Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 5: Curse Womb Must Die II

Manga chapter 9-10

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Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 5: Curse Womb Must Die II

Manga chapter 9-10

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.8

31 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

nmaluleka29's avatar
nmaluleka29
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This is an emotion filled episode, where we see each character, feels about the "death" of Itadori. It was beautiful to see, where Fushiguro, care for him steams from. However, I thought, I needed more from the fight between Fushiguro and Sukuna, but later realized that the reason Fushiguro, was holding back was because of how he was feeling and was visible in the scene - as viewer, that really changed my perspective on fight scenes.

Additionally, I loved how intense the colors where in this episode, imagery seemed a lot sharper, which was easy on the eyes, even though the episode, was a little bit gloomy.

haider502's avatar
haider502
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Episode 5 of Jujutsu Kaisen focuses on the aftermath of the battle and deeper character development, especially Yuji’s struggle with his situation. It builds emotion, strengthens team dynamics, and sets up future conflicts.

waqasking1292's avatar
waqasking1292
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Episode 5 delivers intense action as Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara face a Special Grade curse. Yuji’s growth is highlighted when he takes on the curse under extreme pressure. The episode is fast-paced with strong animation and emotional impact.

yamikaze's avatar
yamikaze
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Seeing Itadori die shocked me, I didn't know if he was actually dead but the episode surprised me. Being able to see other jujutsu high students was also refreshing.

nationalrichguy's avatar
nationalrichguy
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Coming off the chaos of the last episode, the tone shifts into something way more intense and grounded, yet it still hooks you immediately. The animation from MAPPA is, as always, a total flex.

schandan83's avatar
schandan83
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This episode is a certified emotional gut punch. Seeing Sukuna take Itadori’s heart hostage was a massive power move that shifted the stakes entirely. The dynamic between Megumi and Sukuna is pure electricity
chill's avatar
chill
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The emotional tension after the mission, especially how losses affect the team. Yuji Itadori reflects on death and responsibility, while Megumi and Nobara show growth. Calm but heavy, with strong character depth.
itsmemaku's avatar
itsmemaku
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I'm not going to pretend I was okay after this one. Yuji's reaction to what happens to Junpei is one of the most gut-wrenching moments in the whole season and it comes out of nowhere fast. Mahito's presence here is genuinely terrifying. This episode is brutal. Don't miss.
dsatyankar's avatar
dsatyankar
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Sukuna taking Yuji hostage was a total power move that shifted the vibes. That scrap with Megumi was absolute cinema even if it was a total wash. Seeing the squad get humbled by the Finger Bearer proves the stakes are sky high. Dark, intense, and lowkey left me stressed.
bethe0ne's avatar
bethe0ne
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JJK episode 5 is actually wild. That cursed womb fight had the trio looking cooked, and seeing Sukuna snatch Yuji’s heart was straight up traumatizing. The stakes feel so real when the MC dies this early. MAPPA's visuals are cracked, and I'm lowkey obsessed. Need next week ASAP!
razielkainkiller's avatar
razielkainkiller
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New characters, sub-plots to add depth to the overall story, and of course an exceptional fight. Things grabbed my eye all over this episode! The time it takes for the next episode is TOO LONG!
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
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Yuji's death scene hit way harder than expected for episode 5. The cursed womb fight was terrifying and showed how outmatched the first years really were. Sukuna taking over added a whole new layer of tension.
jeerox's avatar
jeerox
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The characters are obviously in over their heads, and the threat seems genuine. You understand that the show isn't scared to go dark when it wants to in this particular episode. Also it hits right in the feels. :<
vanmoerij's avatar
vanmoerij
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The VA work here is absolute peak. Suwabe’s chilling arrogance vs. Enoki’s desperation creates a top-tier audio flex. This episode proves being a host is a total nightmare. Loved the debut of the new characters, they are all unique and greatly adds to the building atmosphere.
kcmajie's avatar
kcmajie
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A really engaging fight that truly took me by surprise and a lot of surprising character development mixed in with comedy and plot points makes it a great watch.
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
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The supernatural elements grow more intense. Suspense, humor, and clever strategies keep every scene engaging.
deleted_raqdq9da's avatar
deleted_raqdq9da

This ep is a pure roller coaster, and I’m completely here for it.

gusaingoli7's avatar
gusaingoli7
This ep is a total shock to the system and I’m honestly reeling. We finally get the stakes and character depth needed to realize nobody is safe, especially with that Sukuna vs Megumi face-off.
lemegoo69's avatar
lemegoo69
That sequence is a total emotional wreck. Sukuna ripping out Yuji’s heart just to spite him is the ultimate "he is not your friend" moment—it was a brutal reminder that the King of Curses is pure malice.
helmyherlambang's avatar
helmyherlambang
Didn't expect Sukuna to make Yuji a hostage that way at the beginning. But overall, solid episode. The animation during the Sukuna vs Fushiguro fight was top-notch, even though Sukuna completely dominated the fight like the OP character he is. Now the story will get more complex.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Directly continuing the special-grade confrontation from Episode 4's 'Curse Womb Must Die,' this episode serves as a critical early-season turning point that establishes the true danger level of the Jujutsu world and reshapes character trajectories going forward. It closes out the first major mission arc for the first-years and sets the foundation for the power dynamics, alliances, and moral questions that will drive the remaining nineteen episodes. What happens here reverberates through every major arc that follows.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Directly continuing the special-grade confrontation from Episode 4's 'Curse Womb Must Die,' this episode serves as a critical early-season turning point that establishes the true danger level of the Jujutsu world and reshapes character trajectories going forward. It closes out the first major mission arc for the first-years and sets the foundation for the power dynamics, alliances, and moral questions that will drive the remaining nineteen episodes. What happens here reverberates through every major arc that follows.

EPISODE REVIEWS

nmaluleka29's avatar
nmaluleka29
VerifiedVerified

This is an emotion filled episode, where we see each character, feels about the "death" of Itadori. It was beautiful to see, where Fushiguro, care for him steams from. However, I thought, I needed more from the fight between Fushiguro and Sukuna, but later realized that the reason Fushiguro, was holding back was because of how he was feeling and was visible in the scene - as viewer, that really changed my perspective on fight scenes.

Additionally, I loved how intense the colors where in this episode, imagery seemed a lot sharper, which was easy on the eyes, even though the episode, was a little bit gloomy.

haider502's avatar
haider502
VerifiedVerified

Episode 5 of Jujutsu Kaisen focuses on the aftermath of the battle and deeper character development, especially Yuji’s struggle with his situation. It builds emotion, strengthens team dynamics, and sets up future conflicts.

waqasking1292's avatar
waqasking1292
VerifiedVerified

Episode 5 delivers intense action as Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara face a Special Grade curse. Yuji’s growth is highlighted when he takes on the curse under extreme pressure. The episode is fast-paced with strong animation and emotional impact.

yamikaze's avatar
yamikaze
VerifiedVerified

Seeing Itadori die shocked me, I didn't know if he was actually dead but the episode surprised me. Being able to see other jujutsu high students was also refreshing.

nationalrichguy's avatar
nationalrichguy
VerifiedVerified

Coming off the chaos of the last episode, the tone shifts into something way more intense and grounded, yet it still hooks you immediately. The animation from MAPPA is, as always, a total flex.

schandan83's avatar
schandan83
VerifiedVerified
This episode is a certified emotional gut punch. Seeing Sukuna take Itadori’s heart hostage was a massive power move that shifted the stakes entirely. The dynamic between Megumi and Sukuna is pure electricity
chill's avatar
chill
VerifiedVerified
The emotional tension after the mission, especially how losses affect the team. Yuji Itadori reflects on death and responsibility, while Megumi and Nobara show growth. Calm but heavy, with strong character depth.
itsmemaku's avatar
itsmemaku
VerifiedVerified
I'm not going to pretend I was okay after this one. Yuji's reaction to what happens to Junpei is one of the most gut-wrenching moments in the whole season and it comes out of nowhere fast. Mahito's presence here is genuinely terrifying. This episode is brutal. Don't miss.
dsatyankar's avatar
dsatyankar
VerifiedVerified
Sukuna taking Yuji hostage was a total power move that shifted the vibes. That scrap with Megumi was absolute cinema even if it was a total wash. Seeing the squad get humbled by the Finger Bearer proves the stakes are sky high. Dark, intense, and lowkey left me stressed.
bethe0ne's avatar
bethe0ne
VerifiedVerified
JJK episode 5 is actually wild. That cursed womb fight had the trio looking cooked, and seeing Sukuna snatch Yuji’s heart was straight up traumatizing. The stakes feel so real when the MC dies this early. MAPPA's visuals are cracked, and I'm lowkey obsessed. Need next week ASAP!
razielkainkiller's avatar
razielkainkiller
VerifiedVerified
New characters, sub-plots to add depth to the overall story, and of course an exceptional fight. Things grabbed my eye all over this episode! The time it takes for the next episode is TOO LONG!
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
VerifiedVerified
Yuji's death scene hit way harder than expected for episode 5. The cursed womb fight was terrifying and showed how outmatched the first years really were. Sukuna taking over added a whole new layer of tension.
jeerox's avatar
jeerox
VerifiedVerified
The characters are obviously in over their heads, and the threat seems genuine. You understand that the show isn't scared to go dark when it wants to in this particular episode. Also it hits right in the feels. :<
vanmoerij's avatar
vanmoerij
VerifiedVerified
The VA work here is absolute peak. Suwabe’s chilling arrogance vs. Enoki’s desperation creates a top-tier audio flex. This episode proves being a host is a total nightmare. Loved the debut of the new characters, they are all unique and greatly adds to the building atmosphere.
kcmajie's avatar
kcmajie
VerifiedVerified
A really engaging fight that truly took me by surprise and a lot of surprising character development mixed in with comedy and plot points makes it a great watch.
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
VerifiedVerified
The supernatural elements grow more intense. Suspense, humor, and clever strategies keep every scene engaging.
deleted_raqdq9da's avatar
deleted_raqdq9da

This ep is a pure roller coaster, and I’m completely here for it.

gusaingoli7's avatar
gusaingoli7
This ep is a total shock to the system and I’m honestly reeling. We finally get the stakes and character depth needed to realize nobody is safe, especially with that Sukuna vs Megumi face-off.
lemegoo69's avatar
lemegoo69
That sequence is a total emotional wreck. Sukuna ripping out Yuji’s heart just to spite him is the ultimate "he is not your friend" moment—it was a brutal reminder that the King of Curses is pure malice.
helmyherlambang's avatar
helmyherlambang
Didn't expect Sukuna to make Yuji a hostage that way at the beginning. But overall, solid episode. The animation during the Sukuna vs Fushiguro fight was top-notch, even though Sukuna completely dominated the fight like the OP character he is. Now the story will get more complex.

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©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