Jujutsu Kaisen has had some of the most visually striking battles in anime, yet it made a surprising mistake by omitting one of its most intense showdowns. The highly anticipated fight between Kinji Hakari and Hajime Kashimo has not been included in the anime adaptation so far, despite its significance in the manga. This battle, featuring Hakari’s near-invincible Domain Expansion against Kashimo’s deadly electrical attacks, was one of the Culling Game’s most thrilling clashes. However, instead of being animated by MAPPA, fans were left with only a tease of it, until one dedicated animator stepped in to fix this oversight.
A talented fan recently created an animation and posted it at @DarkPlatinum1 on X, bringing the Hakari versus Kashimo fight to life in a way that the anime has yet to recreate. While MAPPA has done justice to many fights, leaving out this battle or many hints of it left a glaring hole in an otherwise action-packed season. Now, thanks to the efforts of a passionate artist, fans can finally experience what should have been a highlight of the series.
The Fan Animation That Brings Hakari Vs. Kashimo To Life
A Stunning Fight Sequence That The Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Has Not Yet Gotten To
The fan animation of Hakari versus Kashimo meticulously recreates the battle’s intensity, showcasing Hakari’s strength and Kashimo’s relentless pursuit of victory. The animation doesn’t just mimic the manga, it enhances it with fluid motion, dynamic camera angles, and electrifying choreography. The attention to detail in the fight’s pacing and impact makes it feel as though it were an official MAPPA production.
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What sets this fan animation apart is its dedication to character movement and detail. Hakari’s confidence and brute-force fighting style contrasts perfectly with Kashimo’s deadly precision, making their hits incredibly intense. While the official anime has not yet animated their battle, this fan project provides a glimpse of what could be one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s most unforgettable fights.
Jujutsu Kaisen’s Anime Needs to Include This Fight
Fans Can Only Hope To See More In The Culling Game Arc Season 3
The Hakari versus Kashimo fight is one of the biggest fights in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga and its third season must animate this fight to succeed. The anime has consistently delivered high-quality fight scenes, so skipping this battle would feel like a missed opportunity. Hakari’s Domain Expansion is one of the most unique in the series, and seeing it animated would add another layer of excitement to the Culling Game arc.
Including the fight will give more depth to both characters. Hakari’s near-immortality when his Domain is active creates an unusual power dynamic, and Kashimo’s unrelenting attack style adds to the stakes. This battle is not just another clash, it is a test of endurance and adaptability, two core themes of Jujutsu Kaisen’s power system. By skipping over it, the anime would lose the chance to showcase one of the arc’s best moments. Thankfully, fans have stepped in to give the fight the animation it truly deserves before the third season airs.
