The most brilliant (and cruel) part of this arc was the opening credits. For weeks, we saw standing alongside Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara in that sunny picnic shot, leading fans to believe he was a future classmate. Episode 12 shatters that illusion in the most brutal way possible.
If you’re looking for the exact moment Jujutsu Kaisen stopped being "just another shonen" and started tearing hearts out, look no further than Season 1, Episode 12: Jujutsu Kaisen - S01E12 - To You, Someday.mkv
When Mahito appears, the tone shifts from a tragic misunderstanding to a nightmare. Jujutsu Kaisen – Episode 12 Review: To you, Someday The most brilliant (and cruel) part of this