The Jujutsu Kaisen manga 237 is expected to return with a resolution to the death of Gojo Satoru. While the reality of his death is still clouded, there might be a possibility that the events that have already unfolded are hinting towards a possible return of the beloved character. The dramatic turn of events has left the readers in a state of shock and the surprising twist towards the end of the battle has been extremely heartbreaking and traumatizing for the fanbase. In this article, we will explore the possibilities of Gojo Satoru making a comeback in Jujutsu Kaisen manga 237.
Jujutsu Kaisen manga 237 – Is the Satoru Gojo comeback a possibility?
The Satoru Gojo comeback is a narrative that is arguable and at the same time very much plausible. While there are different reasons to support this claim, the fact that Sukuna could break through Gojo’s limitless demands for a new set of analogies will support Gojo’s stand as a reincarnated being and his return from purgatory. The visual of the afterlife and the conversation with Nanami hinted at a possible return for the sorcerer, a theory that has been deemed improbable but not entirely impossible.
Jujutsu Kaisen manga chapter 237 – all the reasons that point towards a Satoru Gojo comeback
Here are all the reasons, analogies, and arguments that point toward a reincarnation of Satoru Gojo:
1. Conversation with Nanami and Mei Mei’s analogy
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 236 puts Gojo in the afterlife where he meets Nanami, Geto, Mei Mei, and others. Nanami told the story of his encounter with Mei Mei once, who told him that if he desired to look for a new side to himself then he must go South, and if he wanted to let things remain the way they were and stay as he was, he must go North. Nanami picked the latter, accompanied by Haibara, and bid farewell.
- Gojo decided to go North and didn’t join the others on the plane to Okinawa( the southernmost prefecture in Japan).
- This is an indication that Gojo has set out to rediscover himself and has refused to join the dead in their journey.
2. The Buddhist philosophy of the journey to the North
Gojo, during his battle against Toji Fushiguro, called himself the ‘Honored One’, quoting the Lotus Sutra of Buddhism.
gojo says farewell to his friends, meaning he is leaving the afterlife. nanami says he can,
1) move north if he is looking for a new side of himself or 2) move south if he wants to stay who he is (which nanami chose)stay with me…
gojo goes north to merge with tengen#JJK236 pic.twitter.com/T8PQfXfPzi
— SIGMA IS ALIVE (@thelastbackbndr) September 20, 2023
- Gojo has been compared to Buddha and has been said to have surpassed the form and nature of a human being.
- Moreover, Buddha’s journey to the North has been mentioned in the Buddhist texts and is linked to the rediscovery of the self and enlightenment.
Gojo’s rediscovery of the self might lead to his return from the afterlife as a changed individual. The general cycle of life, death, and rebirth will be fulfilled, thus attaining freedom from the cycle of Samsara by reaching Nirvana or Moksha, which is enlightenment.
3. The Lotus Flower and the Buddhist symbolism
- The Lotus Flower which was shown in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 236 hints at Satoru’s reincarnation.
- The Lotus flower in ancient Buddhist philosophy symbolizes rebirth, self-regeneration, and enlightenment.
It also symbolizes beauty, purity, and honesty. While Gojo is shown cold and dead on the ground, his visual of the afterlife and the portrayal of the lotus is a clear sign of rebirth. While the cycle of rebirth and reincarnation comes with a heavy price, Gojo must rediscover himself and be ready to trade or lose everything on this journey.
4. Regeneration with the Reversed Curse Technique
The battle between Gojo and Toji showed us the former using his Reversed Curse Technique to heal himself, regenerate, and bring himself back from the dead. The Reversed Curse Technique draws its energy directly from the sorcerer’s brain.
- This was explained and shown during Gojo’s conversation with Toji where he told that the latter should’ve aimed for his brain with the cursed tool in order to kill him.
- It was also shown during the Culling Games arc when Kashimo aimed for Hikari’s brain.
When we put these pieces together, it becomes hopeful that Gojo might actually return using the Reversed Curse Technique. Moreover, his stomach is also intact, giving him the scope for using this technique. It is only a hopeful theory, and theories often end in contrasting conclusions and consequences. While we are hopeful that the Honored One will return, we must also remember that the death of the Sensei in an anime is the most heartbreaking but necessary tool to evoke emotions and patterns of heightened narratives.
Conclusion
Jujutsu Kaisen manga 237 might portray Gojo Satoru’s comeback and he might actually be able to assist Kashimo in the battle against Sukuna. While we are filled with theories and are trying to convince ourselves to not accept this tragedy, it is important that we understand that the loss of a hero is the hero replaced by their successor, a popular metanarrative of the tragic structure of an anime.