The Hidden Battle: Mei Mei's Epic Showdown Against Kenjaku's Special Grade Curse in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Mei Mei's fight against Kenjaku's Special-Grade Curse in the Shibuya Incident arc within Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is often overlooked, despite its amazing nature. Although not highly favored by the fanbase due to specific reasons to be addressed, Mei Mei and her brother Ui Ui demonstrated their tactical prowess in this encounter. Throughout the battle, Mei Mei skillfully employed Domain and Simple Domain techniques, highlighting her proficiency in utilizing her Cursed Technique.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 has one of the most underrated fights in Mei Mei vs. the Special-Grade Disease Curse

This battle in Jujutsu Kaisen deserves more recognition than it receives. It possesses multiple factors that contribute to its underestimation, namely the low prominence of one of its characters (Mei Mei), the effective implementation of Domains, a strategic approach, and the presence of morbid themes.

This fight is indicative of Mei Mei's character and despite potentially being overshadowed in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, it merits significant recognition. Mei Mei and her younger brother, Ui Ui, found themselves separated from Yuji Itadori during the Shibuya Incident arc. They were confronted by a Special-Grade Curse born from a contagious illness.

Hence, the entirety of its Cursed Technique revolves around infecting the opponent with a lethal virus that can cause death within minutes, as it intended to do with Mei Mei. Nevertheless, she successfully overcame this threat by employing Ui Ui as a decoy. Mei Mei countered the Curse by employing her own Cursed Technique, known as Bird Strike.

This confrontation holds immense significance in highlighting Mei Mei's formidable physical prowess, tactical acumen, and her uncompromising nature, as she demonstrates no hesitation in putting her brother's life at stake in order to secure victory.

The reason why people hate Mei Mei's character

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 has significantly boosted Mei Mei's popularity among anime-only viewers. However, once the anticipated scene in Malaysia is depicted in the upcoming episodes, this perception is likely to transform. Mei Mei's manipulative behavior towards her brother, Ui Ui, has already been portrayed, but this particular scene solidifies her reputation as a truly detestable character to most manga readers.

During the ongoing Shibuya Incident arc, the siblings decide to flee to Malaysia when the situation takes a turn for the worse.

Gege Akutami, the author, depicts a highly contentious scene involving Mei Mei seemingly attempting to mistreat her younger brother, sparking considerable controversy and concern within the fan community.

A considerable number of fans were already displeased with Mei Mei's decision to flee when situations were deteriorating, as it strongly reflected her moral principles. However, the scene involving Ui Ui served as the definitive confirmation of Mei Mei's actions. It is predictable that anime-only viewers of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 will likely elicit a similar response towards this scene, should MAPPA choose to adapt it.

Final thoughts

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 has executed a commendable job in adapting the series thus far. The portrayal of Mei Mei's scenes has been equally remarkable. Despite being possibly the most underrated fight in Jujutsu Kaisen, it is still a delightful spectacle that deserves more recognition, regardless of involving a character who may not be favored by many.