A review by kthedestroyer
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 12 by Gege Akutami

adventurous dark inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Behold! The SPOILERS! 

Finally, a volume filled with some of the best Shibuya moments. There is so much to love about it (Choso, primarily) and so many truly amazing moments (most of them involving Choso). And of course, the crown jewel of this volume: the fight between Yuji and Choso (mostly because Choso is in it). 

Anyway, did you know that I love Choso? A surprise indeed, I know. The majority of this volume focuses on the fight between Yuji and Choso because Yuji killed Choso’s younger brothers and Choso has a big-brother complex and now needs to avenge them yada yada. This is probably the best fight in the entire manga so far (sure, there are some great fights coming but we’re not there yet). Choso’s blood manipulation technique is just chef’s kiss. And it’s not just the technique… this man is able to fight long-distance, hand-to-hand, he is strong, he is flexible… what more could one want in a man. And then the memories that never happened… I love it. There’s just something about the panic in Choso’s eyes that works. 

Anyway, there is also the fight with the stupid ponytail idiot and I kinda hate it. Not the fight. I hate him as a character. Though it is satisfying when Nanamin beats him up completely, helping out Nitta and Nobara. 

There is also Mei Mei but we don’t talk about Mei Mei. 

Anyway, the fight with Dagon is what follows and I’m really excited for it. And for the stuff involving Yuji. Still, I’m giving this volume 5 stars. Choso gives me sweet serotonin and I cherish him in any way possible.