Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 12: To You, Someday
Manga chapter 23-24
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.7
25 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.7
25 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
EPISODE REVIEWS
kevmz
VerifiedEste episodio marca un antes y un después en el tono de la historia. Es el momento justo donde la serie deja de lado la faceta más ligera y te muestra los dientes, poniéndole al protagonista un desafío emocional que no va a poder olvidar. Vale la pena llegar hasta este cap
nmaluleka29
VerifiedI feel like my heart was ripped from my chest, this episode was intense and really unleashed something in Itadori. I don't think he will ever be the same. A definite watch- some things are better experienced when you see them with your two eyes.
itsmemaku
VerifiedThis episode destroyed me. Yuji is so close and then everything collapses so fast that you barely have time to process it. Yuji screaming Junpei's name while Mahito just watches — I felt sick. The animation in this episode is doing a lot of emotional heavy lifting. Must watch.
vanmoerij
VerifiedAbsolute tragedy. I hate Mahito, but that’s why he’s a peak villain. Seeing the greatest curse 0-diff him was so satisfying, a total aura check. Incredible storyline that balances grit with high-stakes action. MAPPA is cooking with the emotional weight. 10/10.
mobbo
This episode shifts the tone hard into something darker and more personal. We’re introduced to Junpei and his painful school life, which makes the episode feel more grounded and emotional compared to the earlier action-heavy parts of the series.
razielkainkiller
All the fights here are just CHEF'S KISS, but this episode will test you. It finds all your heartstrings and plays a 23 minute solo on them. Oddly, that solo also lights a fire in your gut. Get on this emotional roller coaster with me and fasten that seatbelt and overhead bar.
venkateshonline
It delivers cathartic intensity as Yuji Itadori unleashes raw resolve in a ferocious clash. The choreography and emotional momentum fuse into a payoff that feels both satisfying and heavy with consequence.
ejayexp
Heavy rain during that tense outdoor scene? Perfect mood setter. Animation on splashing water and wet clothes on point. Atmosphere stormy and emotional. Turned the moment 10× heavier fr.
jeerox
More of a reflective episode that focuses on mindset and motivation. It’s quiet but important, and you can feel the main character slowly maturing. The setup for the next arc is subtle but effective
lordofheroes
Wow, now things are getting serious, like serious serious. It’s not “cool fight of the week” energy, its full on pain throughout. Yuji's despiration feels real in this episode. The best part here is tension and direction. Watch if you like tight suspense.
sebas
Junpei’s betrayal is heartbreaking and makes his character very relatable. The animation is excellent, and Mahito’s actions add real tension to the episode.
charliereviews
EP 12 is full of unexpected twists! I got baited by the opening song and really got my hopes up, but then JJK reminded me this isn’t your typical Shonen. The episode hits with intense action and shocking moments, leaving you completely shook and invested in what comes next.
satyankar2016
Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara face a true crucible against formidable curses. Teaming with the pragmatic Nanami, Yuji gets a harsh baptism by fire into the unforgiving reality of jujutsu sorcery. With everyone surviving by the skin of their teeth, the existential threat is clear!
buhorimuslim30
This is probably the best dark shonen out there currently and this episode is totally a perfect 10/10... the best part about it is how it respects the phrase 'dark fantasy' meaning i like how it is satisfyingly 50% heartbreaking tragedy and 50% raw, hype action
nvllwski
This just got crazy really fast! This had great emotions and amazingly animated fight as Mahito shows just how ruthless and sinister he can be!
kmhmlopez
This was a tragically beautiful episode that showed the true cost of being a Jujutsu Sorcerer. I was truly caught off guard by the events of this episode. Despite the show's tone, I didn't expect that level of darkness and the denial of redemption.
lalagrimberg
Nanami confronts Mahito in a tense, strategic fight that reveals the disturbing nature of his ability. As the battle escalates, Nanami remains composed and analytical, realizing he is facing a uniquely dangerous and unpredictable curse.
agentperry
This episode is an introductory of how cruel the Jujutsu world is for Itadori. Despite a short lived connection between Yuji and Junpei, it did not fail to pull heart strings when Mahito transformed Junpei into his demise. Pushing Itadori's compassion to its limit.
beearvi005
Episode 12 hits hard emotionally. The stakes feel real, and the choices the characters face carry weight without ever feeling forced. Horror and tension are balanced with deep character insight, making it one of the most impactful episodes so far.
lum1nescence
A sobering pivot that questions idealism in a cruel world. Emotional clarity replaces brute force, grounding its supernatural conflict in moral uncertainty.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at the exact halfway mark of the 24-episode season, Episode 12 serves as the climactic payoff to the Junpei arc that built across Episodes 10 and 11, where Yuji's empathy and Junpei's vulnerability were carefully developed. This installment is a major inflection point — the consequences established here directly fuel Yuji's resolve and his deepening conflict with Mahito, which escalates through the back half of the season.
READTHROUGH
EPISODE REVIEWS
kevmz
VerifiedEste episodio marca un antes y un después en el tono de la historia. Es el momento justo donde la serie deja de lado la faceta más ligera y te muestra los dientes, poniéndole al protagonista un desafío emocional que no va a poder olvidar. Vale la pena llegar hasta este cap
nmaluleka29
VerifiedI feel like my heart was ripped from my chest, this episode was intense and really unleashed something in Itadori. I don't think he will ever be the same. A definite watch- some things are better experienced when you see them with your two eyes.
itsmemaku
VerifiedThis episode destroyed me. Yuji is so close and then everything collapses so fast that you barely have time to process it. Yuji screaming Junpei's name while Mahito just watches — I felt sick. The animation in this episode is doing a lot of emotional heavy lifting. Must watch.
vanmoerij
VerifiedAbsolute tragedy. I hate Mahito, but that’s why he’s a peak villain. Seeing the greatest curse 0-diff him was so satisfying, a total aura check. Incredible storyline that balances grit with high-stakes action. MAPPA is cooking with the emotional weight. 10/10.
mobbo
This episode shifts the tone hard into something darker and more personal. We’re introduced to Junpei and his painful school life, which makes the episode feel more grounded and emotional compared to the earlier action-heavy parts of the series.
razielkainkiller
All the fights here are just CHEF'S KISS, but this episode will test you. It finds all your heartstrings and plays a 23 minute solo on them. Oddly, that solo also lights a fire in your gut. Get on this emotional roller coaster with me and fasten that seatbelt and overhead bar.
venkateshonline
It delivers cathartic intensity as Yuji Itadori unleashes raw resolve in a ferocious clash. The choreography and emotional momentum fuse into a payoff that feels both satisfying and heavy with consequence.
ejayexp
Heavy rain during that tense outdoor scene? Perfect mood setter. Animation on splashing water and wet clothes on point. Atmosphere stormy and emotional. Turned the moment 10× heavier fr.
jeerox
More of a reflective episode that focuses on mindset and motivation. It’s quiet but important, and you can feel the main character slowly maturing. The setup for the next arc is subtle but effective
lordofheroes
Wow, now things are getting serious, like serious serious. It’s not “cool fight of the week” energy, its full on pain throughout. Yuji's despiration feels real in this episode. The best part here is tension and direction. Watch if you like tight suspense.
sebas
Junpei’s betrayal is heartbreaking and makes his character very relatable. The animation is excellent, and Mahito’s actions add real tension to the episode.
charliereviews
EP 12 is full of unexpected twists! I got baited by the opening song and really got my hopes up, but then JJK reminded me this isn’t your typical Shonen. The episode hits with intense action and shocking moments, leaving you completely shook and invested in what comes next.
satyankar2016
Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara face a true crucible against formidable curses. Teaming with the pragmatic Nanami, Yuji gets a harsh baptism by fire into the unforgiving reality of jujutsu sorcery. With everyone surviving by the skin of their teeth, the existential threat is clear!
buhorimuslim30
This is probably the best dark shonen out there currently and this episode is totally a perfect 10/10... the best part about it is how it respects the phrase 'dark fantasy' meaning i like how it is satisfyingly 50% heartbreaking tragedy and 50% raw, hype action
nvllwski
This just got crazy really fast! This had great emotions and amazingly animated fight as Mahito shows just how ruthless and sinister he can be!
kmhmlopez
This was a tragically beautiful episode that showed the true cost of being a Jujutsu Sorcerer. I was truly caught off guard by the events of this episode. Despite the show's tone, I didn't expect that level of darkness and the denial of redemption.
lalagrimberg
Nanami confronts Mahito in a tense, strategic fight that reveals the disturbing nature of his ability. As the battle escalates, Nanami remains composed and analytical, realizing he is facing a uniquely dangerous and unpredictable curse.
agentperry
This episode is an introductory of how cruel the Jujutsu world is for Itadori. Despite a short lived connection between Yuji and Junpei, it did not fail to pull heart strings when Mahito transformed Junpei into his demise. Pushing Itadori's compassion to its limit.
beearvi005
Episode 12 hits hard emotionally. The stakes feel real, and the choices the characters face carry weight without ever feeling forced. Horror and tension are balanced with deep character insight, making it one of the most impactful episodes so far.
lum1nescence
A sobering pivot that questions idealism in a cruel world. Emotional clarity replaces brute force, grounding its supernatural conflict in moral uncertainty.
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