Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Review (2021) — 75% Celluloid Score
Directed by Sunghoo Park · 2021 ·
Is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 worth watching?
Yes. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 劇場版 呪術廻戦 0 जुजुत्सु कैसेन 0 Jujutsu Kaisen 0: O Filme 극장판 주술회전 0 咒术回战0 劇場版 咒術迴戰 0 Jujutsu Kaisen 0 - Il film มหาเวทย์ผนึกมาร ซีโร่
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Netflix
- Prime Video
- Hulu
- Crunchyroll
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Crunchyroll, SonyLIV |
| Indonesia | Netflix, Crunchyroll |
| Japan | Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve, Crunchyroll, TVING |
| Thailand | Netflix, Crunchyroll |
| Turkey | Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll |
| United States | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (78/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
- Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded animation, action, fantasy pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 worth watching?
Yes — Jujutsu Kaisen 0 earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded animation, action, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
The prequel film that turbocharged the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise for English-speaking anime audiences worldwide.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 about?
Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed by Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, a school where fledgling exorcists learn how to combat curses. Gojo convinces Yuta to enroll, but can he learn enough in time to confront the curse that haunts him?
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Critic Reviews
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021) Review: Grief Meets Shonen Spectacle
★★★★☆
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is Sunghoo Park's anime prequel about a haunted teenager and the school that trains him to fight curses, with superb action and real emotional weight.
Yes. It is a thrilling, surprisingly moving anime feature for action fans and Jujutsu Kaisen viewers, though newcomers may find parts of its world rushed.
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0: frequently asked questions
Is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 worth watching?
Yes. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
In the United States, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 streams on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Crunchyroll, SonyLIV in India; Netflix, Crunchyroll in Indonesia; Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
What is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 rated?
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, UA in India, 13+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is directed by Sunghoo Park and stars Megumi Ogata, Kana Hanazawa, Yuichi Nakamura, Takahiro Sakurai, Mikako Komatsu.
What is the Metascore for Jujutsu Kaisen 0?
Metacritic's Metascore for Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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