The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 221, “Wins and Loss,” available in English through VIZ Media.
Jujutsu Kaisen readers were disappointed with VIZ Media’s poor translation of the much-anticipated return of a beloved character.
Fans have flocked to social media to criticize VIZ’s translation of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 221, “Win and Loss,” which they feel has failed to adequately depict an important turning point in the story. . Users were particularly disappointed with the chapter’s final panel, in which fan-favorite Gojo Satoru confidently announced that he would defeat the villain in the Ryomen Sukuna series as soon as he was released. freed from prison. Many believe that Satoru’s lines don’t reflect the emotional weight of his return to the top of the series, with one commenter even suggesting that the fan translation did a better job of it. convey the importance of the scene.
This isn’t the only time fans have criticized VIZ Media for its weird translation. Readers have previously criticized the translation of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 220, “Self-Purification, Self-Containment,” for a clumsy translation of Shoko Ieiri’s inner monologue, confusing many fans about the message. expected. Some have even suggested that VIZ’s translation misrepresented Shoko’s thoughts and misrepresented her as petty and childish. Some fans also criticized VIZ for her treatment of her character.
The World of Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen is an ongoing supernatural manga series by mangaka Gege Akutami and published by Shueisha through the wildly popular Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The story follows high school student Yuji Itadori, who must find a way to survive in the wizarding world after becoming the host of the infamous cursed spirit, Ryomen Sukuna. Jujutsu Kaisen has also been adapted into a hit anime series by studio MAPPA, airing 24 episodes from October 2020 to March 2021. The second season is also slated to premiere in the summer of 2023.
Voice actor Junya Enoki, who plays Yuji in the anime, previously posted an update on the ongoing production for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. “You might notice it when you watch the season. [Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 trailer], but all the staff are working hard,” Enoki promised. “Not only the Hidden Warehouse and Early Death sections, but also the Shibuya Incident will be covered. I don’t think I can say much, but the arcs are fun and filled with battles, so please look forward to the iconic action scenes of Jujutsu Kaisen.”
Jujutsu Kaisen is available to read on VIZ Media and Manga Plus, with Chapter 222 scheduled to premiere on May 15. Season 1 of the anime adaptation is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Season 2 premieres in July 2023.
Source: Twitter
