Spoiler Alert: This article contains full spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Part 1 Episode 10 of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Episode Overview: Tactical Mayhem in Tokyo No. 1 Colony
Episode 10 drops Megumi Fushiguro straight into a brutal ambush orchestrated by Reggie Star and his allies in the Tokyo No. 1 Colony. After trying — and failing — to negotiate for their cursed points, Megumi is confronted not just by Reggie, but also by Iori Hazenoki, Chizuru Hari, and Remi, leading to some of the most chaotic and strategic action sequences in the Culling Game so far.
Meet the Villains: Reggie, Hazenoki, Hari and Remi
- Reggie Star uses the cursed technique Contract Re‑Creation, letting him materialize objects from receipts he possesses — kitchen knives, gasoline, whatever he has proof of purchasing. It turns his whole fight into an inventory game, and it’s wild to watch.
- Iori Hazenoki brings a terrifying edge by detonating parts of his own body — like teeth and eyeballs — creating explosions to disorient Megumi.
- Chizuru Hari attacks with sharp, claw‑like techniques. His interference shows how coordinated Reggie’s team can be, and the tension peaks quickly.
- Remi is present during the fight, and this episode shows her breaking down emotionally — not just because of the chaos, but because of Megumi calling her out. She panics when confronted with the reality that Reggie’s promises to “protect” her were empty, and she clings to what others say instead of seeing what they actually do. Megumi bluntly tells her she’s a scumbag for trusting words over actions, which completely shatters her composure and highlights how some sorcerers are unprepared for the ruthless nature of the Culling Game.
Megumi’s face gets burned
The fight quickly turns dangerous when Iori Hazenoki joins the assault, using the bizarre cursed technique that lets him detach parts of his own body and turn them into explosives. At one point, Hazenoki sends his eyeball toward Megumi and detonates it, catching him in the blast.
Megumi’s face ends up singed and burned from the explosion, leaving visible damage as the fight continues. It’s a brutal moment that shows just how chaotic the battle has become with multiple opponents attacking from different angles.
Even while injured, Megumi keeps his composure. Rather than rushing in recklessly, he relies on careful positioning and his shikigami, constantly testing Reggie’s reactions and adjusting his strategy. The fight becomes less about raw power and more about who can outthink the other on the battlefield.
Megumi vs Chizuru Hari Shows His Ruthless Side
Before the larger fight with Reggie fully unfolds, Megumi briefly clashes with Chizuru Hari. Hari tries to take advantage of the chaotic situation and attacks, but the fight ends almost as quickly as it begins.
Megumi completely overpowers Hari before he even gets the chance to properly show what he can do. The moment is short, but it says a lot about Megumi’s mindset in the Culling Game. Unlike Yuji Itadori, who often hesitates when facing human opponents, Megumi doesn’t hold back when someone stands in his way.
He understands the situation they’re in. The Culling Game isn’t a place for mercy, and Megumi acts accordingly. Hari becomes one of the first examples in this episode of how Megumi approaches combat with cold practicality, eliminating threats without hesitation if it means surviving and completing his objective.
Takaba’s Awkward Entrance Changes the Fight
Just when it seems like Megumi is outnumbered, Fumihiko Takaba crashes in. He’s portrayed as a failed comedian turned sorcerer, whose weird humor and bizarre timing break the tension and give Megumi a much‑needed break.
Instead of acting like a typical fighter, Takaba starts making awkward jokes in the middle of the battle. The moment is played for comedy, and the anime even leans into the gag visually. In one brief shot, the scene switches to a rough sketch-style drawing, almost like the animators themselves are cringing at Takaba’s jokes.
While the humor is ridiculous, his arrival actually helps Megumi. Takaba ends up drawing Iori Hazenoki away, turning what was a dangerous multi-opponent ambush into a more manageable two-on-two situation.
Reggie’s Strength Isn’t Just Show
Reggie’s curse ability is deceptively powerful because it forces Megumi to think ahead. He’s not just firing weapons; he’s materializing strategy on the fly, turning receipts into gasoline and knives, shifting the battlefield into a logistical nightmare.
Where many abilities are straightforward, Reggie’s makes fight flow unpredictable — and in a tactical battle like this, predictability is death.
The Cliffhanger: Chimera Shadow Garden
After trading blows and maneuvering through Reggie’s traps, Megumi lures him into a gymnasium — intentionally choosing a space where his own domain can take shape. Then, in one of the biggest moments of the season, he activates his Domain Expansion: Chimera Shadow Garden.
But it’s still “incomplete” — Megumi doesn’t have the third hook or guaranteed hit effect that most domains have, so he uses the gym’s structure itself as part of the barrier. It’s not finished, but it’s enough to change the battlefield — and it ends the episode on a damn good cliffhanger.
Final Take
This episode is action‑first but still layered with character:
- Megumi fights with cold logic, eliminating Hari without hesitation.
- Reggie proves he’s no joke, turning receipts into deadly weapons.
- Takaba crashes the fight, shifting the numbers and buying Megumi time.
- Hazenoki’s explosive attack leaves Megumi burned, showing the real cost of the battle.
It’s a setup episode that delivers thrills, strategy, and a domain expansion reveal that pays off years of buildup.
What’s next? Episode 11 picks up right as Megumi’s Chimera Shadow Garden actually goes into full effect — expect that to become the true proving ground of his strategy against Reggie. Readers who want deep tactical breakdowns are going to want to tune in next week.
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