Jujutsu Kaisen’smost heart-shattering moment is, ironically, also its best, solidifying the series as an emotionally profound piece of anime history. In season 2, episode 42, jujutsu sorcerer,Nanami Kento, meets his demise, burned half to death by the Disaster Curse, Jogo, and finished off by Mahito’s transfiguration.
His death was unexpected and tragic, but alsodeeply symbolic, as he sacrificed his own lifeto save Megumi and the other younger sorcerers. Nanami’s final scene was a perfect send-off for his character, and although definitely tear-jerking, it completed his character arc well and provedJujutsu Kaisento be a true anime classic.
Nanami’s Death Is The MomentJujutsu KaisenCemented Itself As A Classic
Nanami’s Selfless Sacrifice Was the Culmination of His Transformative Character Arc
Jujutsu Kaisenis no stranger to death, killing sorcerers and villains alike in brutal battles. Few deaths were as meaningful and emotional as Nanami’s,encompassing just how greatly his character had grown and changedby that moment. Nanami was established early on as a character who hated overworking himself and preferred to stick solely to his contracted hours. He left the corporate world because he felt unfulfilled and like his job was unimportant, but even after becoming a jujutsu sorcerer, he still was not a fan of overexerting himself past the point he deemed was necessary to complete a task.
Nanami did not run from his own death in fear, though he embraced the sacrifice he had to make. The agonizing scenes of his body being burnt and torn apart were juxtaposed against his own peaceful fantasy, as he imagined himself on a gorgeous Malaysian beach, the place he was planning on heading to retire once he grew older. Miraculously, Nanami did not mourn or fret over his own demise, he accepted it gracefully andeven found joy in his own daydream during his darkest circumstances. He proved himself a true hero, who would risk anything to protect others.
Nanami’s Monologue ShowsJujutsu Kaisen’sThematic Depth
Nanami Embraced Extra Work Rather Than Running From It, Proving His Status as a Selfless Hero
In the Shibuya Incident arc, Nanami uttered the distressing question, “I’ve done enough, haven’t I?” Despite the fact that Nanami clearly had done enough, for both humanity as a whole and his fellow jujutsu sorcerers, he did not waver or even consider giving up, since he knew his comrades' and humanity’s lives were on the line.Nanami’s sense of duty and heroism overpowered his desire to avoid unnecessary exertion, pushing him to fight until his body gave out. The Nanami pictured in this scene is a far cry from the Nanami of earlier seasons, exhibiting the beauty ofJujutsu Kaisen’scharacter development.
Jujutsu Kaisen Proves a Dead Hero’s Impact With One Touching Scene
Jujutsu Kaisen just proved that Nanami still has a major impact on the series despite his death occurring a long time ago in the Shibuya Incident.
Nanami changed from someone who refused to do extra work to someone who would give up his own life to save another’s, which was a staggering transformation. His death was saddening, but one of the bestJujutsu Kaisenscenes because of how respectfully it was handled and the symbolism it held.Nanami had “done enough,” but chose to be a heroanyway. Although he was unable to achieve his dream of going to Malaysia,Nanamifulfilled the fantasy in his mind and finally achieved well-deserved peace even as he died. Truly no otherJujutsu Kaisenscene is quite as symbolic and poignant.
Jujutsu Kaisen
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Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student with extraordinary strength, who becomes intertwined with curses after ingesting a cursed object. Under the guidance of sorcerer Satoru Gojo, Yuji joins Tokyo Jujutsu High School to combat malevolent forces and navigate his new, perilous existence.
