“Jujutsu Kaisen,” one of the most popular current shonen action animes, is a part of a latest development of motion reveals with heavy horror vibes and influences. Based on the manga of the identical identify by Gege Akutami, the sequence takes place in a world the place destructive feelings create “cursed energy,” a strong power supply that births evil spirits referred to as Curses. However, this universe can also be residence to Jujutsu Sorcerers, that are people who use the cursed power inside their very own our bodies to battle again in opposition to these Curses.
The present itself follows Yuji Itadori (Junya Enoki and Adam McArthur within the Japanese and English-language variations of the sequence, respectively), a younger man who joins a secret faculty to study the methods of the Jujutsu Sorcerers after turning into the host of a strong Curse named Sukuna. “Jujutsu Kaisen,” which has already given rise a really profitable prequel film titled “Jujutsu Kaisen 0,” is stuffed with memorable characters (many of which suffer horrific deaths over the course of the story), ranging from the Jujutsu Sorcerers that Yuji befriends (after which get horribly killed), to the numerous Curses they face off in opposition to. This helps to make the franchise’s setting really feel lived-in and fleshed-out.
Without a doubt, although, the standout character (and by far the preferred character Akutami ever created) is Satoru Gojo (who’s voiced by completely different actors relying on his age), the charming and enigmatic mentor who at all times covers his eyes. But why, precisely, does he hold his eyes lined?
Who is Satoru Gojo?
We meet Satoru Gojo within the very first episode of “Jujutsu Kaisen” when he saves Yuji from an assault by a Curse and invitations him to hitch Tokyo Jujutsu High. Gojo then goes on to turn into a mentor to the younger Jujutsu Sorcerer hopeful, vouching for him and even coaching him again to well being after he will get briefly killed.
Gojo is each the Gandalf-style mentor and father determine to Yuji and the present’s different principal characters, but he additionally behaves a bit of like an older brother and consistently jokes round with them. Still, as humorous and entertaining as Gojo is, it is made clear early on within the first season of the present that there is extra to him than simply attractiveness and being enjoyable.
Indeed, it seems Gojo is affected by his darkish and haunting previous, which we get a glimpse of in both “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 2. We additionally come to study extra about Gojo’s relationship with Suguru Geto, a fellow Jujutsu Sorcerer who was additionally Gojo’s greatest buddy — that’s, till, he finally tried to take over Japan and kill all of the Jujutsu Sorcerer, finally forcing Gojo to execute him.
Why does Gojo cowl his eyes?
The easiest reply is that Gojo is form of like Cyclops in “X-Men,” and protecting his eyes lets him focus his powers and keep away from exhaustion. The considerably longer reply is that Gege Akutami was closely impressed by “Naruto” and Gojo is a homage to Kakashi, Naruto’s personal mentor (who equally has white hair and covers half his face).
The canonical reply, nevertheless, has to do with Gojo’s particular powers. Every Jujutsu Sorcerer has a selected approach or capability that lets them channel their cursed power. In Gojo’s case, he inherited the particular Six Eyes approach belonging to the Gojo clan. This approach provides Gojo extraordinary notion and permits him to see the circulation of cursed power. Through this, Gojo may study the cursed strategies utilized by these round him, which gives him with an enormous benefit throughout fight.
Because Gojo has to course of a lot info together with his eyes when he makes use of the Six Eyes approach, it leaves him (and anybody else able to truly utilizing the approach) exhausted. Hence, he elects to put on a headscarf or glasses to maintain his eyes lined. That being mentioned, not solely can he nonetheless see even when he is blindfolded, however Gojo may sense the circulation of cursed power round dwelling beings and even inanimate objects.
How highly effective is Gojo?
Gojo isn’t just robust, he is additionally widely known on the planet of “Jujutsu Kaisen” because the strongest dwelling sorcerer. This is because of him having a particularly uncommon mixture of talents — specifically, the Six Eyes approach talked about earlier (which, once more, permits him to understand and management his cursed power), in addition to the Limitless approach, which lets Gojo manipulate and deform house at will, making a void referred to as “infinity.” On prime of all that, Gojo is the primary individual able to utilizing each strategies to be born within the final 400 years.
Such a strong character can also be slightly tough to jot down for in a compelling manner, as Gojo can simply defeat any enemy he faces off in opposition to. This is why creator Gege Akutami has repeatedly joked about hating Gojo and celebrating his misfortunes. At each alternative, “Jujutsu Kaisen” tries to discover a approach to hold the character trapped or away from a giant battle. Otherwise, he would defeat all of the villains round him with out even breaking a sweat.
“Jujutsu Kaisen” is presently streaming on Crunchyroll.
