Itadori’s Jennifer Lawrence obsession is Jujutsu Kaisen’s hilarious running gag

Jujutsu Kaisen cleverly incorporates Itadori’s infatuation with Jennifer Lawrence, especially when Todo’s reaction solidifies it as one of the anime’s top running gags.

Anime series often feature recurring comedic elements, like the Lucky Star bookstore employees or Edward’s encounters with big dogs in Full Metal Alchemist. Jujutsu Kaisen follows suit with Itadori’s unwavering love for actress Jennifer Lawrence, which becomes a humorous motif throughout the show. It is referenced multiple times, even without any prompt.

The first instance occurs when Itadori meets Masamichi Yaga, the Principal of Tokyo Jujutsu Tech. While Itadori’s admiration for Jennifer Lawrence isn’t inherently funny, it’s his spontaneous mention of her and his claim that she’s his type that adds humor to the situation. It’s worth noting that Lawrence starred in The Hunger Games series and the psychological thriller Mother!, potentially making these movies canon within the Jujutsu Kaisen universe.

In Season 1, Episode 15, during the Exchange Event’s group battle, Itadori brings up Jennifer Lawrence once again when asked about his type. He confesses that he likes tall girls with big butts, just like Jennifer Lawrence. This confession triggers an imaginative sequence in Todo’s mind, where he envisions himself and Itadori as best friends engaging in everyday activities. The daydream ends with Todo realizing he has found a friend who isn’t “boring” and shedding tears of joy.

The fact that Itadori’s obsession with Jennifer Lawrence elicits such a reaction from Todo reinforces its status as one of the anime’s best running gags. Its inclusion in the anime adaptation after appearing in the manga adds to its significance. Interestingly, Itadori is not the only character interested in Western actors. In an after-credits scene, Nishimiya Momo expresses her fascination with Sebastian Stan, scrolling through his social media on her phone.

Fans anticipate further exploration of Nishimiya’s infatuation and the potential for unexpected encounters between Itadori and Jennifer Lawrence. As Itadori dreams of the actress, viewers can hope for more entertaining scenarios involving his obsession in the future.

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