If there is a character who has turned on the hype of the community before its large-scale animated debut, that is Kinji Hakari. But the curious thing is that his popularity is not only due to his betting skills, but also to a song that has become inseparable from him in the collective imagination: “Tuca Donka”. What started as a meme On TikTok and fan editions it has climbed to official levels; a request addressed to the MAPPA study to include this topic of Brazilian Phonk in the Anime of Jujutsu Kaisen It has already exceeded 64,000 signatures, demonstrating that the “fervor” by Hakari is real and global.
The power of “social pressure”
The authority of this movement lies in the massive organization of the community. With more than 64,000 followers of Jujutsu Kaisen United, the message for MAPPA is clear: the audience wants to actively participate in the sound identity of the arc of the national team games (Culling game). The request urges fans to “friendly press” to Mappa to use “Tuca Donka”, or any track by Brazilian Phonk, during activation of the Jackpot of Hakari.
The manga states that, when Hakari wins in his domain expansion, specific music begins to play in the environment while his invincibility lasts. Gege Akutami mentions in the work that the music belongs to the theme of a fictional manga called “Admiring You”, but since there is no official melody in real life, Mappa has total creative freedom.
Why the Brazilian Phonk?
From the experience of the fandom, the connection between the aggressive and danceable rhythm of the Phonk Brazilian and Hakari’s personality is absolute. Hakari’s fighting style is rhythmic, chaotic and energetic, which fits perfectly with the compass of songs like “Tuca Donka”.
THE CHALLENGE FOR MAPPA
to ensure the reliability From this integration, Mappa would have to navigate the complex world of music licenses. Although “Tuca Donka” is the favorite, the use of external music requires legal agreements that are not always simple. However, given that MAPPA has recently stated that it seeks to lead with a “global perspective”, listening to a request of this magnitude born in international social networks would be the definitive marketing movement for Jujutsu Kaisen.
“Using the theme that we’ve already associated with Hakari would not only be a nod to veteran fans, but it would break the fourth wall epic.” — Comment highlighted in the request.
A winning bet for the studio
The request for Hakari to enter the scene to the rhythm of “Tuca Donka” is the perfect example of how the consumption of Jujutsu Kaisen It has transcended the manga pages to become a fan-shaped multimedia experience.
Mappa should at least capture the essence of the order. Although for copyright it is difficult to use exactly “Tuca Donka”, the studio has the opportunity to compose an original theme that emulates the style of the Brazilian Phonk. To ignore this trend would be to lose a golden opportunity to make the Jackpot of Hakari the most viral moment in the history of the anime. If the manga says that there is music playing, why not give the audience the rhythm that they are already dancing in their heads?
Do you think that Mappa should give in to the pressure of the fans and use viral music, or do you prefer that the studio maintain a more traditional and own soundtrack? We want to read your opinion in the comments!
