Since its release in 2020, the Jujutsu Kaisen anime has become increasingly popular among otaku. The reason for this is that the title delivers everything that every good fan of Japanese animation enjoys: charismatic characters, a captivating storyline and, of course, lots of fighting!
With so much on its resume, several episodes of the series have achieved very high scores on IMDb, a fact that not everyone achieves. Want to find out which are the 11 best episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen according to the site? We're going to reveal everything to you now, from the lowest to the highest rated!
Closed Mind (8.5)
To start the list of the best episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen according to IMDb ratings, we have Closed Mind. This episode shows the conclusion of the fight between Kento Nanami and the antagonist Mahito, who is manipulating Junpei.
Yuuji Itadori, on the other hand, manages to make contact with Junpei, with whom he was building a beautiful friendship. However, the boy continues to be manipulated by the villain and the situation becomes very difficult for the protagonist.
Exchange with sister school in Kyoto - Group Battle 3 - (8,8)
Here the rivalry between the two Jujutsu schools - the one in Kyoto and the one in Tokyo - is much more fully explored. This is made all the more interesting because not only does the fight between the schools come into focus, but also that of the Zenin sisters, Maki and Mai.
In what is considered one of the best episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen not only by its IMDb rating, but also by fans. The series makes good use of the potential of two extremely strong women, not to mention the animation, which is also outstanding.
Wise (8,9)
The competitive atmosphere between the schools is brutally shaken by an unexpected event. Evil entities enter the scene, attacking and thus forcing the sports fights to be interrupted.
With a much bigger threat looming, the rival schools unite to face the creatures. In between, this, another of Jujutsu Kaisen's best episodes, also brings revelations about the Jujutsu clans and situations that put the wizards' loyalty and skill to the test.
Death to the Cursed Fetus (8,9)
This is known as one of the best episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen because it presented the first real challenge for the students of the Jujutsu School. The mission was to save victims from a detention center that was being attacked by an evil entity.
When things get out of hand, the order is to retreat, but the students end up getting too involved for that. And, albeit with great difficulty, they manage to show what they're here for and captivate the audience with their performances.
The Origin of Blind Obedience - 2 - (9,1)
Once again the first-year students are put into battle, but this time more mature and developed. Every second of this episode shows how much they have grown in the face of the difficulties they face in battle.
There's so much impact in the events presented here that there's no way this episode could be left off the list of Jujutsu Kaisen's best episodes. And from the high score, a lot of people agree with that too!
Tomorrow (9.3)
The villain Mahito is one of the most charismatic characters in the series and, in this entry in the list of the best Jujutsu Kaisen episodes, the focus is almost entirely on him. Almost because Nanami and Itadori also contribute to making every minute worthwhile.
Not only do we get to see a lot about Mahito's potential and his arsenal of skills, but the tension of the battle also gives the viewer a glimpse into Itadori's development and his internal dilemmas. The attention to detail in the animation is also noteworthy.
Attack (9.3)
This is not only considered one of the best episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen, but also one of the most memorable moments in the entire franchise! It was in Attack that the famous fight between Gojo and Jogo took place, which showed fans why the sorcerer was considered the best of all in the anime universe.
It also marks the first time we see Gojo in action in a serious fight. This episode firmly established Gojo as a legend among the fans too, and not just among the characters.
For you, someday (9.4)
As well as being one of the best episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen, this is also one of the saddest. This part of Itadori's adventures focuses specifically on his confrontation with his friend Junpei.
Unfortunately, Junpei was being manipulated by Mahito and the whole atmosphere generated by his betrayal affects Itadori deeply during the fight. It's heartbreaking and emotional.
Accomplices (9.4)
Nobara and Itadori's work together at the climax of the first season left such a mark on fans of the series that it couldn't fail to be mentioned as one of Jujutsu Kaisen's best episodes. And this is certainly another episode where the animation is very well done in technical terms.
Here, Nobara and Yuuji are facing two powerful curses called Kechizu and Eso and things don't seem to be going too well for the protagonists. However, by combining their powers, they manage to get the job done masterfully, bringing the season to a close with a flourish.
Black Fulgor (9.5)
Following on from the arc in which the Hanami curse attacks Jujutsu College and the alliance between the rival schools in Kyoto and Tokyo, this other of Jujutsu Kaisen's best episodes focuses more on Itadori's training. The boy develops a new skill and must master it.
This ability is Black Fulgor, a tactic that becomes fundamental in his fight against Hanami later on. The fight itself also holds the viewer's attention and yields many memorable moments for the entire franchise.
Out of Standard (9.6)
In Out of the Pattern we come to the conclusion of the arc of the rival schools uniting against Hanami. This is the best rated of all the best Jujutsu Kaisen episodes and also marks events that are considered by fans to be among the best in the franchise.
This time Yuuji and Todo are fighting a difficult and impressive battle against Hanami when Gojo arrives to show what he's made of. His arrival sets the course of the fight and delivers a real show to the viewer, who until then had only a vague idea of the full potential of the strongest jujutsu sorcerer in this universe.
And these were the 11 best episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen according to IMDb's review of the first season. The second season is still being released, but already has some very promising episodes! But what about you? Do you agree with the ratings on the site? Share your opinion with us in the comments! We're curious! And, of course, take the opportunity to also check out our list of the 10 best fights in the entire franchise!
