As fans continue to debate any perceived similarities between the two popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen and Naruto, the latest chapter 250 of the former has sparked fresh discussion around protagonist Yuta Okkotsu’s unique ability.
Yuta possesses a Domain Expansion technique allowing him to copy the special jujutsu powers of other sorcerers he encounters.
This has drawn some comparisons to the vaunted Sharingan eye abilities of Naruto’s Uchiha clan, which enable them to mimic opponent techniques.
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The world of jujutsu sorcery is filled with creative battles utilizing both innate talent and cursed spirit partnerships.
As first-year student Yuji Itadori’s story progresses, readers can expect even more complex and sinister curses to emerge, along with gifted jujutsu practitioners boasting their own distinctive and strategic fighting styles.
While some homages across works in the anime genre are often unavoidable, Gege Akutami’s dark fantasy series still stands apart through its memorable rogues gallery of villains, lingering mysteries surrounding the nature of curses, and its willingness to find humanity and depth within even the most terrifying supernatural foes.
Comparing Yuta’s New Ability in Jujutsu Kaisen to Naruto’s Sharingan
The recent leak of chapter 250 in the popular anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen has reignited discussions around potential creative influences from other series like Naruto.
Specifically, protagonist Yuta Okkotsu unveils a new Domain Expansion technique allowing him to copy any Cursed Technique used against him.
This new ability has caught the attention of fans due to its seeming parallel to the vaunted Sharingan eye techniques possessed by select ninja clans in Naruto. Both talents rely heavily on observation and imitation, permitting the user to replicate opponent attacks and strategies.
While homages and inspirations across works are commonplace, some fans have pointed to the mechanical similarity between Yuta’s technique and the Sharingan as evidence of deeper influence.
Just as the Sharingan empowers its wielder to instantly memorize and mimic ninjutsu, Yuta’s Domain Expansion grants him the same advantage against jujutsu sorcerers. This newly introduced Copy power has certainly piqued curiosity over its origins.
However, as both series continue to develop their rich worlds and expand their unique magic systems, any similarities perceived by fans may simply be a natural byproduct of the larger shonen anime genre itself rather than overt inspiration between authors. Each work ultimately retains its own original vision.
Comparisons Between Jujutsu Kaisen and Naruto Fuel Ongoing Criticism
Comparisons between popular shonen anime series Jujutsu Kaisen and Naruto are nothing new, as Gege Akutami’s dark fantasy work has faced ongoing criticism over perceived similarities ever since its debut.
While the latest chapter’s introduction of Yuta Okkotsu’s Copy technique has renewed focus on its resemblance to Naruto’s legendary Sharingan eye abilities, the alleged parallels go even deeper.
Beyond powers and abilities, some fans have drawn connections between the personalities, backstories, and even the visual designs of main characters across both series.
In addition to claims that specific techniques or narrative arcs are copied from Naruto, there have been frequent comparisons made between the dynamics of Yuji Itadori’s core jujutsu team and Naruto’s famous Team 7.
Both showcase a loner character with a serious personality, an experienced mentor, a perpetually enthusiastic protagonist, and a sole prominent female member.
These ongoing stylistic similarities, whether intentional homages or not, have fueled the criticism that Akutami relies too heavily on character tropes and archetypes popularized in Naruto rather than forging an originally distinct vision.
Furthermore, the central concept in both series of a protagonist housing a powerful but dangerous entity that progresses the overarching plot draws even more fan comparisons over a lack of originality.
While inspirations and shared genre elements are common, these perceived similarities have led some to claim Jujutsu Kaisen is merely rehashing proven formulas and ideas already explored extensively by Naruto in past years.
However, as the former continues expanding its own rich setting and mythology around curses, many fans remain confident that Gege Akutami’s dark tale will further distinguish itself in time.
More About Jujutsu Kaisen
High schooler Yuji Itadori lives an unnaturally gifted life in Sendai, encouraged by his late grandfather to always help people and die surrounded by loved ones.
When his Occult Club friends accidentally unseal a cursed talisman, Yuji swallows it to save a juvenile sorcerer named Megumi Fushiguro, becoming the host of the sinister spirit Ryomen Sukuna against his will.
This dooms Yuji to immediate execution by law, but Megumi’s mentor Satoru Gojo sees potential in the still pure-hearted boy and transports him to Tokyo Jujutsu High to train as an ally.
However, Yuji now finds himself caught in a dangerous conflict between humans and cursed beings. While a group of sorcerers teach Yuji to harness his newfound strength, a band of Cursed Spirits led by the manipulative Mahito and resurrected dark sorcerer Suguru Geto secretly orchestrates chaos in the jujutsu underworld.
During a failed mission, Sukuna exerts control and Yuji requests death, but the demon revives him to continue observing his new human vessel. Gojo hides Yuji’s resurrection from authorities and mentors him alongside Nobara Kugisaki and Megumi Fushiguro.
