Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen have long been eagerly speculating whether Satoru Gojo will come back or not, especially after Nobara Kugisaki’s unexpected return. As the manga approaches its climax. Fans are clinging to hope that Gojo might not be truly dead despite receiving no hints from the creator, Gege Akutami, whatsoever.
Even though recent events suggest otherwise, some subtle clues and hints have led to exciting theories that Gojo might be alive and waiting for the perfect moment to reappear. These theories revolved around the dialogues and behaviors of other characters, or some random moments, have captured the imagination of fans and reignited the belief that Gojo has already teased his return in the wittiest way possible.
Satoru Gojo’s Comeback Theories in the Upcoming Chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen
Satoru Gojo’s death has been one of the most controversial and debated topics on social media for a long time. Due to the killing of this fan-favorite character, Gege Akutami has received huge backlash, to the point where Akutami even received death threats and calls to boycott the manga. However, the situation has calmed down over time, but still, fans haven’t completely moved on from this shock.
Thus, since then, it has led to countless theories and assumptions from fans about Gojo’s potential return. Now as the manga is reaching its end, and with one of the primary characters, Nobara’s return, fans are hell-bent on this idea that Gege Akutami will probably surprise the whole fandom by bringing Gojo back at the perfect time possible. And, there are several clues in favor of this idea.
The first clue involves a panel from the leak of Jujutsu Kaisen‘s upcoming chapter. In this chapter, a clock randomly shows the time as 2:21, which many fans believe is a reference to Chapter 221 itself; the chapter where Gojo was sealed in the Prison Realm.
But the clues don’t stop there. Observant fans have noted that the clock’s second hand is at about 28, moving toward 29. This might seem like a minor detail, but in the Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition, Gojo’s age was confirmed to be 29 – the age at which Buddha left his life of luxury to seek enlightenment. This symbolic connection between Gojo’s age and Buddha’s journey has led to the theory that Gojo’s story is far from over.
Another piece of evidence comes from Hakari’s statement. When discussing Gojo’s situation, Hakari says the word “defeat” but not “death.” Similarly, the way other characters have reacted to Gojo’s death, or we should say, the lack of reaction – has led to doubts. Surprisingly, no one seems to be truly acknowledging Gojo’s demise. This strange absence of grief has led many fans to wonder if this is because Gojo isn’t actually dead.
Just like Nobara, Gojo has not been explicitly declared dead, and this intentional vagueness leaves the door wide open for a dramatic return. The fact that the manga doesn’t dwell on his loss suggests that his story is not finished yet.
Satoru Gojo’s Return in Jujutsu Kaisen: Foreshadowing or Over-assumption?
For many fans, the question isn’t so much if Gojo will return, but when and how. The clues scattered throughout the manga by Gege Akutami hint that Gojo is biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to reappear and turn the tide in the ongoing battle.
Gojo’s character has always been known for his wit and intelligence, and it wouldn’t be surprising if his eventual comeback was planned with the same level of acuity and subtlety. His role in the story is far vital for him to simply fade away without a proper conclusion.
Although these theories may be an instance of the fans reading too much into it, given the record of Gege Akutami‘s clever storytelling in Jujutsu Kaisen, there’s still hope for Gojo to make his grand return. And if it happens, Jujutsu Kaisen‘s ending will be remembered for a long time within the anime community.
Jujutsu Kaisen is currently available to read on Viz Media.
