Ever since Jujutsu Kaisen and Gojo Satoru emerged into the light, the anime community was baffled to see the striking resemblance and has been convinced that Gojo Satoru is inspired by Naruto’s Kakashi. If Gojo had genuinely been a tribute to the storied figure, it wouldn’t have come as a surprise. Several references by Gege Akutami have previously appeared in the manga. In its episodes, the anime itself frequently references popular culture.
As a result, Gojo and Kakashi are remarkably similar. Nobody can fail to notice their major similarities at first glance. With white hair, they resemble one another greatly. Additionally, if a single eye counts, they also have to clothe the eyes. Speaking of eyes, Kakashi and Gojo also have something in common. They possess special eye-related abilities. Although the Sharingan and the Six-Eyes methods are distinct, they serve as Kakashi and Gojo’s distinguishing characteristics. They also serve as the main characters’ instructors.
What makes Hatake Kakashi different from Gojo Satoru?
As shonen mentors, Kakashi Hatake and Satoru Gojo are both incredibly captivating, and both are legendary in their own series. But in the end, fans claim that they are quite different. In contrast to Satoru, who has relatively little ninjutsu, Kakashi has greater diversity and still has room to improve as a fighter despite being formidable. The Lightning Blade, which Kakashi created after failing to infuse elemental chakra into the Rasengan technique, and his acquisition of the Mangekyo Sharingan by the moment Naruto Shippuden began are two examples.
Initially, Kakashi had a better air of mystery about him, hitting the ideal mix between silly, serious, and mysterious, but Gege Akutami’s Gojo is more like a class clown who just so happens to be quite strong. Finally, Satoru’s attempt at projecting his forgotten youth onto his kids was undoubtedly less captivating, as fans speculate. But Kakashi’s character showed a profound understanding of the importance of friendship. Although Satoru has good intentions, Kakashi is shown as a more compassionate character in the anime.
One notable distinction between the two of them is that while Satoru Gojo is a master at manipulating cursed energy, he frequently indulges in sweet snacks like a little child who loves their dessert. Curiously, Satoru Gojo only began consuming sweets in order to elevate his mental activity. This worked for him, but because of how meticulously he went about it, Satoru now merely has a sweet appetite that somewhat defines him. And there is one area where they completely contrast one another, as Kakashi is known to detest sweet food, while Gojo has a strong sweet tooth.
Similarity in Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen
Despite having unique plots and characters, the two shows have been compared due to their indisputable similarities. Both Yuji and Naruto contain strong, ancient entities. While Yuji consumes Sukuna’s finger and shares his body with the legendary sorcerer, Naruto is home to the Nine-Tailed Beast Kurama. The series’ heroes’ paths are shaped by these beings’ great power.
Both anime use hand gestures and the conjuring of extraterrestrial beings to aid in battle as summoning strategies. It is the Kuchiyose Jutsu in Naruto, which may call up living things, inanimate objects, or the dead. Characters in Jujutsu Kaisen summon shikigami with whom they have agreements. In each series, both methods are seen as potent and favorable. The fundamental ideas of Taijutsu and Jujutsu in Naruto are similar despite having opposite purposes.
Both are crucial fighting styles for their respective fighters because they include close-quarter warfare, unarmed fighting, or the use of small weapons. Moreover, Jujutsu Kaisen’s team structure is identical to Naruto’s Team 7 in that both groups have two boys, one girl, and the same mentor. As for the personalities of the characters, Megumi Fushiguro resembles Sasuke, Nobara Kugisaki resembles Sakura Haruno, and Yuji Itadori resembles Naruto.
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