The Mystery of Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen: How He Still Appears in the Anime After 0

The Enigma of Geto's Survival

The Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie left fans with an unresolved question: how is Geto still alive in the Jujutsu Kaisen anime? Despite the movie's implication of Geto's demise, the anime, set a year later, portrays him as an antagonist. However, the recent Shibuya Incident arc of the anime sheds light on this mystery.

Geto AKA Kenjaku

At the conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen 0, a confrontation between Gojo and a gravely injured Geto raised doubts about Geto's fate. The movie, however, did not explicitly depict Gojo's actions, leaving room for ambiguity regarding Geto's survival. The anime's portrayal of Geto as an antagonist, following a year after the movie, initially suggests that Gojo may have spared him due to their past friendship. Furthermore, the use of cursed energy to heal wounds and regenerate limbs presents the possibility that someone aided Geto in his recovery, explaining his appearance in the anime with only a scar across his head.

Geto has blood on his face

Unveiling Geto's True Identity

Contrary to popular belief, it is revealed that Geto is not the one orchestrating the events in Jujutsu Kaisen. Instead, the true antagonist is Kenjaku, an ancient sorcerer who has survived into modern-day by implanting his brain into other people's bodies. Geto becomes his latest victim following the events of Jujutsu Kaisen 0. This revelation, unveiled in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, marks a significant turning point in the series.

Kanjaku reveals himself in Jujutsu Kaisen

Kenjaku's malevolent goal is to merge everyone in Japan into a massive cursed spirit, and his methods involve taking over the bodies of individuals throughout history. From using the body of Noritoshi Kamo to creating the Cursed Womb: Death Paintings, Kenjaku's sinister influence spans centuries. Furthermore, it is hinted that Kenjaku's involvement in Yuji's lineage and the creation of Sukuna's vessel adds a layer of complexity to the narrative.

Kenjaku-with-hood-on

Kenjaku: A Formidable Adversary

Kenjaku's formidable nature surpasses that of Geto, establishing him as a powerful and dangerous villain in Jujutsu Kaisen. Possessing abilities akin to Geto and Gojo's league, Kenjaku's prowess extends to reversed curse energy, Domain Expansion, and the utilization of the cursed techniques of his previous hosts. His Antigravity System adds versatility to his arsenal, solidifying him as a central antagonist worthy of the series.

The reasons behind Kenjaku's selection of Geto for possession are multifaceted. Notably, Kenjaku required Geto's Cursed Spirit Manipulation technique to control Mahito and Tengen, amplifying the number of sorcerers in Japan and advancing his grand plan of fusing everyone into a singular cursed spirit. Additionally, assuming the appearance of Gojo's closest friend allowed Kenjaku to execute his strategies, including the containment of Gojo, pivotal to the fruition of his ambitions.