The Groundbreaking Twist That Takes Jujutsu Kaisen's Filler Arcs to New Heights

Attention! Spoilers ahead for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode #9! Jujutsu Kaisen has proven that the Gojo's Past arc, which was initially dismissed as "filler" by some fans because it wasn't directly related to the main plot of this season, actually holds significant relevance. This arc delves into the complex relationship between Gojo and Geto and sheds light on their motivations. Now, in Season 2 Episode #9, we see Geto successfully trapping Gojo in the Prison Realm, a crucial objective of the Shibuya Incident. Despite Gojo's immense power, all it took was a minute of reminiscing about his past upon seeing Geto's body for the seal to be activated and for Gojo to be imprisoned indefinitely, solidifying the importance and relevance of the Gojo's Past arc.

Gojo's Past is Relevant For Jujutsu Kaisen's Shibuya Incident

Gojo's past arc not only establishes a strong connection to the main plot of the series but also provides insight into crucial characters. Despite not being part of the main trio, Gojo's role as the strongest sorcerer is of utmost importance. Additionally, understanding the motivations of his former friend Geto, who appears to be the main antagonist, is significant for comprehending his actions throughout the series. Although the reveal of Geto's body being controlled by another sorcerer diminishes the relevance, these character journeys remain significant irrespective of their connection to the main plot.

However, the placement of the "Gojo's past" arc at the beginning of the second season felt somewhat awkward due to the prolonged absence of the main characters. Furthermore, since most of the characters introduced in that arc meet their demise, the direct relevance of Gojo's past to the subsequent Shibuya Incident arc becomes questionable. Nevertheless, the memories revealed during Gojo's sealing justify its placement, as without them, the success of the villain's plan would have felt undeserved.

Jujutsu Kaisen Proves Every Detail Is Important

As the Shibuya Incident unfolds, there are potentially unforeseen ties to Gojo's dark history, despite his current incapacitation as a formidable sorcerer. Even if these connections don't materialize, their significance in this episode should put to rest any claims that the arc is mere filler. Hopefully, this serves as a lesson for Jujutsu Kaisen fans to approach seemingly unrelated storylines with greater caution and avoid prematurely dismissing them as irrelevant fillers.