The anime Jujutsu Kaisen has not revealed much about Nanami’s fate, but manga readers will be aware that the fan-favorite did not make it after the encounter with Mahito.
In the anime, Nanami mentioned Kuantan, Pahang as his choice for his retirement place before his death. The episode ‘blew up’ the Internet, so much so, that even the Pahang state government is considering building a memorial at Kuantan beach. What if we tell you that the real-life Nanami was recently spotted at Kuantan River?
Was Nanami resurrected and immediately made his way to Kuantan, as he has always wanted? In a viral TikTok post by @uchihzz, a cosplayer who dressed up as Nanami was seen casually strolling around the Kuantan River area during New Year’s Eve, where the public was also seen chilling around the area. It seems like Nanami made his way to Kuantan before the memorial was even built.
“Did Nanami just cheat death, leave his grave and celebrate New Year’s Eve at Kuantan?” the caption of the post stated.
In a brief conversation with WORLD OF BUZZ, Keith Wong, 29, said that it was an invitation by Menara 188 Kuantan for a New Year’s Eve event, which took place for 2 days – December 30 and 31, 2023. Keith, who has been cosplaying since May 2022 said that his presence as Nanami had always been the original plans for the event.
“I was there with my friends, who cosplayed in Jujutsu Kaisen’s theme,” Keith told WORLD OF BUZZ.
Keith also expressed that he is grateful to bring the character to Kuantan, which, in a way, is seen as fulfilling Nanami’s dream to go to Kuantan as the character’s fate is not so lucky in the manga and anime.
“As a Kuantan resident, I’m also proud to elevate Kuantan’s name.”
You can watch the viral clip below. You can also check out Keith’s content on his TikTok @keith9s.
@uchihzz
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen, are you happy that, in a way, Nanami made it to Kuantan?
Also read: “I’m in KL” – After Kuantan, Jujutsu Kaisen Mentions M’sia Again in Recent Episode
