Jujutsu Kaisen: 5 Funniest Episodes

Jujutsu Kaisen has gained renown for its intense battles, supernatural elements, and dark themes, yet beneath this exterior, it harbors a wealth of humor within its storyline. Amidst the ominous shadows and high-stakes confrontations that characterize the series, Jujutsu Kaisen seamlessly integrates moments of levity in its most amusing episodes. These instances of light-heartedness not only demonstrate the series' versatility but also underscore the characters' knack for finding humor in the midst of serious situations.

The clever exchanges, well-timed comedic elements, and entertaining interactions among the characters serve as a welcome reprieve in the midst of the tumultuous narrative filled with curses and sorcerers. In doing so, Jujutsu Kaisen allows its audience to laugh and appreciate the lighter facets of the series.

1 Assault

Season 1, Episode 7

In this particular episode, the first major confrontation unfolds in Season One. As Jogo and his malevolent companions plot to reshape the world to their advantage, Jogo takes on the formidable challenge of facing one of their greatest adversaries, Gojo Satoru. The imposing presence and demeanor of both Jogo and the cursed spirit paint them as formidable adversaries, with Jogo's unwavering confidence in his abilities leading him to believe he can singlehandedly overcome Gojo. The humor in the situation arises from the predicament Jogo finds himself in.

The clash between Jogo and Gojo turns out to be overwhelmingly one-sided. Even when Jogo employs his domain expansion, Gojo effortlessly counters it with a much more potent technique, establishing his superiority over the cursed spirit. This unexpected turn of events adds a comedic twist, deviating from the anticipated evenly matched battle. It becomes amusing for viewers as they witness Gojo not only effortlessly handling the hot-headed cursed spirit but also toying with him in a manner that defies expectations.

2 Boredom

Season 1, Episode 8

In this episode, additional students from Kyoto Jujutsu School are introduced, providing new faces alongside familiar ones like Megumi and Itadori from Tokyo Jujutsu High. While the students from Kyoto initially exude a hardcore demeanor, the unexpected arrival of the eccentric Aoi Todo brings a humorous twist to the scene. Todo interrupts the serious atmosphere by posing an utterly bizarre question to Megumi, leaving viewers taken aback.

Despite Todo's imposing physique and status as a sorcerer, he surprisingly breaks down in tears in response to Megumi's unconventional answer. This unexpected reaction contrasts with fans' expectations, as they might have anticipated him getting into a fight for more honorable reasons rather than over trivial matters. Todo's peculiar yet amusing interaction with Megumi and the others adds to his comedic appeal. Amidst the overall grim tone of the episode, marked by the ominous presence of the cursed spirit Mahito, Todo's memorable introduction in the series stands out as a lighthearted and unforgettable moment.

3 Ryomen Sukuna

Season 1, Episode 1

The first episode of Jujutsu Kaisen opened with a young Itadori Yuji tied to a chair with many cursed seals plastered to a wall. The opening denotes a grimmer sequence. However, it follows with a mix of comedic scenes to tighten the plot. The occult member scene with Itadori, Sasaki, and Guchi was hilarious. When the coach and the senior want to dissolve the Occult club, it adds humor to the scene, and fans can only expect the series to be a mixed bag of different themes.

The animation and visual elements in the episode contribute to the comedic effect of the first episode. Expressive facial reactions, exaggerated movements, and comedic timing enhance the humorous moments, adding to the episode's appeal. The witty banter and funny exchanges between characters inject humor into the episode. The quick comebacks, sarcastic remarks, and playful teasing contribute to the episode's comedic atmosphere and do not stop with Itadori's grandfather's death.

4 Thunderclap

Season 2, Episode 16

The Shibuya Incident arc is one of the series's darkest and most intense story arcs. It delves into fierce battles, special grades, and jujutsu sorcerers and presents significant emotional and psychological challenges for the characters. In addition, fans lost some of their favorite characters in this arc, but even with the dark undertone it carries, there was room for humor.

In this particular episode, Panda and Kusakabe wander the Shibuya district to help survivors, and Kusakabe provides viewers with amusing facial expressions and internal bickering. However, when the sorcerer encountered two enemies and felt the ominous presence of the special-grade curses, his first instinct was to flee. Kusakabe's remark to Panda that they are "ants" compared to the special grades (Sukuna and Jogo) fighting adds to the witty sense of humor and lighthearted moment.

5 For Myself

Season 1, Episode 2

The second episode has a range of funny scenes with well-executed humor, including Gojo taking many pictures of Megumi Fushiguro for being thrashed up by a cursed spirit to show his juniors. Even the dire event that came with the introduction of Gojo Satoru as a laid-back and eccentric teacher with a playful demeanor and exaggerated expressions provides comedic relief throughout the episode.

Coupled with that, Itadori's imagination about Megumi's beat-up body retrieving the fingers while he lazed around will bring a chuckle to any viewer's face. This episode balanced intense action with lighthearted and humorous scenes even though the situation with Itadori eating accursed fingers is serious.