Smiling Friends x Jujutsu Kaisen Fanart Has Fans Begging for an Official Collaboration

Recently, a fanart featuring Jujutsu Kaisen and the popular American series Smiling Friends has caught the attention of fans. The art depicts Kenjaku playing at the beach with characters from Smiling Friends, such as Pim Pimling and Charlie Dompler. This humorous and unexpected crossover has fans eagerly hoping for an official collaboration between the two series in the future. The thought of an evil genius like Kenjaku interacting with the lighthearted characters of Smiling Friends is both outlandish and entertaining, making it a highly desired collaboration.

While the tones and approaches of both series may differ greatly, it is undeniable that a collaboration between Jujutsu Kaisen and Smiling Friends would result in a hilariously entertaining project. It would also be enjoyable to witness the combination of Japanese and American franchises and the unique dynamic they would create.

Please note that this article includes spoilers for the series.

Fans React to Kenjaku and Charlie and Pim Fanart in Jujutsu Kaisen and Smiling Friends Communities

An artist with the username @titann_13 on X created an illustration featuring Kenjaku playing on the beach with Charlie and Pim from the American cartoon Smiling Friends. This scene is clearly inspired by the character’s fight against Takaba in the manga, where Takaba’s Cursed Technique involved a simulation of this exact scenario.

The unexpected pairing of Kenjaku with both Charlie and Pim caused the illustration to become an online sensation, leading to fans of both franchises expressing a desire for an official collaboration.

Despite the fact that there are multiple legal obstacles that make it highly unlikely to occur, it remains an amusing moment to observe.

Smiling Friends revolves around the characters of Charlie and Pim, who are employed by a company with the same name as the series. Their purpose is to bring joy to unhappy individuals. However, their attempts often lead to chaos and comical scenarios.

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Despite the fact that these two series have distinct tones and writing styles, as well as divergent storytelling approaches, it can be argued that this contrast only adds to the humor and enjoyment of observing them. This is a concept that the artist behind the fanart clearly understood and effectively captured with the three characters featured.

Moreover, this also aligns with the storyline of the battle between Kenjaku and Takaba in its original context. The villainous genius expressed his enjoyment during the altercation, stating that it was the most fun he had experienced in centuries. This peculiar detail oddly coincides with the tone and theme of the Smiling Friends cartoon.

“Nah I need this to become an actual episode,”someone said.

“Charlie: Kenny, this Culling Game thing…is this just Fortnite? Pim: I didn’t want to say it, but it really feels like a Fortnite riff”, another person said.

“you have no idea how much i love this,”someone else said.

Kenjaku in his different bodies in Jujutsu Kaisen (Image via MAPPA and Shueisha).

Kenjaku’s character is well-suited for these situations, as he not only battled Takaba but also shares similar traits with the characters in Jujutsu Kaisen. His love for experimentation and willingness to try new things is evident in his creation of Yuji Itadori and his use of the Cursed Wombs.

“I love this lmfaoo I need wayyy more smiling friends x jjk on my tl”, someone said.

“the best thing is that this could actually happen since anythings possible with takaba,”another person said.

The illustration was highly praised and received numerous positive reactions on X, as fans of both series rejoiced over the crossover between these characters.