Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 20
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 20 begins with the alleged death of Nobara Kugisaki, thanks to a special grade curse, Mahito. The narrative then cuts to a flashback where Nobara accidentally spills coffee on Gojo’s freshly cleaned shirt, leading to a hilarious moment where the trio of Yuji, Nobara, and Fushiguro try to clean up the mess.
Returning to the present, the narrative portrays the profound impact Nobara’s presumed death has on Yuji (and the fans as well). The memory of past moments forces him to deal with the loss of a teammate and friend, reminiscent of the earlier demise of his mentor Nanami Kento at the hands of the same cursed spirit.
His sense of helplessness is heightened as he watches his mentor and friend succumb to their arch-nemesis, unable to do anything, serving as a harsh reminder of his earlier vulnerability when Sukuna, the King of Curses, took control of his body and unleashed chaos in Shibuya. , massacre hundreds of people.
After Nobara’s death, an emotionally devastated Yuji faces a brutal attack from the hated Mahito curse. Losing all will to fight and on the brink of his end, Yuji is saved from Mahito’s final blow by his self-proclaimed brother Aoi Todo, a formidable student from Kyoto Jujutsu High School – and his grand entrance. MAPPA’s perfect portrayal of Todo’s Season 2 performance is full of anticipation and excitement.
Aoi Todo’s entry brings hope to Yuji’s previous torturous state in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 20. The episode perfectly captures the essence of the manga through MAPPA’s excellent storytelling, showcasing Todo’s flashy moves and overcoming the cursed technique in his thrilling duel with Mahito.
While Episode 20 follows the manga closely, an anime-exclusive scene is incorporated after the opening song. The scene depicts Todo and Arata Nitta arriving in Tokyo, specifically at Shibuya Station, where the sealing of Gojo took place. Assessing the situation, Todo realizes that Suguru Geto has escaped with the Prison Empire.
They subsequently shift their focus, with Todo aiming to save the other Jujutsu wizards while facing as many curses and enemies as possible. Toda’s first goal is to find his self-proclaimed brother, Yuji, who he believes is nearby.