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One of the most anticipated scenes in the manga appeared in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4. Maki's retribution against the Zenin clan was brutal, beautiful, and full of changes that enhanced and altered the original piece.
This episode, in contrast to others, lasted 28 minutes, giving MAPPA ample opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities. However, excellent animation carries a lot of responsibility, and some manga readers weren't pleased with the outcome. Let's examine what was lost in translation, what remained the same, and what altered.
The pacing felt rushed despite the lengthier runtime
There were a few major problems with Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4, the biggest of which was how fast everything went down. The animation covers about five manga chapters in one episode, and that may seem like a lot. Readers had each moment to sit with and process, to take in, even if the manga also moved fast through this arc.
The emotional beats in the anime happened so fast that they needed to be allowed space. It was especially rushed when Maki came face-to-face with her father, Ogi. In the manga, there's kind of like a slow burn to where Ogi goes and finds out that his daughter has become like Toji, and this fear just hangs over everything. The Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4 anime adaptation included the following flash of this discovery. It was distilled down to a blink-and-you 're-gone-again moment and compared to the epicness of the shadowy Toji melding with Maki.
Maki and Naoya's talk was further hindered by the rapid pacing. Their encounter is intended to feel tight and purposeful, with Maki drawing him into a trap. However, Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4 prolonged the visual spectacle of the fight while reducing the verbal sparring that made their fight so thrilling in the manga. This strange trade-off confuses some enthusiasts.
The Beautiful work of MAPPA
The Kill Bill homage was one of Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4's strongest points. Tarantino's energy was evident throughout the entire scene in which Maki massacres the Kukuru battalion. The black-and-white filter, the jazzy soundtrack, and the gore all yelled the Crazy 88 battle scene.
MAPPA even created a one-inch punch that looked like it belonged in a martial arts film. The manga alluded to this emotion, but the anime emphasized it. Some fans thought the style choice was great, while others felt it went against the emotional severity of the issue. After all, this is supposed to be a tragic story of family betrayal and retribution, not just a flashy action scene.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4's musical selections caused controversy. People were confused by the silly, almost Western country punk song that plays during some of the bouts. Particularly in light of Mai's sacrifice, manga readers envisioned something darker and more depressing. Rather, the massacre felt lighter than it should have due to the episode's strange tonal shift.
Modest yet discernible alterations in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 4
A cool visual element that wasn't included in the manga was added in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4. Maki using the Split Soul Katana like a ranged chainsaw during the Kukuru fight was sick. Although it was a bit excessive, the multi-angle replay of Maki smashing Naoya's skull was excellent. It was nasty and satisfying to see his head turn to dust in an X-ray Mortal Kombat-style shot. Although some fans thought Jinichi appeared too composed in comparison to the manga, the anime also revealed more of his despair.
However, something was cut for each addition. Rather than being announced by the fighters, techniques like Falling Blossom Emotion were relegated to tiny letters on screen. The manga panel's ominous atmosphere was absent from the scene where Maki passes another clan member while holding Jinichi's head. Even while the beach scene with Mai in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4 was masterfully drawn, it seemed a little hurried, given how crucial it is to Maki's character development.
Was the excitement justified?
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4 was still a visual marvel in spite of the criticism. The animation quality was through the roof, and the staff clearly poured their hearts into it. The issue is that readers of manga had years to suffer through these chapters and form preconceived notions.
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Some people will undoubtedly be disappointed when the anime rushes over scenes that were significant on paper. Since they weren't making any comparisons, it makes sense that anime-only viewers seemed to enjoy the episode. They were only able to witness Maki in full demon state for twenty-eight minutes.
Ultimately, Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 4 demonstrated that manga adaptation involves more than mere panel replication. It involves transferring the emotion, the weight, and the feeling into another medium. Because of the nature of adaptation, MAPPA succeeded in some areas while failing in others. Depending on how attached you were to the original content, you may have liked it or felt disappointed.
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