Jujutsu Kaisen: Could Nanami's Fate Have Been Different Without Assisting Megumi?
Was Nanami's fate sealed by his selfless act of saving Megumi in Jujutsu Kaisen? Explore the consequences of his decision and ponder whether he could have survived had he chosen a different path
Nanami's demise in the latest episode of Jujutsu Kaisen was a tragic event, as the beloved character sacrificed himself in an attempt to rescue Megumi. It raises the question: would he have survived if it weren't for his noble act?
In Dagon’s Domain, Nanami willingly safeguards Megumi as the young sorcerer works to create an escape route for everyone. Once Toji arrives and vanquishes Dagon, the Domain vanishes. But Toji doesn't hesitate to remove Megumi from the scene.
Meanwhile, Nanami, Maki, and Naobito suffer the consequences of Jogo's fury. Despite sustaining serious injuries, Nanami manages to survive and wanders through Shibuya station to aid Megumi. Would he have survived if he stayed put?
Did Nanami’s desire to protect Megumi lead to his end in Jujutsu Kaisen?
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Nanami understands the difficulties of being a Jujutsu sorcerer, which is why he is concerned about seeing young people like Yuji and Megumi wasting their potential. When Megumi was taken away by Toji, Nanami was the only one who stepped in to rescue him.
Although he was badly injured from being burned alive, it was remarkable that he could walk at all. In addition to worrying about Megumi, Nanami is also concerned about the whereabouts of Maki and Naobito. Despite his injuries, he bravely walked through Shibuya and encountered numerous transformed humans.
Nanami bravely fights on despite being severely injured. When he encounters Mahito, he knows his time is up. In his final moments, Nanami has a vision of his old friend Yu Haibara, who gestures toward Yuji arriving on the scene. Devastated by the chaos in Shibuya, Yuji witnesses Nanami being killed in an explosion.
Even if Nanami hadn't risked his life to save Megumi, he wouldn't have survived Jogo's attack. Naobito and Maki also fell victim to Jogo's fire, but Maki's Heavenly Restricted body allowed her to survive. In contrast, Naobito sustained fatal injuries and died a few days later. Nanami's fate mirrors Naobito's, but he meets his end shortly after encountering Mahito.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I feel devastated by Nanami's death in Jujutsu Kaisen. His selfless act of saving Megumi ultimately led to his demise, and it's heartbreaking to see such a beloved characterを失う.
However, I believe that Nanami's fate was sealed the moment he chose to become a Jujutsu sorcerer. He knew the risks involved and was willing to sacrifice himself to protect others. His death was a tragic but necessary part of the story, and it will be interesting to see how the series progresses without him.
