[Review] Jujutsu Kaisen Experience at ACO LAB in Kuala Lumpur

I do know I’m not alone once I say that Jujutsu Kaisen is without doubt one of the finest animes in latest historical past. And in case you don’t assume so, we are able to at the least agree that it’s definitely been some of the fashionable and therefore impactful items of media up to now few years.

Malaysians appear to have a selected comfortable spot for the anime, particularly after the Kuantan reference made in the course of the you-know-what scene with Nanami Kento.

Given all these elements, it’s no shock that ACO LAB, a brand new anime café in Pavilion Bukit Jalil, selected to collaborate with Jujutsu Kaisen as its first anime to function. We have been informed the theme could change each few months going ahead.

ACO LAB is a challenge by ACO MEDIA, an leisure firm that provides companies regarding concert events, exhibitions, in addition to movie manufacturing and distribution.

We have been invited for the launch of the Jujutsu Kaisen Expertise, right here was our expertise on the anime café.

Photos please

From now till July 27, the Jujutsu Kaisen expertise will probably be held throughout from the ACO LAB café, that includes 5 picture zones for followers to snap footage at.

Sadly, the primary picture zone with the principle 4 characters (Yuji, Gojo, Megumi, and Nobara) was onerous to {photograph}, on condition that the stools they sit on emit mild. So, you probably have a cellphone digicam that doesn’t seize mild nicely, overlook about it.

The following zone is only a collage wall of Yuji, which felt slightly odd. Then, there’s a zone with standees of all the principle villains. However as a substitute of getting their names printed on the wall behind, I’d’ve most well-liked a extra immersive backdrop—maybe Jogo’s Coffin of the Iron Mountain area?

The picture zone with Mahito is arguably the perfect designed. However as attention-grabbing as Mahito’s character is, we thought it could be approach cooler if it have been Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine area as a substitute. Think about how epic it could be to have a throne there that you could sit on!

It was a disgrace to see that Tokyo Jujutsu Excessive’s second-year college students reminiscent of Maki, Yuta, Toge, and Panda weren’t there. Personally, I’d quite see them than the characters from the Kyoto college.

At most, it would take you simply quarter-hour to undergo the entire place, and that’s in case you’re stopping to take a photograph at each zone. There’s actually not an excessive amount of to expertise right here, which was a slight disgrace.

A fan’s paradise

Now, in comparison with the picture zones, this space is certainly much more partaking.

Touted as the biggest memento store for Jujutsu Kaisen in Malaysia, there’s actually loads to have a look at right here.

Admittedly, among the merch was a bit on the tackier facet, however hey, they’re simply serving the demand. I personally desire the extra premium and subtle-looking merch, reminiscent of these attractive metallic keychains of various characters’ weapons.

And relaxation assured that every one these merch are official and licensed.

Contained in the memento store, there’s additionally a photograph sales space within the nook. Right here, you’ll be able to change filters, with two enjoyable choices being Manga and Cartoon, after which choose considered one of 4 frames on the finish, correlating to the 4 predominant characters. At RM20 a pop, you may get a printed copy.

Sure, I do know we glance out of this world within the first picture

The meals was… a flop

Sadly, we felt just like the meals fell approach, approach in need of our expectations. We ended up ordering the Blindfolded Connoisseur’s Alternative (RM28.90), which was Gojo’s dish with a prawn sandwich and chips.

We additionally acquired Yuji’s Brave Feast (RM25.90), a rooster spaghetti bolognese with grilled rooster chop.

The small quantity of chips made the dish look fairly unhappy, however the chips may’ve been the perfect a part of the meal.

For the sandwich, the bread was too thick, and was even slightly stale. I imagine it could’ve been miles higher if served toasted and heat.

The prawns tasted fairly fishy, and the egg mayo sauce was too little to masks it. In the meantime, the lettuce was solely positioned on one facet.

The spaghetti dish was slightly higher. The sauce was a bit on the acidic facet, but it surely wasn’t unhealthy. It tasted ketchup-y, which could not be everybody’s cup of tea, however is fairly frequent in Japan, reminiscent of with its Napolitan dish.

Fortunately, the drinks have been fairly fulfilling. With chewy clear boba, our Blue Lychee and Yellow Yuzu Lemon have been each fairly refreshing, with out being too candy. However RM16.90 for every drink is slightly exorbitant.

Since ACO LAB is a café in spite of everything, we do want the meals was higher. We’re not asking for connoisseur dishes, however for us Malaysian foodies, the culinary issue is one thing that may make or break the entire expertise.

That stated, we perceive that the launch could have been hectic for the kitchen, as they stopped orders momentarily as nicely.

With that in thoughts, we hope that our gastronomical expertise may’ve been a fluke, because it left a lot room for enchancment.

Increasing their area

As a fan of the anime, I hoped for… extra. Extra interactivity, extra immersivity, extra pleasure.

Not that we’re skilled occasion planners, however we had a few concepts:

Props: We expect props like Nobara’s hammer, Sukuna’s finger, and even the college jacket would make the photobooth expertise far more immersive.
Music and media: In the course of the day, they have been enjoying the soundtrack from JJK on repeat, however I imagine placing some ambient music acceptable for every picture zone will make it extra interactive. Including some screens enjoying related clips and scenes which may play at each different nook may assist with the general ambiance.
Introduction to the supply materials: You may assume that non-fans simply shouldn’t go to, however I imagine that isolates lots of people who is perhaps searching for a enjoyable exercise, or just need to tag together with their pals. I’ve attended experiences with supply materials that I’m unfamiliar with, and appreciated each time there have been introductions whether or not that be by movies or by written textual content on the partitions.

In fact, we perceive that there could obstacles reminiscent of with licensing, approvals, and funds. However as a fan of the anime, I imagine these little additions would make an enormous distinction within the general expertise.

With every thing stated and finished, I do nonetheless assume it’s a worthwhile expertise for followers specifically, simply possibly decrease your expectations. Accessible for buy on Ticket2u, the ticket costs are fairly agreeable too:

Ticket	Worth (together with tax)	Inclusive of
RM20 Memento Bundle	RM21	– Photograph zone admission – 1 x Drink – 1 x Coaster
RM40 Memento Bundle	RM41.12	– Photograph zone admission – 1 x Most important dish – 1 x Chop assortment card – 1 x Collectible card
RM70 Memento Bundle	RM71.96	– Photograph zone admission – 1 x Meal set (Most important Dish, Drink & Dessert) – 1 x Coaster – 1 x Chop assortment card – 2 x Collectible card

So, don’t let our expertise deter you from attempting it out.

That is ACO LAB’s first time conducting such an occasion, and for a brand new café, we perceive that there are numerous challenges and bumps alongside the way in which. We actually hope to see ACO LAB enhancing down the street to offer anime followers extra immersive and distinctive experiences.