Kento Nanami: Jujutsu Kaisen's Bearer of the Torch

[@moonmessiah9368]

Kento Nanami. The very definition of "A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit".

[@EmbraceTheInevitable]

Damn now that’s a quote

[@cameronjadewallace]

;-; I had never heard that quote until now, and I'm sobbing

[@Chunkyloops]

Never will be able to see the fruits of his labor. All he can do is entrust the next generation to finish what they started and make sure that eventually ripened food will not go to waste.

[@bezerah3695]

This shit rocked me to my core…I needed to see this thanks G

[@shonenbois]

Nanami’s flashback with the cafe girl really did show the hopeful side of JJK and sealed Nanami as my favorite character. Also The animators at Mappa continuously deserve the love/respect they pour into these eps. And Nanami’s final words to Yuji along with Haniba’s spirit pointing at Yuji was just perfect.

[@joshshrum2764]

Yeah i really love him, and it does break me how he had to go out, but it’s kind of a detriment when you know he was killed because Gege, didn’t think he had any other role to play, but that makes me wish he could have made it out of Shibyua, and got to retire, but yeah he’s a favorite of mine too i just enjoy him on screen.

[@justmyopinion79]

Yuji was devastated but I hope he's able to take his words to heart. He truly trusted him.

[@iZelmon]

Nanami’s Malaysia scene is basically animators asking MAPPA execs for vacation.

[@clownfishstix]

"being a child is not a sin" was a line that really made jjk my absolute favorite

[@basedturu2320]

One thing that i always like about nanami is that he's not shame yuji for being naive with him saying "being a child is not a sin"

[@overlordwarlordtheomnilord9473]

One of his hardest lines

[@thevindicator1220]

Nanami reminds me a lot of Jean from attack on titan, a man who desperately wants to be selfish but his nature completely rejects it. So we see a man constantly in conflict with himself. I love him soo much. In the end he cared about everyone but himself, he protected others and cared about them and their well being till his very last breath, even in the end he doesn't want to make his death a burden on Yuji.

[@angeoboe]

Nanami and Jean have always been my favorite characters from JJK and AoT respectively, and I think it's all because they're just like us-- afraid and constantly in conflict with ourselves over what is easy vs what is right. They both chose what's right, but it doesn't mean that it was easy to come to that decision. Both such mad lads!!! ❤

[@cristi378]

i love Nanami but I hate Jean,lol xD

[@zuhairkhan2302]

​@@cristi378whatt whyy

[@dsaraon]

This comment made me realize why they are my fav characters and why I relate to them.

[@Thesilentvoice...]

Both of them are my favourite characters for that reasons

[@rafaelperalta1676]

I was truly devastated at Nanamin's death. The legend even carefully chose his parting words to Yuji in order not to make an accidental curse. Sad to see him go, but his legacy will carry on. I will forever cement him as one of the best side characters I lovingly adore.

[@Comicbroe405]

Completely agreed.

[@Suto_Ko]

Nanami's death was a real blow, but I'm sure he's up there in the jujutsu afterlife, meticulously organizing his paperwork and ensuring that the balance of the universe is maintained. He'd probably be more concerned about an accidental curse disrupting his celestial filing system than his own passing. 🥲💀

[@justmyopinion79]

I think he was freed, in a sense. He's finally in *his* Malaysia. Good for him.

[@JoJoZaka]

​@@Suto_Koyeah we see him after Gojo dies. him, geto, and haibara just chilling and having fun waiting for him

[@HawkBreland]

Kentos death destroyed me man, still has me fhked up sometimes

[@GabeSweetMan]

Despite not being a teacher at JJ High, he was the best educator in the cast. He gave Yuji so much. Rest in Peace you champion.

[@djsjdh-hoahdi]

It’s a little sad how many people overlook this series as just another battle shonen and don’t appreciate the spiritual, psychological, philosophical, and social aspects built into the story. It’s not that extreme but it’s a little similar to the bell curve meme where on the lower end, people love it because it’s JuJumptsu Kaisen and others love it perhaps because of the Jungian readings they can take from it. Gege in my opinion is an absolute master because he can simultaneously make something so fun and meathead-ish also with so much soul, wisdom, and commentary.

[@Aleczandxr]

Totally agree, unfortunately I’ve seen that throughout comments on this and other videos but it’s totally selling the series short.

[@SSJ_EWGF]

I like how Nanami, despite being tired, burnt out and overall unfulfilled by the monotonous cycle of corporate enterprise, still has that drive to to do something, the will to be better, to help out those in need which is why he goes back to penis sorcerer despite his lack of joint for it and constant risk. And it's not like it provides him some large grandeurs of satisfaction either that his other job didn't, he makes it clear that both suck but as an adult, he knows that between the two of them, only one has the potential to truly save people even if it's only one person. He knows Jujustu society sucks, that those at the top are corrupted and the reality of the imminent fall that waited every sorcerer, was disillusioned by it, and yet still chose to come back. He takes that reality and goes unwavering in his ability to carry out his resolve and I find that the most earnest and respectful part of his character. He is no nonsense in what he cares about about and values whatever that be his work or the people he wants to protect, from Yuji to even Gojo.

[@juliopinedo9402]

Lmao bro... "back to penis" 🤣

[@SilasSeiler]

I love how they animated Nanami's final moments in the anime. Even though I knew what was going to happen from the manga, as soon as I saw that absolute goon in the photo booth, I felt the tension building.

[@Okkotsu86275]

One things I love about Nanami is he is hopeful realest. He hopes that things can get better for both sorcery and normal world, but he is realistic about it. Another thing I love about Nanami is how protective he is of young sorcerers after witnessing the death of his best friend. He's always at the front line of danger and gives the upcoming sorcerers hope. Nanami is one of the best characters that Gege created, he was a true professional.

[@justiceavera6486]

i love how curt nanami is with those around him, his approach to life and how he handles those he wishes to protect are something i heavily value in a character shoved into a world full of ambitious monsters

[@Yoshi9z]

To all the Nanamis in our lives, the great but not the greatest, the most hard working people ever who never give up till the last second, even if they know they are not the best that never makes them not give their best shot, the humble mentors, the good teachers, the odd ones with a heart of gold. To all the Nanamis in our lives, thank you for always being there for us

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

Since I’ve read about it long ago, I already shed my tears for Nanamin. From his design, personality, words, actions and aspirations, Nanamin Kento cemented himself as one of the best characters in Shonen for me. I truly believe that we can all see part of ourselves in him and his search for hope truly inspires me. The whole segment of him on a beach around Malaysia was a pure act of passion and kindness from the animators who I dearly love and appreciate the work (prolly more than their employers aka MAPPA the evil). It was a brutal but poetic and beautiful send-off for this man. Now, he can forget about overtime and enjoy his beachy leisure time, reading books and maybe surely chatting with Haibara.

[@PetarBladeStrok]

Nanami's death moved me. Genuinely made me cry. He deserved so much better. Beautiful video AJ.

[@misterfuzzyflippers]

Nanami remains a top 3 JJK character for me even though he wasn't in the story long in the grand scheme of things. Fantastic analysis of his character!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@bananasinfrench]

One big thing that sets Nanami apart, as well, is his insistence on not treating the young protagonists like they are fully-developed adults. He frankly acknowledges that Yuuji is a teenager and should not have to deal with the same responsibilities, nor should he be put in the front lines. This is something that doesn't get directly addressed in a lot of action shows, and further illustrates how grounded and kind Nanami really is.

[@Comicbroe405]

Nanami's definitely in my t5 Jjk characters. Like nearly all of the cast, he's just written brilliantly and I loved the contrast between a man who wants be selfish vs his own nature. And like someone said the fact that he carefully chose his parting words is cool asf.

[@funnyvalentine5845]

He's my top 1

[@justmyopinion79]

Who else is in the top 5? Gojo, Sukuna?

[@Comicbroe405]

​@@justmyopinion795. Nanami 4. Toji 3. Sukuna/Geto 2. Yuji 1. Gojo.

[@Hiro-ys9qy]

@@Comicbroe405by that logic hes top 6 coz only 5 characters can be in ur t5

[@jcuum]

Nanami's death was as beautiful as it was tragic. I am forever grateful to Tsuda Kenjiro for his amazing voice acting, elevating his character further.

[@SSJ_EWGF]

MY KING, I WILL NEVER FORGOT YOU!!! just a normal, same reaction to Nanami's death, both in the manga and now the anime.☺️😭

[@SamTheGumMan117]

The anime did such a great job with showcasing Nanamin's last stand and farewell that scene hit me just as hard if not harder than in the manga 😢 also the animators outdid themselves again even though going through what they're going through.

[@multimediafan6777]

Nanami: a masterpiece on how to leave a mark🙏😔

[@soccerstuff8071]

The best character in Jujutsu Kaisen. Even more than a hundred chapters after his death.

[@joebeast15]

Not gonna lie, I was not expecting that. I thought this was gonna be a standard battle anime so i didn’t expect him to just get exploded like that

[@akimounlimited5993]

Damn, I almost cried a couple times. This really hits deep.

[@Teddy3230-u4d]

I always wondered how strong would Nanami would have been if he never ran. He basically just came back to the life before Yuji and Yuta met Gojo. He was basically rusty as hell and was still powerful

[@skyrogue1977]

Never forget the Swole-Father.

[@nanohiso]

He deserved his vacation! 😢

[@frozenandchosen]

Been watching your videos since almost the beginning of your channel and always been a big fan and I gotta say, this is one of my favorite videos from you man thanks for going so hard all these years on the content

[@Aleczandxr]

Appreciated my friend, thanks for the long-term support!

[@equilibrioequilibrium8860]

Nanami is a realistic character. A gentlemen character. A matured character as I watched as an adult. I don't watch many animes anymore like I used to in my childhood but as 28, I enjoyed so much JJK. If someone called this anime is overrated. My answer is no, it is not.

[@Thesilentvoice...]

I feel he made the right to choice to go back because it allowed him to enact change and fulfil a purpose to save others. I just wish that didn’t lead to him dying, but he seemed to understand that he could and came to acceptance with that. It’s just sad he never got to visit Malaysia and have peace, but he made a huge change to Yuji and all those he saved.

[@ayodeledare8724]

Such an amazing character. He will be missed. As a manga reader, you know it’s coming but the anime brought it to another level. Animators did a fantastic job. Excellent video.

[@theredeyes10489]

It's funny There is an ost from Jojo called "Awakening Darkness of the World", and I think it's strangely fitting for how cruelly the characters in this series are treated by the world they live in.

[@josephs.4813]

Nanami is my favorite character. This chapter/episode killed me 😢

[@jakebrill5990]

Dude I haven’t seen one of your videos in years. Glad to see you’re still god tier. Great video! 👍

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@angeoboe]

Thank you for an incredibly beautiful tribute to my favorite character in all of JJK.

[@michaelyu6250]

Miss him.

[@Chunkyloops]

Im sure many of us can relate to desperately wanting to feel like you had impact and influence in your life. Like your life actually had some kind of purpose and you actually contributed to the world, hopefully for the better, in some way or form. To feel like all that pain and suffering, all the horrible things youve done and regretted, wasnt all for nothing.

[@DogFlamingoXIII]

I have heard a lot of people who have commented that they were upset that Yuji wasn't the one who got to kill Mahito, after defeating him. I feel like that is a big part of missing what Nanami would have wanted. He knew what Yuji was going to face and would have to be put through (The part where Yuji first has to kill people that Mahito has turned into "monsters" is the first part of this.). He would have been pleased that Mahito was defeated, for the protection of everyone; but he never would have wanted Yuji to be put in the position of having to take satisfaction in killing someone -- anyone, because it is a terrible thing, and the world is full of terrible things already. It ended like it should have.

[@PepeMetallero]

Farewell sweet prince. Nanami is definitely my favorite jujutsu character and this scene only enforced it

[@kaustubhsharma193]

Boys n girls...Aleczandxr strikes back!! Always in awe of the time you put in what you do(and maybe what you like).

[@elijahbowers1]

The realest one there was. RIP. gone but not forgotten.

[@commonviewer2488]

Yuji will live up to Nanami's hopes and ideals

[@villam215]

Amazing video man, and great choice of music with the crisis core track, really fits:)

[@Aleczandxr]

Cheers!

[@BryerTheGreater1]

He had to stand up because he was stong and he felt guilt because he knew there was no one who could take his place up until his end that is.

[@zeroexe592]

Man, can't wait for the day he makes an analysis for yuji, already loving the nanami analysis

[@GGTaino]

Thank you for this. Great video as always. Rest in love king

[@Aleczandxr]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed.

[@UmamiNoodle]

Great video analysis! Thanks for honoring my fave character 💕

[@justmyopinion79]

I think he was freed, in a sense. He's finally in *his* Malaysia. Good for him.

[@jacobedwinolano431]

nanami was harsh to yuji to protect him because he reminded him of haibara

[@The_DGO]

Thanks so much for this video. It’s a great omage to one of the best minor characters in JJK.

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@Mr2dmonkey]

You nailed it again,dude.

[@joebeast15]

Just finally watched the first two seasons of this (was a bit late to the party). It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it a lot. Can’t wait for more

[@justaotter2085]

that panel with nanami and yuji in 127 it's beautiful

[@HawkBreland]

I love Kento so much. thank you for this video man.

[@HikoNoMori]

They turned Nanami into Ami 😢

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your JJK videos man! You're amazing 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@Aleczandxr np

[@cameronjadewallace]

Sometimes there are no good choices but you still have to make one

[@trehubb6144]

The anime definitely helped me like Nanami more. Cant say why but the manga didn't make me like him like it did for everyone else

[@aterriblesliceoftoast]

YES ALEC!!! Laying respect on our man Nanami-San’s name! The man we all wish was our dad. ❤

[@animelover1746]

RIP

[@Emarella]

Had to watch the latest episode just so I could watch your analysis! Also, excellent choice of FFXIV track there. 👌

[@DefinitelyNotaDogg]

Great video bro!!! Most concise way to do right by a great character

[@gankjhie]

another aleczandxr W

[@BlackHand531]

LOVE THIS MAN

[@RedShadowAMV]

AH MAN! Your videos are phenomenal. All of them. But I'm especially fond of the jjk ones

[@Aleczandxr]

Much appreciated, I hope you enjoyed :)

[@stevenpeeckford5999]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you

[@meleronnef8411]

Appreciated. I love JJK.

[@PanSangex]

The realeast character from jjk, he didn't deserve it 😢

[@demigodluis]

Nanami is simply awesome

[@FrankFreezy_]

Great video mate ❤

[@Aleczandxr]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jf1456]

Bearer of the curse, seek souls

[@uzumaki2689]

I wanted to visit Malaysia after that ep

[@kocajjonathan]

Nanami is my favorite JJK character ❤

[@ShinyNumber1]

Perfect analysis! 😁

[@PwnerGeist]

nanami just makes me think of kira(jojop4)

[@jimmyichigo7410]

Great video.

[@easschung9442]

Unreal.

[@LinkedHero]

Nanami was a real one...

[@arceus1100]

Mahito could've really messed with his soul but didn't. Would messed up itadori. Also im kinda done with JJk mostly now that Nanami is dead... :(

[@bobbyzamora6389]

I love this video and Lan Fan.

[@lito118]

NANAMI!!!

[@7aemr]

nanami is like a cool version of ebisu from naruto

[@SGVB22]

Nanami was the best!!! Omg so sad when he died 😢😢😢😢

[@Mo7amedIhab]

I was REALLY waiting for your video. I just knew it somehow that you're gonna make a video on him, and I really needed it to be process Nanami's death. Only God knows how much it pains me that Nanami has died, despite me knowing that he's a dead man walking the second we were introduced to him and I even read spoilers, but in the end, watching it happen is completely different... Furthermore, I really HATE the fact that it was that damned Mahito who killed him. I wouldn't have minded if he had killed Mahito and died in the aftermath, a glorious amazing death. However, not only was his body half-burnt, but half his body exploded. It's so disrespectful to Nanami. I ABSOLUTELY HATE and DISAGREE COMPLETELY with how Gege killed him off.

[@truepotential206]

It's only been a few weeks, you cant do this to me now 😭

[@rodrigozbarros]

I am 50% gojo 50% nanamin Idiot hate to work

[@Kvyky]

Fucking legend

[@Eru_3ru]

NANAMIIINNNNN!!!!!

[@davidonyt2298]

Toji didn't become a spectre of rage, i think as him as someone who was bored of the society, rules and codes that bound it so he broke free from it, becoming an exile by choice who doesn't have a code, approaching each scenario based on the emotion felt at the moment, not on any ideology. And he's fine with that. If he does something its out of pragmatism or on how fun it would be, and seems more bored or indifferent with the Jujutsu Society then vengeful towards it. The only time he really feels compelled by a higher power is in the second fight with Gojo where he becomes insanely engaged with fighting the self proclaimed 'honoured one' I also feel that deep down he is being driven by some sort of spiritual sense (a sense that drives every character in this show) that gives him reason for living. So i wouldn't describe him as vengeful. That's what i believe about his character anyway

[@Aleczandxr]

I have a video about Toji that you can refer to. He’s definitely a specter of rage for multiple reasons, but that’s of course not *all* he is. There’s no mutual exclusivity.

[@TheRealBlackarrot]

Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Mi!

[@emmanuelamado9852]

What are your thoughts on the animator debacle that’s going on

[@tayloredwards4968]

You should check out hell of a boss I think it's a show that you would really enjoy

[@alfredoyldefonso6564]

❤

[@Windwalker88]

I really hate and love this anime at the same time

[@erickiatake219]

Lesgoooo

[@lmaolaughmyassout7988]

Haibara 😞

[@ritvikrajesh2959]

when's the new haikyuu video ?

[@Aleczandxr]

What new Haikyuu video?

[@JiraiyaSanninPervySage]

Nanami’s kinda like Kobeni 😂

[@mrklaus6232]

A little disappointed of the anime.. his death was so much more impactful in the manga.

[@titoleon3101]

JJK characters deep?? Ooooh boy. This is the moment the series lost its best character and save for a couple hype moments became a disappointing, overextended, direction-less mess.

[@peterpotato4807]

I agree, im surprised alex finds this story and characters so interesting, i admit that for a story made with pumping cool battles as it's highest priority it's written pretty well, but the writting suffers so much from not spending any time on characters and relationships that the story still ends up being a 5/10 for me. Unfortunately for jjk, ability to empathize with a character does not equal emotional investment.🦖

[@titoleon3101]

@@peterpotato4807 JJK has one of the worst cast managements I have ever seen in a shonen. Important, foundational characters get constantly offed or sidelined for the sake of a cheap surprise while giving focus to absurd, stupid guests of the week. The villains are also a total disappointment after Mahito. Sukuna is just evil for the sake of being evil and Kenjaku worked way better when he was just Geto.

[@noelmacias3203]

never compare goat nanami with geto. geto was great but he wasn't a good person playing with peoples lives nanami lived among regular humans geto believed himself as a god or superior

[@Aleczandxr]

Well too bad - I just did, for very good reason. Obviously they’re very different people morally and I alluded to that in the video but if you can’t see the parallels then you’re intentionally blinding yourself.

[@noelmacias3203]

@@Aleczandxr nuh uh