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10 things you didn't know about satoru gojo | Jujutsu kaisen
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The video is a quick “10 facts” rundown about Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen, focusing on what inspired him and what makes his abilities and personality unique.
Key Highlights
- Gojo wasn’t based on Kakashi. The creator Gege reportedly took inspiration from a different Naruto character named Tonbo, who left a strong impression on him. Gege even mentioned it to Kishimoto, but Kishimoto reportedly didn’t remember the character.
- Gege originally wanted Gojo to be both the strongest and the most handsome—to an extreme degree. Gojo is portrayed like a one-man army, and he’s a major representative of his clan.
- Gojo’s overwhelming power was difficult to write. Gege’s least favorite part of writing Gojo is that his strength could stop or slow the plot from progressing naturally.
- Gojo’s personal life is framed as unusual. Despite his looks, he reportedly has no long-term girlfriends because he “wouldn’t be faithful.”
- His personality is tied to his mindset and abilities. He can be bored easily, has no real hobbies since he can master anything—something connected to his Six Eyes.
- His abilities have a huge cost and rarity. The last person with Gojo’s abilities died 400 years ago fighting the Zenin clan.
- His habits and “technique” manage risk around his Six Eyes. To reduce the chance of messing with them, Gojo doesn’t drink alcohol, but he does have a sweet tooth. This is linked to how he processes information and reaches enlightenment—jokingly framed as him “quoting Buddha.”
Notable Personalities Mentioned
- Satoru Gojo (main subject)
- Gege Akutami (author/inspiration)
- Masashi Kishimoto (creator of Naruto)
- Buddha (referenced via enlightenment/sweet tooth comparison)
- Zenin clan (historical conflict related to Gojo’s abilities)