With Jujutsu Kaisen's Shibuya arc slowly moving towards its end, things have become progressively worse for the Jujutsu sorcerers. With Satoru Gojo sealed away, the cursed spirits are wreaking havoc and causing irreparable damage throughout the city.
In the past couple of episodes, things have started to look even more bleak for the Jujutsu sorcerers, especially Kento Nanami. After Toji took out Dagon, Jogo arrived at the scene and began mourning the cursed spirit. He went on to attack Nanami and Maki, covering them with flames before either one of them got a chance to react. This turn of events has left fans questioning Nanami's survival, and if he did survive the attack, will he eventually meet his end in the ongoing arc?
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga and the upcoming episodes of the series. Reader's discretion is advised.
Does Nanami die in the Shibuya Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen?
Nanami dies during the Shibuya arc at the hands of Mahito while fighting a horde of transfigured humans. He was, without a doubt, a favorite among fans due to his stoic attitude and genuine concern for his students, whom he vows to protect at the cost of his own life.
In chapter 120 of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Nanami was shown to have survived Jogo's attack. However, he's gravely injured and is almost at death's door. Despite half of his body suffering major burns, Nanami could be seen walking around the station. As he was confronted by multiple cursed spirits, the sorcerer began reflecting on the life he could have had.
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However, he quickly snapped back to the present and proceeded to deal with the cursed spirits before him. Suddenly, he could feel the tap of someone's hand on his chest, and it was then revealed to be Mahito, whom Nanami had previously overlooked. At the same time, Yuji Itadori enters the station and sees his mentor on the verge of death. Nanami smiles at Itadori and tells him that he has got it from here. With that, Mahito kills him right in front of Itadori, who then proceeds to engage in a brutal fight with him.
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In the anime, Nanami's death occurs in season 2 episode 18, or episode 42 of the overall series. The anime portrayed his final moments beautifully, creating parallel scenes of Nanami fighting off the transfigured humans and simultaneously imagining himself enjoying the warm sun at a beach. The music score also complemented the scene.
The only difference in the anime version of Nanami's death scene was Mahito's gaze. In the manga, Mahito looks directly at Yuji while killing Nanami. It brings out the sadistic nature of the cursed spirit and also the fact that killing Nanami was just a means to anger Itadori even more. In the anime, Mahito only looks at Yuji after he shouts at him.
To conclude
Jujutsu Kaisen's Shibuya arc looks to mark the first time in the series that the antagonists would emerge as the victors of the conflict. Not only did it raise the stakes of the world by removing Satoru Gojo from the narrative, but it also saw the tragic deaths of several fan-favorite characters.
With the current arc of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime slowly nearing its end, the aftermath of the Shibuya Incident is bound to have a significant impact on the overall story. It leaves an everlasting mark on both the characters and the viewers, as it is a pivotal and unforgettable turning point in the story.
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