Unleashing the Cursed Creativity: Jujutsu Kaisen Fans Transform Iconic Dialogue into Viral Meme
Jujutsu Kaisen fans unleash a wave of mockery after Gojo's infamous line falls short in the face of defeat against Ryomen Sukuna during the Shinjuku Showdown in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 236
After Satoru Gojo's defeat by Ryomen Sukuna in the Shinjuku Showdown, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 236, fans began ridiculing the character online. The mockery stemmed from Gojo's reputation as the "Strongest Sorcerer," as he was ultimately split in half while battling the King of Curses.
The situation escalated as fans highlighted Gojo's unwavering confidence in overcoming Sukuna. Despite initially sharing this belief, the outcome of the fight convinced them that Sukuna possessed far greater power than the wielder of the Six Eyes. As a result, the sorcerer's once revered dialogue transformed into a cursed meme.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.
Jujutsu Kaisen fans ridicule Gojo's most famous line
Screenshot of "Nah, I'd win" meme (Image via Our Website/X)
In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 221, Satoru Gojo makes a highly anticipated comeback after being imprisoned in the Prison Realm by Kenjaku. Despite fans having to wait for three years, only 19 days have passed within the manga's timeline. Upon his return, Gojo sets out to confront Sukuna and Kenjaku, ultimately agreeing upon a date for their epic battle.
During the scene, Kenjaku inquired about Gojo's chances of losing in the fight. Gojo confidently replied, "Nah, I'd win." This echoed Gojo's previous response to Itadori, when asked if he could potentially lose against Sukuna. Surprisingly, as depicted in the manga, Gojo ultimately ended up losing the fight. This unexpected turn of events led fans to mock him and even create memes, including the iconic line "Nah, I'd win."
Screenshot of the "Nah, I'd win" meme (Image via Our Website/X)
The initial memes created by fans were specifically designed for Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts. These memes were focused on characters such as Jogo, Hanami, Hajime Kashimo, Takuma Ino, reanimated Toji Zenin, and Utahime Iori, who believed they would emerge victorious in their respective fights but were ultimately defeated or killed. Consequently, these characters became the primary targets for meme creators.
Additionally, Megumi and Junpei found themselves included in the memes due to the unique circumstances they faced. Megumi, with his ability to summon Mahoraga, was perceived as invincible, whereas Junpei Yoshino's tragic transformation by Mahito added another layer of interest to the memes.
This is a screenshot of the popular "Nah, I'd win" meme (Image via Our Website/X). It wasn't just the characters from Jujutsu Kaisen who became victims of this meme, but also those from other anime. For example, when Vegeta confronted the Semi-Perfect Cell in Dragon Ball Z, he displayed great confidence in his ability to triumph over the Bio-Android. However, much to his surprise, he suffered defeat and became an integral part of this viral phenomenon.
Bleach's Ichigo Kurosaki believed that his friend Sado Yasutora was unbeatable. However, he too was quickly defeated by Shunsui Kyoraku, leading him to become part of the "Nah, I'd win" meme. In his defense, he was not the one who had unwavering confidence in his victory.
Screenshot of "Nah, I'd win" meme (Image via Our Website/X)
The situation only worsened for Satoru Gojo when the meme began to incorporate characters from non-anime media. In the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse movie, Miles Morales encountered another version of himself. When Miles asked for his assistance, the other version replied that he would pursue his own path. This interaction perfectly fit the meme and therefore became one.
Another meme tied to the topic emerged, featuring a Breaking Bad theme where Walter White advised Yuuji to start cooking. While there are numerous other memes related to this topic, their sheer quantity is too extensive to encompass in one discussion. We can only hope that Gege Akutami, the Mangaka of Jujutsu Kaisen, will soon provide redemption for Gojo's character to alleviate his predicament.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I find the transformation of Gojo's infamous line into a viral meme to be both hilarious and reflective of the current meme culture. The fact that fans were so quick to mock Gojo's overconfidence shows how invested they are in the series and how much they care about the characters.
The spread of the meme beyond the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom also speaks to its universal appeal and the power of memes to transcend fandom boundaries. Overall, I think this meme is a fun and creative way for fans to express their love for the series and to engage with each other in a lighthearted way.
