There are fights in anime that fans never forget, and then there’s Gojo Satoru vs Ryomen Sukuna. This wasn’t just a battle, it was a moment that defined Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami as a modern shonen masterpiece. When these two powerhouses clashed in the Jujutsu Kaisen Final Arc, the entire fandom held its breath.
The outcome left many fans stunned, and debates about who truly came out on top haven’t stopped since. But now, with Gege Akutami finally weighing in, one thing is crystal clear, Gojo Satoru wasn’t defeated because he was weaker. He was, still is, and will be the strongest. And that changes everything.
The Fight That Defined Jujutsu Kaisen Final Arc
From the moment Gojo stepped onto the battlefield against Sukuna, fans knew they were witnessing something special in the series. This wasn’t just a fight between two powerhouses, it was a battle of techniques, willpower and at last about who will stand at top.
The Shinjuku Showdown was precisely crafted, showcasing Gojo’s supreme command of the Limitless Cursed Technique and Sukuna’s terrifying strategic prowess using Megumi’s Ten Shadows. With Mahoraga, Domain Amplification, and Binding Vows at play, the battle became very intense and tested the very limits of Jujutsu Kaisen’s power system.
How Gojo Lost To Sukuna
The battle between Gojo Satoru and Ryomen Sukuna was nothing short of spectacular, an intense clash that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Both fighters had their moments of dominance, with the tide constantly shifting between them. At times, Sukuna looked unstoppable, while on the other hand, Gojo clearly held the upper hand. It truly felt like either of them could have emerged victorious.
However, in the end, Sukuna was the one who stood tall, not necessarily because he was stronger, but because the narrative required it. For Yuji Itadori to fulfill his role as the protagonist, Sukuna had to survive this fight. Yet, according to Gege Akutami, Sukuna’s win wasn’t due to overwhelming power, it was because Gojo let his guard down after defeating Mahoraga, believing there was no longer a threat.
Gojo Lowered His Guard at a Critical Moment
Even though the fight was pretty even, Gojo didn’t lose because Sukuna was way stronger, it was because of a small mistake. After Gojo managed to take down Mahoraga, he thought Sukuna had no way left to get past his Limitless technique. That made Gojo relax for just a moment, and Sukuna took advantage of that opening to strike.
Gege’s Commentary Reveals the Truth
In a post-chapter Q&A, Gege Akutami clarified the moment Sukuna made the Binding Vow to unleash the World Splitting Slash:
“Sometime after Kusakabe said he won. The reason he was cut down was also because he had let his guard down after destroying Mahoraga. By this point, Gojo thought Sukuna no longer had a way to bypass Limitless. Perhaps Gojo under normal circumstances would’ve been able to sense it and narrowly avoid fatality.”
Gege Akutami Confirms Normally Gojo Would’ve Dodged Sukuna’s World Slash
Sukuna didn’t use Megumi’s body and Mahoraga just for strategy, he had no other choice to defeat Gojo. Without a way to get past Gojo’s Infinity, Sukuna couldn’t win. Even with Mahoraga’s help and the powerful World Slash, the fight wasn’t an easy win.
Gege Akutami explained that if Gojo had been at his best, both mentally and physically, he could’ve survived. Sukuna’s final attack didn’t show any signs because of a Binding Vow, which made it impossible to sense, but if Gojo was fully focused on the fight, he would’ve dodged it and won the fight.
Gojo Was Nerfed for the Sake of the Plot
In stories, sometimes a strong character has to lose, not because they’re weak, but because the plot needs it to happen. Sukuna had to win so that Yuji could have his big moment and become humanity’s last hope. If Gojo hadn’t lost, Yuji’s role wouldn’t have made sense in the story. But let’s be clear: this wasn’t a fair loss.
Gojo fans have often questioned if his death made sense, and Gege’s words finally clear things up, Gojo didn’t lose because he was weaker, but because the story needed him to. Even Sukuna seemed unsure near the end when Gojo was getting stronger. Gojo was so powerful that Sukuna had to catch him off guard to win.
Final Thoughts: The Myth of Gojo Lives On
Gege Akutami’s confirmation has given Gojo’s legacy a boost. It reassures fans that they were right to believe in him. Gojo was always the strongest, and even though he was defeated, it wasn’t because he lacked power. The story of Jujutsu Kaisen moves on, but Gojo’s presence is still felt, reminding everyone, he was, is, and always will be the strongest.