cursed tecniche is simple yet so complicated to fight against. Proving that Todo is not "just a meathead" he hás big brains as well!!!! Impossible not to love the Best Boy.
My favorite thing about Todo is that out of all the characters in the show, Todo is the one CANONICALLY CONFIRMED LGBTQ+ ally. The Most dudebro hyper-masculine cishet character in the series, and almost Ever, is so far the only character who has actually said "if you like men that's fine too" when asking a guy for his type of woman. And I just think that's rlly funny. Todo rlly said "Gay Rights" (threat)
Another fun fact: the lines turn into what looks like a real heart with veins connecting to it symbolizing that every thing that happens will eventually lead there.
5 Reasons Why Aoi Todo is Best Boi of the Universe 1. He likes tall idols with big butts. We need more people like him. 2. He's a manly man who is capable of crying. 3. He's a manly man who most definitely can kill most of his enemies but never really feels like it. 4. He likes Yuji, and any person who likes Yuji is a good person. 5. The Anime Pope says it himself, Aoi Todo is best boy.
@@chrismaystar3014 Which is the dumbest reason to kill someone different people have different tastes and hobbies But I like his dynamic with itadori so he's okay in my book
Since no has mentioned it, the last opening of the series, after showing Yuuji in his dreamspace with his friends and allies, and after the cut to Sukuna's domain, when yuuji finally wakes up, he wakes up in tears. He was dreaming about an ideal life where his friend Junpei would've joined them, but ultimately he just dies before he even gets the chance to enroll. Thats why he glares at Sukuna in hatred, for refusing to help him, as well as stealing himself to fight all the greater evils that are to come
I never noticed that in the shot that shows his fight against the Special Grade you never see his left hand, it cuts off at the wrist and you can't see anything that tells you it's missing yet. I hope you see this M.B., because I feel like this is a quality detail.
You know something I also noticed is that the curse approaching Maki resembles the head of the Zenin family, which could mean something for her but I’m not 100% sure since it’s mostly focused on the fish having a mustache similar to his...
Well it basically represents her own curse. Since she's born with almost no Juryoky, the head of the Zenin clan sees her as useless but since she defies him he constantly makes her lofe harder by forbidding her promotions and hiding jobs for her, so is like he's always lingering around, cursing her existance, that's why he appears as a curse when she puts her glasses
@@vcamv2354 I can tell you actually know grammar but you typed this in a rush, don't worry I'm not sure to make fun of you I'm just saying I really have those moments 24/7
IMPORTANT AOI TODO NEWS!!!! Hamza on twitter (twitter.com/HamzaSisko151/status/1332827725116137473?s=19) pointed out that the pattern behind best boy is a wall in the tunnels to the Tokyo met building. The OP is literally saying Todo is a man of culture and I am very mad I missed it.
Thanks for linking to my tweet!! Wouldnt have noticed this at all if i didnt get a good look at the background in slowmotion in this video and thought “waaaaiiit, ive seen that before!”. Todo is like one of my favourite characters in the manga (together with Nanami) so the idea of having stood where this legend stood is awesome. Love your video’s btw, keep up the good work.
SPOILERS I think the shot towards the beginning of the fish inflating might actually be referring to how Jun Pei dies (his head getting inflated and all)
I thought for sure that Todo couldnt live up to the hype that I saw on Twitter. But then I learned that he was a man of culture, and I knew it to be true
Aoi Todo is just the best. He is the perfect blend of Gojo's strength, Nanami's intellect and Itadori's passion. This is what makes him the perfect person to help Itadori learn to control his cursed energy, even Gojo himself admits it. 😁😁😁 Best friendo!!!
"The sound of the Gion Shoja bells echoes the impermanence of all things. The color of the sala flowers reveals the truth that the prosperous must decline. However! We are the exception!"
As a fan of Eve myself, I'm so happy that he's starting to get more recognition in the community. For the past 3 years, Eve's music has slowly made a place into my heart, and I wouldn't change anything about it. Kaikai Kitan is a great song, and if you really like it, I HIGHLY recommend going to Eve's channel and listening to his songs. They're beautiful, creative, mystery inducing, emotional, etc. You get it. He also has a Spotify in case you want to listen to any of his albums. My favorite album is his most recent one, Smile.
@@Cookiescookiedough I do like that song (and especially the whole album), it's actually one of my favorites!! 😄 But my favorite song off of the whole album is Kara no Kioku!
In the opening shot, when Yuuji is riding the train, he is sitting down with his hands resting on his legs. I think a cool detail here is that his fingers are all submerged, maybe indicating the link he shares with Sukuna
Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated? I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else. Gets me frustrated. Just admit that you love the videos I make, my dear anan
The picnic could be referring to grandpa Itodri's actual last wish. "Don't end up like me" (that is to say, dying all alone), it's shown right after we see his death, and could be viewed as us viewing the completion of that last desire. The ideal picnic. (And a sneaky way of telling us who Yuji can trust.)
As much as I love your OP analysis videos, I have a feeling that if you were to ask the creators of these shows. 90% of the time you’ll just get the response of “we thought it looked cool,” when asking them about the openings.
@@animeotaku307 The main reason why I hated History of Art at college .... It was way too theorical and hypothical. Seeing non-artist analysing art made me mad sometimes xD " This represent great XXX " - " Nah that's just atmospheric pespective. He was just clever enought to understand how to do it! "
One of the concepts when analyzing any piece of art is "Death of the artist". It basically says that whatever you interpret it as is a correct interpretation and does not require validation from the artist.
Did you notice that Jogo, Hanami and the squid curses are freaking manifestation of human fear of earth, forest and ocean? They're like the strongest, terrifying, epic forces of nature and yet Gojo played with one of them. WTH And Mahito is human hatred manifested. Also, those 2 were actually mutated humans. Not curses at all. If you notice, curses mostly have purple blood, yet those two had red. Also, Nanami may be my favorite character. I love him. He's funny, awesome and a nice guy!
One additional detail I absolutely adore is the way the song itself is integrated into the opening, especially in the first half. In the beginning riffs, we see Yuuji, who shows apathy to the world outside his cart and the city itself, equally unaware of the darkness sprawling right beneath the surface. Then, we're shown the first-year students as the singer kicks in, but his voice is quiet and only a few instruments play alongside it. With a guitar riff, we switch to the second years and as the voice becomes clearer, more instruments can be heard. But when Gojou is shown, the singer goes into a higher pitch and drums kick in. Afterwards, when Sukuna appears, all instruments but the drums go silent and the singers voice takes central stage.
Yuuji being alone in the train at the beginning probably symbolizes something of a destination and burden Yuuji alone endures and drowning in the black and white duality of him and Sukuna. The glowing train system makes me think of blood veins for some reason too.
2:25 actually just realized this view of tokyo from above is from chapter 137 in the manga. spoiler! 9:09 is also a reference to the current arc in the manga! that fish is an emperor angelfish and it's an abortive migratory fish. this refers to the 'abortive migration' (the name of the culling game) which is a situation where animals that don't migrate get carried away to environments they don't belong in. it's also pretty common for them to die in those environments. jjk is so cool for making things in the ops relevant to manga content that hadn't even been released by that point.
it's also important to note that during the Gojo segment on top of Tokyo Tower, Eve sings a perfect octave interval, which is the highest interval in a musical scale, tying in the music to what is happening visually.
I will stan eve and his god tier music videos until the day i die. His kaikai kitan video (not the jjk opening sequence, the full length video) is one of my favorites and its so unique within his music sphere, but some of his others absolutely bring me to tears every damn time (sister and promise holy shit) i think As You Like It and Dramaturgy are some of my other favorites but also i cant really decide because i love all of them. I love waboku and mah’s animation style
i just have to say that i LOVE the jujutsu techniques in this show. they’re for the most part very easy to understand but still so engaging and unique! nobara’s strawdoll & hammer techniques are very interesting to watch because they can be used in such cool ways, and i absolutely adore the fact that megumi has to actually make shadow animals with his hands to summon the shikigami. it’s really neat!
He falls back asleep, as he reaches his destiny. Something to consider. Sleep is a state of unconsciousness, or at least semi-consciousness. Suggesting, maybe that he is "asleep" and Sukuna is in control, as he reaches that destiny.
Damn, I didn't realize until I saw this video how detailed all the scenes were, and what they were referring to beyond the initial image. Like the whole foreshadowing of Junepei's story right down to Sukuna's laugh, the transformed people around Mahito, or even Yuji's delayed attack being shown in a second? That's some genius storytelling. Thanks a ton for pointing it all out. Oh, and as for my favorite sorcerer? Gonna' go and say it's Megumi.
I couldn't sleep again after a nightmare, watched this, instant mood lift. The amount of details is insane! Can't believe I missed this much. Thank you for putting this together!
Yes! I’ve been a huge fan of Eve forever and Eve mixed with one of my favorite Shonen manga right now made me so hype! I was super hoping you’d make a video about this op!!!
The curse in Maki's bit looks like the head of the Zenin family and her father Naobito Zenin, the person who keeps her down for not having curse energy.
I love all Mother's Basement videos, but when I saw this I went ballistic. Its nice to see a Manga/Anime you've been a fan of for a while, gain recognition. Also, Panda Parkour :D
Eve delivered somehow such a nostalgic and hard OP 🔥 The ED is also my favourite of the year, just everything about this show has been made with love ❤️
7:57 I remember watching this shot and specifically remembering the scene from "Hereditary" where Peter (the protagonist) looks at his reflection in a cupboard and sees himself staring back but having a smuggy face while he was freaking out in class. This shot kinda has the similar vibes to me. Sukuna has the ability to show himself mimicking Yuji due to their deal and that the teen is the only way he can come back to life fully, but also mocking him by grinning to show how he knows he will end in control over Yuji because their power difference and how far is Sukuna able to be cruel. It's like a predator that knows he already has won against its prey.
I’ll also post it here since I want more people to see it: they show the fish (another person said the fish represents a person who is extremely kind) right after displaying Gojo’s and Sukuna’s sluggishness. But Yuji does not Notice Sukuna in the glass looking at him. He doesn’t notice the mind games or whatever other plans between Gojo and sukuna, he is focused on the fished. Maybe this is hinting that Yuji is still too kind, he has got to let go of the fish to look up or he’s gonna get eaten cause Sukuna ain’t resting.
I just love how Eve is getting songs in big shows now. I've been into his music for a few years now, so it's great seeing him break more into shows people are talking about.
I'd love to see someone do a video about how well written gojo is as an OP character. I love how very early in the series its made pretty clear that not only is he the strongest but everybody knows it including all the bad guys in the show. Its not always easy writing someone OP and have them be relevant. Look at saitama, he gets less and less screen time as the anime and manga go on because him being around any bad guys has basically no steaks and ruins the plot.
The shot of Gojo being zoomed in apon at the tower is one of the most cleanest and impressive animation I’ve ever witnessed. The people who worked on this are absolutely amazing.
Came back to watch this a third time, because it's just that good and insightful. It's amazing how an entire story can be told in less than 2 minutes- and all it takes is a critical mind and attention to detail to catch it all without even being given all the clues just yet.
17:27 something that some people noticed on the internet, the shot of them having a picnic is bsically a painting made by Monet, very similar, I think that (given the spoilers of chapter 12 and 13), that image is a dream in Yuuji's head, and that one in episode 13 he wakes up in the op an cries, is because he is dreaming thathappy life with his friends (based on the painting), but Jumpei died.
gosh thank you much for this video, i loved it! i loved the details and the representation of the characters in each frame, cause when i started it like a month ago i knew nothing about jujutsu, i just wanted to see it and now i love it! i got kinda obsessed abt this opening but i hadn't who to talk about it, i just replayed thousand times the mv and found eve which now i adore (and of course the dream scene (ep 12) and i swear i cried so hard) and i love megumi, megumi best boi thank you so much!
hi! i absolutely adore how you give the shout outs to the animators! i am also in love with Todo's animation! that was so smooth! the timing of the animation with the eve's kaikai kitan never failed to amaze me. i love your analyses, always a great time, thank you very much!
In the train car at the start when they give the low shot of Yuuji's knees and you can see the rest of the train's empty, there's blood in the water to his left. Dunno what it means.
One thing that I *think* hasn't been talked about that much are the lyrics. The lyrics of Eve's "Kaikai Kitan" talk about human and individual struggles, sorrows, and negative emotions. In a sense, by having the lyrics talk about these negative emotions, the song is sort of emotionally vulnerable and cathartic. I think this is also reflected in the mechanics of combat in Jujutsu Kaisen: curses form when negative energy pools into a certain area, which could be thought of as choosing to run or not deal with that negative energy, while Jujutsu sorcerers exorcise curses by utilizing that negative energy. This was most clearly shown for me when Yuji was fighting the special-grade cursed spirit; he took all the fear, pain and anguish and let it all out, which could be seen as confronting such emotions. In that sense, the opening's lyrics are a great match for a possible lesson that the writers are trying to convey. Or it could be me just over-analyzing everything
In the first shot of Gojo standing on the tower, notice how the camera is going around him. Which I think is tied to how the world revolves around Gojo, him being the pinnacle of jujitsu sorcerers in this era.
