Nobara's Tragic Fate in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 19: Mahito's Fatal Attack
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19 showcases Nobara's tragic encounter with the villain Mahito, leading to a shocking turn of events A heart-wrenching twist awaits as her fate hangs in the balance
In Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19, also known as Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 43, viewers witness the heartbreaking outcome for Noabara Kugisaki. Following the manga closely, the anime introduces additional original scenes to delve deeper into Nobara’s backstory. The deliberate pacing builds up the emotional impact of Nobara’s tragic ending, leaving fans feeling uncertain and confused with the cliffhanger conclusion.
Previous episode saw Mahito facing off against and ultimately killing Nanami, leaving Yuji with some parting words. As Yuji and Mahito clashed, Mahito split himself into two entities. One of them, known as The Double, fled onto the street and ended up encountering Nobara Kugisaki. Please note that this article contains analysis and references to violence typical of the series. Reader discretion is advised.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19 shows Nobara’s past and her apparent death at Mahito’s hands
Nobara against Mahito (Image via MAPPA)
The 19th episode of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is called “Right and Wrong, part 2”.
Nobara returned to the Curtain at 11:14 pm, just two minutes before encountering Mahito, after ensuring the safety of Akari Nitta as she had promised Nanami. Currently, at 11:19 pm, Nobara is spotted engaging in a fight with the Mahito Double in Dogenzaka. The Double observed that Nobara had probably been forewarned by Nanami and was therefore evading his attacks.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19: Noabara vs. mahito
However, she was unaware that although the Double could alter his own form, he lacked the ability to control other souls like the original. As Mahito continued to manipulate his own body, evading his attacks exhausted Nobara. Her attempts to use her hairpin as a weapon against him were futile, and instead, Nobara ended up getting injured.
In episode 19 of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, it was revealed that Nobara had a clever plan all along. Taking advantage of a moment when Mahito let his guard down, she used the Hairpin to distract him and then immobilize him before delivering a powerful blow with Resonance. Since Resonance affects the soul, her attack caused harm to both the Double and the original Mahito, who was engaged in a battle with Yuji underground.
Yuji was alerted to Nobara's presence in Shibuya, providing a sense of relief in the aftermath of the Shibuya massacre and Nanami's death. Despite the damage she inflicted on the original Mahito, Yuji was able to capitalize on the opportunity and brutally beat him. Additionally, the Resonance effects echoed from the original to the double, impacting the double twice. This realization dawned on the Double, as Nobara deduced the nature of her opponent from the energy resonance nearby.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19: The “death” of Nobara Kugisaki
Mahito makes the switch (Image via MAPPA)
She also observed that the Double did not attempt to use his technique on her, recognizing that only the original could do so. The Double attempted to escape and fled into the subway station. Nobara chose to pursue the Double before regrouping with her allies.
Meanwhile, underground, Yuji and Mahito’s battle reached a stalemate as Curse divided himself into miniature clones to flee. The Original and the Double both headed in the same direction, crossing paths and switching places. Yuji, closely trailing the Original, noticed the switch, but Nobara, who was a little behind following the Double, did not.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19: Nobara, Fumi, and Saori
Yuji attempted to caution Nobara, but the real Mahito charged towards her at top speed. Nobara, distracted by her battle with the Double, was unable to evade as Mahito made contact with her face. Yuji eliminated the Double, leaving Nobara standing frozen, clutching her left eye where Mahito had touched.
In episode 19 of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, we see Saori as depicted in the image by MAPPA. The episode also featured a flashback to 2009, showing a young and aggressive yet kind Nobara who befriended a new girl named Fumi by standing up to her bullies.
After a short time, Fumi and Nobara made friends with a new person, Saori, who was older than them and was soon compelled to leave due to the villagers' prejudice. Nobara vowed to Fumi that the three of them would reunite when she left for Tokyo.
In Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19, the story returned to the present, where Saori was depicted working late in her office. Her colleague delivered distressing news about Shibuya, prompting Saori to wonder about Nobara and her well-being.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19: “It wasn’t so bad”
Nobara appeared to have a realization while reflecting on her past experiences. In Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19, she recounted the moment she confessed to Yuji about the emptiness in her heart. Witnessing the cruelty and deceit in her village had caused Nobara to close herself off from others.
Despite this, her classmates, teacher, seniors, and Fumi had managed to find their place in her heart. Accepting that her time was running out, Nobara apologized to Fumi for being unable to keep her promise. In the real world, she then turned to Yuji and asked him to convey a message to everyone.
"It wasn't all that bad. I had a decent life." (Viz/Crunchyroll)(悪くなかった/Warukunakatta)
In Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19, we see the Idle transfiguration in action as Nobara's left eye bursts and she falls to the ground. Yuji watches in horror, calling out to his friend with fear in his voice.
Final thoughts
Nobara and Fumi (Image via MAPPA)
Similar to the manga, Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19 leaves Nobara Kugisaki's fate uncertain with its abrupt ending. Despite this, her impactful confrontation with Mahito cannot be overlooked, leading some to posit that Nobara may be more of a natural foe to the Curse than Yuji.
The episode delves into Nobara's disillusionment with her village and her strong desire to leave for Tokyo. Her character is depicted as forthright and impulsive, prioritizing honesty over politeness. Her resentment towards her close-minded, judgmental village has colored her view of those who prioritize others over themselves.
During her short tenure at Jujutsu High, she discovered the importance of shedding her inhibitions and embracing diverse perspectives. Although she resonated with Maki's philosophy, she also gained new insights by forming friendships with Megumi and Yuji.
Nobara's death (Image via MAPPA)
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19 fails to emphasize that according to the Shibuya Timeline, Nanami had died less than 10 minutes before Nobara’s supposed death. The impact of Nobara’s death on Yuji could be profound, potentially causing a pivotal shift in the battle with Mahito. Despite Yuji's previous advantage, this turn of events may give Mahito the opportunity to overpower him and win the fight.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I feel devastated by Nobara's tragic fate in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 19. Her encounter with the villain Mahito takes a shocking turn, leaving fans heartbroken and confused with the cliffhanger conclusion. Nobara's death is particularly tragic because she was such a promising character with a bright future ahead of her.
Her determination, resourcefulness, and loyalty made her a fan favorite, and her death leaves a huge void in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe. The way in which she was killed was also particularly brutal and disturbing, which only adds to the shock and sadness of her death. Overall, Nobara's death is a major turning point in the series, and it will be interesting to see how the characters deal with her loss in the episodes to come.
