Japanese anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” has unexpectedly called attention to the beaches of Kuantan, prompting the Pahang government to plan the installation of a memorial featuring a character from the show.

Pahang state executive councillor Leong Yu Man said the move is to attract anime enthusiasts to visit Kuantan.

In episode 42 of “Jujutsu Kaisen”, sorcerer Kento Nanami in the final moments before his death said...