Unveiling Gojo's Fatal Flaw: The Downfall of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Explained

Even the strongest armor has its weaknesses, and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 demonstrated this with the downfall of the revered and supposedly invincible Gojo Satoru at Shibuya. What's particularly interesting is that his defeat was not caused by a flashy technique or a carefully planned strategy by Pseudo-Geto. So, what was this hidden yet obvious weakness that led to the mighty Gojo Satoru's downfall?

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Gojo's Achilles heel that led to his toppling

The powers of Jujutsu Kaisen's strongest sorcerer are truly impressive. From Six Eyes to Limitless, Unlimited Void, Infinite Cursed Energy and Hollow Purple, Gojo has a range of incredible abilities at his disposal. Though seemingly invincible, the Shibuya Incident revealed his vulnerability and ultimately led to his downfall. Despite his immense power, Gojo's humanity and capacity for emotion proved to be his Achilles' heel, allowing Pseudo-Geto to exploit and seal him away in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2.

Amidst the Shibuya Arc in the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gojo found himself in a seemingly impossible situation - he had to either activate his domain expansion to eliminate the special-grade curses and the transfigured human beings, risking the lives of non-sorcerers and civilians in the process.

What followed was Gojo's most stunning achievement. In a high-stakes move, he quickly activated and deactivated his Domain Infinite Void for only 0.2 seconds (based solely on his instinct for how long humans could endure it without serious after-effects) and cleared all transfigured humans in just 299 seconds. This truly demonstrates the extent of his immense power.

Gojo activating his Domain Expansion in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 (Image via MAPPA)

Despite being capable of handling the Shibuya Incident in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 on his own, Gojo's humanity proved to be his weakness. Motivated by his principles and emotions, he was unwilling to stand by and allow the death toll to climb. He was willing to make sacrifices in order to save as many lives as possible, as long as it meant preventing people from falling victim to Curses. His actions were driven solely by his instinct to protect and save others.

How the ball was set rolling

Gojo says his final goodbye to Geto (Image via MAPPA)

At the conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen 0, there is a brief exchange between Gojo and Suguru Geto. Following a few words, Geto succumbs to his injuries and passes away. Despite their deep friendship, Gojo refuses to allow Geto's body to be destroyed and likely has it stored away. It is speculated that Geto's body was later stolen and used as the next vessel for Kenjaku. The bond of brotherhood and love prevented Gojo from disposing of his best friend's remains. This may clarify why Kenjaku revealed himself just before Gojo was sealed, and why Gojo hesitated upon seeing a familiar face amidst the chaos and failed to react to the Prison Realm.

Final thoughts

Gojo Satoru in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 (Image via MAPPA)

Even in the seemingly invincible armor of Gojo Satoru, there are weaknesses. His humanity, which is undoubtedly one of his strengths, also happens to be one of his biggest vulnerabilities. Despite his power, he has a soft heart, and if his emotions are provoked, he becomes vulnerable. This vulnerability adds depth to a character who is at the top of the hierarchy. Despite his power and abilities, Gojo is just like anyone else - he is not immune to pain and love.

Editor's P/S

As a fan of Jujutsu Kaisen, I was both surprised and intrigued by the revelation of Gojo's vulnerability in Season 2. It's fascinating to see that even the strongest characters have weaknesses, and that Gojo's humanity is both his strength and his downfall. The way his emotions and principles drive his actions adds a layer of complexity to his character, making him more relatable and compelling.

The Shibuya Incident showcased Gojo's immense power and his willingness to make sacrifices to protect others. However, it also highlighted the limitations of his abilities and the consequences of his actions. The fact that his hesitation and emotional attachment to Geto's body played a role in his downfall adds a tragic element to his story. Overall, this development adds depth to the narrative and keeps viewers engaged in the ongoing battle between sorcerers and curses.