The Shibuya Incident changed Jujutsu Kaisen permanently. Gege Akutami killed characters, sealed Gojo, and unleashed horrors across Tokyo. This arc established JJK as modern anime’s darkest mainstream series. Here’s the breakdown.
The Setup
Halloween night. Civilians trapped in Shibuya station as hostages. Gojo lured into a trap years in the making. Every curse and sorcerer converging on one location. The scale was unprecedented.
Gojo vs. Everyone
Watching Gojo fight Jogo, Hanami, and Choso simultaneously demonstrated his power—but also his limits. The domain battle showed even infinity could be challenged. Then the Prison Realm activated.
Gojo Sealed
The strongest sorcerer removed from play. JJK’s entire power dynamic shifted. Without Gojo, every threat became existential. Stakes escalated from “challenging” to “apocalyptic.”
Nanami’s Death
Nanami dying to Mahito broke the fandom. The fan-favorite mentor, burned alive, telling Yuji “you’ve got it from here”—it confirmed no one was safe. Shibuya had real consequences.
Sukuna’s Rampage
Sukuna taking control and massacring civilians with Malevolent Shrine established his threat level. He wasn’t just powerful—he enjoyed destruction. The finger bearer vessel became the ultimate danger.
Yuji’s Trauma
Yuji watching his body kill innocents, failing to save Nanami, fighting Mahito while emotionally shattered—his psychological damage was explicit. This wasn’t shonen determination; it was breakdown.
Character Deaths
Nanami, Nobara (apparently), Mechamaru, various sorcerers—Gege killed named characters ruthlessly. The body count established that JJK wouldn’t protect favorites. Anyone could die.
Aftermath
Post-Shibuya JJK is unrecognizable from Season 1. The Culling Game, sorcerer society collapse, and Sukuna’s ascension all stem from this night. Shibuya changed everything—permanently.