Jujutsu Kaisen's Nanami's Demise: A Melodic Dance with Tarantino-esque Undertones

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 18 unveiled Kento Nanami's dramatic death scene, which set itself apart from typical anime deaths. While other shows use flashbacks and sorrowful tones, MAPPA's portrayal of Nanami's death drew inspiration from artists like composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. Despite suffering severe burns from an attack by Jogo, Nanami continued on with determination, driven by the need to rescue Megumi and find Maki and Naobito. His courageous actions led to a fateful encounter with a horde of transfigured humans, marking the climax of his unique and memorable death scene.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Nanami's death scene may have been inspired by Mozart and Tarantino

Kento Nanami as seen in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 (Image via MAPPA)

Kento Nanami once dreamed of a peaceful life on a secluded island in Malaysia, but his sense of duty drew him back into the Jujutsu world. Despite his valiant efforts against countless transfigured humans, his body was weary, and his fate was sealed.

The anime portrayed Nanami's death scene with exquisite beauty, seamlessly transitioning between the harrowing fight in Shibuya and Nanami's idyllic life by the Malaysian beach.

Nanami was worn out and disheartened from battling the transformed humans, but in the anime, he appeared serene and content as he strolled by the sea. And that's not all – MAPPA skillfully depicted Nanami's death with an even more beautiful touch by using a soothing original soundtrack that resembled the work of Mozart, particularly his Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332.

The character was seen stretching his body and enjoying his time, waving his arms around in a ballet-like motion. However, in reality, he was screaming in agony while ruthlessly dispatching every transfigured human in his sight. The sheer number of transfigured humans he killed and the brutal manner in which he did it was reminiscent of Quentin Tarantino's films.

Numerous Hollywood films have depicted death scenes, but the Kill Bill films stand out the most. Nanami's death scene shares similarities with Bill's death scene in Kill Bill: Volume 2. In the climax of the film, protagonist Beatrix Kiddo battles the leader of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, Bill. She traps his sword in her scabbard and strikes him with the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique.

Bill made amends with Beatrix as his death approached, mirroring Nanami's conversation with Haibara and Yuji just before his passing. The scene was enhanced by the soothing music playing in the background, adding to the beauty of the moment. Shortly after, both Bill and Nanami passed away.

Editor's P/S

1. **Nanami's death scene in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 18 was a work of art**. The animation was fluid and beautiful, the music was haunting and evocative, and the choreography was perfectly executed. The scene was a perfect blend of action, emotion, and beauty.

2. **Nanami's death was also a fitting end to his character arc**. He was a man who had always dreamed of a peaceful life, but he had also dedicated his life to protecting others. In the end, he died fighting to save his friends and comrades. His death was a reminder that even the strongest and most skilled people can be defeated, but it was also a reminder that even in death, we can still make a difference in the world.