Why Nanami Bet Everything On Yuji

[@LazerTheKiller]

I find it poetic that Nanami said that adulthood is an accumulation of small disappointments. And in the end, Nanami's legacy is an accumulation of all the small goods he's done for others through being a Jujutsu Sorceror.

[@Lara-mo5oy]

You are better than my english teacher dude

[@sharanmanivannan6677]

That was beautifully said

[@morganeb_5300]

What I adore about him is how rare it is for a mentor in a shonen to ACTUALLY mentor. He says very early on that he's there to protect yuji, that he's the adult and his job is to keep the kid safe but also knows when to leave him enough room to train and learn. Even more so is how he thinks maturing comes from small tragedies and so the entire time we see him, he tries to save yuji from real tragedies. Even during his last moments, he tries to make his death the least painful possible and to not make it a greater tragedy than it already is by accidentally cursing him or putting even more guilt on his shoulders. He really contrasted with every jjk character.

[@jamesnicol8352]

And he is Gege's favorite character in terms of writing.

[@哲二川上]

It also helps that Nanami is never forgotten by Yuji as the Story goes. Yuji and Nanami are very similar in many ways and one of these ways are acknowledged by the narrative it self by grouping these two together and Even after his death Chapters away,Yuji still remembers the sentiment of his final words “You got it from here” It’s quite nice seeing an Mentor and Desciple relationship that isn’y just overwritten especially since Nanami dies so early on

[@xvortexportals]

I feel like Nanami is the epitome of what a sorcerer should be. Strong, yet selflessly helping others. His death hit hard for me.

[@khalilwilson2586]

Unfortunately those type of sorcerers are never the strongest. Only the selfish ones survive in JJK

[@1alpha]

saddest death in jjk imo

[@wisespidey]

@@khalilwilson2586 sadly true.

[@samwilson4597]

@@khalilwilson2586 Gojo is like that, he wants to save people but he's more arrogant and selfish than Nanami

[@TurtleTrader]

Took me by surprise (for some reason) and I knew that they were no longer playing around when they killed him off --- he was solid!

[@azmilog]

in retrospect, yu haibara's death has proven quite important. his death directly asks the audience to make a decision on their worldview of the JJK world. a young, bright-eyed sorcerer was killed in a difficult fight on a mission that was meant to be easy pickings, and only the two people in the morgue with him seem to care. how does this make you feel? who do you blame? the answers to these questions say everything about your relationship to the series. some people blame the sorcerer establishment and bureaucracy, some blame evil and cursed spirits, some blame the individuals for failing, some blame the non-sorcerers, some just want all the pain to stop. you learn something about everyone based on how they react to his death. i am confident because his death questioned nanami and geto so fervently. absolutely the most pivotal moment of their lives.

[@azmilog]

when i was binge watching the show his death felt fated and i realized my perspective on this universe is very pessimistic. my relationship with this story has been that i find it easier to believe that missing characters are dead and things might not work out. it just feels natural to gege akutami's tone. i share yuji's vision of a peaceful future, but i don't have his confidence.

[@b1ztake]

the others did presumably care about it, but they just weren't there to mourn

[@infinityflames8862]

Literally nanami could be more of a father figure to Yuji than gojo. Love you nanami ,my favourite character.

[@phonic9212]

Bro said love you like the nigga real 💀

[@harshraj9266]

Not at all. He is too rigid and close minded it'd just be another Asian family plus, like them, he even underestimates Yuji says things like "don't compare yourself to gojo, I couldn't stand a chance so you wouldn't either" ya know the asian stuff. While gojo is open minded, flexible, playful, goofy, yet capable of being serious, always believes in you, deeply cares about you and wants you to go for the moon. He may not be a traditional principled man but he values people who are so match him with someone like uraume and its perfect. Plus the added 24/7 entertainment for Yuji.

[@infinityflames8862]

@@harshraj9266 I can write a paragraph replying you ,but the conclusion is - Asian parents are simply better

[@mintai1163]

Does he know?

[@infinityflames8862]

@@mintai1163 I'd love it if he somehow got to know but one thing I need to make clear is that ,I'm not into some gay shit , I'd like to have him as a father figure or a mentor.

[@MegaDAli95]

Kento Nanami reminds me a lot Sir Nighteye. The demeanor and style, even some of the dialogue. “I don’t recognize you as a jujutsu sorcerer” is eerily similar to “I don’t recognize you as the symbol of peace”

[@Atticus-Catnipp]

They're basically the same character

[@kevintanza6968]

It's basically the same archetype. Only difference is that Nanami has a bit of Yoshikage Kira thrown into the mix (his approach to life, not the fixation for hands and murdering).

[@gray327]

Same thing I thought.

[@Vittoo]

Nanami is better written imo, Nighteye feel like he just there for Deku to defy prophecy

[@luu8759]

I adore Nanami so much and I genuinely remember the level of sadness while reading the Shibuya arc. Forever my favorite scene was him in the bakery. Definitely showed how kind his heart actually is.

[@torva360]

Same

[@ThemightyTelevision]

Which makes me question even more mfers that try so hard to say that jjk's deaths have no weight to them, mfers just ruin the show for themselves because they can't treat the show the same way they treat others, they try so hard to be critics 😭

[@healthcaredotgov3097]

Nanami's presence as a mentor is honestly on the same level of importance as Gojo, at least for Yuji. Whereas Gojo taught Yuji the strengths of being a sorcerer, it was Nanami who ultimately taught Yuji what it was to be a human being a sorcerer.

[@suren123a]

well said

[@nitrowaffle3074]

Ladies, don’t settle for anyone less that kento nanami

[@SemekiIzuio]

Eh hes a bit too boring and predictable though, not that there are bad things but eeehhhhh

[@Thollis1987]

Yes❤

[@archersterling6726]

Bro you are making it difficult for the other 99% 😢

[@BluestTable]

That is a high standard 😅

[@18thepesi]

There is no one

[@DesiMac5]

Nanami was the most relatable from start to end. His death hit the hardest😩

[@DBJ468]

Dang man, WTH with that spoiler?! :( The anime isn't there yet, so you just ruined that for all of us anime-only fans. Guess I'll pick a new favorite character so I don't get attached.

[@DesiMac5]

@@DBJ468 womp womp

[@riabliobe2944]

@@DBJ468 its in the video goofball

[@kkounal974]

f you man, why not hide it behind a read more if it's a spoiler

[@Rainxv]

@@DBJ468 everyone besides maki, yuji, yuta, shoko, the law dude, are alive everyone else is dead

[@Daniel-ls1gb]

Yuji is the spiritual soul of JJK, he's the moral fiber that all of the sorcerers should align towards - I think Nanami saw that and wanted to bet on him. Yuji is going to be the center of the storm for the final arc.

[@Sportsclxps]

Exactly!! Yuji’s mentality or ideology is what a sorcerer should have. Not to be the strongest sorcerer but to be the best sorcerer by exorcising curses and saving those you can along the way.

[@carpathianhermit7228]

​@@Sportsclxpsbefore you change the world. Tend to the gardens you can tend to

[@emcee7777]

Nanami is easily one of my favorite characters in not just JJK but in manga and anime in general. Dude is so cool, level-headed and badass, and he felt very unique as a character. It hit hard once he died. As much as I wish he had lived past Shibuya to add to the story just a little bit more, his death did have a big impact, and was very sudden and memorable.

[@vinaykumarsapuru378]

I love how everyone's talking about Nanami and deservingly so but I just want to take a moment and say that this is a beautiful video and the way you narrate is excellent. It blends in the background but yet stands out enough to not miss what you are saying. The video is really thoughtful and the snippets from manga are timed very well. Thank you for this.

[@1hundred1]

Thank you! ❤️🙏🏽

[@JustRed916]

"in the face of the evils of this world, I'm just... How dare they...?" Coldest line ever spoken

[@LazerTheKiller]

The line at 12:56 was beautiful. It really highlights the importance of Nanami and Yuji's teacher-mentor relationship, and Nanami's passing of the torch to him. Nanami really is like Yuji's "Jiraiya" figure in the sense that their deaths both serves as catalysts for the MCs growth as a character and in strength, and leave such a long impact.

[@richbattaglia5350]

You either die a Nanami or live long enough to see yourself become a Geto.

[@Prakhyat_]

I don't know why your explanation videos in which you go into details are so addictive...your channel will grow huge for sure❤

[@JoseGarcia-qd3sf]

Been my favorite character since I watched season 1. This video was an incredible breakdown 10/10 commentary

[@ravenaguila3366]

Imagine Nanami with Domain Expansion. Once you step inside his domain, you are already cut off.

[@ethangnasher3848]

Remember, never look up at Gojo, but at Nanami as your role model.

[@badassproductions4734]

The pinnacle of self respect

[@Al-eo2li]

I had someone like Haibara in my life. A literal sunshine. Yet just like him she went away early. Their death really changes you.

[@_Unchained]

It's the calmness in the explanation, the depth of research. Glad i subscribed

[@OkRoomer123-]

This video got me mad emotional and made me appreciate Nanami’s character so much more. Hope u can do mechamaru next ik that one finna go crazy

[@triptibiswas8941]

I have this theory, that Nanami didn't have any domain expansion because he didn't have self centred motive in being a jujutsu sorcerer, he was completely fuelled by the duty he had and that too in a lesser immoral way he could achieve that. But we see he can pull out back to back black flashes when required hinting that he might have been strong enough to have a domain expansion but he didn't have big enough of a reason to. In an interview or most probably in a headcanon we also come to know that Nanami wasn't exactly the kind of person who did not think of starting a family. He did think of that but only when he could leave the life of jujutsu sorcerer completely, which makes me think maybe if he had a family, maybe he would have big enough of a self centred reason to be a stronger jujutsu sorcerer to be able to protect his family and hence we might have gotten Nanami promoted from a 1st grade to the special grade.

[@belovedxx5283]

10/10 Video bro 🥲 Nanami’s death deadass made me cry. He was imo the closest “father figure” Yuji had. A selfless man that wanted to BE selfish because in his final moments he regretted not having a peaceful life with the books he never read. But in the end he even looked out for Yuji, a child that had to be burdened of being sukunas vessel because he wanted to save a strangers life

[@poppyzol]

nanami the epitome of masculinity

[@1hundred1]

absolutely

[@akirahellfire]

Dude is legit one of the most Millennial manga/anime characters in terms of relatability

[@MegaDman16]

Nanami Kento was a true sorcerer till the end RIP.

[@torva360]

Nanami was by far the best character. Almost getting teary watching this summary of his life.

[@Thesilentvoice...]

Nice video. To be honest I feel Nanami's true last words to Yuji is ''Protect yourself, stay a child a little longer''. That would be a huge curse on Yuji because he and we know Yuji WANTS to save people and can't just sit by, similarly to nanami. Nanami wanted the normal life, he wanted to go to Malaysia and even left the school/life as a sorcerer. He saw how he and gojo, geto and everyone grew up fast due to the world. But he came back because of the need to save others. It's a curse to try and tell Yuji that because he knows Yuji wouldn't be able to do it. He wants Yuji to survive. Someway down the line he's going to be executed due to holding Sukuna, something Nanami also knew.

[@Caliburnblack]

I miss him bros

[@badassproductions4734]

😢

[@syedarizvi7290]

When i saw him in the new season it hit so hard 😭

[@ulquiorraschiffer1956]

Another great character analysis after Geto. These videos are great to watch since people tend to miss subtle details that you point out 👍

[@VitorJTekkRodrigues]

9:56 Your point remains the same, I'd just like to clarify that Ichiji did not die in the Shibuya Arc, he was nearly dead when Nanami found him, but still survived (thanks to him). He's still pissed as hell just by the fact of seeing another of his comrades cowardly maimed.

[@1hundred1]

Oh yeah for sure, I just wanted to keep it in the perspective of Nanami so it'd be easier to stay in line with his thoughts and emotions

[@giovanniprovost]

Well said, Nanami is an inspiration for sure.

[@ItsCoraTime]

🙏Thank you so much for this video. Nanami and Yuji are both my favorite characters in the show. Nanami is so complex. Gege is a genius to have some of the most character development happen in that bread shop.

[@Cheekymuse]

I need a Nanami backstory like a season long Nanami backstory 🥺

[@UmamiNoodle]

Just found your channel. I hope you do more poignant breakdowns like this! I appreciate how you delve into Nanami's journey, exploring his disenchantment with both sorcery and corporate life, and his subsequent return to his true purpose. Nanami has become my favorite character, perhaps because so many can relate to his path. Personally, I'm navigating a return to my programming career after burnout, so his story resonates deeply! His themes resonate widely because he's an ordinary person with a self-imposed commitment, drive, and honor. Many can connect with his journey of rediscovering purpose and resilience. Upon rewatching, I didn't initially grasp the significance of his 'no overtime' vow. Nanami's dedication to himself is profound; he may not be Gojou, but his impact on the world is meaningful. His strength in the face of adversity emphasizes the importance of sustainable self-care, a commitment not just to himself but also to those he protects.

[@TheGrandmasterfro]

I teared up watching this. Nanami became my favourite character

[@onelazynoob15]

So many stoic characters are also bereft of emotional intelligence and compassion. And those two things are what define Nanami as a character.

[@goldensus7778]

Nanami is relatable because of his disdain on work and also sorcery but he still did the latter because he wanna make positive impact on people's live

[@Atticus-Catnipp]

Nanami always wanted to hear "thanks" so he'd knew his work as a sorcerer didn't go unnoticed. He quit being a sorcerer but came back and I'm sure he didn't regret. He also experienced capitalism so he understood what is worse in life. He was concluded perfectly with Yuji being the last thing he sees.

[@SemekiIzuio]

Yes that was a very sweet flashback, the girl didn't even need to know of curses or his burdens. Genuine human gratitude

[@sabishi_black]

Thank you. I’ve re watched Jjk season 1 at least 3 times and The message of the Baker/ The sorcerer flew over my head. I don’t suffer with these parallels in real life but I got some sense of warmth or clarity understanding that. Just because your job isn’t seen as important by others doesn’t take away the value of it. It’s sad that society is so fucked to the point I learned this lesson and many others like it from people who never existed in the same reality as me. No one in my 21 years of living has every told me “The job you do or the things you do are important regardless if someone else thinks it is.” The Amount of times I needed to hear this before Nanami said it is insane.

[@azmilog]

exactly the kind of content i am looking for surrounding this show! great work!

[@calebcollins5887]

I loved Nanami due to his relatability, I’m a young adult and his mindset is something actually relatable, Gege made a character with a realistic outlook on how terrible to world is, but still has the moral fortitude to keep striving.

[@xLotusAngel626x]

After watching this video and understanding Nanami more....I am remind of the quote which is something like For one person doing a small act of kindness for someone else they might not see it as much but for the person who received this kindness it could mean the world to them. Also Demon Slayer reminds me how important it is to show kindness and try to connect with other people.

[@smalllongdragon5337]

I love the background music, so nostalgic! ... The video is great too LOL

[@z3f293]

Really like that jujutsu gives us a simple, yet nuaced way to see our bad moments in life, why still matters to be kind. Just don't take as an excuse to destroy yourself in the system we live.

[@OwaisAhmedcooldude]

Love this. Very in depth. I wish the anime went over the geto character change arc in more depth

[@belovedxx5283]

The anime was perfect in depicting Getos spiral imo

[@NicWerdVFX]

Nanami is me, hes just an introvert who wants to be able to chill and take naps all day but he cant because HE IS HIM and everyone needs him

[@SemekiIzuio]

Nanamin worked so hard to retire...

[@naharaquappa4617]

Beautiful man! Seamless narration, superb analysis, touching message and top notch editing. I enjoy most Jujutsu Kaisen theory videos, but this was on another level!

[@SSonicShogun]

6:56 i think this is the reason on why gege first intended nanami to be a villian

[@hopefulaeollius2292]

Nanami is what Geto could never have become.

[@LovoCold]

Been watching ur vids for a while and I gotta say it just gets better from the background music to the character analysis

[@1hundred1]

Appreciate this comment bro this is exactly what I work for

[@torothelibrarian]

Hey man this is a great, insightful, and thoughtful video. I love Nanami and this goes deep into why someone who tries to act stoic and standoffish is really one of the most selfless and kind characters in Jujutsu Kaisen. Thanks for the great deep dive into his character, and keep making more videos like this. Peace ❤

[@skdefeatboy]

R.I.P to the 🐐 ✝️.

[@xLotusAngel626x]

Wow! Great video and thankyou for making it!

[@RaelJose-mk2vu]

This man is underrated u fr earned my sub for a while 😎

[@vaibhavselvakumar4924]

Nanami was one of my favourite characters

[@blazingbarreljay137]

And to think Nanami was originally going to be written as a Villain

[@Taradoxxi]

Nanami my beloved…… I’m still not ready to see the Shibuya Incident arc animated.

[@isaiahjoyce4783]

Great and beautiful video for the goat

[@Sean-n9o]

I really liked your choice of background music for this video.

[@PraNa-v7o]

Nanami the responsible adult😊. (Also the guardian yuji deserves 😢)

[@FightsRightsAlways]

He is the ONLY jjk character whose death I'll cry over. I'm not looking forward to his death being on screen 😭😭😭

[@dbjack1992]

Creative, insightful, and very interesting, great video mayne!

[@immatheloser2401]

Nanami and nighteye were two of the best mentors/powerful characters with gentleman look that have died, they quickly turned into some of my favorites, and they got me on the cutting onion moments.

[@gerardoaggg]

Just finished catching up and damn, Nanami was one of my favorites since the start. Bro was thinking about yuji while he was in such a broken and dreadful state. He knew the world could be rotten but regardless you have to move forward, hopefully towards something better.

[@emmanuelboakye1124]

Dude your onto something👍👍

[@OkRoomer123-]

Hope bruh had a kid w the baker in s1 cuz his legacy can’t die like that

[@badassproductions4734]

Yuji got it 😢

[@1hundred1]

He never went back to the shop after he helped her ( not on purpose, he just found no reason to go back) - Gege

[@Madjo-qj2ge]

My favorite shounen trope, stoic teacher with warm heart

[@wisespidey]

Glad I subbed

[@richbattaglia5350]

I like the comparisons between Geto and Nanami. Two people faced the abyss, but one of them went back to help others.

[@Elchinoalto]

Man I remember reading Nanami death hit me so hard it still hits like I genuinely don’t wanna re read it bc Ik what happens to my boy

[@azoozali1301]

you made me love nanami evan more♥♥

[@A.Weirdo.I.Guess000]

Bro, I just let out lots of ugly tears from his death😭😭😭

[@renzzz3137]

Aye, good video bro. Keep up the good work.

[@hopefulaeollius2292]

Nanami is the anthitesis to gojo's ubermensch. Gojo was the strongest, until he wasn't anymore. Nanami was kind, and even after he passed on, he still was kind. I really hope this is the final conclusion of the whole power debate. It's true that living for yourself and emphasizing yourself above all else seems to be the path to greatness in this world. But giving yourself to others, being kind to the weak, that is what fills this power with meaning, with purpose. This is why Sukuna has to lose, he has nothing to die for, therefore he could never have anything to live for.

[@tydjack12]

He was my favorite character season 1, went on to read the manga for more story on him,,, just to get my heart broke by mahito

[@Roguerobin4]

Man, not making me cry again over his death months later dawg

[@rampagemir196]

Damn I love that final fantasy 7 remake ost playing in the background.

[@Graciousgates]

Amazing video

[@loffomonkey7942]

The haibara/nanami part before he dies was confirmed in this latest chapter 236, unfortunately this chapter came with a major L as well

[@Sidus-k4s]

Very nice video man

[@j.s.ospina9861]

Nanami wasn't selfish enough to fulfill his own dreams. But he still was a sorcerer, nonetheless.

[@everythingandyou8620]

Theese analysis are too good, keep making them. Will you make one on gojo?

[@memesix5440]

Absolutely peak video. Loved the analysis of the bakery and I love the warmth and kind vibe from the video you produced itself. You discuss the character great, the consequences and ramifications of his beliefs and philosophy on life along with his key connection to yuji. Thank you so much.

[@marcushayes1406]

that ffx music loved it

[@thebubbleruler7748]

My man’s was really running on borrowed time after he lucked out of mahito’s domain

[@Carl-p3e7z]

They killed him off too quickly.

[@badassproductions4734]

You've got it from here 😢

[@syedarizvi7290]

He was removed far too soon man... he was the best

[@bluegiant13]

Good stuff, make more like this video

[@sslelgamal5206]

Gojo is the heart of Yuji yet Nanami is his soul! You had to follow your heart, that's what drives you, here towards strength that Gojo always stressed in his advice! That why Gojo is selfish, childish and living in the moment but strong. Yet Nanami is the moral, the harness on the strength! He is the adult, the one that needs to plan ahead and be careful. He has to be responsible! Yuji needed both of his mentors to reach the destination!

[@trefr2249]

how tf you get that thumbnail when it was made way after ur video bruh😭😭

[@1hundred1]

Me and Mappa locked in twin 🤞🏽

[@Professorbubblegum]

need me a man like nanamin

[@spodermoose7401]

if nanami obtained a domain expansion i truly wonder how different this whole story wouldve went

[@BronzeHelmSpear]

It sounds like Nanami should've interned under MeiMei. How could he be money driven and still get no motion!? Cmon Nanami, your girl MeiMei was doing BOTH. Making lots of money AND on her spooky girl sh*t

[@user-11Il10I1]

In all the animes I've seen, Nanami's the most relatable character for me.

[@mirabela1344]

@@user-11Il10I1 Hey, for me too

[@TheBenjamin109]

Love him so much. My fav