Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 came to a finish filled with pain, loss, and new power changes that reshaped the direction of the series. The show maintained its intensity across every episode, but the final part struck deeper as long-standing battles came to a head.
With friendships tested, unexpected deaths, and emotional weight hanging over the characters, the season closed on a heavy but meaningful note. Those who had followed the series from the start witnessed how far these sorcerers had come, but also how much had been taken from them in the process.
Gojo’s fall turns the tide in brutal fashion (Photo: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2/MAPPA)The Shibuya Incident arc dominated the latter part of Season 2, and with each episode, the situation inside that sealed district kept growing worse. From the moment Gojo was trapped inside the Prison Realm, everything spiralled fast.
The enemies wasted no time in turning that victory into chaos, using cursed spirits and destruction to target civilians and sorcerers alike. While the earlier half of the season provided backstory and development, the final section focused on raw survival and emotional collapse.
Gojo’s Absence Changes Everything for the Jujutsu World
One of the most powerful sorcerers alive, Satoru Gojo, played a major role across the series until his sudden removal from the battlefield. Once he was sealed, the balance of power crumbled. Without Gojo’s presence, the enemies who had always worked in the shadows now had room to move freely. The fallout from this change forced other sorcerers to step forward, even though many of them were not ready to face what was coming.
The fear and confusion among the Jujutsu High students reflected just how much they relied on Gojo’s strength. Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara found themselves in situations where instinct alone could not save them. The older sorcerers like Nanami also realised that without Gojo, they would now have to carry the burden of both battle and protection. It became clear very early that the battles ahead would not be fair.
Gojo’s absence also revealed the deeper cracks within the sorcerer community. Some who claimed loyalty began to show hesitation, while others took advantage of the moment to test their own strength. The change in energy was not just felt on the battlefield, but also in how decisions were made and who was trusted.
The Tragedy of Yuji Itadori and Nobara Kugisaki
Yuji Itadori remained at the centre of most of the emotional damage in this arc. His fight against Mahito pushed him beyond what most first-year students should ever experience. From the moment he came face to face with death in earlier arcs, Yuji had already carried guilt over the lives he could not save. But this time, the pain struck even harder as he watched allies fall one by one, while his control over Sukuna continued to slip.
When Sukuna took over Yuji’s body and caused massive destruction, including the deaths of countless civilians, the emotional effect on Yuji was immediate. He collapsed under the weight of that guilt. The show made no attempt to soften the blow.
Viewers were shown a broken boy who no longer knew whether he was helping or hurting those around him. That moment of collapse was one of the rawest scenes of the season, because it revealed a kind of despair that could not be fixed with power or revenge.
Then came Nobara’s battle against Mahito. Her growth as a sorcerer had been clear since the earlier arcs, and in this fight, she showed a level of control and power that surprised even her opponent. But the battle came with a price. Nobara suffered a sudden blow that left her fate uncertain.
The silence that followed her injury was more painful than any scream. That silence forced both the characters and viewers to sit with the fear of losing someone they had grown to admire.
Yuji’s reaction to her condition added more emotional weight. Already broken from earlier events, this new loss pushed him further into a place of emotional distance. He no longer cared about whether he survived. The only thing that drove him forward was the need to finish what had started.
Nanami’s Final Stand Leaves a Lasting Mark
Nanami Kento remained one of the most grounded and focused sorcerers throughout the series. His logic-driven mind and professional approach to battle made him dependable. During the chaos in Shibuya, Nanami fought tirelessly to protect civilians and younger students. But even he could not escape the growing threat.
In his last moments, Nanami faced a mixture of physical exhaustion and emotional clarity. His face showed the look of someone who had already accepted death, but not before making sure others could live. His final interaction with Mahito came after he had already reached his limit. But even as his body gave way, Nanami’s mind stayed on those he cared about—especially Yuji.
His death was not loud. It was sudden and heartbreaking. What followed was not a battle cry, but the silence of acceptance. Nanami’s absence left a deep gap, not only in battle strength but in moral stability. For Yuji, the loss of yet another mentor only deepened his disconnection from the world around him.
Survival takes over as emotions run raw (Photo: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2/MAPPA)Sukuna’s Power and the Fear It Brings
The return of Sukuna’s full strength during this arc shifted everything. When he gained control of Yuji’s body and tore through Shibuya without concern for life or structure, the consequences could not be ignored. His power operated outside the usual rules. Sorcerers who had trained for years could not stop him. Even curses stepped back in fear.
What made this display more frightening was the ease with which Sukuna acted. He killed without emotion and destroyed with precision. That power showed what the characters had been working to prevent since the beginning. If Sukuna decided to remain active, there would be no one to stop him—at least not in his current state.
Yuji’s awareness of what had happened while Sukuna was in control made things worse. He did not just carry guilt. He began to see himself as the danger others feared. His hands, though not directly responsible, still felt like they had caused every death. That internal struggle gave his character more weight than any battle could.
The Ending Leaves More Questions Than Answers
The final episodes of the season brought the arc to a temporary halt, but nothing felt resolved. Sorcerers were left scattered. Some wounded. Others missing. The threat of the Prison Realm remained. Sukuna’s growing interest in Megumi hinted at more danger ahead. And the surviving students were no longer children. They had seen too much.
Yuta’s return in the final scenes sparked fresh curiosity. His power, presence, and loyalty remained uncertain. While his arrival gave hope to some, others viewed him with hesitation. Whether he will serve as a stabilising force or introduce fresh complications remains unclear.
Gojo’s status inside the Prison Realm continued to weigh on everyone’s minds. His seal had not been broken, and no one knew if it could be. The stronger characters had all taken heavy damage, while the remaining students were left to clean up a city still reeling from destruction.
The emotional pressure across the final arc made one thing clear: strength alone was not enough to win this fight. Everyone left standing now carried new wounds—both physical and emotional. How they respond next may shape not just the story, but the future of the jujutsu world. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
