"Jujutsu Kaisen": Nobara Kugisaki's Interpretation Challenges - Asami Seto Says "It's Tough to Derive the Correct Emotions"
An official interview for the TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" has been released, featuring Junya Enoki (voice of Yuji Itadori) and Asami Seto (voice of Nobara Kugisaki) reflecting on Episode 43.
On the Shibuya Incident Arc Broadcast So Far:
Enoki: "The action scenes are incredible each time, with innovative angles. Being part of the industry, I can't help but think about the staff's hard work. As a story, the ensemble drama unfolding in various locations and the unpredictable developments are thrilling."
Seto: "I'm overwhelmed by the action scenes in each episode. The editing and perspective shifts are innovative and exciting! The way the story unfolds is superb, even though I know the outcome from the manga, it still keeps me on edge."
On Recording the Intense Fight from Episode 42 'Right or Wrong':
Seto: "I felt a significant power difference between Nobara and Mahito. Nobara, aware of this, still tries to find a way to fight, which I found very moving. I carried her strong spirit into the recording."
Enoki: "I view Itadori as someone seeking value in helping others. After witnessing Nanami's demise, he's devastated, but the fact that Nobara, who still believes in him, fights alongside him helps Itadori face forward again."
On Episode 43's Intense Battle with Mahito and his Double:
Seto: "I wondered if it's better not to talk with Shimazaki-san outside recording (to maintain the mood), but he switches well between on and off. He's a genuinely nice person, helping me when I struggled with my expression."
Enoki: "Shimazaki-san is very friendly. I don't talk much as it affects my ability to get into character. For this episode, I prioritized Itadori's feelings."
On Nobara Kugisaki's Memorable Scenes up to Episode 42:
Seto: "Many scenes were impactful, especially the flashback scenes that shaped current Nobara. Her final words to Itadori, 'It wasn’t so bad,' reflect her life, including her countryside memories and time at Jujutsu High."
On Itadori's Limit and Nobara's Words in Episode 42:
Enoki: "I tried to put myself in Itadori's place. I would want to deny reality, then despair. That's the emotion I tried to convey with the word 'Kugisaki'."
Seto: "Understanding Nobara's final words, 'It wasn’t so bad,' and 'Tell everyone,' was challenging. There's no single correct interpretation of a character's emotions."
On the Upcoming Final Episodes of the Shibuya Incident Arc:
Enoki: "Although recording has finished, I feel we've made something great. I'm as excited as the viewers to see the visuals. The outcome of Itadori and Mahito's fight is something to look forward to."
Seto: "There are still many unresolved issues, like the problem with Geto and the relationship between Itadori and Choso. Please stay tuned until the end."
"Jujutsu Kaisen," based on the manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" since March 2018, follows high school student Yuji Itadori as he steps into a world of battling curses after a powerful cursed object is unsealed. The manga has surpassed 80 million copies in circulation, and the anime adaptation has gained significant popularity.