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
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
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
Nonstandard (Kikaku-gai) The battle between Aoi Todo, Yuji, and Hanami continues in episode 20 of Jujutsu Kaisen. The two best friends rush the special grade, cursed spirit. Hanami grabs Todo with one of its roots, flinging him towards a series of spikes it created. Aoi uses his Innate Technique: Boogie Woogie. He switches places with Hanami. … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 20: Recap and Review
Sukuna and Mahito laughing at Yuji's pain Episode 12 - "To You Someday" Jujutsu Kaisen episode 12, “To You Someday,” shows the tragic end of Juupei. Yuji ignores the orders from Nanami and Ijichi to “not to make a move.” Episode 12 briefly introduces us to a new sorcerer, Takuma Ino. Nanami leaves Ino to … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 12: Recap and Review
Juupei becomes a jujutsu sorcerer Episode 11 - "Narrow-Minded" In the beginning of Jujutsu Kaisen episode 11, Nanami goes “overtime,” Mahito notes that he made a “vow” with himself “to limit himself in order to gain greater power once he goes into overtime.” In Jujutsu Kaisen, vows with oneself imposes some restriction on the user … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 11: Recap and Review
