Satoru Gojo is one of Jujutsu Kaisen's most interesting characters. Coming from one of the strongest jujutsu families, Satoru is the de facto strongest sorcerer on the planet. He's the first to inherit both the Six Eyes and Limitless cursed techniques in several hundred years.
Despite the power he holds, Satoru is still an approachable individual with plenty of lovable qualities. Satoru quickly became a fan favorite because of his wonderful sense of humor, flashy displays of power, and seemingly unshakable confidence in himself. Throughout Jujutsu Kaisen, Satoru delivered plenty of memorable quotes, from hilarious one-liners to thought-provoking sentiments.
Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen has quickly become one of the decade's most popular shonen series. Jujutsu Kaisen's manga and anime have exceeded expectations and the accompanying prequel film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, set box office records in Japan. It's been a long wait for patient Jujutsu Kaisen fans and the anime's second season is finally set to drop in July. Satoru Gojo is a dependable teacher and powerful jujutsu sorcerer who is sure to dispense some words of wisdom in season two, which makes it the perfect time to revisit some of Gojo's most moving quotes.
Spoilers ahead for Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami!
15 “You’re Lucky If You Can Die A Normal Death After Running Into A Curse.”
“You’re lucky if you can die a normal death after running into a Curse.”
Curses are common occurrences for Satoru Gojo and the rest of Jujutsu Kaisen's heroes, but they're a startling sight when they first appear. Yuji Itadori is shocked to his core by his first encounter with Curses, prompting Gojo to give him a crucial pep talk.
Gojo emphasises how a life spent pursuing Curses will permanently alter one's path and will likely end in pain. Gojo wants to make sure Itadori realises what he's getting into after bonding with Sukuna.
14 "I’ve Always Been A Nice Guy Who Cares For My Students.“
"I’ve always been a nice guy who cares for my students.“
Jujutsu Kaisen is full of deadly characters and Satoru Gojo quickly stands out among his peers due to how he's committed to training the next generation of jujutsu sorcerers. Part of what makes Jujutsu Kaisen such a distinct anime is how it balances the time that's spent at Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College.
Gojo is strong, but he's genuinely a good, empathetic teacher. He values this trade and the act of instilling proper values in Itadori and the rest of his students just as much as he enjoys fighting evil. That simple quote perfectly reflects Gojo's duality.
13 “Me, A Target Of The Great Sukuna? What An Honor!”
“Me, a target of the great Sukuna? What an honor!”
There is no shortage of vicious Curses in Jujutsu Kaisen. However, right from the start of the anime, there's extra reverence that's directed at ultimate evil, Sukuna. Even the strongest of jujutsu sorcerers are hesitant around Sukuna, which makes Gojo's flippant attitude quite a shock.
Gojo's sarcastic undercutting of Sukuna's threat is the perfect reflection of how he's so often relaxed when in the face of danger. When most would cower and retreat, Gojo lightens the mood and doesn't succumb to fear.
12 “Maybe I Should Just Kill All The Higher-Ups. ”
“Maybe I should just kill all the higher-ups. ”
Jujutsu Kaisen uses impressive world-building when it comes to its tiers of jujutsu sorcerers and the threat levels that various Curses pose. Curses and jujutsu sorcery are hardly a regimented science, but there's still a chain of command to be respected. Many jujutsu sorcerers know their place and express fealty, but the above quote highlights Gojo's desire to reinvent the system.
Gojo can be incredibly casual when he discusses something as dire as a jujutsu rebellion. He's not afraid to protect what's important to him — in this case, Itadori — and express his own opinions rather than mindlessly function as another cog in the jujutsu machine.
11 "Searching For Someone To Blame Is Just A Pain.“
"Searching for someone to blame is just a pain.“
Anime is full of powerful warriors, but what's ultimately more impressive than brute strength is an infallible moral compass. Plenty of admirable heroes struggle with responsibility and the act of owning their mistakes.
Satoru Gojo doesn't just accept his own shortcomings, but he resents those who hide behind empty excuses. Gojo considers it futile to blame others for his own errors, and he understands that true growth comes from acceptance and humble humility. Progress is impossible if individuals can't make peace with their past and properly move on.
10 "When Granted Everything, You Can't Do Anything"
"Perception, communication... every action associated with living is forcibly repeated an infinite number of times. It's ironic, isn't it? When granted everything, you can't do anything."
During his first fight against Jogo, Satoru unleashes his Domain Expansion: Infinite Void. Instantly, Jogo notes that he is experiencing everything imaginable, yet simultaneously nothing.
The sheer amount of information and stimulation the cursed spirit experiences in just a few seconds is enough to paralyze him. Noting the spirit's predicament, Satoru grabs Jogo's head and mocks his plight.
9 "Maybe It's Good Night For Me..."
"Maybe it's goodnight for me. But it's about time you woke up."
Since the Shibuya Incident, Satoru has been in the Prison Realm. This is done by none other than Kenjaku, who resides within Suguru Geto's corpse. Satoru quickly understands that the man in front of him isn't Suguru.
Instead, it is someone who is using his best friend's corpse as a puppet. Just as Satoru is about to be sealed away in the Prison Realm, he leaves Suguru with a few choice words, which prompts Suguru's soul to fight for control against Kenjaku.
8 "Your Sorry Excuse For A Brain"
"I'm surprised you thought you could beat me using your sorry excuse for a brain."
When Kenjaku's group tries to overpower Satoru at Shibuya station, the sorcerer quickly overwhelms all of them at once. The powerful Curse, Jogo, foolishly believes that he's he outsmarted Satoru.
Jogo assumes he's gained the upper hand since Satoru appears to be surprised. Satoru is surprised, but merely at Jogo's folly. He proceeds to take him and his demonic group down.
7 "Don't Worry, I'm The Strongest"
"Don't worry, I'm the strongest."
After meeting Yuji for the first time, Satoru challenges him to let Sukuna take over for ten seconds as a way to test his control. Yuji is initially apprehensive, but he allows the experiment.
Yuji's worried Sukuna will go on a killing spree, which will put Megumi and Satoru in harm's way. However, Satoru stops Yuji in his tracks and reassures him that Sukuna isn't the mightiest one present. Satoru was actually the strongest.
6 "Dying To Win & Risking Death To Win Are Completely Different"
"Dying to win and risking death to win are completely different, Megumi."
One of Megumi's most significant character flaws is his overly self-sacrificial nature. While this is generally considered a noble trait, one must question their true intentions when this is excessively done.
Satoru immediately recognizes the suspicious nature of this behavior and tells Megumi that he'll never reach his full potential if he keeps acting in such a manner. That quote reflects Gojo's capacity to cut through the subterfuge and see the truth.
5 "I Was Worried You Might Just Die From The Shock!"
"Oh, thank goodness! I was worried you might just die from the shock!"
Satoru believes that Gakuganji has orchestrated Yuji's death during Jujutsu Kaisen's Cursed Womb arc. Gojo is never afraid to challenge authority, and he thinks it will be funny to surprise everyone at the Goodwill Event and reveal that Yuji Itadori has come back to life.
Satoru rolls Yuji into the event inside of a giant box, only for Itadori to suddenly pop out. Gojo and Itadori don't exactly get the response that they expect, but it gives Gojo a golden opportunity to further bruise the principal's ego.
4 "When You Die, You'll Be Alone"
"No matter allies you have around you, when you die, you'll be alone."
Satoru appreciates Megumi's eagerness to work with his teammates. Even during a baseball game, Megumi chooses a bunt over a home run in order to give Nobara a chance to run the bases.
Satoru, on the other hand, informs Megumi that he cannot apply a team sport attitude to jujutsu sorcery, which is an individual endeavour. Self-preservation must come first, even though collaboration with other sorcerers is essential.
3 "Love Is The Most Twisted Curse Of All"
"I believe love is the most twisted curse of all."
In Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Yuta concludes Rika might not be the one who's actually cursing him. Instead, he might be cursing Rika and rendering it impossible for her to move on to the afterlife.
Gojo appears to think this is a viable theory. Satoru encourages Yuta to announce that he will become a strong enough sorcerer to unravel Rika's curse while at Jujutsu High after delivering a few emotional words.
2 "It's Unforgivable To Steal The Youth From Kids"
"It's unforgivable to steal the youth away from kids... I still haven't forgiven them for taking a young person's youth away."
Satoru is equally protective of Yuta Okkotsu and Yuji Itadori. Satoru is quick to postpone the execution of these adolescents when the top levels of jujutsu society demand their heads on sticks.
He is the one who insists that these leaders look for a different answer. Gojo feels that the youth of this generation deserve to have as much fun as possible in life.
1 "I Alone Am The Honored One"
"Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the honored one."
During his rematch against Toji Fushiguro, Satoru demonstrates his will to establish himself as the world's strongest sorcerer. The sorcerer approaches Toji and cockily welcomes him back. During the fight, spectators get to see an entirely different side of Satoru.
Gojo's merciless side emerges, and he abandons the easygoing and fun-loving demeanour that has become his trademark. During the fight's thrilling finale, Satoru stares down on Toji. He declares himself to be the superior sorcerer and begins to execute the final blow.
