Kaisen (tv) Episode 22 | Jujutsu

Even in a setup episode with less action than previous weeks, the animation remains consistently high-quality. Critics highlighted the "derp faces" during comedic scenes and the visceral, gross-out animation of Mahito forcing a human to swallow a cursed object.

: The episode shines in its character moments, particularly the "one brain cell" energy of Yuji and Nobara teasing Megumi about his delinquent past. This humor provides a necessary balance to the growing dread. Jujutsu Kaisen (TV) Episode 22

Reviewers have praised the episode for its smooth narrative escalation and the way it builds tension toward a "critical mass" by the end credits. Even in a setup episode with less action

: The revelation that Megumi’s sister, Tsumiki, is directly linked to the bridge curse adds significant weight to the mission. It forces the normally stoic Megumi into a more vulnerable, desperate state, which fans noted as vital character development. This humor provides a necessary balance to the growing dread

Episode 22 of (Season 1), titled " The Origin of Blind Obedience ," marks a sharp and effective shift into the final arc of the season . After the high-octane energy of the Exchange Event, this episode masterfully pivots back to the series' roots in Japanese horror . It blends supernatural mystery with personal stakes, centering on a string of deaths connected to Megumi Fushiguro’s middle school and a local haunted spot, Yasohachi Bridge. Critical Reception