The Loneliness of Gojo Satoru - The Strongest (Jujutsu Kaisen)

the curse of strength.
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[@thebannanaworkshopbannana9058]

Geninunely surprised, That gojos narrative connection to sukuna wasn’t covered here up until I saw the “no manga spoilers”

[@aaronjohnson1286]

Please do wolfs rain

[@Murci3l4go]

Thanks for adding this, it was the first thing I looked for when I clicked on your video!

[@mattos443]

when are you going to review fairy tail?

[@OniSMBZ]

After further digesting the topic, my not so final thoughts on these topics is this: What it means to be strong is contextual. Some people, when the strongest, over-rely on their strength and place limitations on their own capabilities by not relying enough on their allies, like Gojo as a student. Some people, when the strongest, don't realize the implications of what infinite strength actually means, avoiding reliance on their own strength, and over-relying on their allies to do what they cannot, even with their infinite strength. The human side of the character prevents the character from realizing that having infinite strength means that it doesn't matter if you're strength is actually comprehensible or not because you're just so much stronger than everyone else, a conclusion drawn by Gojo early on when discussing his ability to erase the higher-ups that plague modern Jujutsu Society. This makes me think that the loneliness of Gojo might be misunderstood. He can't be lonely, because he has his students. Gojo wasn't alone in the vision he saw at his death. You know who was though? Kashimo, and he legitimately asked Sukuna the point of being as strong as he is, since even he couldn't not understand his lonliness. Gojo even mentions this in a tongue-in-cheeck manner by reminding the reader that he told Megumi that when you die, you die alone. I think this is the implicit, hidden way that Gojo examines loneliness. Bro, this goes even deeper if we now start considering the themes surrounding death and what a meaningful death entails. I think that, even with what's happened, its hard to argue the importance Yuji's grandfather and his dying words had for Yuji, and by extension, everything that happens in the story. We don't know anything about his grandfather, and if or not he was a sorcerer, but it seems to be strongly suggested he was introduced to curses by Megumi. I think what we might be experiencing is loneliness as examined by Yuji! Throughout the story, I didn't really every get the sense that Yuji thought so highly of Gojo because of Gojo's strength, but rather the strength of his character. That being said, I do think the Yuji-Gojo relationship goes underappreciated, but I'm not sure if that is by design or my interpretation of it. Perhaps its just simply underexplored, but maybe the subtle aspect of their relationship is the way they relate to one another as prodigies. I'm making kinda a big assumption for Yuji being a prodigy, but it seems to be the case that he was created that way. Its not his fault that he's a prodigy. If I recall correctly, at almost every point, Gojo counted on Yuji in some way, or understood his capabilities and style as a student, probably the best. However! Something really interesting to remember is that Megumi was the advocate for Yuji to begin with. Maybe the primary intrigue was that Megumi stuck up for him, and for no other reason. There is some really deep trust and faith that Gojo has for Megumi that I'm starting to think goes underappreciated. I wonder if Gojo secretly counted on Megumi to get taken by Sukuna, to get Sukuna in Megumi's clutches. I know its just speculation, but all ten shadows did die. Where do they go? If they're lost, who are they lost too? If they hibernate in the host, who is the technical host according to Megumi's ability? Megumi I think up to sum shit in the shadows lurkin.

[@tymaddux2644]

His domain expansion, Unlimited Void, perfectly reflects Gojo. You are filled with limitless information, but you can’t do anything with it. Gojo, despite being the strongest in the world was unable to protect what mattered to him the most. He was a God with no power.

[@user-br3fk8dx8o]

I would go a step further and say his neutral limitless suits Gojo to a tee: neutral limitless literally prevents ANYONE or ANYTHING touching Gojo Gojo is literally on a different plane of existence, no person can touch him, and there is a touch barrier that cannot be broken unless Gojo wants it to He's a God surrounded by those who cannot exist on the same plane of existence as him MANGA SPOILER: Sukuna didn't simply break through the limitless to reach Gojo like Toji - no, Sukuna annihilated the entire plane that Gojo existed upon, he ripped the barrier in such a brutal way that a God could fall and die like any other human being, removing the very thing that separated him from others and allowing him to die as Satoru Gojo, a human. Gojo who was stuck, his own character conflict of being too human-like to be a God and too God-like to be a human was taken down by the true God/divine-like figure of the verse - Sukuna. Sukuna condemns and throws Gojo back to literal reality. Perfect ending imo

[@SOLDAT_MENDES]

I agree that Gojo's Domain Expansion, Unlimited Void, perfectly reflects his character. The domain represents the limitless information that Gojo has access to, but it also symbolizes his inability to control or use that information effectively. Gojo is often shown to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information that he is constantly bombarded with, and this can lead to him making poor decisions or even becoming paralyzed by indecision. Despite being the strongest sorcerer in the world, Gojo was unable to protect his students from Jogo and Hanami. This was due in part to his own arrogance and overconfidence, but it was also a result of his inability to effectively use his powers to protect the people he cared about. In this way, Gojo is like a god with no power. He has the potential to do great things, but he is ultimately limited by his own shortcomings. This makes him a tragic and sympathetic figure, but it also makes him a fascinating and complex character.

[@semekiizuio]

That is what DEs are, a representation of the sorcerers. It was said they were done like Bankai which are basically representation of the soul of soul reapers.

[@thisisnotme6542]

That's not how his domain works.

[@trash6960]

@@user-br3fk8dx8o best response ever . So sick of debating gojo fanboys that chalk up his death to Gege hating him. Even though he has one of the best backstories and character developments in all of anime for someone with OP powers from the start

[@raec5426]

Gojo wasn't a God (like he felt he was for his awakening), as *his humanity* to losing Geto is what got him trapped in Shibuya. He was too human-like to be a God, but too God-like to be a normal human. Stuck in between, but actually not fully either.

[@michellemartin3401]

Sooo....a demigod 😂

[@NotDaveGahan]

Your conception of God is one far removed from humanity? I feel that’s very Abrahamic religion-centered and doesn’t take into account the existence, both in tradition and in fiction, of different kinds of gods. Gods with flaws, gods with weaknesses, gods that are capable to feel and love just like humans. This is me philosophizing, but considering the way our world is, if there’s one god, or multiple, they’ll be realistic ones with weaknesses and flaws like Satoru Gojo instead of one that’s supposed to be all powerful, all knowing and all loving in a world where children die of cancer.

[@raec5426]

@@NotDaveGahan Didn't say concept of God isn't loving, but often detached/removed from human weakness.

[@WorldKeepsSpinnin]

@@raec5426that would imply, humanitys emotions themselves are flawed. But thats unlikely, a emotion like love, like friendship, inherently have weaknesses and flaws. You will freeze in your tracks to save a friend whos taken hostage (much like gojo did), you will do many things for a person you love. Etc. the emotions themselves are flawed in those ways. The emotions themselves are a weakness. Maybe a gods definition of perfect is truly mastering those emotions, like not going overboard on love, and not favoring friendships even when the friend is doing something wrong but the flaws and weaknesses of those emotions would still be present no matter what. Unless our understanding of those emotions are completely wrong (which is near impossible, how would you ever let your friend who is hostage die? Would you not freeze if the person who has your friend hostage told you to?) i think our understanding of emotions is true especially since we are said to be made in the image of god. So it would be impossible for a god to be removed from human weakness, other then being unable to die. They would still have the weaknesses of emotion, if they had emotion. They would probably have that weakness much more then humans to. But since they are so powerful, it probably wouldnt matter.

[@raec5426]

@@WorldKeepsSpinnin Well depends on the concept of God itself, which one could argue. There's many interpretations from cultural and religious stand point. Gods of Greek mythology; God of Judaism/Christianity; Gods of Hinduism; etc. Different interpretations of the concept and quality of god/gods and their qualities have variations.

[@Jaxxobl]

people who say gojo is a shit character need to watch this. Nobody understands Gojo as a character

[@raec5426]

See, Gojo is right that it is hard for people to understand him in a meta sense. lol

[@joachimkizozo2073]

It really does sadden me that some ppl only see him as a "cocky strong pretty boy" when he has so many layers

[@myusername3689]

​@@joachimkizozo2073 The thing is, I think Gojo might *want* people to think of him that way. With that persona he puts on almost all the time.

[@tamavehemental6701]

​@@myusername3689yep, because it makes no sense to open up to others if they won't understand a thing anyway. So he built up that persona and shows that to others instead.

[@nourmallysalty]

i don’t think he’s a shit character, it’s just that his aggressively horny and loud stans ruin it for me

[@ComposedSage75]

Age and experience made Gojo realize that strength isn’t enough. There’s more factors that exist that can change the dynamic of the world beyond physical strength.

[@semekiizuio]

Thats why he says "I can only save those that are _willing_ to be saved"

[@WorldKeepsSpinnin]

Yea i think he saw strength isnt enough to change the world in a GOOD impactful way. Strength can easily flip the world into chaos and destruction as seen with sukuna, but it cant keep order after death. Only morality, allys, and a good next generation can. Gojo started to look towards the roots of the problems.

[@story_rook1581]

Yes. Love is a force that pushes and pulls. We just can't "see" it. Can cause a sad and dangerous underestimation of ourselves and others.

[@ibrothebro6864]

The perfect antithesis to Sukuna, a man who believes nothing but strength should determine the world

[@valeriyav2149]

Gojo and Geto are arguably the most complex and well-written characters in the story. I don't think Gege gave any other dynamic so much depth and made it impact the story so greatly on an emotional level.

[@basedqacist7526]

I just realized, gojo was stunned when he first saw kenjaku much like how his domain expansion works. Unlimited void fills your mind with endless information just like how all his memories of his youth flooded his mind and stunned him. Geto truly filled in gojo endless void in his heart that he created

[@sparkdzulfikar]

As Gojo said: "Ironic isn't? When granted everything you can't do anything." Its like how big Gojo desire is... deep down he miss Geto, to see him once again if that's possible. And when it happened, all the memories flooded his mind. He so lonely this entire time, he hope Geto was there, to hit his shoulder, to support him.

[@spacenai4461]

​@@sparkdzulfikar He really miss him. Dude almost smile hearing Geto's voice before realizing it was not really him.

[@jamesevangelista6460]

Anybody would be shocked to see your dead best friend casually walking and talking 😂😂😂

[@pau7886]

​@@jamesevangelista6460 that's not the point corny ass

[@LaylaDylan-ch2fp]

That was not geto but kenjaku

[@AkuaRed]

"It's lonely at the top" - Satoru Gojo

[@samuelogunlere6589]

Faxxx boii

[@Guys_Love_Each_Other]

its also lonely at the bottom

[@maestro3944]

The Curse of Strength. Essentially being strong was synonymous with the name Gojo Satoru. More of an entity than an actual being. Funny how as readers we often overlook Gojo's perspective. Yes, Geto experienced a traumatizing spiral, but Gojo experienced all of that trauma and then-some as well when he was a child. Yet, since he's the strongest, he has to be able to deal with it.

[@salaciousness]

I realized this was my thinking and I was wrong for that.

[@JackfrostAtreidesOmegaXZero]

​@@salaciousness¿Why?

[@salaciousness]

@@JackfrostAtreidesOmegaXZero I assumed you're asking why I did not care for Gojo's story. I believed Gojo Satoru is the strongest. Therefore, he should have predicted a plethora of things. His friends waking depression especially in an environment that constantly pressures them (children) to participate in dangerous tanks their not mentally prepared for. Couple with Geto describing his usage of curse energy to exorcise cured spirits as disgusting. In doing so, I overlooked the fact that Gojo is also a child. One who may be the strongest but he is mentally weak and lack the experience, out of the Jujutsu 'working world ' and regular everyday events with family and friends to discern and be there for anyone or himself outside of a showcase of physical streght.

[@CallMeSaltyScorpion]

A mortal man who gained enlightenment and divinity, but deeply resented the loneliness it brought him. When he was Satoru Gojo, he had allies, friends that he could stand beside, but that was stripped away when the title and responsibility of "The Strongest" was forced onto his shoulders. A lonely god who wishes for companionship from those to weak to understand him.

[@flapjackpanda]

Knowing Gojo's loneliness also plays a part into how Sukuna perceived him and how Gojo lost. To Sukuna the strongest should be at the top, but he called Gojo greedy because in the jujutsu world, Sukuna knows that you can't have your cake and eat it too, Gojo wanted to be the strongest while trying to keep his connections, his identity in that sense, he doesn't want to just be this entity of strength and strength alone and to Sukuna, that was Gojo's weakness, which is also why Sukuna said maybe Yorozu teaching about love would reach Gojo or Kashimo, but Sukuna knows you can't have both. which is very interesting because this ties into Nietzsche and Carl Jungs philosophies, Carl Jung said: “where love rules, there is no will to power, and where power predominates, love is lacking." in the jujutsu world in that sense, they are opposites. which is why Sukuna said "Love is worthless"

[@nebula5737]

Well said. After reading so many bs comments from people who don't understand his character, this is refreshing to read fr

[@GigaNiga483]

If we exclude killing and eating part from Sukuna's conversation we can see he gave a Zen motivation to Kashimo. Sukuna lives in the present, he seeks nothing outside himself, death is inevitable and defeat is death. Survive of the fittest and fittest is the strongest. Adapt to every situation and accept yrself for yr existence. Basically Sukuna is a mixture of Zen and Nihilism with a warrior mentality on top.

[@nebula5737]

@@GigaNiga483 Yeah but that's because of the era that he comes from tbh. In the modern age basically everyone needs some sort of connection to survive or be happy, that's what makes Gojo such a good character after we learn everything he went through. He also cares/cared too much about the future gen and his students. Would've been interesting to see a Gojo with that Heian era / Sukuna mentality though lmao

[@nacligang]

​@@nebula5737So true

[@krashdevaughn5360]

your run on sentence ☠️

[@roachantenna80085]

i also believe that the six eyes are a bit dehumanizing, perceiving people and things via their cursed energy, mass, shape, speed, but stripping people of their humanity in the process

[@melissapatterson3218]

Yesssssssssssss

[@PTGaming]

“The most powerful sorcerer alive, but yet, powerless to saved those he loved”

[@emmaelstad341]

That's life ironic

[@OniSMBZ]

As a long-time manga and anime culture enjoyer, Satoru Gojo continues to perplex me, both in his concrete strength and his abstract, metaphorical strength. Gojo isn't just the strongest in a traditional sense, but also characteristically. He doesn't just adopt the title of the strongest, but also the strongest mindset - nurturing the growth of the next generation. He doesn't need to win against Sukuna if his students do so in his stead. Like Yuta being an examination of the curse of love, Gojo examines the curse of the almighty, and is characterized by the reluctance to be the strongest. The strongest doesn't want to be the strongest, and he never has. Gojo wore his trepidation on his sleeve as he carried Ruko's body through the cultists home, and was again in trepidation when asked by Geto whether he is strong because he is Gojo or visa versa. Being the chosen is a burden, not a privilege. Look at King Julius from black clover - Patry was the inevitable victor because of Julius's weakness as the Wizard King. Julius even further explored this archetype by having a phase where he deeply contemplated his own existence being gifted with time magic, and what it means to be a vessel of the power that is that one has from manipulating time. In both stories, Julius and Gojo, find themselves interrupted by their monotony when using their strength for others. Gojo may have claimed that he no longer felt anything towards the loss of Ruko, but it was that very detachment that was symptomatic of his regret for not being strong enough to prevent his own losses. This idea is also explored by the likes of Zahir in Legend of Korra - by learning how to fly after the death of the one he loved that tethered him to earthly desires. I think that the fact that Zahir was chosen to be a villain his story also supports the burden of strength. This is what it really means for the strongest. Its not lonely because noone else is as strong as you, but rather its lonely because the strongest is limited in their ability to appreciate their own strength. I think if we really get down to it, Gojo didn't feel like he was the strongest. I've caught myself with the interpretation in the past that Gojo's strength was exactly because he thought he was the strongest, but now I think its because he cursed himself for being weak, and the weaker he felt, the stronger he became. I think this is by extension the case for Sukuna as well. From this perspective, Sukuna gave Gojo exactly what he wanted - to die to someone stronger than him, and for his students to beat the one that killed him. This is why I think no matter what happens, Gojo has already won. Thanks for the video, it gave me a lot to think about. Gojo has, by far, been the most revealing about who I am through close examination of his character and role in the story, than any other character I've every thought about analytically. If we're keeping track, Gojo hasn't really saved anyone or kept his word about anything, really. But, this doesn't mean that he's a flawed character. The lengths that was gone to write Gojo into the story as strong as he is and kill him off like he was completely dismantled what I thought was possible with a character like Gojo. I followed and was aware of the sentiment and analysis that narratively, he had to die to Sukuna. The execution of this, however, is more of an examination of how to kill god, abstractly speaking. No matter the bullshit, just make your own model to cut through the uncuttable. Its interesting that Sukuna spent the whole encounter trying to reach Gojo, and yet when he did, Gojo wonders if he reached Sukuna. The metaphorical layers to this story continue to amaze me. The lonliness is just one, very important aspect to his character that he goes to answer himself in the story, and I can't help but find some relatability or connection between the rising sense of lonliness in our culture, and the metaphorical layers to a fictional character said by some guy to be all-powerful. Taking everything with a grain of salt, I think our own personal interpretation of Gojo and his role in the story says a lot about us as readers and individuals. At the end of the day, Sukuna most simply put exploited the weakness of Gojo's interpretation of his own almighty power. Gojo wasn't strong enough to also kill Megumi as well as Sukuna, because he really cares about Megumi, and his likely ultimate play against Sukuna. If we really think about it, Gojo's entire purpose has ultimately been to make Megumi stronger. Sukuna may have exploited the fact that Mahoraga can adapt to infinity, but he made the comparison *for Megumi,* so that when the time comes, he interprets himself to be as strong, and perhaps even stronger, than Gojo. If we were sorcerers, our greatest benefit would be in considering Gojo's performance as a model for overcoming infinitely strong, bullshit power hax. I said it when he beat Tsumiki (or whatever her reincarnated name was, yaorozu or something), he did so exactly when he understood how his opponents technique functioned, as interpreted by the user of the technique. This was no different in his fight with Gojo. We wasn't modeling his own technique through Mahoraga, he was modeling Gojo's. Everything Gojo did to try to make Sukuna acknowledge him is the best model we can have for expressing one's self as a sorcerer. He did everything right and they indicted him. Thinking about these things is so much fun. I'm a mathematician by trade, so Gojo's technique infinity really draws me in thematically. Here's something interesting: there's no correct way to define infinity. One way is to consider the natural numbers 1, 2, 3, etc. off to infinity, but that merely achieves its meaning through metarphor, like how it 'goes on forever.' But in fact, we refer to this also as a way to 'count' a set of numbers, and there is more than one type of infinity. But wait, I hear you say, more than one? Yes. The infinity you probably think of is just one chosen example of infinity, the one that exists at the end of the counting numbers. This is, naturally, a 'countable' infinity. What makes it 'countable' is that we can match up each member of this set representing infinity with exactly one number from 1 to infinity. If there are still items in the set of things you're trying to count left over, well then you must have counted wrong initially because the full set is 'uncountable.' Here is the very, very spooky thing: there is no type of infinity that exists *between* these two infinities. If something is so large that even an infinite number of counting numbers is given to count them results in uncounted items, it is by default uncountably infinite. It is believed that it is impossible to even give a counter example, but this property of infinities has been proven to be un-provable! If we accept that these two different infinities exist, we get them both by default for free, and with no in-between. However, we cannot state this to, in fact, be the case, since we cannot prove it as a result of assuming there are two different ones to begin with. Its really hard to wrap one's head around, but it definitely gets the idea of infinity across, haha. It is, through definition, incomprehensible. Defining its comprehensibility makes it incomprehensible. Another way to think about it is understanding that understanding zeno's paradox makes it no longer paradoxical. In fact, no paradox is actually paradoxical, because the truth or falseness of statements is externally validated, and doesn't have intrinsic, logical value that necessitates a particular interpretation over another.

[@forgottenanomaly2836]

Can't believe I read this entire comment, but I don't regret it. Thank you for your wisdom... and the small paradox(?) explanation of infinity.

[@MYWALLS]

Go write a book bruh

[@commonviewer2488]

Your profile picture is a good one for forming this sort of analysis. Gojo's students have inherited his will, and are already getting results.

[@gcsec8811]

Tl:dr

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Nope.

[@eliuryes2778]

Gojo takes the Saitama treatment in a more complex path. He carries a responsibility that doesn't seem all that fair because he never asked for any of it. Sure he loves being strong, but his strength keeps him from enjoying a free life. Constantly looking over his shoulder from childhood and not being able to relate to those weaker than him because he doesn't really struggle like the rest of them. His unique experience makes him arrogant but also extremely lonely. Just like Sage said: "It's lonely at the top". He can't even be truly vulnerable because so much depends on his abilities and strength. The world of jujutsu sorcery that he was bor into is not one of understanding. Everything is encompassed by strength and power. Only those that are strong have authority on their own choices.

[@cameronjadewallace]

Sometimes being alone is safer, but being surrounded by people is what is real strength. We can't always have that, but it is what makes us strong

[@Thesilentvoice...]

Gojo and getos friendship reminds me of Killua and Gon. Killua is a elite assassin who’s family is grooming him to be the best, while Gon is a boy from a village who has potential to be a great hunter. They both have similarities to gojo and geto and they both become friends because they are on the same wavelength. Killua liked Gon because he was someone his age who was strong.

[@Salemwaaa]

Satoru was had the power of a god but deep down still had the heart of a mortal and loneliness ate away at his soul, like any other person Satoru wanted people to stand alongside him; that although he had so much power- he still had faith in everyone

[@commonviewer2488]

A comparison between Gojo and Sukuna's views on love will be interesting in the future. Both were the strongest, both were enlightened, but from there chose drastically different lifestyles. Gojo, despite not being able to understand others, cared enough to at least try to forms connections and help others. Sukuna though, doesn't feel loneliness. Sukuna, as the strongest, eats when he wants to eat, plays with what amuses him, and kills whoever's in his way. Sukuna does not need any earthly attachments nor burdens to carry in order to feel satisfied. He's happy to share a laugh with others, and relates to strong figures, but will not be bothered by any loss. Sukuna exists as nature intended.

[@plasmablaster3828]

"gojo is touched when he wants to be touched"

[@takudzwamachekanyanga2104]

It really is lonely at the top. Gojo truly never got to choose his own path, from the moment he was born, it was decided who and what he was going to be. Spoilers: His death really hit hard but after watching this video, I now hope Satoru has found the peace and freedom he didn't have in life. I feel like Sage's Rain has finally given me closure on Satoru's end.

[@goldensus7778]

It's so tragic that Gojo could not find another friend like Geto anymore !

[@garaktartv3647]

The problem with being faster than light, is that you can only live in darkness 😂

[@user-ez4mc9ql2w]

ooooh this is a good way of putting it.

[@po0phead]

Watching this just now after chapter 261 and I am in tears.

[@Kyuu_EN]

"Strength isn't enough to save those who don't want to be saved" 😭😭😫😫😫

[@Tortanolinio]

i just realized, if Geto did not go bonkers and stayed with em and curses get stronger because of Gojo then he too would get stronger if he could collect em special grades like pokemon and he might, MIGHT be on similar standing once more imagine Mahoraga on Geto's disposal, they could be in equal strength again (yes I know, mahoraga is a shadow technique not a curse, just be nice if they can be buddies again)

[@delia8162]

Imagine mahito and jogo in geto's possession ugh he would be so strong

[@LoudYapper]

You are either burdened from being the strongest, or absolutely freed by it. Gojo had to be the strongest, it is the role that was assigned to him from birth, Sukuna wanted to be thr strongest, not because he had to but because he could. The ultimate difference between them two. Kashimo too falls more in line with Gojo, having been birn strong, never struggling, never using his technique even once in his life as everyone was already weaker than him. Very good video, love tour channel!

[@StephinTech]

Me still in denial hoping he will come back 😢 somehow

[@smrutishikharath3025]

Thank you so much brother for this great analysis.... It's so beautifully and accurately done... Given that gojo's one of the most misunderstood character (along with geto 😭😭) in the jjk community it's a breath of fresh air to see someone understanding his character, his relationship with Geto & how it affected him in later years hell even his semblance with Riko which I never thought about before... So thank you for beautifully putting it into words 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@senjusan6359]

Gojo might be dead, but I believe that in the end, his ideology will come on top and his students will surpass him and kill both Sukuna and Kenjaku, proving to Sukuna that love and connections with other people are not worthless

[@spellbound1875]

Does Sukuna think connections are worthless? The dude has friends, heck the even have inside jokes. I think Sukuna believes living for and acting upon the desires of others, grouping together to try and escape individual weakness, or seeking validation from others is worthless. While I fully expect him to be defeated I'm not sure connections are what will do it. Yuji is one of the few characters to actually understand Sukuna is a piece of shit entirely because he enjoys it. Likewise Yuji's motivation for wanting to take down Sukuna is at this point internally motivated. He hates Sukuna and doesn't want to take him down because he'll hurt others, but because Sukuna's way of life disgusts him. Yuji's pursuit of Sukuna is ironically something decently aligned with Sukuna's philosophy.

[@commonviewer2488]

​@@spellbound1875From Sukuna's lesson to Kashimo, we can see that Sukuna believes the strong have no need for "love." Sukuna claims to understand it, but fails to find value in it. Sukuna does have a faithful attendant, and appreciates comradery (he shared a laugh with Mahito as well), but wouldn't be bothered by the death of another. Sukuna is enlightened, and unlike Gojo, has no earthly attachments nor burdens.

[@spellbound1875]

@commonviewer2488 Generally agree with 2 caveats. Sukuna thinks love is pointless for everyone, something he notes when he mocks Jogo for forming a group and measuring himself against others which he says stunts growth. Regardless of power Sukuna views reliance on others and looking to them for meaning as a weakness. The other point is just that Sukuna would probably be bothered by Uruame's death, just not out of affection. He'd be annoyed at losing something he values, the way you might feel annoyed at losing a shirt you liked. He wouldn't feel sad about it for sure but he's not so disconnected as to be uninterested in the world.

[@user-mp5kk1or7s]

​@@spellbound1875 from the truth. This is exactly how i thought about sukuna...he said "we are strong cuz we are loved" thats all he meant abt the concept love...be individually strong enough to reach your potential. As you said not grouping yourself to hide your weakness...thats exactly sukuna emphasise. I like when he says " human want to be recognised by the other " that relate perfectly in both sorcerer world and real world

[@minupakumarasinghe3446]

@@spellbound1875The only friend he has iirc is his servant Uraume, and that's a symbiotic "I treat you well and don't kill you, in return you serve me and cook up some tasty humans"

[@ManSeekingMeaning]

Fantastic and underrated essay. The topic, editing, sources, music, etc. When people say Gojo lacks depth, I say he’s like most great things in literature - he’s as deep as you are willing to look. I find him (and his dynamic with an equally dynamic character, Geto) to be to integral to why I stuck with JJK. All this to say, you did an incredible job with this essay. Bravo.

[@DragonoidBerserker1]

I had a feeling you were going to make a video on JJK (and with Gojo no less) at some point XD You know, on your *Naruto Did Not Change the World* video, you said that Naruto encouraged the system that would destroy the next wave of children. Quite an antithesis of this video. Your quote about Naruto reminded me of Gojo: - Both are the strongest - Both were targeted because of the power they possess. - Both know that their worlds are messed up and need change. Gojo, on the other hand, actually tried to ensure that history would not repeat itself. As said on this video, *“I’m gonna reset this crappy Jujutsu world. It’d be easy to kill everyone who’s in charge. But someone else would just take their place. Nothing would change. And it’s not as if people approve of massacres anyway… So that’s why I’m turning to education. I need strong and intelligent allies. I need to foster them.”* Naruto *saved* the world, but he did not *change* it.

[@NotDaveGahan]

Kishimoto started the series by being critical of the Shinobi world and highlighting its faults, but alongside the line, he shifted the narrative as to say “you know, actually the status quo is great”, which is why the only ones that challenge the system and point out its flaws are villains (Pein, Obito, Madara), antagonists (Sasuke)… and every single one is either killed off and/or assimilated. Maybe that’s why the villains are one of the best parts of Naruto. For being a hero, Naruto really doesn’t stand for anything beyond superficial idealism, one of its the biggest narrative faults and why it ended crappily imho. Changing the final villain from someone as compelling like Madara to those aliens has to be one of the worst fumbles in manga history. Gege made JJK protagonists, the heroes, being the ones that challenge the status quo right out the bat. The heroes actually acknowledge the system flaws and are portrayed as more realistic and multidimensional as a result. Gojo embodies this and he’s such an excellent character for the love of god. He’s not just the strongest, he’s also as complex as his power.

[@tonggtiei]

Nice.

[@AzucarCat]

I loved your video, you took the words right out of my mouth. It was a whole and amazing analysis of Gojo. I just would like to add his playful and childish behaviour, I think its the way he found to canalize his sadness, rage and loneliness and at the same time the reflection of his failed childhood as he wasn't able to enjoy it as a normal kid, it's like he swapped personalities between his adult and child phase. And considering the video it could be also a way to interact and get closer to people. And one more thing, I think Megumi was his "blessing" in the whole meaning of the word, because he was the first of the allies he is looking for and the reminder of what's he's fighting for, a way to focus on his goal. I really love how much he cares of Yuta, Megumi and Yuji, he's the father/older brother those kids needed.

[@melissapatterson3218]

Yesssss to him swapping, YOU SEE IT 💗

[@noelpenkeki6796]

gosh, I teared up watching this. Reminded me of my middle school days with my best friend, when I wasn't so lonely. I think I found a new topic for my college essay, ty :)

[@jaliun]

Also geto absorbeedthe curse toji used to use while gojo took megumi (meaning blessing in japanese) under his wing. Geto got toji’s curse. While gojo got his blessing.

[@commonviewer2488]

Ouch, that hurts. Toji's isolation, and Toji's pride-and-joy were inherited by each respectively

[@authoraven]

His powers really reflection of himself. Notting can touch him. There is “limitless” between him and others. He has the power to make things away and closer in the end he make things not exist, he stays “alone” everything around him chase to exist. And he has the “ infinite void” inside him; he has everything but he just stood there not able to do anything about While life happens.

[@ChaoticSapiens]

Gojo believes in "Rights". That's why he constantly does the right thing. He doesn't believe in any sort of greater good. He values rights because that's what is taken from him. His right to freedom, happiness, and companionship. He never wanted Amanai to die. He saves kids. He doesn't let some filthy higher-ups have their way with kids. This happened three times in the series. Yuji, Yuta, and Amanai. Geto is the complete opposite. He believes in "Morals". He constantly makes reasons for his actions and tries to have justifications for the greater good. If a child must die so others can live, the child must die. While Gojo says nobody should take away children's youth because it's their right. He argues with that kind of reasoning because that's what weak people do. They create laws and ethics, so they can force themselves and others to do the right thing, and most of the time it concludes in genocide, wars, and making sacrifices!! If they were strong, they wouldn't have created these concepts in the first place because they were automatically doing the right thing by actualizing human rights like how Gojo does.

[@vpd2121]

I'm 5 months late but wow, your analogy blew my mind.

[@lukedanielgalon1596]

“ A Warrior without allies will not survive” Subzero

[@MaddieM_11]

Wise words

[@jermiyy0]

"throughout heaven and earth,i alone am the lonely one."

[@Sushil-K.]

Make a video about Toji Fushiguro. The man who almost once killed Gojo.

[@Chessheromusic]

Gojo has never been free to decide who he is and what he cares about Their technique reflects their personality No one can get close to gojo to ever touch him He isolates himself throughout his life but often shows he truly desires intimacy and assurance from him

[@plpmito5519]

"It's such a lain looking out for the weak" knowing damn well that there's only like 4 people in the series who hold a candle to his power and the rest of the world pales to compare and can't even begin to understand his power

[@cloverfn5735]

This goes down as one of my favorite videos of all time I think I shaded a tear or two watching this video because of what was said and how relatable it was 10/10 video

[@deletedchannelname7426]

his ability is to literally make it so that no one can get to him

[@FilmInsightsHub]

this videos left me speechless!!! THANK YOU MAN

[@chrisisapracticalmess563]

So beautiful. My poor Gojo and Geto, they needed each other. This really was fantastic!❤❤

[@sage7172]

Great video. You're a very insightful person. You're using your gifts well. Keep it up king

[@dubstep4331]

This essay broke my heart, I'm going to sob an ugly sob. I always enjoy your talks man, bless

[@SmallOneEyedKing]

I took away my own happiness because I believed I didn't deserve it. People around me gave me what I want and need, but all I ever do is ignore them and tell them my negativity, and it affects those people. Just like they said, a Chosen One and a Cursed One aren't so different from one another.

[@jaythan.221]

DUDE I LOVE THIS COMMENT AA

[@ajaniscott5735]

absolutely magical video as per usual

[@julianmelchor9113]

Watching these videos is like walking in the rain. Passing an archway “Sage’ Rain” and then continually walking as you slowly gain understanding of something. Only to then find yourself at the end of your path which is just another path. And that path is life. All the while it’s still raining.😊

[@xmaryx8923]

this was amazing i actually started sobbing at the end

[@invincibleluis]

"Through Heaven and Earth, I alone am the honored one." "The one who was free. The one who left it all behind and his overwhelming intensity." Do a video on Toji in the future, the goat.

[@auroragato5381]

Gojo Satoru, the loneliest Thanks for this video, it's great to see people look at him as a human being and not as the strongest. And praise him for his effort instead for his strength

[@user-mp5kk1or7s]

Gojo is simply a enlightened man that know how things work with his thought. With all the information about from the universe to atom he has nothing to do with them. So he naturally distanced by humans. Sometimes it makes him lonelier, Yet he never refuse to wonder and enjoy the things that surronds him 😂.

[@lorenzomitchell7245]

love your videos and how you analyze things

[@yagmur.ah3]

love this! his story is just sad. all the weight he has to carry with being the strongest.

[@Wtfluff1510]

Your content is so moving and beautifully put together… thank you so much for this intelligent analysis. It really is sitting with me.

[@Boss-yn4wy]

The moment “love deterrence” 11:12 started playing… chills. I love your videos man!

[@amalbyju2272]

No one could have said this better than you did Brother.

[@ModernDayHistorian]

Masterfully done video. You picked up on a thousand things that I couldn't watching jjk, and you're execution in explaining it was amazing!

[@ManabuHori]

Just looking at the comments is very nice , no matter how bad the JJK community gets it's nice to see we can still be serious and appriciate certain characters struggles.

[@JackfrostAtreidesOmegaXZero]

The best video about Satoru Gojou I ever seen in my life 😮🤯😄

[@pookling]

This is so well written. Kudos to this amazing analysis

[@rishianand6154]

Loved this. Hope you make more of these. Would love to hear your take on Geto. He intrigues me so much as a character

[@patrickarmand7687]

Great video man, keep it up. So insightful and educational about how we tackle real world problems.

[@thelastwish558]

Great video as always.

[@zachberry4742]

5 stars sir! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ this was beautifully told!

[@user-kn8eh5yf8x]

I've watched the show but never saw how much it reflected my own life. I was a gifted child and in school people always referred to me smart. One day I had a fight with my best friend, and although she would talk about me being smart I never sensed any malice or jealous in her towards me. Until she said "it's crazy how smart people can say the dumbest things..." That was the moment I knew she didn't see me for anything but my strength, which was school lol. And we were much like gojo and geto where we were total opposites but challenged each other in different ways. That day was the last time I spoke to her. Anywho, now I have to rewatch this season so it can impact me more.

[@JohnDoe-ty5gf]

im geeking out i was waiting for you to make a vid on this

[@malcolmroache3854]

Damn we got a JuJutsuKaisen video. Yes. Keep it coming man. My new fav series. Megumi, Yuta, and Yuji are my favorites. Gojo is cool. Can't wait for the series to keep progressing. I like Hell's Paradise. Haven't read or watch Chainsaw man yet. Good video.

[@bleh5409]

Beautifully put😢

[@ronrikoszn]

W video bro, a great watch. Thanks

[@jakubwujczyk4836]

Man, I love your videos

[@bellebutnot]

I couldn't have explained it better and I'm crying again😭

[@jumper0172]

This was a beautiful breakdown

[@corrycrimson7550]

Great video, expertly edited, wonderfully written and delivered. Keep up the good work man!

[@theonlyoneash]

Lesgoooooooo new sage's rain video dropped and it's about gojooo

[@soralazammoa1770]

This video was beautiful man

[@JoesSmirkingRevenge]

Can’t wait for your videos for CG and Shinjuku

[@tasquato9633]

A cruel joke is a great way to describe his character.

[@dragzie]

Excellent video

[@thebrokenpuppet2714]

Really like this analysis of Gojo

[@Aldgri]

The more I learn about Gojo, the more I learn that he’s just like me

[@craydogdog1530]

Nah I’m him

[@kevinaguirre9306]

​@@craydogdog1530no it's me

[@veongpeong6808]

You're not him lil bro 😂

[@kevinaguirre9306]

@@veongpeong6808 Above and below I alone am the chosen one.

[@zekiel2533]

So.... You're the strongest and have lonliness because of it? That's not relatable unless you're like Bruce Lee or something. That's not something most can relate too

[@aminsheickh-ali9596]

Love your videos !

[@iU0n]

Awesome video, and even better that there’s no manga spoilers

[@grimr3vp3r84]

I feel this to the soul

[@youtubewatcher6933]

You made me understand him without needing to watch the entire anime. You understand him as if you are him. Your analysis is great and thorough and covers everything. It makes me explore all areas of life I haven’t before. You made be able to think about it alongside with you with the use of your words. This video makes my brain to be bigger and I grow up and understand more things. I have a lot more things that I have got from you from this video. It is valuable and cannot be expressed by words. Thank you very much. I love you!❤ +1 sub! Your content is high quality and I want to watch it all! Masterpiece!!❤❤❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@BrocomeON.NOW.]

Damn bro you really use cursed yap technique

[@wuasqi2665]

amazing video 👌🏾

[@looiyuanjieyuanjie1451]

Saitama like Gojo has unlimited power but one earned it and the other was born with it. They have both have one thing in common such as loneliness in terms of strength as no one could ever give them a challenge until their both respective climaxes in the their own stories.

[@Sagedevault]

Every time I think about the fact that no one and nothing can touch him without his permission.... I think about all of the fanfics that use that to their advantage... I mean I can't say I wouldn't be flattered if I went to touch him and he let me lol

[@ravenairloft5861]

Most dope video ever

[@Mgla_amiris]

amazing analysis

[@G4ssyIrishman]

Oh god….. I love your videos!!!!!

[@nickhagan3207]

Sage the 🐐

[@darklinkplaze8868]

Maboy I’ve stumbled on your content today and I’ve watched your 3 recent jjk videos and idk what your doing with your background voice if it’s a shower running or like your playing rain or what ever but it’s fire 🔥

[@MathewSan_]

Great video 👍

[@earthquake2216]

Good stuff man

[@Opal_Sand]

Beautiful video.

[@yeetwoodmac6920]

Toji is my favorite character, his truth, and Gojos truth met, and it changed the world.