Highlights
- Nanami Kento is a meticulous and punctual sorcerer who values his time and finishes work exactly at closing hour, maximizing his productivity in eliminating cursed spirits.
- Nanami is a logical and dedicated sorcerer who believes in solid plans and hard work, dismissing the idea of luck and relying on precise techniques like the Black Flash.
- Nanami understands that the journey to adulthood is built on experiencing little pains and inconveniences along the way, shaping his pragmatic nature and acceptance of life’s challenges.
The world of Jujutsu Kaisen is filled with Jujutsu sorcerers, cursed energy, and cursed spirits. Humans feel all sorts of emotions, but negative emotions like anger, sadness, hate, and the like all emit energy, curse energy, that births cursed spirits. It is the job of Jujutsu sorcerers in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen to get rid of these cursed spirits. This anime follows Yuji Itadori’s journey to become a sorcerer, as well as the journeys of other sorcerers who exist in this world. One very powerful sorcerer is Nanami Kento. After graduating from Tokyo Jujustu High, Nanami decides to work in the corporate world as a salaryman instead of following the expected path and being a full-time sorcerer.
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After four years of working in the corporate world, Nanami decides to be a sorcerer, acknowledging that both occupations are bad, but he would rather spend his time in a field where he can be the change he wants to see. Nanami believes that sorcerers are more focused on eliminating curses than protecting human lives. As a salaryman, Nanami’s work barely made an impact, and he also does not receive appreciation for his effort, so he goes back to being a sorcerer. After making that change, his work starts to have an impact, as he is helping innocent people get rid of the curses that tag along with them without their knowledge, and they appreciate him for that. Nanami Kento is a wise man, and although his appearance is unassuming, he has been able to drop some wise nuggets that accurately show the type of person he is.
7 “No Matter What I’m Clocking Out By Six”
Season 1, Episode 10
It’s safe to say that Nanami is a very meticulous and punctual man. He takes his time very seriously, and he shows that by not working a minute more after his closing hour. When working, Nanami is very observant and precise; he looks out for the weaknesses of the cursed spirits and he fights to quickly and effectively finish them off. The less time he spends on a cursed spirit, the more he can kill before closing hour.
Nanami understands the value of time, and he always makes sure to use his time effectively in order to be productive. His value of time is a trait, not many people have in the Jujutsu Kaisen world, and being a salaryman in the corporate world might have helped him hone his time management skills. When working in the corporate world, it is crucial for one to be on time to avoid queries from one’s boss or superior.
6 “I Just Got Lucky”
Season 1, Episode 20
Nanami’s pragmatic nature does not let him believe in luck or coincidences. He is a very logical man, as he always makes solid plans towards his goals. For someone so focused and dedicated to his work as a Jujutsu sorcerer, it is befitting that he has the record title of the most use of the Black Flash.
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In this context, Black Flash is a powerful technique that requires the user to be precise in order to deliver a damaging blow to the opponent. This technique is very timely, as it involves applying a massive surge of cursed energy within 0.000001 seconds of attacking. Nanami is the first Jujutsu sorcerer to deliver Black Flash four times in a row, but he does not see anything impressive in what he did. He believes that once a sorcerer has gotten it more than once, it should be easier to do it more times.
5 “The Accumulation Of Those Little Despairs Is What Makes A Person An Adult”
Season 1, Episode 9
According to Nanami, one life-changing moment does not make a person an adult. Transitioning from a child to an adult is a very gradual process that starts from one’s childhood. It is the little pains one experiences while growing up that accumulate to push a person into adulthood.
One of his beliefs is this: experiencing the littlest inconveniences is what makes a person an adult. This belief makes up Nanami’s personality, as he is someone who understands that life is not fair and there is little one can do to change that. He faces life’s challenges as they come: the responsibilities, the suffering, and the burdens.
4 “If Both Are Equally Shit, I’ll Take The One I’m More Suited To”
Season 1, Episode 9
It might be safe to say that Nanami did some soul-searching before becoming a sorcerer. Unlike his peers, Nanami decides to explore the corporate world after graduating from Tokyo Jujutsu High. At that time, he realizes that Jujutsu sorcerers focus more on eliminating cursed spirits than protecting humans. He also does not respect them because he believes they are crazy and are not doing as much good as they think they are.
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After his experience as a salaryman, he decides that neither of these paths is necessarily good, but he chooses to be a sorcerer. One might assume that he became a sorcerer to be the change he wants to see. Nanami wears glasses in order to avoid eye contact with the cursed spirits that follow unsuspecting humans, and this way, he can destroy the cursed spirit without harming or alerting individuals.
3 “I Hate The Way Higher-Ups Do Things, But I Believe In Rules And Regulations”
Season 1, Episode 9
Nanami likes order, and even though he may not like how the people in power do things, he understands that they are there for a reason, and their presence in those positions promotes peace and order.
He tells this to Yuji Itadori after Satoru Gojo introduces them. Undeniably, Nanami is a very powerful sorcerer and would be of great influence to Itadori, who is just getting familiar with the idea of what being a Jujutsu sorcerer entails. While Nanami respects the higher-ups and suggests that Itadori should do the same, some may say this is the opposite of Gojo’s entire personality.
2 “I’ll Take Care Of It”
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Nanami is strong, and he is always ready to help others in need and fight against cursed spirits. During the terrorist attack, The Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, Nanami saw some young Jujutsu sorcerers encounter a curse that was bigger than them. The battle is already a lost cause, but luckily, Nanami shows up just in time.
Nanami simply tells them he will take care of the situation with his cursed tool as he walks towards the monster. It is during this fight that Nanami becomes the record holder for the most consecutive uses of Black Flash in a fight. It is safe to say Nanami prioritizes the lives of others over his own, and he cannot bear to stand by when he sees someone in danger.
1 “Where Moderate Effort Will Suffice, Use Moderate Effort”
Season 1, Episode 9
Nanami shares this wisdom with Itadori as they explore the cinema. This statement surprises Itadori because he expects a sorcerer to go all out, but Nanami prefers using less energy to achieve great results.
As Jujustu Kaisen progresses and fans see more of Nanami, especially in action, it is clear that when he needs to go above and beyond, he will, but he will not waste his energy on fights that do not require it. As a grade one sorcerer, Nanami is also very observant. He quickly studies his opponents, and once he knows their weaknesses, it is easier and faster to finish them.
Jujutsu Kaisen
- Release Date
- October 3, 2020
- Seasons
- 2
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Creator
- Gege Akutami
- Genres
- Action, Supernatural
- Streaming Sevice
- Crunchyroll
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