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The Best Episodes of JUJUTSU KAISEN

Every episode of JUJUTSU KAISEN ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of JUJUTSU KAISEN!

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Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 40 - Thunderclap
    9.3/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Thunderclap

    S1:E40

    Sukuna refuses to heed Jogo's advice after waking up, instead displaying his overwhelming strength against the Special-Grade Cursed Spirit, Jogo. Meanwhile, Fushiguro faces off against the rampant Toji with neither being aware of the other's identity.

    Director:Itsuki Tsuchigami
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  2. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 45 - Metamorphosis
    9.3/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Metamorphosis

    S1:E45

    After rescuing Itadori from his predicament, Todo bolsters his morale and encourages him to stand back up. As Mahito kicks things into higher gear, he begins using Soul Multiplicity and Body Repel to unleash omnidirectional attacks.

    Director:Tetsuya Akutsu
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  3. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 41 - Thunderclap (2)
    9.2/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Thunderclap (2)

    S1:E41

    After being severely injured in his fight against Toji, Fushiguro suffers a surprise attack from Shigemo. On the verge of death, Fushiguro desperately heads toward Dougenzaka crossing and summons a certain Shikigami with his Ten Shadows Technique.

    Directors:Itsuki Tsuchigami, Hakuyu Go, Harumi Yamazaki
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  4. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 33 - Shibuya Incident - Gate, Open
    9.0/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Shibuya Incident - Gate, Open

    S1:E33

    The battle between Satoru Gojo, Jogo, Hanami and Choso begins. Gojo informs Hanami that they will die first. Yuji encounters a woman who tells him that everyone was turned into monsters and boarded a train. As Gojo's battle continues, the train arrives.

    Director:Teppei Okuda
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  5. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 42 - Right and Wrong
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Right and Wrong

    S1:E42

    Itadori reawakens with grievous resolve as he bears witness to the aftermath Sukuna has wrought upon Shibuya. Meanwhile, Nanami continues to fight through packs of transfigured humans in an exhausted haze until Mahito appears before him.

    Directors:Yosuke Takada, Shota Goshozono
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  6. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 39 - Fluctuations (2)
    8.9/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Fluctuations (2)

    S1:E39

    Nanami, Maki, and Naobito are driven to the edge after the Special-Grade Cursed Spirit, Dagon, activates his Domain Expansion, Horizon of the Captivating Skandha. Fushiguro gives them a glimpse of a way to escape death, then Toji intrudes upon the fight.

    Directors:Ryota Aikei, Hayato Kurosaki, Teppei Okuda, Fei Hung, Isuta
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  7. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 44 - Right and Wrong (3)
    8.9/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Right and Wrong (3)

    S1:E44

    Itadori stands in a daze at the disaster before his eyes, his mind already well past its limit. As a curse, Mahito is elated at seeing his ideal sequence of events play out before him, and he prepares to further finish off Itadori.

    Director:Yuji Tokuno
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  8. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 20 - Nonstandard
    8.8/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Nonstandard

    S1:E20

    After analyzing Hanami's assortment of skills with his self-proclaimed intellect, Todo uses his disorienting technique to attack in tandem with Yuji.

    Director:Masataka Akai
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  9. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 37 - Red Scale
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Red Scale

    S1:E37

    Yuji makes his way to Shibuya Station where he's confronted by Choso. Choso unleashes his Convergence and the battle between him and Yuji commences.

    Directors:Takumi Sunakohara, Kazuto Arai
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  10. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 46 - Metamorphosis (2)
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Metamorphosis (2)

    S1:E46

    The moment it appeared Itadori and Mahito's battle to the death was resolved, the being wearing Geto's body asked, "Shall I save you, Mahito?" Itadori immediately recognizes the man before him as the very same one who sealed away Gojo and leaps to attack.

    Directors:Yosuke Takada, Ryota Aikei
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  11. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 19 - Black Flash
    8.7/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Black Flash

    S1:E19

    Inumaki, Fushiguro and Kamo struggle to hold their own against special grade cursed spirit Hanami, but Maki arrives to provide much-needed backup.

    Director:Ryu Nakayama
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  12. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 7 - Assault
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Assault

    S1:E7

    The cursed spirit Jogo attacks Gojo, who has such little trouble fighting back that he leaves and brings back a student to observe the battle.

    Director:Sunghoo Park
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  13. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 27 - Hidden Inventory 3
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Hidden Inventory 3

    S1:E27

    Gojo and Geto beat back the curse users after the bounty placed on Amanai's head when her cell phone rings. A captured Kuroi is displayed on her phone. Gojo tries to bring Amanai back to Jujutsu High, but she insists on going to the negotiations herself.

    Director:Naoki Miyajima
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  14. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 28 - Hidden Inventory 4
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Hidden Inventory 4

    S1:E28

    "Let's go home, Riko-chan." The moment Geto extends a hand to Amanai, the worst that could possibly happen does. Geto is left dumbstruck as Toji Fushiguro makes his appearance. Toji then declares that he killed Satoru Gojo.

    Director:Arifumi Imai
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  15. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 12 - To You, Someday
    8.5/10(41 votes)

    #15 - To You, Someday

    S1:E12

    Ignoring Nanami's warning, Yuji dashes into the school and tries to reason with Junpei, but Mahito soon interrupts. Yuji appeals to Sukuna for help.

    Director:Masataka Akai
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  16. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 25 - Hidden Inventory
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Hidden Inventory

    S1:E25

    The jujutsu sorcerers Iori Utahime and Mei Mei are dispatched to an ominous manor where several people have gone missing. They infiltrate the manor and attempt to destroy the cursed spirit's barrier, but suddenly the building starts to crumble.

    Director:Shota Goshozono
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  17. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 35 - Seance
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Seance

    S1:E35

    Nanami, Fushiguro, and Ino meet up with Itadori, then Nanami issues new orders for the others to work together to lift the veil keeping sorcerers out.

    Director:Hayato Kurosaki
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  18. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 36 - Dull Knife
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Dull Knife

    S1:E36

    Yuji and Megumi lift the veil that was keeping sorcerers from entering Shibuya. Nobara and Nitta encounter Shigemo and a battle ensues. Shigemo has the upperhand, but then Nanami arrives with the deaths of the assistant supervisors in mind.

    Director:Shunsuke Okubo
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  19. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 43 - Right and Wrong (2)
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Right and Wrong (2)

    S1:E43

    Itadori launches into a back-and-forth battle against Mahito, but he struggles against Mahito's ploy of using average people against him. Meanwhile, Kugisaki encounters one of Mahito's separated bodies as she returns to the battlefield.

    Director:Naoki Miyajima
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  20. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 38 - Fluctuations
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Fluctuations

    S1:E38

    Mei Mei and Ui Ui fight the Special-Grade Disease Curse summoned by whatever is pretending to be Suguru Geto. Meanwhile, Nanami joins up with Maki and Naobito, but they encounter a cursed spirit with unknown powers.

    Director:Hokuto Sadamoto
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  21. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 13 - Tomorrow
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Tomorrow

    S1:E13

    Yuji and Nanami coordinate their attacks on Mahito, wearing him down. But as the cursed spirit approaches death, he finds a new power within himself.

    Director:Hironori Tanaka
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  22. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 29 - Premature Death
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Premature Death

    S1:E29

    August 2007. Gojo starts to handle missions on his own, causing Geto to, as well. One day a certain individual appears before Geto. What's the conclusion that led to Gojo becoming the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, and Geto becoming the most evil curse user?

    Director:Atsushi Nakagawa
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  23. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 32 - Shibuya Incident
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Shibuya Incident

    S1:E32

    Team Mei Mei are reassigned to a veil that has been lowered over Meiji Shrine Station. The team splits up and Yuji encounters a grasshopper curse assigned to protecting the veil. Elsewhere Satoru Gojo encounters Jogo, Hanami, and Choso.

    Director:Hiroyuki Kitakubo
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  24. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 4 - Curse Womb Must Die
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    #24 - Curse Womb Must Die

    S1:E4

    When a curse womb attacks a juvenile detention center, Yuji's group is called upon to rescue any remaining survivors — but combat isn’t an option.

    Director:Hideaki Abe
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  25. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 1 Episode 10 - Idle Transfiguration
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #25 - Idle Transfiguration

    S1:E10

    Junpei gets some startling advice from Mahito. Later, Ijichi and Yuji track down Junpei and formulate a plan to set up a chance encounter with him.

    Director:Ken Takahashi
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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Best Episodes Summary

"Thunderclap" is the best rated episode of "JUJUTSU KAISEN". It scored 9.3/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Itsuki Tsuchigami and written by Hiroshi Seko, it aired on 11/9/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Metamorphosis".