Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 has delved into the Shibuya arc. Beginning from the sixth episode of the second season, it is one of the most popular arcs for JJK fans because it focuses on the tragic parts of the story rather than the slice-of-life aspects. This is why the dark and gruesome arc will run through the Halloween season.
Interestingly, Halloween events have been banned in Shibuya, Tokyo. This means that fans cannot gather and celebrate the events of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. The decision was made after close consideration by the Japanese government, knowing that the crowd for Halloween this year will be more massive due to the hype around the Shibuya arc.
Why Did Japan Ban Jujutsu Kaisen Halloween Gatherings in Shibuya City?
On October 17, the government officials of Shibuya City took to the messaging platform X to issue some safety precautions and guidelines for Halloween. Amidst the skyrocketing popularity of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Shibuya arc, the message on X reads:
“[Note] Shibuya is not a Halloween event venue. Please refrain from coming to the area around Shibuya Station to celebrate Halloween on the streets. Drinking on the street is prohibited by ordinance during Halloween. We ask for your cooperation in ensuring safety and security.”
Gatherings during Halloween have been discontinued to avoid a repeat of the stampede disaster that occurred last year in Seoul, Korea. Over 150 people died and 190 were injured when anime fans packed at Itaewon in the Yongsan District to celebrate the Halloween festivities. The situation would’ve been much worse this year so most fans believe the ban to be the right option.
This was a good thing, the government really understand how to handle the situation, since root of problem not the popularity of anime Jujutsu Kaisen but the crowd who might be lead to dangerous event.
— Low (@GabidHanafie) October 19, 2023
Shibuya Crossing, located in front of the station, has also been a place of chaos. ‘The busiest pedestrian intersection in the world’ has had a history of accidents and stampedes. As such, Japan has taken a safer approach to avoid any ‘Shibuya incident’ involving Jujutsu Kaisen fans.
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When Will Jujutsu Kaisen’s Next Episode Be Released?
Episode 14 in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 will premiere in Japan at midnight on October 26. It is expected to cover the remaining parts of Chapter 102, following Yuji Itadori’s battle against Choso. Yuji was defeated by the Death Painting Womb but left alive due to memories of Itadori calling him ‘Big Brother’, although the latter is half-human and half-spirit.
As per the manga, Episode 14 will feature Mei Mei fighting against the Smallpox Diety. It will subsequently move to Dagon’s battle with the team of Megumi, Maki, Naobito, and Nanami Kento. After they fail to defeat the cursed spirit, Toji Fushiguro enters the scene and nullifies each curse fired by Dagon before defeating him physically.
Both heroes and villains will get massive wins in the Shibuya incident arc. Fan-favorite characters will be killed off, Sukuna will grow stronger, and the whole sequence of events will eventually lead to the return of Satoru Gojo. The blue-eyed sorcerer has been imprisoned in the Prison Realm since Episode 10 of Season 2.
Also Read: The Different Gates of the Prison Realm – How Can Jujutsu Kaisen’s Satoru Gojo Escape his Cage?
