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Inde Navarrette credits anime study for screenwriting boost
Navarrette used notes from anime to refine narrative techniques while preparing for her next projects.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Actress Inde Navarrette told Mashable that studying anime, especially "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Demon Slayer," sharpened her screenwriting during a lull between filming and releasing the horror film Obsession.
What happened
Navarrette spent the interval between shooting Obsession and its release watching a range of anime series. She took notes on how each show structures its narrative, focusing on the contrast between the nonlinear storytelling of "Jujutsu Kaisen" and the linear approach of "Demon Slayer." She highlighted a specific five‑episode flashback arc in the second season of "Jujutsu Kaisen" that deepens the history of characters Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto.
What the reports add
Mashable notes that Navarrette’s observations extend beyond plot pacing to how seemingly minor details can pay off later, a technique she plans to apply to her own scripts. The article also mentions a 2025 Vanity Fair video where Michael B. Jordan introduced fellow actors to "My Hero Academia" and discussed using anime fight choreography while directing Creed III, illustrating a broader Hollywood interest in anime as a creative resource.
What was said
"What I like is anime, so like, why do I like that?" Navarrette said, explaining her comparative analysis of the two series. She added, "With Jujutsu Kaisen, they play with timelines, right? With Demon Slayer, they don't; it's very linear," describing how each approach influences storytelling.
How it came about
Navarrette’s focus on anime study emerged during a period of career uncertainty after filming Obsession. Her earlier Felo News coverage of Navarrette’s on‑set discipline (Inde Navarrette Focuses on Work During 'Obsession' Shoot) noted her decision to avoid forming close friendships on set to maintain performance focus. The current interview shows how she turned that disciplined mindset toward self‑education through anime.
Key facts
- Inde Navarrette studied anime to improve her screenwriting during a break between filming and releasing 'Obsession'. (mashable.com)
- She compared the nonlinear storytelling of 'Jujutsu Kaisen' with the linear structure of 'Demon Slayer'. (mashable.com)
- Navarrette highlighted a five‑episode flashback arc in the second season of 'Jujutsu Kaisen' as a key example. (mashable.com)
- The Mashable piece also referenced Michael B. Jordan using anime for creative inspiration in a 2025 Vanity Fair video. (mashable.com)
Sources
- [1] mashable.com — originally reported as “Inde Navarrette studied anime to learn screenwriting. She's onto something.”
