Jiujitsu Kaisen Season 2 Finale Review

Overview

• Speaker: Views and Harry
• Topic: Season 2 finale of Jiujitsu Kaisen
• Warning: Spoilers for the finale

General Impressions

• Dramatic season overall
• Despite production issues and animator struggles, the finale is considered amazing

Key Scenes

• Cursed Spirits Rising:

  • Haunted atmosphere, music effectively enhances the spooky feel.
  • Scene featured cursed spirits wreaking havoc across Japan.

• Apartment Scene:

  • Girls in an apartment attacked by a cursed spirit.
  • Intense moment that caused a jump scare for the audience.

• Itadori's Loss:

  • Itadori's friends being taken away leads to emotional impact.
  • Yuji screams for Gojo, highlighting his sense of loss.

Uta's Anticipated Return

• Uta's appearance was highly anticipated after the movie release.

• Eerie introduction scene with a child in a supermarket.

  • Creepy animation aligns with the episode's mood.
  • Uta saves the child, showcasing his caring nature.

• Uta's Character Development:

  • Uta appears tired and jaded after numerous missions.
  • Higher-ups want Uta to form a binding pact, possibly concerning Itadori.

Theoretical Implications

• Speculations about Uta and Itadori making a pact.
• The possibility of taming Sukuna, Itadori’s inner entity.
• Uta seems focused on killing Itadori, leading to tension.

Final Scene Analysis

• Final shot shows Itadori alone in a dark setting, symbolizing his inner turmoil.
• Contrast of dark shadow (Sukuna) and bright sky (Itadori’s past).
• Itadori claps to attract cursed spirits, a homage to Toto’s signature clap.

Emotional Tone

• The ending is described as depressing with a lack of hope for Itadori.
• Both main characters appear sad, contrasting their previous camaraderie.
• The speaker hopes for eventual reconciliation between Itadori and Uta.

Ratings and Future Outlook

• Episode rated 9.5 out of 10; not perfect due to pacing issues.
• Anticipation for Season 3, which may include a tournament arc (Culling Game).
• Acknowledgment of animator challenges moving forward.

Conclusion

• Encouragement for audience engagement: comments on their thoughts about the season and episode.
• Reminder to subscribe for more Jiujitsu Kaisen content.