Saturo gojo from the anime jujutsu kaisen, a widely known character, is also the
most mischaracterized. Not only in the anime–but by its audience as well. Gojo
Saturo represents the “dream” which involves fame, money power and most
importantly perfectionism. His role as the strongest is highlighted throughout the
show by his cursed technique “limitless”. When asked how they view him,
everyone answered - “as the strongest”. However, they overlook the burden he
bears for being the strongest. He is only known for this trait and his looks,
amongst the audience and in the anime. People often fail to realize how
complicated his character truly is.
Gojo’s loneliness is one of the most overlooked parts of his character. Many
assume his students or fellow teachers are his friends, but they never truly
connect with him. His only meaningful bond was with Suguru Geto. Together they
were known as “the strongest”. However, even their relationship had a visible
difference in power. Geto’s maximum power was still only a fraction of Gojo’s
power, and this gap became more obvious over time. When Geto decided to
rebel against Jujutsu society and leave, Gojo was left with no one who truly
understood him. This is why characters like Shoko cannot be considered close
friends, as only Geto saw beyond Gojo's power.
This theme is reinforced in Geto’s question, “Are you the strongest because
you’re Satoru Gojo, or are you Satoru Gojo because you’re the strongest?” It
highlights how everyone, even Gojo himself, struggles to see him as anything but
“the strongest.” His need for power is not about ego, but about responsibility.
Gojo pushes himself to be unmatched, not to show off, but to protect others and
ensure no one is let down. His sense of empathy is made clear through the way
he took Yuji, Megumi, and his other students under his wing. He made sure his
students got the life he never had the chance to live. He taught them not to take
everything too seriously, and treated them like the children they were. Despite
this, Jujutsu society only ever viewed him as a weapon and a bad teacher.
Gojo’s final battle against Sukuna was a controversy amongst all viewers. But for
once, he found what he had longed for, someone truly equal to him. Although the
fight was short-lived, it allowed Gojo to experience someone equal in strength.
He admitted he had given his all, while Sukuna had not, showing a rare moment
of vulnerability. By the end, Sukuna became the only character to acknowledge
Gojo beyond his title. He says, “You were magnificent. I won’t forget you, Gojo.”
Gojo’s smile before his death signifies his peace, as he had achieved his goal

and lived without regrets. This is why the idea of reviving Gojo as a “perfect
ending” is a mischaracterization. If he returned, he would once again be labelled
as “Limitless” and “The Honored One”, labels he never wanted. Gojo himself
once said, “A blooming flower can be admired, but never fully understood.” He
had grown used to being misunderstood, but his loss to Sukuna allowed him to
finally be seen as something other than “The Honoured One”.
Another big misunderstanding about Gojo is that he’s cocky or full of himself.
Characters like Nanami call him childish, and a lot of viewers see him the same
way. But his arrogance is a way of hiding his isolation. Gojo is so powerful that
it’s hard for him to connect with people on a human level. Even the moments
where he fails, like when he almost died fighting Toji, don’t make him weaker.
Instead, they unlock his potential, showing that his losses are just as important
for his identity, as his wins.
In truth, Gojo is not defined by ego or strength alone. He is a character that
portrays loneliness, empathy, and the contradictions of being the strongest. His
mischaracterization—by fans, and even the Jujutsu society—proves his own
words “A blooming flower can be admired, but never fully understood.”