Jujutsu Kaisen: Does Gojo’s Death Mark the True End of the Golden Age of Sorcery?

Every major anime series has its major figures. Those who redefine the world around them and leave a permanent mark. In Jujutsu Kaisen, Gojo Satoru is the embodiment of this very idea: a sorcerer whose brilliance and strength personify the golden age of sorcery. Now, with Gojo’s death, although the shift of balance has changed and there may not be such strong curses, there aren’t any sorcerers at his level either. We could argue Yuta comes close, but even he isn’t entirely on his level. What does that mean for the series if it does have a sequel?

His unparalleled strength and influence had left a void not just in the series but also in the hearts of its fans that seems impossible to fill, as the foundations of a world that relied so heavily on his existence were completely changed. The following tragedy forces the characters into, and the fans of the series to consider, a very daunting question: Does the death of Gojo Satoru mean the end of the golden era of sorcerers, or has it become the spark needed to start anew?

Who Is Gojo Satoru?

The World’s Strongest Sorcerer

Gojo Satoru is often regarded as the greatest sorcerer in Jujutsu Kaisen. Born into the prestigious Gojo clan, he inherited the Six Eyes and Limitless Cursed Technique, a combination not seen in over four centuries. This rare lineage made Gojo an almost godlike figure in the sorcerer’s world, with his presence serving as a deterrent to curses and rogue sorcerers alike.

Beyond his powers, Gojo molded a new generation of sorcerers into the fray by being a mentor to his trusted next generation of sorcerers, such as Yuta Okkotsu, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki. His brazen self-assurance gave hope and courage to his students. Gojo was not a sorcerer but the epitome of the modern generation’s potential.

The Force That Changed Power Dynamics

Redefining Strength Within The Sorcerer’s World

Gojo was in a league of his own in terms of abilities. His Limitless Cursed Technique allowed him to manipulate space, and the Six Eyes gave him unprecedented precision and efficiency in cursed energy. The power of nature, that is his domain expansion, Infinite Void, was able to incapacitate enemies by overwhelming them with information to the point of becoming unable to move at all. Even the most potent disaster curses, like Mahito and Jogo, feared him. Kenjaku, who orchestrated the series’ two most significant conflicts, kept waiting for centuries until Gojo was dealt with, since no plan would ever work if he was still there to stop him.

Gojo’s existence was a balance. His strength, incomparable to anyone else’s, kept the world of sorcerers safe, and his strength could not be breached by even the strongest of curses. He turned into the greatest deterrent, a shield protecting humankind from destruction that was beyond their capacity to handle. This balance extended beyond mere combat. Gojo’s vision of a reformed sorcerer’s society pushed him to nurture talented individuals and challenge the corrupt structures within Jujutsu High. He wasn’t just a sorcerer; he was a visionary striving for a better future, probably influenced even more so after losing his best friend, who also wanted to achieve the same goal but with much harsher methods.

Gojo’s Unparalleled Battles

The Fight Against Sukuna and The Disastrous Aftermath

The last fight with Sukuna was truly symbolic of Gojo’s greatness and determination: he fought the King of Curses in an all-out battle against all odds, and even though he was outnumbered, one on three, he still almost achieved what a dozen other great sorcerers hardly managed to achieve. Although fans were equally divided between the two strongest, we all know who the strongest really was.

Gojo being able to fight the strongest sorcerer in history with a smile on his face the whole time and being able to display such an insane display of power, we can understand why Sukuna needed the help of Shikigami and especially Mahoraga’s adaptability to counter Gojo’s infinity. No matter how strong you and your techniques are, if they can’t land, are you the strongest? Yes, a win is a win, but fans cannot help but admit that Gojo was the true epitome of sorcery and power. In the end, it was Gojo’s body once again that came into clutch, weakening Sukuna once again for others to play their parts in the fight.

The End Of The Golden Age

An Infinite Void In Our Hearts

Gojo’s death no doubt draws the curtains on an era. The world of sorcerers has lost its strongest protector, and the effects of that loss ripple deep. Without a successor who could match his vision and influence, the golden generation of sorcery may have just let out its last breath. Although his goal was somewhat achieved, he did end up mentoring and sort of raising a younger generation of sorcerers that eventually ended up completing what he was not able to, and defeated both Kenjaku and Sukuna, but his shoes at this point were too big to fill.

Gojo’s influence far exceeds his strength: he rewrote the rules of what it means to be a sorcerer and, in that, inspired others to push beyond their limits and dream bigger. His spirit lives on through his students, now carrying the burden of his ideals and the burden of defending humanity. While his death marked the end of the golden era, it also meant a new beginning. The world of sorcerers might never again see a prodigy like Gojo again, but his existence and influence will keep changing the future of Jujutsu Kaisen. We do hope the author continues the series with a sequel that might bring further light on the history of Jujutsu Kaisen’s world, the Heian Era, or the previous owner of the Infinity and Six Eyes techniques.

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Jujutsu Kaisen

Based on Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Mappa’s battle shonen anime envisions a world where Jujutsu Sorcerers battle against entities born out of Cursed Energy. One day, a teenager named Yuji Itadori is dragged into this conflict when he eats a possessed finger.

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Release Date

October 3, 2020

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

2

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Studio

MAPPA

Japanese Title

Jujutsu Kaisen

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Based On

Manga

Creator

Gege Akutami

Number of Episodes

47

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MyAnimeList Score

8.63 (Season 1)

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