Though some time has passed, the death of “Six Eyes” Gojo Satoru in the epic battle against Sukuna remains a deep wound for Jujutsu Kaisen fans. Recently, creator Gege Akutami officially spoke out to explain the reason behind the “Strongest” character’s defeat, revealing surprising insights into Gojo’s mindset.
Shocking explanation from creator Gege Akutami
Most fans agree that Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the greatest modern Shonen stories. However, chapter 236, where Gojo is sliced in half at Shinjuku, shook the community and sparked endless debate.
In a recent statement, Gege Akutami revealed the real reason Gojo fell:
“After defeating Mahoraga, Gojo believed Sukuna had no way to penetrate his Infinity. I think if it were a normal Gojo, he would have sensed something was off and avoided that fatal wound.”
While this explanation doesn’t lessen the heartbreak fans feel losing their favorite character, it clarifies a controversial storytelling choice. Looking back at Gojo’s journey, this reason actually makes a lot of sense.
Confidence as the “double-edged sword” of the strongest
The key to Gojo’s defeat was the Shikigami Mahoraga, a creature capable of learning and adapting to any technique. After Gojo destroyed Mahoraga, he became overconfident, thinking Sukuna no longer had any “tools” to reach him.
This excessive confidence caused Gojo to lower his guard for a brief moment. However, Sukuna cunningly used the information Mahoraga gathered to deliver a space-cutting strike that pierced Gojo’s absolute defense when he least expected it.
From a broader story perspective, Gojo’s death was a necessary step. He was overwhelmingly powerful, and if he kept winning, characters like Yuji and Yuta wouldn’t have room to grow. Gojo’s failure created the space needed for the younger generation to rise and drive the story toward its conclusion.
A familiar pattern: Gojo only loses when he lets his guard down
Looking back, all of Gojo’s defeats follow a common pattern: he only loses when he lowers his guard, even if just for a moment.
In the battle against Toji Fushiguro during the Hidden Inventory arc, Gojo maintained Infinity for an entire week. Once he crossed into the Jujutsu College boundary and felt safe, he relaxed. That brief moment of ease allowed Toji to sneak in and land a critical strike.
During the Shibuya Incident, facing Kenjaku, Gojo was shocked to see his close friend Geto’s face. This emotional reaction created just enough opening for the Prison Realm to activate and seal him successfully.
All these defeats highlight one truth: Gojo’s power is unprecedented, but his trust, emotions, and confidence are the Achilles’ heels his enemies always target.