This article contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen up to Season 2, Episode 22, “Metamorphosis, Part 2,” available now on Crunchyroll.
The Jujutsu Kaisen anime faithfully adapted arguably the manga’s most controversial scene involving Mei Mei and her brother Ui Ui — leading to pure chaos within the fan community.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 22, titled “Pervert, Part 2” caused widespread controversy over the incestuous relationship between adult Mei Mei and her younger brother Ui Ui. The scene depicts Mei Mei lying in bed next to Ui Ui, inviting him to spend the night with her. “Should we sleep in the same bed tonight?” she asked, making him blush, replying that it was very improper. She seems aware of the power she has over him, as she coaxes his response by saying, “Do you hate me when I’m inappropriate?” She then gets out of bed to make a call, to Ui Ui’s obvious disappointment. While some fans defended Mei Mei, fan reactions were mostly negative, although often portrayed with humor. ‘Mei Mei’ is currently trending worldwide on X (formerly Twitter) with nearly 100k posts.
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Mei Mei and Ui Ui’s relationship has clearly gone beyond what could be considered normal for siblings. Even if the former does not contain genuine emotions, the latter certainly does. This trope has been present since the pair were introduced, perhaps best demonstrated by Ui Ui’s fierce defense of his sister when he berates Jujutsu Kaisen’s protagonist Yuji for disagreeing. mean to her. However, because this scene takes their relationship to the next level, some have questioned author Gege Akutami’s thoughts and intentions in creating it. While many find it inexcusable, Mei Mei’s greedy and selfish nature is said to reflect the unfairness of Jujutsu Kaisen – a point that is understandable if not shared by the majority of the audience. pretend to agree.
The deaths of altruistic characters like Nanami, Nobara Kugisaki’s moral incapacity, and Aoi Todo’s injury in the fight with Mahito can be further highlighted by characters like Mei Mei, who not suffering at all despite her selfishness. Although less controversial, the ongoing damage suffered by the main cast is also a matter of constant and heated debate. Many Jujutsu Kaisen fandom members said they were willing to abandon the series if it continued.
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In addition to the anime’s plot, Jujutsu Kaisen was scrutinized during its production, with many MAPPA animators publicly revealing harsh working conditions. A petition to save the studio’s freelance animators now has nearly 3,000 signatures. Crunchyroll streams all seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen, with the Season 2 finale airing next week.
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