The Shibuya Incident arc in Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen manga is termed one of the best shonen arcs of all time. Before we list down who dies and who survives in Jujutsu Kaisen’s Shibuya Incident, let’s briefly understand what this arc is all about.
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What Is the Shibuya Incident in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Termed one of the longest-running arcs, The Shibuya Incident runs from Jujutsu Kaisen Chapters 79 through 136.
The arc is set in Shibuya which is a special ward in Tokyo. On October 31, 2018, Pseudo-Geto or Kenjaku’s evil plan gets rolling.
A curtain is cast and several civilians are trapped in the Shibuya subway system. Meanwhile, various bands of sorcerers are dispatched to handle the situation.
Pseudo-Geto knows that the Shibuya subway system will be where he can execute his plan to seal Satoru Gojo.
Meanwhile, Gojo faces Jogo, Hanami, and Choso and a fierce battle begins. However, ultimately, Gojo ends up getting sealed inside the Prison Realm.
The Shibuya Incident arc showcases several prominent places that play a key role in the arc including Aoyama Cemetery in Harajuku, Shoto Bunkamura Street, Metropolitan Expressway, and more.
Who Dies and Who Survives in the Shibuya Incident Arc?
The Shibuya Incident starts a series of brutal battles in and around the area of Shibuya. Let’s delve into each battle and find out the characters who died and who survived.
This first major arc tests the Jujutsu Kaisen characters as they go beyond their limits to ensure they survive the brutality.
Kokichi Muta vs. Mahito
The first death is right before the Shibuya Incident, and that is of Mechamaru or Kokichi Muta. Mahito is barely able to defeat and kill Muta and Mechamaru Mode: Absolute.
Muta utilizes Puppet Manipulation to Mode: Absolute but could not overpower Mahito’s Idle Transfiguration and Domain Expansion: Self-Embodiment of Perfection.
Satoru Gojo vs. Jogo, Choso, Hanami, and Mahito
The curses believe their best strategy against Gojo would be to corner him in a crowded place.
However, Gojo removes his blindfold and vows to beat Hanami first, as the plant curse has yet to learn its lesson.
As the battle progresses, Gojo enhances his Limitless technique, crushing Hanami into a subway wall and exorcising the curse.
But Geto’s arrival throws off Gojo and the latter falls into the trap of the Prison Realm.
If Gojo was not tricked by Pseudo-Geto, he would have singlehandedly dealt with Jogo, Choso, and Mahito.
Yuji Itadori vs. Grasshopper Curse
In this battle, Itadori manages to exorcise the Grasshopper Curse and breaks the curtain the curse was guarding.
Throughout the battle, Itadori managed to have an upper hand over the Grasshopper Curse and emerged victorious.
Takuma Ino vs. Ogami and Her Grandson
Kento Nanami asks Ino to look after Megumi Fushiguro and Itadori. He instructs the trio to lower the curtain that is obstructing the sorcerers from getting inside the station.
Meanwhile, the curse users Awasaka, Ogami, and her grandson are ready to face the sorcerers.
But they are startled when Itadori and Ino ride the shikigami Nue to land on the helipad on Shibuya Tower.
Itadori and Nue take Awasaka off the tower while Ino is up against Ogami and her grandson.
During the battle, Ino knows that he can beat the duo but he has to finish the job quickly and get back to Fushiguro and Itadori.
However, Ino is cornered when Ogami completes her Seànce technique and transforms her grandson into Toji Zenin. The duo is finally able to beat Ino.
Before Ogami can celebrate the victory, Toji’s soul completely takes over her grandson and ends up killing her with a brutal punch.
Megumi Fushiguro and Yuji Itadori vs. Awasaka
Itadori and Fushiguro join forces to beat Awasaka. The duo finally breaks the curtains Awasaka was tasked to protect.
During the battle, Awasaka is unharmed despite taking multiple hits from his sorcerer opponents. But Itadori and Fushiguro are able to crack his technique.
Ultimately, Itadori defeats Awasaka, but the latter survives.
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Mei Mei vs. Niji Ebina
This battle features a Grade 1 Jujutsu sorcerer named Mei Mei against a curse user, Niji Ebina. The fight happens on the Fukutoshin Line Platform between Shibuya Station and Meiji-Jingumae Station.
Mei Mei proves that she is extremely powerful and Ebina doesn’t stand a chance. Towards the end of the battle, he begs for his life, but Mei Mei mercilessly slaughters him using her axe.
Kento Nanami and Nobara Kugisaki vs. Haruta Shigemo
A first-year student of Tokyo Jujutsu High, Nobara Kugisaki teams up with the mighty Kento Nanami to take down the curse user Haruto Shigemo.
Shigemo is able to overpower Kugisaki momentarily. However, Nanami takes charge of the battle and forces Shigemo to submit and accept defeat.
Seeing Nanami fight and dominate, Kugisaki realizes the power of a Grade 1 Jujutsu sorcerer.
Ui Ui and Mei Mei vs. Smallpox Deity
Mei Mei and her younger brother, Ui Ui, are fighting a special-grade disease curse called the Smallpox Deity.
The battle begins with Smallpox Deity activating its Domain Expansion taking Mei Mei and Ui Ui inside the graveyard domain.
Mei Mei is immediately trapped inside a coffin and the disease curse chants “Grave” to summon a gravestone that crushes the coffin into the ground. Ui Ui watches his sister fighting for her life.
Later, with Ui Ui’s distraction technique, Mei Mei cuts Smallpox Deity’s hands. The battle ends with Mei Mei’s Bird Strike cutting Smallpox Deity into two.
Mei Mei’s Bird perishes but the curse is also exorcised.
Yuji Itadori vs. Choso
The special grade Cursed Womb: Death Painting Choso takes on Itadori inside Shibuya Station. Choso starts off by activating Convergence which condenses blood between his palms.
He fires the Piercing Blood technique at Itadori who loses one of his arms. Then Itadori fights back using Divergent Fist which pushes Choso back.
Itadori remembers Mechamaru’s advice and lures Choso into the bathroom. Choso knows that Itadori is trying to fool him.
Itadori manages to gain some control over his opponent. However, Choso is quickly able to adapt and after a brief hand-to-hand combat, he is able to beat Itadori.
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Various Sorcerers vs. Dagon
Maki Zenin, Nanami, Naobito Zenin, and Fushiguro battle against Dagon inside the Shibuya Station.
Initially, Naobito is able to overpower Dagon until he traps all of his opponents inside Horizon of the Captivating Skandha.
Meanwhile, Toji Fushiguro accidentally ends up inside the domain and takes over the battle. He then fights back and overpowers Dagon. In the meantime, Nanami is killed by Mahito.
After exorcising Dagon, the fight takes a different turn as Toji turns to his son Megumi. Toji, who was recently séanced, begins fighting Megumi.
However, to save his son, Toji decides to kill his vessel. He stabs himself in the head, and before collapsing, he tells Megumi that it is good he is a Fushiguro and not a Zenin.
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Sukuna vs. Jogo
The special grade cursed spirit Jogo faces off against the special grade incarnated cursed spirit Sukuna.
The intense battle happens inside Shibuya Station and throughout the battle, Jogo looks like he doesn’t stand a chance.
After a series of extremely powerful attacks, Jogo still manages to remain in the battle. He heals himself and admits that he can never be as powerful as his opponent.
Later, Jogo unleashes his most powerful technique called Maximum: Meteor. He throws a big meteor at Sukuna which destroys the entire Shibuya.
The battle ends with a fiery battle between the duo and Sukuna survives while Jogo is reduced to ash.
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Yuji Itadori and Nobara Kugisaki vs. Mahito
Mahito, Itadori, and Kugisaki take this battle to the Shibuya Station and an adjoining alleyway.
The battle leads to Mahito incapacitating Kugisaki and leaving her grievously wounded.
During the fight, Mahito acknowledges that Kugisaki is a skilled fighter but still inadequate.
Meanwhile, Itadori watches in horror as his friend Kugisaki’s face splits open and she might die.
Itadori recalls Nanami’s tragic death, losing to Choso and Sukuna’s carnage, he breaks down as Kugisaki succumbs to the injuries.
Yuji Itadori and Aoi Todo vs. Mahito
After losing his dear friend, Itadori rises and defeats Mahito with Todo’s help. Itadori surprises Mahito with his Divergent Fist attack and finishes him using the Black Flash.
After damaging his soul, Mahito is forced to revert back to his normal state. Mahito decides to flee because he cannot win this battle.
However, Itadori follows him but suddenly Pseudo-Geto appears before Mahito and asks if he needs his help.
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Jujutsu Sorcerers and Choso vs. Uraume and Pseudo-Geto
This is the last battle that happens at the ruins of the Shibuya Police Station. The fight features Itadori, Noritoshi Kamo, Momo Nishimiya, Panda, Kasumi Miwa, Atsuya Kusakabe, Mai, and Choso.
They are up against Pseudo-Geto and Uraume. This battle also marks the final attempt for the sorcerers to get their hands on the Prison Realm and rescue Gojo.
The appearance of Yuki Tsukumo at the end of this mega fight ensures that the Jujutsu sorcerers are saved from Uraume’s Ice Formation: Ice Fall.
Uraume and Pseudo-Geto then escape with the Prison Realm, taking Gojo with them.
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