Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 8 Review: The eighth episode of the anime series premiered on September 14, 2023. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 (呪術廻戦 or Sorcery Fight) much-anticipated anime of this season, is finally out, and the fans cannot keep calm. Directed by Sunghoo Park, the show is animated under MAPPA Studio. With Sayaka Koiso and Tadashi Hiramatsu designing the characters, Yoshimasa Terui is the sole composer of the series. Tatsuya Kitani performed the opening theme, Where Our Blue Is (青のすみか), while Soushi Sakiyama performed the ending theme, Light (燈).
The anime is scheduled for two cours, the first five episodes adapted the manga’s Hidden Inventory arc, and the upcoming eighteen other episodes will showcase the Shibuya arc. Licensed under Crunchyroll, the episodes will be available with English subtitles, and the dubbed version will be released later on.
Based on the manga series of the same name by Gege Akutami, the story follows high school student Yuji Itadori as he joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers in order to kill a powerful Curse named Ryomen Sukuna, of whom Yuji becomes the host. However, the new season will consist of various aspects of the story which the audience has been wondering about. Each episode has a runtime of 20-25 minutes.
-Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 8 Review Contains No Spoilers-
Excitement reaches the roof when Gojo Satoru steps inside the Shibuya station and is welcomed by three powerful enemies. However, no matter how skilled they are, Gojo’s power goes beyond and above their capabilities. The episode showcases a segment that is extremely important to the plot and will change the tone of the series significantly. Apart from the plot, it also contains magnificent battle sequences and stays true to its roots.
From watching the episode, we can quickly realise the motives behind the villains. It is clear that their main goal is to stop Gojo somehow, as he is the strongest sorcerer in the realm. However, they are fully aware that it is not possible to defeat him through fighting alone, as his infinity does not allow anyone to touch him. So, they plan on capturing him instead.
Moreover, we finally get a taste of Yuji Itadori’s power, the main character of the series. The audience has rarely ever seen him interact with another of the side characters in the series, Mei Mei and her brother Ui Ui. Although they do not know each other, they seamlessly collaborate to fight against the cursed spirits. The battle sequence between Yuji and the grasshopper is shown incredibly well, displaying the full extent of Yuji’s capabilities.
Apart from the plot, the animation of the episode remains top-tier as usual. MAPPA has significantly changed the art style for the new season. Instead of a more detailed character design, they have opted to add vibrant colours. Moreover, with less intricate details, they can easily make bigger movements which will be one of the key factors in this arc.
The characters have been brilliantly brought to life by the voice actors. They allow for the expression of all feelings while giving the characters their own unique characteristics and touches. Every added snicker and sigh adds depth to the characters, bringing us closer to their thought process.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 8 Review: Final Thoughts
The new episode focuses both on the plot and includes a majestic battle to keep the audience excited for more. As the story progresses, we get closer to the characters and understand the intentions behind their actions. Moreover, the villains are not displayed as dimwitted evil beings, instead, they are given more depth which allows the audience to emerge inside the plot fully. Although the story is predictable, the execution is done well.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 8 is now streaming on Crunchyroll. Did you watch the series? Let us know in the comments below!
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