Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 22: The Origin of Blind Obedience

Manga chapter 43-44

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.6

16 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EP 21 Next: EP 23 →

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 22: The Origin of Blind Obedience

Manga chapter 43-44

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 21 Next: EP 23 →

OSHIMETER

9.6

16 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

Woah! Intense, we get sneak peak into Fushiguro life who has been somewhat an enigma so far. The animation in this looks different, the colors and lining were so crisp, I appreciated cause it made watching it pleasant.

venkateshonline

Transitions into a darker arc with a steady buildup of unease and mystery. The episode carefully plants narrative threads while maintaining tension.

Itadori, Fushiguro and Nobara investigate a case at a high school to find the connection between 3 victims of there, which leads them to encounter a curse.

Moonlight and shadows at the school? Gorgeous. Animation on the contrast stunning. Atmosphere quiet yet eerie. Felt the curse energy lurking, peak vibes.

The eerie atmosphere adds tension, while their willingness to step in shows how much they truly care. I also love how smoothly the episode transitions into the new arc, it builds curiosity and sets up something bigger without losing momentum.

The atmosphere shifts back into darker territory here. The tone is creepier, and the setting alone already feels uncomfortable. You can tell this arc is going to lean more into horror than spectacle.

This episode is pure atmosphere at it's peak. It also tilts attention toward Megumi’s background, which gives the mission a more personal charge than “generic curse cleanup.”
The cliffhangers are quite a lot in this episode, so if you can't handle it skip the episode.

Nobara nailed herself and didn't flinch. That's not a fight scene, that's a character thesis. JJK's real flex isn't the big explosions. It's someone deciding they don't care how much it hurts anymore. She didn't win despite the pain. She won because of it.

A great way to start a new arc! We get a glimpse into Megumi’s past and a look at how jujutsu sorcerers handle missions in public. The curse they’re tracking is chilling, and that cliffhanger at the end only heightens the anticipation!

Total horror vibes again! Love the detective-style storyline, it adds a gritty "procedural" layer to the world of sorcerers. The investigation of the local bridge mystery is a massive flex in atmospheric storytelling. Very eerie.

it really is super interesting how they introduce a new arc into this episode and i like how this highlight and make Fushiguro shines in this episode.

Steady tension builds as key players move, setting up bigger conflicts ahead.

it argues that being strong does not mean being unscarred—and that choosing to fight, despite inevitable loss, is a deeply human act.

The characters are at their cleverest here. Each encounter pushes the story forward in fun and exciting ways.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned at episode 22 of 24, this marks the launch of the Death Painting Arc — the season's final major storyline — following the comedic breather of the baseball episode. It pivots the narrative into darker, more personal territory with Megumi at the center, establishing the threats and emotional stakes that will drive the season toward its conclusion across the remaining episodes.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned at episode 22 of 24, this marks the launch of the Death Painting Arc — the season's final major storyline — following the comedic breather of the baseball episode. It pivots the narrative into darker, more personal territory with Megumi at the center, establishing the threats and emotional stakes that will drive the season toward its conclusion across the remaining episodes.

EPISODE REVIEWS

Woah! Intense, we get sneak peak into Fushiguro life who has been somewhat an enigma so far. The animation in this looks different, the colors and lining were so crisp, I appreciated cause it made watching it pleasant.

venkateshonline

Transitions into a darker arc with a steady buildup of unease and mystery. The episode carefully plants narrative threads while maintaining tension.

Itadori, Fushiguro and Nobara investigate a case at a high school to find the connection between 3 victims of there, which leads them to encounter a curse.

Moonlight and shadows at the school? Gorgeous. Animation on the contrast stunning. Atmosphere quiet yet eerie. Felt the curse energy lurking, peak vibes.

The eerie atmosphere adds tension, while their willingness to step in shows how much they truly care. I also love how smoothly the episode transitions into the new arc, it builds curiosity and sets up something bigger without losing momentum.

The atmosphere shifts back into darker territory here. The tone is creepier, and the setting alone already feels uncomfortable. You can tell this arc is going to lean more into horror than spectacle.

This episode is pure atmosphere at it's peak. It also tilts attention toward Megumi’s background, which gives the mission a more personal charge than “generic curse cleanup.”
The cliffhangers are quite a lot in this episode, so if you can't handle it skip the episode.

Nobara nailed herself and didn't flinch. That's not a fight scene, that's a character thesis. JJK's real flex isn't the big explosions. It's someone deciding they don't care how much it hurts anymore. She didn't win despite the pain. She won because of it.

A great way to start a new arc! We get a glimpse into Megumi’s past and a look at how jujutsu sorcerers handle missions in public. The curse they’re tracking is chilling, and that cliffhanger at the end only heightens the anticipation!

Total horror vibes again! Love the detective-style storyline, it adds a gritty "procedural" layer to the world of sorcerers. The investigation of the local bridge mystery is a massive flex in atmospheric storytelling. Very eerie.

it really is super interesting how they introduce a new arc into this episode and i like how this highlight and make Fushiguro shines in this episode.

Steady tension builds as key players move, setting up bigger conflicts ahead.

it argues that being strong does not mean being unscarred—and that choosing to fight, despite inevitable loss, is a deeply human act.

The characters are at their cleverest here. Each encounter pushes the story forward in fun and exciting ways.

©芥見下々／集英社・呪術廻戦製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©芥見下々／集英社・呪術廻戦製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com