Jujutsu Kaisen [Season 2 Episode 17]

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 17: The Bromance That Broke the Internet

Let’s cut to the chase—if you tuned into Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 17 expecting nonstop cursed energy explosions and Mahito-level chaos, you might’ve left confused. But if you came for the kind of chaotic, heartwarming bromance that makes you snort-laugh into your popcorn? You hit the jackpot. This episode isn’t about world-ending stakes—it’s about Yuji Itadori and Aoi Todo proving that the strongest bonds in jujutsu society start with one very important question: “What’s your type in women?”

First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: Todo’s 1 minute and 45 second “dream” sequence. Some fans called it a waste (“Can’t believe they wasted time on that!” one MyAnimeList user ranted), but let’s be real—was it ever not going to be iconic? Todo, the 180cm meathead with a punch stronger than a curse user’s domain expansion, spends half the fight pummeling Yuji… then stops mid-battle to grill him about his ideal girl. When Yuji deadpans, “A tall woman with a big ass,” Todo’s brain short-circuits into a full-on fantasy montage: the two of them as kids, Todo crying over a rejected confession, Yuji handing him a tissue like the world’s best wingman. Spoiler: Even in his dream, Todo gets friend-zoned. “Todou’s dream was hilarious, don’t care what anyone says,” another fan fired back—and honestly? Same. It’s dumb, it’s random, and it’s so Todo.

But here’s the thing: That “pointless” dream? It’s the glue of the episode. One second, Todo’s screaming, “Fight me like you mean it!”; the next, he’s declaring, “We’re best friends now!” because Yuji shares his taste in women. The Kyoto students—who showed up ready to murder Yuji for being Sukuna’s vessel—start surrounding him, and Todo just tells them to “fuck off” (yes, literally) and focus on the competition. “Based Todo,” as one fan put it. “He may be a twat, but he respects people he likes.”

Now, let’s talk MAPPA’s animation—because if there’s one thing this studio knows how to do, it’s make fists look like they could shatter concrete. The fight between Yuji and Todo is fluid, raw, and loud—you can almost feel the impact of each punch through the screen. “The sakuga was on point,” a viewer gushed, though some noted the storyboarding could’ve been tighter (“Scenes felt a little choppy going back and forth”). But let’s be honest—when Todo’s using his “Boogie Woogie” technique to swap places with Yuji mid-punch? Who cares about transitions? That’s pure shounen eye candy.

And let’s not sleep on the side characters! Nobara and Panda roasting the Kyoto students (“Nobara vs. Nishimiya will be hilarious,” a fan predicted) had me cackling, and Miwa—sweet, sword-wielding Miwa—stole every scene she was in. “Miwa is so precious, please protect her,” another viewer begged, and yeah—she’s stuck with a crew of Kyoto jerks who want to kill Yuji, so she definitely needs a bodyguard.

But the real star here is the bromance. Todo and Yuji go from enemies to “besto friendos” in 20 minutes flat, and it’s chef’s kiss. Todo even starts coaching Yuji mid-fight (“Divergent Fist! Hit twice, dummy!”), and Yuji just rolls with it. “Bruh, maybe Todo x Yuji was the OTP all along,” one fan joked, referencing Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun’s iconic “Tomoda-kun” bit. And honestly? After seeing Todo cry in his dream over Yuji’s imaginary support? I’m here for it.

Sure, some fans complained about the pacing (“Feels like almost nothing happened!”), but let’s zoom out. This episode isn’t about moving the plot forward—it’s about setting up the chaos to come. The Kyoto Exchange Event is just getting started, and next week we’ve got Panda vs.… well, someone (the preview teased it, and fans are losing it). “The upcoming fights will be highly enjoyable,” a viewer noted, and with MAPPA’s track record? They’re not wrong.

At the end of the day, Episode 17 is a reminder of why Jujutsu Kaisen works: it balances dark, supernatural horror with the kind of dumb, human moments that make you care. Todo’s dream might not advance the Shibuya Incident arc, but it gives us a glimpse of the heart beneath all the curses and violence. And let’s be real—when was the last time an anime made you laugh at a 1-minute fantasy sequence and gasp at a punch?

So, if you skipped this episode because you thought it was “filler”? Go back. Watch Todo declare Yuji his best friend. Watch Yuji punch a curse user while learning a new technique. Watch Miwa blush when Gojo teases her. This isn’t just an episode—it’s a masterclass in how to turn a throwaway joke into the start of one of shounen’s greatest bromances.

Best line of the episode? Todo, mid-fight, to the Kyoto students: “Focus on the competition, or I’ll punch you so hard your great-grandkids feel it.” Iconic. Relatable. Todo.

Bring on the next episode—we need more besto friendo chaos.

Rating: 8/10 (Docked 2 points for not enough Nobara, but let’s be real—nothing’s perfect.)