In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 255, Miguel Oduol takes center stage as the latest Sorcerer to face off against Sukuna. Miguel is one of the few sorcerers that aren't Japanese. A Kenyan man, Miguel is African. Fans will remember Miguel from the beatdown Gojo Satoru handed him in the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Jujutsu High. He … Continue reading The character assassination of Gojo Satoru
When we last left off Geto had arrived to "save," Mahito from Yuji. Overhearing his name, Yuji rushes to try a get Gojo back. Geto uses a catfish curse to cause an earthquake. In the manga I was always confused by what happened but apparently the cursed spirit creates an hole but it disappears, leaving … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 22: Geto shows off, Choso goes off, and Yuki appears
For this entire series Mahito has been taken sick pleasure in torturing Yuji. After reaching his peak and coming to understand his soul, Mahito is reduced to a blubbering mess. Mahito has been taunting Yuji, claiming that they're the same, mindless killers (Mahito - humans/Yuji - curses). Yuji couldn't accept this, until this moment. The … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 21: Tables turn as Yuji reduces Mahito to a whimpering mess
The last few episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen were downers with Nanami and Nobara "dying," at the hands of Mahito. After Sukuna's rampage and the deaths of his friends Yuji is understandably heartbroken and distraught. At the end of the last episode, Nobara face exploded after Mahito touched her with his Idle Transformation technique. Jujutsu Kaisen … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 20: Todo reunites with his besto friendo Yuji
Nobara Kugisaki's presence in the Shibuya Arc has been limited. She mostly showed up against Shigemo who beat her badly. Nanami came to her rescue and sent her to the kids table as she simply wasn't strong enough. I had high hopes for Nobara. I didn't want her to end up being useless like Sakura … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 19: Mahito takes another victim, Nobara
As the Shibuya Incident comes to a close It's starting to be clear Yuji isn't going to be the same. Yuji has always been kindhearted raised by his grandfather to be caring for others. In contrast, Mahito hates humanity and uses them like toys, turning them into "Transfigured Humans." Nanami describes him as being "extremely … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 18: Yuji’s heartbreak continues as Mahito kills Nanami
Megumi has been teasing us with the summoning of Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga since early in the series. He's also often at the brink of death a lot. Using his intellect he manages to just barely escape with his life. In the last episode Megumi found himself in a dire situation after … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 17: Sukuna’s rampage continues leaving Yuji devastated
Mei Mei and Ui Ui vs The Smallpox Deity I've been excited to witness Mei Mei fighting prowess and while we don't get to see her fight against Kenjaku, her brief fight against the Smallpox Deity shows her skills on display. Mei Mei unlike Gojo had to struggle with a mediocre Innate Technique; Black Bird … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 14: Nanami, Naobito, and Maki face Dagon
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 13, "Red Scale," is entirely the fight between Yuji Itadori and Choso. So far in this arc each episode has tried to shift between the numerous fights occurring at once. Focusing on the fight between these two exclusively was a wise choice. When Yuji enters Shibuya Station, Choso begins his … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 13: Choso and Yuji battle to the death
With Gojo sealed, Grade 1 sorcerers Kento Nanami and Mei Mei take center stage. In Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, episode 12, "Dull Knife," Nanami brutalizes a cowardly Haruta Shigemo, Mei Mei faces a special grade disease cursed spirit Smallpox Deity, Toji returns, and Yuji faces a vengeful Choso. Nanami verses Haruta Nanami finds Kiyotaka Ijichi … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 12: An enraged Nanami dominates Haruta
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 6, "It's Like That," is beginning of the Shibuya Incident Arc that starts off slowly. Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara consider going shopping or going to a movie. A girl from Yuji's past, Yuko Ozawa, as Nobara if Yuji is taken. She went to Middle School with him. Yuji and Megumi … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 6: Mechamaru is the traitor
Throughout Jujutsu Kaisen Hidden Inventory arc Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru have been shown as having two different views on strength and it's value in society. Both understood that they were more powerful but disagreed with what they should do for the weak. Gojo was the more arrogantly of the two having very little concern … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 5: Premature Death
The final episode of the Hidden Inventory, Jujutsu Kaisen arc, sees Geto Suguru face Toji Fushiguro. Will he fare better than Gojo? In the last episode Riko agrees to live her life and leave Tengen, however, Toji shoots her in the head. Enraged and a little heartbroken, Geto releases two cursed Spirits, Rainbow Dragon and … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 4: Hidden Inventory Part 4
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 3, "Hidden Inventory Part 3," is the episode I think JJK fans have been waiting for. Satoru Gojo has been the untouchable, unbeatable powerhouse from this series beginning. Witnessing him being bested by any one would be a joy to watch. Toji Fushiguro has become a stand out character in … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 3: Hidden Inventory Part 3
Jujutsu Kaisen returns after two years for the much anticipated second season. This season will cover the Gojo's Past Arc and one of the best manga/anime arcs the Shibuya Incident Arc. Gojo's Past Arc follows a younger Satoru Gojo, then a second-year student. Along with Suguru Geto, Gojo is tasked with protecting the Star Plasma … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 1: Hidden Inventory Part 1
5. Jujutsu Kaisen's Reason's for Curses Spirits Once I stopped calling Jujutsu Kaisen's Cursed Spirits, "demons," I was curious what made them different. First, demons are generally living beings, whereas, as their name suggests, Cursed Spirits are spiritual beings. They are born from the negative Cursed Energy in humans. Locations that are hotspots for curses … Continue reading Top 5 reasons I love Jujutsu Kaisen
Nobara and Yuji uses Black Flash The first season ends with a perfect episode Jujutsu Kaisen, episode 24, ends the Death Painting Arc. They executed the last episode of season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen perfectly. I always fear the marginalization of female characters in Shonen series (trauma from Naruto). Often they fall by the waist … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 24: Recap and Review
Megumi let's loose The Origin of Obedience, Part 2 Jujutsu Kaisen’s final arc of the season is fleshing out Megumi Fushiguro’s character. Megumi and Nobara are underdeveloped compared to Yuji. As we head towards the last episode, the trio realize that they’re in the presence of another Sukuna finger. Unfortunately, so are the newly resurrected … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 23: Recap and Review
Demon slaying is common in pop culture. They come in several varieties. The hunter who kills demons for revenge. The “chosen one,” who is born to kill demons, or the half demon that a target for full fledge demons. Family raises some demon slayers to fight demons. Specifically, demon slayers are common in anime and … Continue reading My Top 5 Demon Slaying Anime
Completion (Kansui) After the epic action from the last few episodes, we should expect Jujutsu Kaisen to take a break from the intensity. Jujutsu Kaisen episode 21 concludes the Kyoto Goodwill Evert. Haruta Shigemo regrets his failure. He notes Hanami was “working too hard.” The special grade curse spirit collapses with a massive hole in its body. Hanami doesn’t seem like … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 21: Recap and Review
