Summary
Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen features brutal deaths that go beyond the usual shōnen expectations, shocking viewers. Characters like Kokichi Muta and Naobito Zenin meet tragic, unexpected ends, breaking the redemption mold. The deaths of characters like Haruta Shigemo and Nobara go beyond expectations, showing the brutality and complexity of the series.
Warning: The following content contains important plot spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2!!
by Gege Akutami Jujutsu Kaisen has become one of the top works of the Shōnen genre due to its ability to stand out among other anime. While Gojo Satoru was one of the main reasons why Jujutsu Kaisen became popular, Season 2 of the anime redefined that reason.
Starting with an old story that serves as a prelude to Geto Suguru's turn to the dark side, the season initially appears to follow a typical plot until it no longer does.
The story takes a gruesome turn, with both heroes and villains meeting brutal, unexpected ends. Nearly every death in this bloody season is a The shocking twist will leave viewers stunned and questioning the very premise of the anime.However, some of these deaths are so shocking that fans may have a hard time accepting them.
10 Kokichi Muta doesn't get a chance to live the life he expected.
Episode #31, “Evening Festival”
Jujutsu Kaisen introduced many villains, including Kokichi Muta, who hid behind Mechamaru's robotic appearance. There was a deep story behind Mechamaru's development that drew fans into his journey. Just when viewers were starting to sympathize with Kokichi and consider forgiving him for his betrayal, Kokichi met a shocking end at the hands of the cursed spirit, Mahito.
In most shōnen anime, Characters like Kokichi Muta are often given a second chance to redeem themselves.. However, in Jujutsu Kaisen, Kokichi paid the ultimate price with his life. Many viewers expected him to find redemption, but the anime shattered that expectation by killing him off, which was just a tease for what would happen later in the season.
9 Mimiko and Nanako Hasaba don't have a chance to shine
Episode #39, “Upheaval, Part 2”
Suguru Geto's loyal followers, twin sisters Mimiko and Nanako, wanted to see their beloved Suguru rest in peace after his death. Their goal was simple, to reclaim Suguru's body, which had been taken over by someone else. However, the sisters never anticipated the horrific outcome that awaited them. In a desperate attempt to reclaim Suguru's body, they gave Sukuna's finger to the unconscious Yuji.
While Sukuna was in control of Yuji's body, he was toying with those around him. When one of the sisters asked him for help in getting Suguru's body back, the King of Curses responded by killing her instantly, mocking their audacity in thinking they could control him with just a cursed finger. In a moment of shock and grief, the older sister attempts to avenge her fallen sister, only to meet a similarly gruesome end at the hands of Sukuna. For the two teenage girls, their deaths are horrific and tragic.
8 Naobito Zenin was introduced only to be killed
Episode #39, “Upheaval, Part 2”
The head of the Zenin clan also came to the aid of the wizards during the Shibuya incident, thinking that he was smart enough to overcome this. However, Nobito soon encountered one of the formidable cursed spirits that appeared in the second part of Jujutsu Kaisen, Dagon. This cursed spirit pushed Nanami's group, including some of the main characters, to the brink, resulting in Naobito losing his arm in the process.
Toji's unexpected intervention eventually allowed the mages to defeat Dagon successfully. However, as soon as Dagon fell, the curse of Mount Jogo appeared, mercilessly burning Nanami, Maki, and Naobito, leaving them no chance of escape. Although Naobito did not die immediately, his fate was sealed, leaving fans shocked to realize that even confident and strong characters like he could be completely overwhelmed in the chaos of Shibuya's arc.
7 Haruta lost his chance
Episode #41, “Love at First Sight, Part 2”
Of the many villains featured in this season of Jujutsu Kaisen, Haruta Shigemo stands out as one of the strangest. Unlike the others, Shigemo seems to have no ulterior motives beyond torturing those weaker than him, purely for sadistic pleasure. His backstory and the reasons behind his actions remain unexplored, making it all the more satisfying when he is beaten up by Nanami. After surviving his encounter with Nanami – by sheer luck – Shigemo continues his depraved ways of torturing the weak, and unfortunately, his new target is Megumi.
Megumi, on the brink of death, summons Mahoraga, who could easily be the cause of Haruta's death. However, Haruta is spared when Sukuna intervenes, eager to fight Mahoraga himself. With Haruta's uncanny luck and the miracles that seem to favor him thanks to his cursed technique, it seems certain that he will survive once again. But in a surprising twist, Sukuna brutally and unexpectedly kills Harutagives a strange conclusion to the character Haruta.
6 Yu Haibara's death was meaningless
Episode #29, “Early Death”
In a flashback to Geto Suguru's fall into the dark world, the story introduces a cheerful character named Yu Haibara, a close friend and classmate of Nanami. Yu Haibara is what one would expect from a character who is about to die soon; a cheerful person who always tries to cheer up those around him. Despite his positive attitude, Haibara's abilities are not really remarkable. This lack of strength eventually leads him and Nanami into a dangerous situation where Haibara meets a tragic end.
While the audience may have expected this, the most surprising aspect of Haibara's death is its poignant reminder of the meaninglessness of life in the world of Jujutsu magicians. His death was not a great sacrifice or a heroic moment; it was simply a tragic loss that highlighted a harsh reality. of the martial art of Jujutsu. This moment serves as a wake-up call not only for the viewers but also for Geto, who begins to question the purpose of fighting cursed souls day in and day out.
5 Hanami are crushed until they are completely wiped out
Episode #33, “Shibuya Incident – Gate Opens”
All the efforts the villains put into planning the Shibuya Incident were focused on sealing Gojo inside the prison kingdom, and while they succeeded, it came at a cost. One of the first casualties for the villains was Hanami, a cursed spirit who was famous for opposing the formidable duo of Yuji and Todo. Desperate to corner Gojo, Hanami and the other villains took increasingly reckless actions, and even saw Hanami engage in combat with the strongest mage.
However, The strongest wizard proved himself to be more formidable than anyone thought and pushed Hanami against the wall until Hanami was crushed.. The most surprising aspect of this scene is not Hanami's inevitable death, but the way Gojo delights in pushing the cursed spirit to death, hinting at the most powerful witch's unstable and evil side.
4 Jogo makes people feel like he is unstoppable
Episode #40, “Love at First Sight”
Despite being one of the strongest characters in the series, Jogo, the spirit cursed by a volcano, has never seemed like a strong character due to his unfortunate battles with two of the most powerful beings to ever exist. Despite his power, Jogo has been constantly overshadowed, surviving his first encounter with Gojo in Part 1 by sheer luck, and then narrowly escaping again in a desperate attempt to seal the sorcerer away. However, like Haruta, Jogo's luck eventually runs out when he faces Sukuna.
Sukuna's appearance in the Shibuya Incident immediately sets the stage for one of the most epic battles, pitting Jogo against the Curse King with Shibuya as their battlefield. As a loyal follower of Sukuna, Jogo has long dreamed of resurrecting the Curse King and serving him faithfully. With his loyalty and power, Jogo could have become a formidable henchman for Sukuna. However, in a sudden and cruel twist, Sukuna chose to kill Jogo simply because he felt it was right at the time.
3 Mahito will apparently survive to become one of the main antagonists of the series
Episode #46, “Transformation, Part 2”
Mahito's defeat was definitely one of the most satisfying, if not the most satisfying, aspects of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2's crusade. However, his death was a shocking and unexpected twist. As a cunning and brutal villain, Mahito seems perfectly positioned to be the series' final villain. anime fans only. Therefore, it is all the more surprising that Mahito is eventually killed, not by Yuji Itadori, or other magicians, but by his own allies.
The iconic duo of Yuji and Todo lead to the villain's defeat, with Mahito at his lowest, desperately begging for his life as Yuji corners the cursed soul. However, just when it seems that Mahito might be saved by the timely arrival of a fake Geto, a shocking twist occurs—Geto turns Mahito into one of his tools. This pivotal moment is proof that Jujutsu Kaisen is a much more complex shōnen series than other series of its demographic.
2 The death of Kento Nanami is a tragedy that no one can accept.
Episode #42, “Right and Wrong”
Some characters in fiction, especially in Shōnen series, are built to assist the protagonist in achieving their goals, and Kento Nanami is a prime example of this archetype. Characters like Nanami often seem to have plot armor, and have survived two dangerous situations.His death was unexpected. However, Kento Nanami eventually met his end at the hands of a character who, surprisingly, was both the last and first character fans had been waiting for.
Kento Nanami's death is a further testament to the complexity of Jujutsu Kaisen and shows how brutal the series can be. Nanami was a pivotal figure in Yuji's development and if he had survived, it's easy to imagine him continuing to guide Yuji and help him reach even greater heights.
1 Nobara's death was an unexpected turn that no one could have foreseen or understood.
Episode #43, “Right and Wrong, Part 2”
Built as the central heroine of the Jujutsu Kaisen series, Nobara was destined to become one of the series' most formidable characters and perhaps its strongest female character. However, in a shocking twist in season 2, Nobara met her end. Her fight with Mahito kicked off in a dramatic fashion, reigniting the iconic Nobara and Yuji pairing.
With fans having just witnessed Nanami's death, it seems that Nobara and Yuji will definitely seek revenge for their beloved comrade. However, Nobara is killed when Mahito touches her face and uses his idle transformation technique.From the very beginning of the series, it was clear that Nobara, as the only female protagonist, would have the most complicated storyline after Yuji and Megumi, and thus, her death in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 was one of the most shocking things in the series that fans had a hard time accepting.
