Although the manga "Jujutsu Kaisen" concluded over a year ago, the anime's third season, "Culling Game Arc Part 1," premiered late tonight (Jan 9th). Thanks to MAPPA's meticulous production and the series' inherent popularity, it remains a highly anticipated release.
Following the broadcast of the first episode of Season 3, the official opening theme, "AIZO" by King Gnu, was also officially released. However, what really got fans talking was how many scenes in the OP animation pay homage to famous world paintings, instantly becoming a hot topic online.
Below, we've compiled a list of the OP's scenes and their connections to world-renowned artworks, all meticulously pointed out by eagle-eyed netizens.
▼ John Everett Millais's "Ophelia"
▼ Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss"
▼ Edvard Munch's "The Scream"
▼ Peter Paul Rubens's "Two Sleeping Children"
▼ Egon Schiele's "Dead Mother"
▼ Claude Monet's "Camille Monet and a Child in the Artist's Garden in Argenteuil"
▼ Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo's "Y-Junction Series"
And it's not just famous artworks! Even the character staging in some scenes mirrors compositions from the classic "Ghost in the Shell."
▼ "Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 3 "Culling Game Arc Part 1" OP "AIZO"
This level of meticulous research and homage has proven incredibly appealing to international fans, who are showering MAPPA with praise for their dedicated production. With Season 3 now underway, it's time for all "Jujutsu Kaisen" fans to dive back in!