It is sad to admit, but Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 has come to an end. Almost every episode became an event and was actively discussed. The second season consisted of two arcs — the Hidden Inventory Arc and the Shibuya Incident Arc.
However, viewers remembered the massive disaster in Shibuya the most. What was memorable about this arc, and what moments delighted and disappointed fans?
Let's start with the best moments of the Shibuya Incident Arc.
The unexpected Jogo reveal
Jogo was never a popular villain. He was inferior to Sukuna and Mahito in both strength and charisma. But in the battle with the King of Curses, we saw a different side of him. Jogo was never just a bad guy out to destroy humanity.
He was driven by very human desires and resentment of his disadvantaged position. The moment when he met his friends after his death was very touching.
Rabbits and Wolves
Yuji and Todo's fight against Mahito became one of the fan favorites — it was filled with impressive scenes. For example, Todo's idol performance, Yuji's long-awaited show of strength, or Mahito's quick domain were good.
However, the final battle scene where Mahito ran away from Yuji was the most impressive. The rabbits fleeing from the wolves became a metaphor for the weakness of the cursed spirit. It was a highly anticipated scene that made an impression.
Did you realize Mahoraga's power?
On the edge of life and death, Megumi summoned an incredibly powerful creature for Sukuna to fight. Their confrontation was impressive: the battle didn't take place in a void — everything broke and exploded. It's not often that we see a battle that takes place in the air. The attacks looked very fluid.
Perhaps the greatest value was the demonstration of Sukuna's powers that the audience had been waiting for. The aftermath of the King of Curses' rampage was also impressive!
Toji's comeback
Toji was the main antagonist of the Hidden Inventory Arc. His fight with Gojo, in which he lost and died, was the most impressive moment. Toji didn't seem like someone you could sympathize with, but his story is sad. Like Maki, he is a member of the Zenin clan, but does not possess the cursed techniques.
Toji is remembered as a bad father who didn't take care of Megumi. However, he got a second chance when he was resurrected in another man's body with the help of an old sorcerer. Toji's reaction to Megumi leaving his surname Fushiguro was especially touching.
Gojo proves he is cool once again
Few people noticed, but Gojo's battle against the Cursed Spirits at the beginning of the incident was special — strong sorcerer faced weaker opponents. However, their abilities were leveled by ordinary people.
The moment was memorable for the spectacular demonstration of the sorcerer's power and the unexpected outcome (Gojo was imprisoned). Since Kenjaku revealed his identity, this event is also important.
What about the disappointing moments?
You are my special
The opening of the Shibuya Incident Arc is one of the best this year, if not the best. Fans will remember the catchy composition and impressive visuals for a long time. However, one of Shibuya's most disappointing moments (yes, we're talking about Yuji's emotional breakdown scene) is associated with the opening song.
The composition didn't fit the tone and mood of the scene, so the audience was very frustrated with this directorial decision.
Please Don't Talk About Mei Mei
Another big disappointment was the recent scene with Mei Mei. She is not a fan favorite character. After viewers saw her in bed with her younger brother, the criticism intensified.
The impression was made worse when Mei Mei escaped from the battlefield to Malaysia. This was Nanami's dream, but he died without ever fulfilling it. Hardly anyone will argue that he is a more sincere and honest hero than Mei Mei.
Malaysia…
Since we're already talking about Nanami, it's worth remembering his death scene. The animation and visuals were good — it was one of the most impressive moments. The plot, however, was the biggest problem. Many fans criticize the pointless frequent deaths that happened in this arc. Nanami's death is one of them.
Annoying trope
Another pointless death is Nobara's. She is the third main character of Jujutsu Kaisen, but she didn't get any development in Shibuya. Nobara didn't even have much screen time.
However, the most annoying thing about her death was the use of flashbacks. It was the creators' way to compensate for the audience's emotional connection to the character. Forgetting Nobara in Shibuya was their own fault, though.
Promising villain
Mahito was a promising character — he was handsome, charismatic, and had an interesting story. He might have become one of the strongest Jujutsu Kaisen villains. Of course, his confrontation with Yuji had to end sooner or later, but viewers didn't expect Mahito to die at the hands of Kenjaku.
The situation is made worse since Kenjaku is a less appealing villain. Mahito's return is eagerly awaited by some viewers.
It is sad to admit, but Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 has come to an end. Almost every episode became an event and was actively discussed. The second season consisted of two arcs — the Hidden Inventory Arc and the Shibuya Incident Arc.
However, viewers remembered the massive disaster in Shibuya the most. What was memorable about this arc, and what moments delighted and disappointed fans?
Let's start with the best moments of the Shibuya Incident Arc.
The unexpected Jogo reveal
Jogo was never a popular villain. He was inferior to Sukuna and Mahito in both strength and charisma. But in the battle with the King of Curses, we saw a different side of him. Jogo was never just a bad guy out to destroy humanity.
He was driven by very human desires and resentment of his disadvantaged position. The moment when he met his friends after his death was very touching.
Rabbits and Wolves
Yuji and Todo's fight against Mahito became one of the fan favorites — it was filled with impressive scenes. For example, Todo's idol performance, Yuji's long-awaited show of strength, or Mahito's quick domain were good.
However, the final battle scene where Mahito ran away from Yuji was the most impressive. The rabbits fleeing from the wolves became a metaphor for the weakness of the cursed spirit. It was a highly anticipated scene that made an impression.
Did you realize Mahoraga's power?
On the edge of life and death, Megumi summoned an incredibly powerful creature for Sukuna to fight. Their confrontation was impressive: the battle didn't take place in a void — everything broke and exploded. It's not often that we see a battle that takes place in the air. The attacks looked very fluid.
Perhaps the greatest value was the demonstration of Sukuna's powers that the audience had been waiting for. The aftermath of the King of Curses' rampage was also impressive!
Toji's comeback
Toji was the main antagonist of the Hidden Inventory Arc. His fight with Gojo, in which he lost and died, was the most impressive moment. Toji didn't seem like someone you could sympathize with, but his story is sad. Like Maki, he is a member of the Zenin clan, but does not possess the cursed techniques.
Toji is remembered as a bad father who didn't take care of Megumi. However, he got a second chance when he was resurrected in another man's body with the help of an old sorcerer. Toji's reaction to Megumi leaving his surname Fushiguro was especially touching.
Gojo proves he is cool once again
Few people noticed, but Gojo's battle against the Cursed Spirits at the beginning of the incident was special — strong sorcerer faced weaker opponents. However, their abilities were leveled by ordinary people.
The moment was memorable for the spectacular demonstration of the sorcerer's power and the unexpected outcome (Gojo was imprisoned). Since Kenjaku revealed his identity, this event is also important.
What about the disappointing moments?
You are my special
The opening of the Shibuya Incident Arc is one of the best this year, if not the best. Fans will remember the catchy composition and impressive visuals for a long time. However, one of Shibuya's most disappointing moments (yes, we're talking about Yuji's emotional breakdown scene) is associated with the opening song.
The composition didn't fit the tone and mood of the scene, so the audience was very frustrated with this directorial decision.
Please Don't Talk About Mei Mei
Another big disappointment was the recent scene with Mei Mei. She is not a fan favorite character. After viewers saw her in bed with her younger brother, the criticism intensified.
The impression was made worse when Mei Mei escaped from the battlefield to Malaysia. This was Nanami's dream, but he died without ever fulfilling it. Hardly anyone will argue that he is a more sincere and honest hero than Mei Mei.
Malaysia…
Since we're already talking about Nanami, it's worth remembering his death scene. The animation and visuals were good — it was one of the most impressive moments. The plot, however, was the biggest problem. Many fans criticize the pointless frequent deaths that happened in this arc. Nanami's death is one of them.
Annoying trope
Another pointless death is Nobara's. She is the third main character of Jujutsu Kaisen, but she didn't get any development in Shibuya. Nobara didn't even have much screen time.
However, the most annoying thing about her death was the use of flashbacks. It was the creators' way to compensate for the audience's emotional connection to the character. Forgetting Nobara in Shibuya was their own fault, though.
Promising villain
Mahito was a promising character — he was handsome, charismatic, and had an interesting story. He might have become one of the strongest Jujutsu Kaisen villains. Of course, his confrontation with Yuji had to end sooner or later, but viewers didn't expect Mahito to die at the hands of Kenjaku.
The situation is made worse since Kenjaku is a less appealing villain. Mahito's return is eagerly awaited by some viewers.
