Raj Aryan

Posted on Jul 6

Top 5 Reasons This Anime Landing Page Built with React & Framer Motion Will Blow Your Mind

#webdev #programming #java #javascript

Do you ever watch an anime episode, get goosebumps from the visuals, and wish you could bring that energy into your code?

Same here.

As a developer and an anime fan, I built an interactive landing page inspired by Jujutsu Kaisen that captures that exact vibe — stylish, fluid, bold.

🎯 Why I Built It

When I saw Gojo Satoru first activate his Infinity, it wasn’t just hype — it was cinematic UI in motion.
That moment made me think:

💭 “What if a landing page felt like a fight scene?”

What if the transitions had the same intensity, the layout the same drama, the characters the same glow?

That’s when this project was born — not just as code, but as a love letter to anime and frontend development.

🚀 Live Demo

▶️ Try it now:
🔗 https://visionary-cocada-3f4d78.netlify.app

🛠️ Built With

⚛️ React for component-based UI
🎨 Tailwind CSS for design consistency
🎞️ Framer Motion for smooth transitions
🧩 Lucide Icons for sleek navigation

📸 What You’ll See

A hero section that changes dynamically as you switch characters
Floating particles in the background
Character card with a glossy glow and dramatic entrance animation
Popular clips carousel that slides like a modern anime gallery

🔥 Example Code (Character Switch Logic)

Want to know how the dynamic character swap works with animation?

Here's the simplified logic using Framer Motion and React state:

const [currentCharacter, setCurrentCharacter] = useState(0);

const nextCharacter = () => {
  setCurrentCharacter((prev) => (prev + 1) % characters.length);
};

<AnimatePresence mode="wait">
  <motion.div
    key={currentCharacter}
    initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
    animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
    exit={{ opacity: 0 }}
    transition={{ duration: 0.8 }}
    className={`absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-br ${character.bgColor}`}
  />
</AnimatePresence>

Every time a new character is selected, the background and text fade smoothly, powered by AnimatePresence.
It gives that scene transition feel like you're moving between anime episodes.

🔗 Want to See Full Code?

I've written a detailed guide and added the GitHub repository link here:
📖 Full Blog + Code Link → viralnook.in

Check it out to explore:

💾 The full character array
🎞️ The video clip carousel
✨ The particle animation logic
📦 Bonus design tips

💬 People Are Loving It

“I’m not even a dev but this feels like opening credits to a Netflix anime!”
“This is the first time a website made me want to rewatch Jujutsu Kaisen.”
“Can’t believe I’m adding anime vibes to my portfolio now 😭🔥”

🧠 Final Thoughts

You don't need a massive team or Figma mockups to make something visually iconic.
All you need is inspiration, a little motion, and a deep love for anime.

This project is a tribute — not just to Gojo, Sukuna, and Megumi — but to every dev who believes in building emotional UI.

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