Having left fans hanging with a cliffhanger in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, the anticipation is palpable for the forthcoming third season of the series. The third installment of Jujutsu Kaisen is set to delve into the Culling Games arc, the second-lengthiest narrative after the Shibuya Arc.
A few months back, the internet buzzed with excitement over a Jujutsu High student who gained notoriety for his cursed domain expansion. This student is Kinji Hakari, and while his rank remains undisclosed due to his suspension, fans speculate it to be nothing short of a special grade.
Kinji Hakari rose to fame for a particular edit showcasing his dance moves during a “buff” experienced within his domain expansion. This buff grants him a brief moment of immortality, a skill he exhibited in a showdown with Kashimo, the Thunder God.
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Hakari Dance Explained
Kinji Hakari emerges as a supporting character in Jujutsu Kaisen, making his debut in the Culling Games arc and later facing suspension during the Fearsome Womb arc as a third-year student at Jujutsu High.
Known for his unpredictable personality, Hakari is often perceived by fellow students as a somewhat unreliable individual. Collaborating with Kirara, another third-year student at Jujutsu High, Hakari co-manages a fight club.
Upon the persuasion of Megumi and Itadori, Hakari agrees to join forces in the Culling Games. His formidable cursed technique is unveiled in a showdown against Kashimo, the Thunder God. The intense battle sees the two adversaries evenly matched until Hakari introduces his Domain: Idle Death Gamble.
Distinguished as one of the strongest and most intricate domain expansions, Hakari’s technique is themed around pachinko, a Japanese arcade game, and relies entirely on luck. Activating the domain’s full power hinges on Hakari hitting a jackpot within the game.
The widely circulated Jujutsu Kaisen “Hakari dance,” which gained internet fame a few months back, captures Hakari’s celebration when he successfully hits the jackpot in his domain. This accomplishment triggers a buff known as the ‘unkillable mode,’ providing the user with an ‘unlimited cursed energy’ reservoir for precisely 4 minutes and 11 seconds—effectively granting Hakari temporary immortality.
Reveling in his ‘unkillable mode,’ Hakari’s dance expresses his delight at being impervious to any force in the world. Notably, even though he hasn’t mastered the ‘reverse cursed technique,’ Hakari can utilize it during this buff.
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