Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji Itadori's Voice Actor Still Cannot Believe They're On a Megan Thee Stallion Track

Jujutsu Kaisen skyrocketed in popularity like never before in 2024, and even the series' voice actors are taking note of the cultural impact the hit shonen anime has had. Adam McArthur, the American voice actor for protagonist, Yuji Itadori, commented onhow remarkable he finds the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom, as well as his most exciting collaboration with a musical artist.

According to Adam McArthur's remarks in an exclusive ScreenRant interview, the talented voice actor is continually in awe of Jujutsu Kaisen's unprecedented success, four years after the first episode of the anime adaptation aired. He spoke about the growing prevalence of anime merchandise in stores, Jujutsu Kaisen's widespread popularity on TikTok, and, most incredible to him, a reference to the series in a song by Megan Thee Stallion.

Yuji’s Voice Actor Was Shocked To Hear His Character in a Megan Thee Stallion Song

The Artist Used One of McArthur's TikToks in Her Song, Giving the Voice Actor Quite the Surprise

Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu kaisen with a glowing blue fist

McArthur expressed astonishment at love for Jujutsu Kaisen he sees daily on social media, which has resulted in many TikTok trends featuring audio from the anime. One of these Jujutsu Kaisen audios featured another noteworthy celebrity, Megan Thee Stallion. In Megan's song, "Otaku Hot Girl", featured on 2024 album, Megan, the song begins with Yuji Itadori's voice speaking, hilariously, about his type in women. Shockingly, McArthur was unaware the collaboration between himself and Megan was even occurring, because the artist sampled a clip he had made while in character as Yuji and posted on his TikTok years prior.

"It's weird. But the thing is that this kind of stuff has been happening the whole time with JJK. I'll just be like scrolling through my TikTok and it'll be like car video, a family prank video, and then the next video is my voice from JJK.
It's always funny to me too like when stuff goes viral on TikTok because a lot of times it's not what you would expect or it takes a while to ramp up. But yeah, hearing the audio from Otaku Hot Girl was definitely – I think it's just funny because no one expected it. The reaction was amazing. Oh my gosh." - Adam McArthur, voice of Yuji Itadori

In a clip posted on TikTok by @crunchyroll, Adam McArthur spoke in-depth about what it was like to inadvertently create the crossover of the year with one of the most accomplished artists in hip-hop. Although he never expected Megan to use his video in her song, the experience only further proved the massive cultural impact Jujutsu Kaisen is having on the anime fandom, which Megan is a part of. Megan Thee Stallion is an outspoken anime fan herself, and has posted incredible cosplays of herself as various characters, including Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia and even Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen, recognizable blindfold and all.

Megan Thee Stallion Is an Anime Lover Too, Making the Collaboration Even More Epic

The Lyrics to "Otaku Hot Girl" Are Filled With Clever References to Jujutsu Kaisen Plot Points and Characters

The song McArthur's voice plays a starring role in, "Otaku Hot Girl", is not only a tribute to anime in general, but proof of Megan's love for Jujutsu Kaisen specifically. With lyrics like "can't touch me like Gojo, look good in all my photos," and "He don't run from me 'cause he wanna get caught in my domain expansion," it is clear Megan has a deep appreciation for the Jujutsu Kaisen series specifically. In the song, she also references her other favorite animes, including Naruto, but it is undeniable that the rap artist has a soft spot in her heart for Jujutsu Kaisen.

His collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion is not the only positive reception to Jujutsu Kaisen that has surprised Adam McArthur; the voice actor was also astonished to see massive amounts of Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise suddenly appearing in retailers worldwide. Gone are the days when anime merchandise could only be purchased online or in select specialty shops. Now there are items fit for any fandom in major retailers like Walmart and Target, and McArthur still recalls how "wild" it felt to stroll through stores and see the anime he worked on plastered across various items for sale.

More Jujutsu Kaisen Merchandise Is Available Now Than Ever Before

Brands Like Sanrio, McDonald's, UNIQLO, Dolce & Gabbana, and Fortnite Have Released Jujutsu Kaisen Collaborations

Jujutsu Kaisen has been featured in countless brand collaborations, including everything from fast food to fashion. They released an adorable Sanrio collaboration featuring apparel, keychains, and other items depicting Jujutsu Kaisen characters drawn as Sanrio icons like Hello Kitty. During summer 2024, Jujutsu Kaisen also appeared at McDonald's, with a special Jujutsu Kaisen meal that was available for purchase and included a new dipping sauce, Special Grade Garlic Sauce, created just for the partnership. Many other brands, like UNIQLO, Dolce & Gabbana, and Fortnite, among others, also partnered with Jujutsu Kaisen, making it so that the anime could be found nearly everywhere.

"It is a testament to how far anime has come. It's like, you know, anime has always been around and anime has always had a loyal following. But now there's a difference. It is mainstream.
You're walking around in Target, Walmart, the mall - all these stores and you're seeing merch for Jujutsu Kaisen. It makes buying gifts for my mother incredibly easy. So for that, I'm very grateful. It's just wild." - Adam McArthur, voice of Yuji Itadori

Adam McArthur stated that the increased amount of merchandise in stores is "a testament to how far anime has come," which is indeed true, because Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the series that most helped anime become more mainstream. More collaborations and amazing crossovers like McArthur's voice in Megan's song are sure to be on the way, as the series' popularity only increases by the day. Even though the manga has officially ended as of September 2024, a third season of the Jujutsu Kaisenanime is on the way, and it does not seem like the hype surrounding the series will die down anytime soon.

Sources: @crunchyroll on TikTok

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