Jujutsu Kaisen, CHAPTER 88

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 88 Summary

Gojo Unleashed & A Train from Hell

The tension in Jujutsu Kaisen reaches a breaking point in Chapter 88, as the Shibuya Incident Arc surges forward with explosive momentum. If you’re reading the Jujutsu Kaisen manga online or just catching up, this chapter offers a thrilling blend of chaos, strategy, and high-stakes action, with our favorite sorcerer Satoru Gojo once again taking center stage. But even for the strongest, the enemy has more than a few sinister surprises in store…

The Hunt Begins: Gojo vs. Jogo on the Fukutoshin Line

The chapter opens with pure panic—and not from who you’d expect. Jogo, the powerful curse, is running for his life through the crowded subway platform as Satoru Gojo, the “honored one” among sorcerers, pursues him with eerie calm and overwhelming power.

• Gojo’s cursed technique Infinity effortlessly deflects Jogo’s frantic attacks and even stops a civilian midair—demonstrating why he’s feared by curses across the board.
• Jogo, still reeling from Hanami’s death, tries desperately to delay Gojo using hit-and-run Domain Amplification strikes, but it’s all in vain.
• Choso, on the sidelines, casually fires off blood arrows, hoping to contribute—but Gojo doesn’t even flinch. He notes Choso’s presence but ignores him, suggesting he knows the attack won’t be a threat.

The setting—the crowded Fukutoshin Line—is a ticking time bomb. Gojo is painfully aware that with so many civilians around, his hands are tied. If too many people clear out, Jogo will be exposed. But Gojo also knows he can’t protect everyone—and promises to avenge the innocent by exorcising every last curse in the station.

Meanwhile… Mei Mei’s Team Closes In

As the chaos unfolds, Mei Mei, Yuji Itadori, and Ui Ui regroup at Meiji-Jingumae Station, arriving too late to prevent the train from slipping by.

In a standout character moment:

• Mei Mei praises Yuji’s battle skill, saying it rivals that of a Grade 1 jujutsu sorcerer—an incredible feat given he lacks an innate technique.
• Yuji humbly responds, pointing out the opponent on B2F wasn’t Mahito (and that it would’ve gone differently if it were).
• Ui Ui, ever the dutiful brother, insists Yuji accept his sister’s praise more graciously.

If you’re new to the Jujutsu Kaisen manga or looking to understand more about the characters, this is a great example of how the series blends intense action with character-driven storytelling.

The Nightmare Arrives: Mahito’s “Gift” for Gojo

Just when things couldn’t get worse… they do.

Yuji and team descend to B5F and encounter a civilian whose head grotesquely mutates before dying—a horrifying sign that Mahito has already passed through. The chilling realization? The train headed toward Gojo is full of transfigured humans, warped victims of Mahito’s cursed technique.

As the train arrives at Hikarie ShinQ’s:

• Civilians rush toward it, seeking escape—only to be slaughtered as the transfigured horrors onboard erupt into violence.
• Gojo, horrified, watches as Mahito casually steps off the train like it’s just another day in hell.
• Mahito jokes about keeping humans to hunt on weekends, mocking their lives and flaunting his cruelty.
• Jogo breaks the news: Hanami is dead.
• Mahito is visibly shocked, but you can bet he’s not slowing down.

For fans who love the Jujutsu Kaisen colored manga or are exploring Jujutsu Kaisen manga panels online, this sequence is an absolute visual feast of horror and intensity.

Final Thoughts: The Calm Before the Real Storm?

Chapter 88 of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga shows why the Shibuya Incident Arc is hailed as one of the best storylines in modern manga. The stakes are sky-high, the emotions are raw, and the tension is almost unbearable. Gojo may be unmatched in power, but the enemies are getting smarter—and more ruthless.

If you’re planning to read Jujutsu Kaisen manga online or catch up on this arc, this chapter is a must. Between strategic misdirection, horrifying transformations, and the twisted genius of Mahito, it’s clear: things are only going to get darker from here.