Today is October 31st. For millions of people, it is halloweena night of candy, costumes and parties. But for anime fans Jujutsu Kaisenthis date has a completely different weight. Today, in the lore of the series, is the day the Shibuya incident.
It's not a celebration. It is a commemoration. It's the day that Gege Akutamiauthor of the work, decided to break history and, in the process, our hearts. On social networks, the “meme” is to wish a “Happy Shibuya Incident”, a dark humor joke that we all understand: we remember the day everything fell apart.
Why is October 31st so painful in Jujutsu Kaisen?
The Incident of Shibuya It wasn't just another story arc; It was the turning point that redefined the series forever. It was the master trap of Kenjaku and curses to neutralize the strongest sorcerer in the world.
What began as a massive terrorist attack in one of Tokyo's most iconic districts, calling for the presence of Gojo Satorubecame the longest and bloodiest night in the history of sorcery. It was the end of the era of “normality” and the beginning of true chaos.
The moments that marked us (And that we did not overcome)
If you're here, you know what we're talking about. The Shibuya Incident is full of moments that remain etched in our memories. These are the ones that the fandom remembers most painfully today:
1. The Sealing of Gojo Satoru
The plan was simple: if you can't kill him, lock him up. See Satoru Gojothe pillar of Jujutsu Kaisen and the symbol of hope, being deceived by Kenjaku (using the body of Geto) and trapped in the Confining Prison (Prison Realm) was the first blow. The phrase “In my mind, you guys are already dead!” It resounded like the beginning of the end.
2. The Sacrifice of Nanami Kento
Perhaps the cruelest moment of the entire arc. Nanami Kento, everyone's favorite adult, the man who only dreamed of retiring to Malaysia, gave us one of the most devastating goodbyes.
After surviving Dagon and being burned by Jogo, his final meeting with Mahito is anime history. His last vision of his friend Haibara and his final words to Itadori—”I'll leave the rest to you”—are a wound that, frankly, has not healed. Today, the fandom remembers him as the true hero he was.
3. The Fall of Shibuya
The arc did not stop there. We saw the total destruction of the district, the possible (and traumatic) “death” of Nobara Kugisaki, Itadori's mental breakdown, and Megumi's desperate summoning of Mahoraga. It was a cascade of misfortunes, one after another, without giving us a second to breathe.
The “Happy Shibuya Incident”: A meme to keep you from crying
Today, October 31, the networks are flooded with commemorative fanarts, memes and videos. The “Happy Shibuya Incident” is the community's way of collectively processing this fictional trauma.
It's a testament to Akutami's incredible writing: he made a date on the calendar feel real, creating an event that, year after year, unites fans in shared mourning.
So, while you see pumpkins and ghosts today, if you meet a Jujutsu Kaisen fan, you might understand why their gaze is a little lost. Today is not Halloween for us. Today we remember Shibuya.
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