Fans Draw Parallels between Nanami's Half-Burnt Appearance and Breaking Bad Character

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime is continuously devastating fans with each new episode. In Season 2, the tenth episode shocked viewers as Gojo was sealed, and in the recent episode, our beloved Nanami met a brutal end.

Even before the official release of the latest episode, fans were already discussing the preview images that appeared online, particularly the one showing Nanami's smiling face. It seems that the anime has made efforts to make his death scene more emotional compared to the original manga.

Amidst the grief over Nanami's death, we stumbled upon a Twitter post drawing parallels between her final appearance and a character from the live-action series Breaking Bad. We're curious to explore the reasoning behind this unexpected fandom comparison.

Why is Nanami’s last appearance being compared to Gus Fring from Breaking Bad?

Gus Fring, a villain from Breaking Bad, meets a grisly end in the series. As he attempts to administer poison to his enemy, he is ultimately killed by a pipe bomb explosion. In a surreal sequence, Gus is shown walking outside a hospital room, straightening his tie, before finally collapsing with a half-burnt face.

In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, Nanami sustains severe burns following his showdown with Jogo. The latest episode of the anime series reveals the tragic aftermath of Nanami's encounter, bearing a striking resemblance to Gus Fring's disfigured face prior to his demise. Nanami valiantly battles a number of transformed individuals before meeting his untimely end at the hands of Mahito. In his final moments, Nanami gazes at Yuji and confides the safety of his surviving comrades to the young man, who cries out his mentor's name in anguish.

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Various characters with half-burnt faces have been previously observed, such as Two-Face from the Batman series. However, viewers are drawing comparisons between Breaking Bad's Gus Fring and Nanami because both of them met their demise shortly after sustaining half-burns. It is also worth noting that both Gus and Nanami shared an unwavering love for suits.

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Editor's P/S

1. As a die-hard fan of both Breaking Bad and Jujutsu Kaisen, I couldn't help but notice the striking similarities between Nanami's final moments and Gus Fring's iconic death scene. Both characters suffer gruesome injuries, with half of their faces burnt beyond recognition. This parallel is further emphasized by the fact that both Nanami and Gus are known for their impeccable style and love for suits.

2. However, beyond the superficial similarities, there is a deeper connection between these two characters. Both Nanami and Gus are fiercely loyal to their respective causes. Gus is willing to sacrifice everything to protect his family and his empire, while Nanami is ready to lay down his life for the greater good of the Jujutsu world. Their deaths serve as powerful reminders of the high price that one must pay for their convictions.