Top 5 reasons I love Jujutsu Kaisen

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

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 24: Recap and Review

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

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 23: Recap and Review

Megumi let's loose The Origin of Obedience, Part 2 Jujutsu Kaisenโ€™s final arc of the season is fleshing out Megumi Fushiguroโ€™s character. Megumi and Nobara are underdeveloped compared to Yuji. As we head towards the last episode, the trio realize that theyโ€™re in the presence of another Sukuna finger. Unfortunately, so are the newly resurrected … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 23: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 21: 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 โ€œworking too hard.โ€ The special grade curse spirit collapses with a massive hole in its body. Hanami doesnโ€™t seem like … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 21: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 20: Recap and Review

Nonstandardย (Kikaku-gai)ย  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

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19: Recap and Review

Episode 19 - 'Black Flash (Kokusen)' Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19, Black Flash, opens with Megumi, Toge, and Noritoshi fleeing from Hanami. Toge uses his cursed speech to stop Hanami in its tracks. Noritoshi then uses his Blood Manipulation: Convergence - Piercing Blood. It does mild damage, but Hanami heals. The most vulnerable place on Hanamiโ€™s … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 18: Recap and Review

Hanami aims to fight for mother Earth by killing humanity Episode 18 - โ€œSageโ€ After the last episode, Jujutsu Kaisen episode 18 had a lot to live up to. I didnโ€™t. It not a problem, however. Megumi runs through the temple, evading arrows embedded with cursed energy. He has no trouble avoiding them. Megumi breaks … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 18: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 14: Recap and Review

Episode 14, โ€œKyoto Sister School Goodwill Event" Jujutsu Kaisen returns after a brief break. Episode 14, โ€œKyoto Sister School Goodwill Event - Team Battle, Part 0โ€ begins the Kyoto Goodwill Event arc. Jojo, Geto, and Mahito discuss their plans after failing. Mahito realizes that Sukuna is โ€œvaluable,โ€ and believes that they should focus on winning … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 14: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 13: Recap and Review

Mahito uses Domain Expansion for the first time Episode 13 - "Tomorrow" Jujutsu Kaisen episode 13, โ€œTomorrowโ€ is the climactic battle between Mahito, Yuji and Nanami. Mahito creates an eye in one hand, while turning the other into a blade. The three exchange blows until Mahito transforms into a ball of spikes. This backfires as … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 13: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 9: Recap and Review

Mahito likes talking to Junpei Episode 9 - "Young Fish and Reverse Punishment" Junpei Yoshino is a young Satozakura High School that is often bullied by his classmates. They claim that he was sexually harassing a female student. Junpei is the boy we saw questioning Mahito at the end ofย Jujutsu Kaisenย episode 8. He skips school … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 9: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 8: Recap and Review

Aoi Todo is a beast Episode 8 - "Boring" In episode 8 of Jujutsu Kaisen, the Kyoto Principal visits the Tokyo campus and brings two of his students, Aoi Todo and Mai Zenin. Before they arrive, Megumi and Nobara are doing an errand for Maki. Meanwhile, Panda expresses concern about principal Gakuganji brings his students. Aoi and Mai quickly … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 8: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 7: Recap and Review

Episode 7 - "Assault" Jujutsu Kaisenย has been teasing us regarding the "strongest sorcerer," Gojo. Episode 7, "Assault," gives us a glimpse of Gojo's power. We weren't misled. Jogo attacks Gojo, attempting to crush him. He misses and crashes into the road. Jogo creates a volcano behind Gojo that erupts, releasing magma into the forest. As … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 7: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 4: Recap and Review

The Finger Bearer appears In episode 4 of Jujutsu Kaisen, the first years, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki investigate the appearance of a "womb." Kiyotaka Ijichi, the assistant director at Jujutsu High, informs Yuji that they believe that the womb could transform into a special-grade cursed spirit. He also explains that a "window" … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 4: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 3: Recap and Review

Episode 3 - Girl of Steel I'm the one woman in your group Jujutsu Kaisen, episode 3, Girl of Steel, introduces us to the third first-year, Nobara Kugisaki. She's a brash, confident woman that's occasionally silly. Nobara doesn't take to Megumi or Yuji right away. Gojo takes the trio to an abandoned building to "test" … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 3: Recap and Review

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 2: Recap and Review

Our elders are cowards Jujutsu Kaisen episode 2, "For Myself," begins with Megumi Fushiguro attempting to exorcise Yuji Itadori and the demon Ryomen Sukuna. Suddenly, his sensei, Satoru Gojo arrives. He quickly reminded me of characters like Naruto's Kakashi Hatake and Bleach's Urahara Kisuke. Gojo at first glance feels like a genius that doesn't take things too seriously. Like Kakashi and Urahara he hides his face … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 2: Recap and Review