jujutsu kaisen the anime immediately became a cult classic since the first episode of its season 1 aired in October 2022, and fans honestly can’t seem to get enough characters that Gege Akutami was able to flesh out with his brush.
Now that season 2 is expected to air sometime in 2023, audiences are taking a closer look at some of the mysteries that still remained from the first set of episodes. What has sparked the most curiosity from fans to date is why Satoru Gojo, one of the main protagonists of the series, wears a blindfold and how, if at all, he sees through it at all. way.
the jujutsu kaisen The anime doesn’t explain much about why Satoru tends to hide behind blindfolds or dark, opaque glasses, but it does show him removing his shades when he’s serious and there’s a powerful enemy to contend with.
Therefore, today’s article will take a closer look at some of the nuances surrounding Satoru and what makes him one of the most popular and enigmatic characters in the series.
Satoru’s unusual trait and why he chooses to wear a blindfold in Jujutsu Kaisen
To understand why Satoru chooses to wear a blindfold in the anime, fans won’t have to delve too deeply into some of the signifiers or read all the community speculation Reddit will have to offer.
Fortunately, Gege Akutami, the creator himself, has addressed the audience’s curiosity in the jujutsu kaisen official fanbook, where the mangaka throws out a lot of information about what makes Gojo Satoru such an enigma.
While the mangaka’s original statement is in Japanese, the Twitter handle, which goes by the name of Shirohas taken it upon himself to translate the exchange into English and provide fans with a wealth of information.
When asked “why do you usually wear an eye mask”, Gege Akutami responded by stating that (note: this is a loose translation and may have minor inconsistencies):
“To put it bluntly, Six Eyes are the eyes that display cursed energy in such detail. You can even see like a high-resolution thermal image when wearing a blindfold. It can even recognize things that don’t have cursed energy, like buildings, through debris and the flow of cursed energy.”
Akutami further added:
“On the other hand, if you don’t wear the blindfold, you’ll get tired easily, even though you’re using the reverse curse technique to keep your brain cool. If ordinary people put on Gojo sunglasses, they won’t be able to see anything but total darkness.”
For those who don’t know or are a bit confused about some of the details of the characters that were shown in the anime series and the movie. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Until now, Satoru Gojo possesses the Six Eyes and Limitless, which are the cursed techniques inherited from his family.
This is shown to be one of the most powerful abilities in the series, and the constant use of his augmented sight leaves Satoru easily tired when he’s not directly blocking his vision with something opaque.
By wearing a blindfold or black sunglasses, the protagonist can deafen much of the ability’s power and intensity. Either way, Satoru can sense everything, even beyond the blindfold, as his powers make his senses and perceptions feel like something akin to thermography.
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It is also the reason why he removes his blindfold and reveals his eyes when he is serious, as seen during the fight with the antagonist Jogo in season 1 episode 7 and during the Sister School Exchange event arc. in episode 20.