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Fan art and edits are heart-rending means of paying homage. In most cases, they notch up the series. Especially in the case ofNarutoandJujutsu Kaisencrossover. Both are legendary and cult-favorite series in the Shonen genre. Moreover, both share similarities in terms of their character designs and developments. However, there is a caveat to that as well.
Both series aren’t exempt from harsh criticism. This holds especially true with their treatment of characters. Gege Akutami and Masashi Kishimoto have faced heavy backlash for the endings as well as the characters. Conversely, this fan-made edit offers redemption in some sort. It also pointed to the pitfalls of bothJujutsu KaisenandBoruto.
A fan-made crossover of Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen reintroduced an iconic villain.
NarutoandJujutsu Kaisenare often compared to each other. The latter takes inspiration from Kishimoto’s magnum opus. This is evident with the similar character designs andprogressions. Conversely, both are different in their setting as well as approach. This holds especially true with Akutami’s handling of mature as well as dark themes. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Besides the similar character designs, both series have unparalleled villains. Both Sukuna and Madara are established as unrivaled characters. However, both series differ in theirtreatment of protagonists. Regardless of that, both are celebrated and loved Shonen anime. This is evident in the cult popularity of both series. This fan edit is a testimony of the wide fanbase both series have.
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An Instagram user@naruto__uzumaki__08posted a crossover of both series. The edit featured the iconic villain Madara Uchiha along with pivotal characters from both series. The clip garnered an array of positive reactions from most fans.
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Besides that, the clip hinted at Satoru Gojo as well. The fan-made edit is a truly heart-rending tribute nonetheless. However, it also serves as a reminder for the mangaka. This is especially relevant to the backlash that both creators received.
Masashi Kishimoto and Gege Akutami have been at the epicenter of backlash.
Like most mangakaMasashi KishimotoandGege Akutamiaren’t exempt from the critiques. Kishimoto has faced immense backlash for nerfing iconic characters inBoruto. The inconsistent and overhyped power scaling is a testimony to that. Especially withKaguya Otsutsuki’s characterbeing reduced to a mockery. However, we have barely scratched the surface with this one.
Akutami has experienced hell in terms of backlash. This holds especially true to the death threats they received. Fan behaviours are toxic however most took it to new extremes. The aggression and anger culminated fromSatoru Gojo’s death. Moreover, the mangaka is critiqued for the inconclusive ending of his series. Additionally, they have a knack for killing popular and fan-favorite characters.
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All in all, both mangaka failed in some way or the other. Kishimoto failed to garner familiarity and nostalgia in Boruto. Moreover, the nerfing of iconic characters was the last straw for fans. Conversely, Akutami failed to give a well-deserved ending to the arch-antagonist.
Nevertheless, both series branch out in most aspects. Especially with the well-written female characters and new power systems. Furthermore, their outlining of the protagonist’s character development is refreshing. Moreover, they emphasized the side characters and their progress.
NarutoandJujutsu Kaisenare available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for streaming on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
