Summary
Vancouver cosplayers recreate the iconic Jujutsu Kaisen battle with an Olympic backdrop for a memorable experience. The tension between Gojo and Sukuna is brought to life through detailed cosplay by professional cosplayers. Jujutsu Kaisen cosplayers, including dancers and community moderators, showcase the diversity of the fandom and the presence of mainstream anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen is one of Weekly Shonen Jump’s most popular manga series, with a stunning anime adaptation by MAPPA. However, many of its best moments remain, including the climactic battle between Gojo and Sukuna. Thanks to two cosplayers based in Vancouver, British Columbia, an iconic Jujutsu Kaisen clash has been given a special 2010 Winter Olympics setting. With the Olympic Cauldron in the background, Satoru Gojo’s battle with Ryomen Sukuna is transformed into a Jujutsu Kaisen cosplay worthy of Jay King Ingram and William “ZY” Yao.
The Shinjuku Showdown Arc begins with chapter #222 of Jujutsu Kaisen as readers get to witness one of the most requested matches, and for the most part, it delivers with great visuals. Despite the shocking ending to this particular match, The fight between Gojo and Sukuna is filled with beautiful frames thanks to Gege Akutami's detailed drawings.
But with die-hard Jujutsu Kaisen fans recreating the series' most popular frames, it's clear that cosplayers still can't escape the battle between Gojo and Sukuna this century.
Gojo vs Sukuna with Olympic setting in Jujutsu Kaisen
Vancouver Olympic Cauldron Represents the Devil's Temple
Spotted on Reddit but also posted on Instagram, cosplayer Jay King Ingram, aka u/-JI, posted a cosplay of himself as Jujutsu Kaisen's Satoru Gojo versus William “ZY” Yao as Sukuna from the famous chapter #225. The original footage features an extension of Sukuna's Shrine of Malice from Jujutsu Kaisen, upon which the Curse King stands as Gojo prepares for his next battle. In Vancouver, fans will immediately recognize the use of the 2010 Olympic Cauldron, which symbolizes the Shrine of Malice, perfect for the 2024 Olympics speech.
The poses are fairly accurate to Ingram's Gojo cosplay, with extra detail to focus on taking the right shots to capture the moment perfectly. Additionally, Ingram captures Gojo's victory when he learns the Reverse Curse Technique, but focuses more on the setting and doesn't wear the same costume. Still, for Jujutsu Kaisen fans, recreating many of Gojo and Sukuna's iconic moments in Vancouver is a memorable experience. This could be a great example of how cosplayers can get creative with their resources.
Cosplayers Gojo and Sukuna Have Impressive Day Jobs
Jujutsu Kaisen fans come from all walks of life.
If anyone learns from Megan Thee Stallion's recent anime-influenced music output, people from all walks of life can be fans of Jujutsu Kaisen and would enjoy some fun cosplay collaborations if given the chance. William “ZY” Yao, also known as _tofusenpai on Instagram, is a professional dancer, actor, streamer, and musician, while Jay King Ingram is a community manager for Electronic Arts. Ingram's extensive Instagram photos document his experiences with Yao at Anirevo Summer 2024, a major anime convention in Vancouver, along with other fans.
For fans who enjoyed Yao and Ingram's cosplay of Gojo vs. Sukuna from Jujutsu Kaisen, they don't seem to have a prominent presence in the anime fandom on their social media. However, this is a clear indicator of not only the popularity of JJK, but also the growing presence of anime in the mainstream. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be any footage of how Gojo and Sukuna's fight ends, so fans may be divided on how authentic this is. Jujutsu Kaisen cosplay is.
Source: Jay King Ingram on Reddit, _tofusenpai on Instagram, Jay King Ingram on Instagram
