Satoru Gojo

Lore & Background

Akutami's key idea for Gojo's design was a blindfold he could see through due to his supernatural powers. His Six Eyes bear extrasensory powers, granting him the intensified ability to manipulate, see and read cursed energy, as well as amplify his own technique, Limitless. In his debut in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Akutami linked Gojo and Yuta Okkotsu to Michizane Sugawara, a famous figure in Japanese history, which he described as the source of both characters' supernatural powers. This was done as a tribute to his late editor, Yamanaka. Gojo's design is intended to be one of a bishonen. His facial design was inspired by major Naruto character Tonbo Tobitake. In regards to Gojo's relationship with his students such as Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu, Akutami wrote their relationship simply, as he claims Gojo only wants troublemakers like them to become strong. Despite the Japanese custom of calling individuals by last names, he refers to his students by their first names. Akutami said he made this decision because he thought that Gojo did not have proper considerations for such social traditions.

In Their Own Story

A sorcerer working as a teacher at Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School, he holds the self-proclaimed title 'The Strongest'; most allies and enemies alike do not dispute the title and generally consider him to be one of the most dangerous people alive. In the events of Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Gojo recruits Yuta Okkotsu, a high school student, accompanied by his Curse Spirit, Rika Orimoto, and convinces him to join Jujutsu High. During this time, Gojo makes Yuta train with the previous year students, Panda, Maki Zenin, and Toge Inumaki, to help Yuta control his curse and develop friendships. Yuta's curse attracts Suguru Geto, a previous student at Jujutsu High and an old friend of Gojo. Geto seeks Yuta's curse and wishes to create a shaman-only world. Geto is gravely injured after his fight with Okkotsu and is later executed by Gojo. Gojo then helps Yuta understand the true nature of his curse and powers. On the day of the Kyoto Goodwill Event, Gojo meets up with other faculty members to watch the event. As it begins, he watches it through monitors with the other faculties. When intruders invade the site, Gojo heads over to the site along with Utahime and Yoshinobu. He engages with Juzo first, easily restraining him, while using his Hollow Purple Technique on Hanami. Gojo convinces his superiors at the college to keep Yuji Itadori alive until he consumes all of Sukuna's fingers. He teaches Yuji, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki. Afterwards, the manga's Hidden Inventory arc explores Gojo's past. When he, Geto and Shoko were all in high school, they were assigned to escort the Star Plasma Vessel Riko Amanai, who was to merge with the immortal sorcerer, Tengen. When the merging was to take place, they are attacked by mercenary Toji Fushiguro, who defeats the two and kills Riko. As Gojo recovers and kills Toji, Geto begins doubting his duties as a sorcerer, and, having grown annoyed of protecting non-sorcerers, vows to break the cycle and kill every non-sorcerer to prevent the birth of more cursed spirits. He escapes from the school and massacres a village with his powers. Gojo confronts Geto about his crimes, but is unable to kill him and lets him go. Gojo was later ambushed by the Special Grade Cursed Spirits at Shibuya, and after he exorcised Hanami, Kenjaku manages to seal him away in the Prison Realm. Nevertheless, Gojo lets Yuta protect Yuji from being executed should something bad happen to him. Gojo's students successfully release him from the Prison Realm and he immediately challenges Sukuna to a duel on Christmas Eve. After several exchanges, Gojo comes close to winning, but is killed by Sukuna. He finds himself in airport talking with Geto and his other late friends. His corpse is later used by Yuta to aid Yuji in fighting and defeating Sukuna.

Reader's Guide

Satoru Gojo is a Special Grade sorcerer and teacher at Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School. His cursed technique is Limitless, amplified by his Six Eyes. He is known as 'The Strongest' and is considered one of the most dangerous people alive by both allies and enemies. Gojo's role in the narrative shifts from mentor and protector to a sealed prisoner and ultimately a fallen hero. His past with Suguru Geto is explored in the Hidden Inventory arc, showing their friendship and its tragic end. Gojo's death at the hands of Sukuna on Christmas Eve marks a major turning point, after which his corpse is used by Yuta to help defeat Sukuna.

Did You Know?

• Gojo's facial design was inspired by major Naruto character Tonbo Tobitake.
• Akutami linked Gojo and Yuta Okkotsu to Michizane Sugawara, a famous figure in Japanese history, as a tribute to his late editor, Yamanaka.
• Despite the Japanese custom of calling individuals by last names, Gojo refers to his students by their first names because Akutami thought Gojo did not have proper considerations for such social traditions.
• Gojo's voice actor Yūichi Nakamura won 'Best Actor in Supporting Role' for his work as Satoru Gojo in the 16th Seiyu Awards.
• At the 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Gojo won the award for Best Supporting Character.