It's funny because the anime tries to alleviate these problems by adding more scenes and
extending fights. Which makes the anime a lot better in my opinion. I still enjoy JJK for what
it is and it's fun to follow the memes...
But it could've been much better and am mostly left frustrated and not liking the characters as
much as I want to. Except for Gojo of course.
Spoilers for JJK up to Chapter 258
So yes, I love Gojo. He carries JJK and I think his past in the Hidden Inventory arc is some
of the best writing of the series.
It's a sort of prequel arc that delves into Gojo's time as a Jujutsu student and how most of
the conflict of the series began. It's pretty short and JJK already struggles with too many
characters with not enough time. Luckily Hidden Inventory only has 4-5 central characters
which contributes to the tigher plot.
My hubby Gojo gets ample space to take the stage and boy does he!
This was the arc that cemented my status as his wife and eternal glazer. He is so cute as a
cocky up-and-coming sorcerer and rocking those rounded glasses. Is it really any wonder why
I fell for him?
He has a near brush with death at the hands of Toji Fushiguro only to come back and reach
enlightenment.
HE IS THE FUCKING GOAT!
Unfortunately, the KFC breakup happened and he would later kill his ex-boybestfriend
Geto Suguru. This trauma would motivate him to become stronger and motivate others to change
the system that failed Geto. It would also be his biggest downfall as Kenjaku would later
use Geto's body to trick Gojo and trap him in the prison realm.
Itadori Yuuji would help free his beloved sensei just in time for Gojo to face off against
Sukuna in the battle of the strongest...
...and lose.
I could cope endlessly about how my man should've won. I was genuinely heartbroken when I
read the chapter and saw him torn like a fucking kit-kat. I actually went through the grief
stages; I didn't even want to continue reading.
However, I ruminated more on my feelings, re-read some chapters, and saw other opinions on
the matter and I realized I didn't hate the fact that Gojo died as much as how he died. For
two reasons in particular:
- It was too abrupt: The main uhh theme? narrative? plot?? The main conflict the
protagonist Yuuji and many other characters deal with is their place in Jujutsu society
and making a change. It's something that uniquely impacts Gojo. Unlike the others, he's
place has been instilled in him since birth; he's the strongest, a literal god among
men. He is the pillar of modern jujutsu and has the power to back it up. Yuuji on the
other hand is the opposite and I wish we could have had time with the two (or just Gojo,
Yuuji, Megumi, and Nobara tbh) to go deeper on these topics. Gojo fucked shit up, got
stuck in a box, and came out to instantly die to Sukuna. Smh.
- The stakes are gone: This might be a little early to say but I really don't have
much faith in the writing and it's more or less confirmed JJK will be ending in 2024.
Goatjo was the strongest sorcerer by a mile and now that he's afk you expect me to
believe any of these guys are gonna kill Sukuna even if his asshole is still loose
from the previous fight?
Lol nah.
This could've been done better had this been the last battle where Gojo fought
alongside everyone and sacrificed himself along the way. But as it stands now I'm
starting to side with the ass-pull allegations.
Maybe this is just me coping but I would've been a lot more satisfied
if it played out that way. Regardless a very very very VERY small part of me is ok
with Gojo dying.
Part of why I find him interesting is the tragedy of his character.
He was lonely at the top of the hierarchy and was forced to kill the only person who was
close to understanding him and being his equal. He was taught power mattered above all else,
yet he wasn't strong enough to save those he cared about. He urges his students to become
stronger not just so they won't have to lose loved ones but also to further his agenda
against the cruelty of Jujutsu society.
Despite all the good deeds he accomplished, his main goal as a sorcerer was not the
well-being of others, but the thrill of being the strongest and fighting worthy opponents;
his own satisfaction.
Gojo Satoru was an arrogant, careless, and selfish man who was as
much of a victim of circumstance as other sorcerers were. He respected strength and
disregarded the weak and imparted the same harmful belief onto his students just as
he was told all his life.
He believed that as a sorcerer all you have is yourself and your power. That in the end you
die alone. A very pitiable mindset.
And I miss him every day.
He still gets name-dropped a lot. So I'm still holding out that he's going to come back. (Plz
Gege I'll buy every JJK merch in existence). I think there's a chance.
I love you Gojo baby. If Gege doesn't bring you back then I'll bring matters into my hands. I
won't let anything keep us apart.
Because throughout heaven and earth, he alone is the honored
one.
Alexa play Akari by Soushi Sakiyama.
*Psst press play on the bottom left of the screen*
