Another episode and another controversy on Jujutsu Kaisen anime. This week, fans of the popular anime show Jujutsu Kaisen went bonkers after finding out that the animation team has indeed decided to adapt one of the most controversial scenes of the manga, where Mei Mei, the grade 1 jujutsu sorcerer, sleeps naked with her brother Ui Ui.
Not only that, but we also find out that she actually asks Ui Ui, her own blushing brother, if she does not like her sister naked. Because of this incident, every one of the fans of the series now hates Mei Mei, the grade 1 jujutsu sorcerer.
On the other hand, there are also some fans who have not felt anything controversial or itchy about this scene because, from the Japanese fans’ side of view, they actually liked it. This is because of the fact that they have a whole genre for that kind of stuff in the industry. That is the reason why, for the Japanese fans, there is nothing wrong with it.
Mei Mei’s Controversial Scene In Jujutsu Kaisen Anime
The previously released Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 22 of the show directly opens up with the controversial scene that left fans disappointed that it was not skipped.
YOU ARE GOING TO HELL MEI MEI!! pic.twitter.com/RA56MzV1W0
— Jujutsu Kaisen (@Go_Jover) December 21, 2023
This particular scene focused on the characters Mei Mei and Ui Ui, who decided to take an impromptu trip to Malaysia rather than participate in the climactic events unfolding in Shibuya.
Their decision came across as cowardly and sparked criticism from fans, given that popular characters like Nanami Kento, whose dream was to visit Malaysia, had recently met their demise.
Viewers expressed disappointment and frustration towards Mei Mei especially, with some rather extreme comments stating she should have been killed off instead of fan favorites. The tension and animosity surrounding her character escalated even further.
Some fans of the manga source material felt the anime adaptation made Mei Mei’s controversial choice to abandon her duties in favor of vacationing seem even more objectionable and hard to forgive.
Though the scene was directly adapted, seeing it visualized angered supporters of the fallen heroes even more.
Overall, this particular sequence struck a nerve with fans invested in the plot and characters, sparking heated debate. The script’s choice to portray Mei Mei and Ui Ui turning away from the conflict unexpectedly reopened old wounds over grieving beloved characters.
What Was Nanami’s Dream?
The popular character Nanami Kento had dreamed of retiring to the serenity of Malaysia’s beaches before he met his untimely demise.
Malaysian Airlines recently made a nostalgic reference to this longing in one of their tweets, which has resonated with fans.
The airline’s social media post celebrated Kento’s anime aspiration, encouraging fans to consider turning such fictional hopes into real vacation plans.
The tweet highlighted the specific beach destination of Kuantan, including the quote, “Kuantan would be nice,” which Kento had once wistfully uttered.
Through this meaningful call-back, Malaysian Airlines aimed to inspire viewers to imagine themselves exploring the very same sparkling shorelines and tranquil waters that had captured Kento’s imagination.
Just as Kento had yearned for the chance to trade in heroism for restful days immersed in Kuantan’s coastal beauty, the airline was now extending an invitation for fans to live out that idyllic dream for themselves.
The post struck an emotional chord by reminding the audience of Kento’s unfulfilled desire and then turning fiction into a travel opportunity.
By experiencing the serene charms of Kuantan firsthand, fans could feel connected to a beloved character while creating their own memories on the beaches he had longed for but never reached in life.
More About Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen has rapidly become one of the most popular ongoing manga/anime franchises today. Created by illustrator Gege Akutami, the dark supernatural story first began serialization in 2018 within the prominent Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump.
The compelling mix of action, horror, comedy, and school drama proved a hit with readers. As of December 2023, the chapters have been collected and published into 25 tankōbon volumes thus far.
Responding to intense fan interest, Studio MAPPA adapted the manga into a 24-episode anime season that aired from October 2020 to March 2021.
This first animated adaptation introduced viewers to the ominous world of Jujutsu sorcerers and their eternal battle against deadly curses. It proved so successful that the studio gave a second season, which aired in July 2023.
At the heart of Jujutsu Kaisen lies protagonist Yuji Itadori, an ordinary high school student gifted with immense physical strength.
In order to save a classmate from a deadly curse, he ends up consuming the dismembered finger of the fearsome, ancient spirit Ryomen Sukuna and becomes forcibly bonded to the entity.
Now sharing a body, Yuji enters into a precarious arrangement where each seeks to gain control over the other’s power.
Under the mentorship of Jujutsu sorcerer Satoru Gojo, the most powerful master of the age, Yuji enrolls with other apprentice sorcerers at the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Magic.
There, he undertakes perilous missions to slay curses and better understand the true nature of his pact with Sukuna, thus beginning a coming-of-age tale filled with supernatural allies and enemies alike.
