Interview with producer Misaki Kai of BANNAM's "Jutsu Kaisen Senka Souran! How strong is Gojo Satoru? What combination do you recommend for beginners?

Interview

Taipei Game Show 2024 (Taipei Game Show 2024) was held in Taiwan from January 25 (Thursday) to 28 (Sunday), 2024. The new title will be released soon! In this issue, we interviewed producer Misaki Kai about the latest title " Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran," scheduled for release on February 1, 2024 (Thursday) from Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc! We asked him about his impressions of the Taipei Game Show and the appeal of the game.




Interview with the producer of "Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran!


Producer Misaki Kai
Saiga NAK

This is a joint media interview, so it includes questions not from the SaigaNAK editorial staff.



Q. What did you think of the Taipei Game Show?

P. Kai: I knew the show existed, but this was the first time I actually visited the venue. My first impression of the show was that the venue was quite dense and the atmosphere was very heated. Each booth also had a large stage, and I could sense the excitement when I saw people gathered there.


"Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran" test play area
Saiga NAK

Q. Why did you decide to use a two-on-two system for this game instead of single player battles?

P. Kai: "Jujutsu Kaisen" of course has one-on-one battles, but there are also a lot of big battles and situations where two players cooperate with each other as the characters grow. We have adopted a two-on-two battle system so that players can feel the excitement of such heated battles and joint battles.


Q. Are there any other battle methods besides 2 vs. 2?

P. Kai: The basic battle system in this game is 2 vs. 2, but it is also possible to play 2 vs. 1 in room battles. Also, sometimes there are situations where two spellcasters fight against about four spellcasters.


Kenjin Nanami
バンダイナムコエンターテインメント

Q. Is there a system like a combination technique that can be performed by certain character combinations?

P. Kai: I think the "Kyodo-Rengou" system is similar in the sense that two characters can perform the same move together. This occurs when one of the two performs a follow-up attack on the opponent who has been hit by the other's move, and the direction of the attack can change depending on the specific combination.



Q. Is there a combination that you recommend for beginners?

P. Kai: I think the main character, Eugene Toraje, is simple and easy to use. And since Eugene Toraje is good with long-range characters, I recommend Kugisaki No Roses and Leakage.


Eugene Toraje
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Q. What criteria did you use to select the 16 playable characters?

P. Kai: We chose characters who are active in the main storyline and popular characters.


Q. Will all the playable characters be available from the beginning?

P. K ai: We have a total of 16 characters that have been made available to the public, but you can use them right away in online battles. However, there are some limitations in the story mode, as the game progresses according to the flow of the story.





Q. How many episodes of the manga and anime will be included in the in-game story? Are there any original stories or characters?

P. Kai: The main stories included in the game are the first season of the anime and "Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie". In addition, there is an original game story that depicts the interludes of the original story.



Q. Do you use the same techniques in the game as depicted in the anime? Are there any original game techniques?

P. Kai: I think everyone is familiar with the anime, so basically, we have incorporated the hot performances from the anime into the game. However, there are also some unique effects in the game, such as the joint attacks and awakening techniques.



Q. Please tell us about the adjustment of the characters with extraordinary strength, such as Gojo Satoru and Double-Sided Shukusina.

P. Kai: Gojo Satoru and Double-Sided Tsuina are among the strongest characters in the "Jujutsu Kaisen" series. For these characters, we set the spell power level to rise slowly (and difficult). We think you will enjoy the game by making them the most powerful once they reach the highest level of power.


Satoru Gojo
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Q. Your company has adapted various manga and anime into games.

P. Kai: Unlike most battle games, "Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran" has two types of attacks: one that reduces the opponent's health when it hits, and one that does not, so it is necessary to use both types of attacks. In addition, each character in "Jujutsu Kaisen" has a detailed personality. We have incorporated the settings of each character into the game, so you can feel the difference in playability of each character even though they are all in the same game.



Q. What were some of the challenges in adapting "Jujutsu Kaisen" to a home video game?

P. Kai: It was difficult to incorporate each character's formula and settings. For example, Satoru Gojo cannot be damaged unless he has a serious problem, and if he is touched by Shinjin, he will die. If we implemented those aspects in the game as they are, the balance would be upset, but they are also identities. We implemented them in consideration of the character's personality and the game balance.


Leakage
バンダイナムコエンターテインメント


Q. This title does not support cross-platform or local communication.

P. Kai: We have no plans for cross-platform support, including in the future. We hope that you will use online communication when playing with friends.



Q. Will you be releasing any DLC? Will there be any playable characters in the game?

P. Kai: We have already released the DLC "Kaiyoku Tamenori" as a bonus for the limited edition. Please wait for further information about additional playable characters!


Q. How do you feel about the popularity of Jujutsu Kaisen in Asia, including Taiwan?

P. Kai: Jujutsu Kaisen is gaining popularity worldwide. Of course, Taiwan and other Asian countries are no exception, and we are also feeling the popularity from the data.



Producer Misaki Kai
Saiga NAK

Q. Please give a message to the players.

P. K ai: One of the features of "Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran" is that each character has a different play experience. You can play each character in order, or you can master your favorite character. We hope you will enjoy the unique battle action of each character.


"Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran" will be released on Thursday, February 1, 2024!



Jujutsu Kaisen's first home video game "Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran" will be released on Thursday, February 1, 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam! Steam (Steam version will be released on February 1, 2024)! (Steam version will be released on February 2, 2024 (Friday)) The spell-caster coordination action that makes you stronger in battle is fully introduced in the official distribution program just before the launch. Let's aim to become the strongest sorcerer together with your friends!


Title Outline
Title Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran
Release Date February 1, 2024 (Thursday)
Platforms PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam
Genre Jutsu Coordination Action
CERO C

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