Satoru Gojo's Mysterious Blindfold: Unraveling the Secret Behind Jujutsu Kaisen's Enigmatic Sensei

Highlights

Gojo's unique appearance, powerful skills, and caring nature make him an unforgettable character in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Gojo's sorcerer abilities, including Domain Expansion and Unlimited Void techniques, display his extraordinary power. His Six Eyes ability grants him the capability to perceive and control cursed energy, while concealing his eyes aids in sustaining stable energy levels and preventing exhaustion.

White-haired characters have always been popular among fans, and Satoru Gojo, from the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen, is no exception. With his distinct personality, formidable skills, and unique appearance, Gojo has made a lasting impression.

Gojo is introduced to fans when Yuji Itadori accidentally consumes Sukuna's cursed finger and survives the ordeal. Since then, he has become an integral part of Yuji's mission to locate the remaining fingers and toes of Sukuna. Gojo's most recognizable feature is the iconic blindfold that covers his eyes. But what is the reason behind his choice to wear it?

A Brief Introduction to Satoru Gojo

How powerful is Satoru Gojo?

Gojo, a teacher and special grade sorcerer, imparts his knowledge and expertise as a mentor at Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School. He guides and trains students to become proficient jujutsu sorcerers. Yuji and his fellow students are fortunate to have Gojo as their mentor, as he is widely regarded as one of the most formidable jujutsu sorcerers in existence. Beyond his power, he exudes a humorous and youthful spirit, displaying genuine concern for his students. It was Gojo who successfully persuaded the jujutsu elders to spare Yuji's life, proposing a plan wherein the young sorcerer would consume all twenty of Sukuna's appendages before being killed, allowing them to eliminate twenty cursed objects simultaneously. This strategy was devised to prolong Yuji's life, recognizing the arduous task of locating all the objects and the considerable time it would entail. Besides his caring nature, Gojo possesses unwavering confidence in his own sorcery skills, a trait that can sometimes come across as arrogance, justified by his undeniable talent and power. In fact, the feared curses have even conspired to eliminate him due to his capabilities. Nevertheless, his cockiness provides entertaining amusement for those who observe him. He maintains an older brother-like aura, evident in his interactions with the students.

During the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen, we witness Gojo's remarkable Domain Expansion abilities as he confronts the malevolent spirit known as Jogo. This incredible technique empowers the sorcerer to erect a protective barrier of unlimited expanse, encasing a specific area where both the real world and its inhabitants coexist. In the midst of a battle, this barrier can be used to envelop an adversary, creating an entirely new realm within its confines. Consequently, the domain amplifies the sorcerer's inherent powers.

Domain expansions can potentially be utilized against one another in combat, albeit rarely. In his confrontation with Jogo, Gojo effectively countered Jogo's Domain Expansion by deploying his own, thereby demonstrating his remarkable prowess right from the start. Following the creation of his domain, Gojo employs a technique known as Unlimited Void. This technique induces an inexplicable sensation in his adversaries, rendering them simultaneously aware of everything and nothing, rendering them immobile and subjecting them to a protracted and agonizing demise. The sheer potency of this technique lies in the fact that exposure to it for a mere 0.2 seconds is deemed lethal, necessitating a two-month rehabilitation period for those fortunate enough to survive.

The Six Eyes Ability

Gojo possesses the rare Six Eyes ability, which he inherited from his family. He is the first person in a century to possess both the Six Eyes and the Limitless Cursed technique. At this point in time, Gojo is the only character who has the Six Eyes, as it is impossible for two bearers to exist simultaneously. This unique ability grants him incredible visual perception, allowing him to see through his eye coverings and perceive objects even kilometers away. Gege Akutami, the manga's author, has confirmed that Gojo can even see non-cursed objects through his eye coverings. Moreover, he can discern the flow of cursed energy, determine its purpose, and identify its user. Once identified, Gojo possesses the precision and mastery to manipulate the cursed energy with great accuracy.

So why does Gojo cover his eyes?

If Gojo's eyes are exposed for a prolonged period, he will become extremely fatigued. It would not be practical for him to remain uncovered all the time since his Six Eyes ability is highly effective against cursed energy. Therefore, he covers his eyes as a means to maintain stable energy levels on a daily basis. Initially, Gojo used bandages and then switched to sunglasses before finally settling on a blindfold. Although Akutami employs the reversed curse technique to keep his mind sharp, he still easily tires without a blindfold. To demonstrate the potency of the Six Eyes, Akutami challenged anyone wearing Gojo's sunglasses to perceive complete darkness. This serves as proof of the remarkable vision afforded by the Six Eyes ability.

Jujutsu Kaisen can be streamed on Crunchyroll & Funimation.