Gojo Satoru is the guy that everyone in Jujutsu Kaisen admires. He is not only strong and charismatic but also a true icon both in the anime world and in real life. People simply love this character, and Gege Akutami, the author of the series, revealed an interesting fact that few people expected about this top magician.
Change from white blindfold to black blindfold
Anyone who watched the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0 saw Gojo appearing everywhere with a white bandage covering his eyes, which matched his platinum hair. However, in a change of style, mangaka Akutami decided to change the white bandage to a black eyepatch, which has become one of the character’s most iconic features.
And the reason behind this change is much simpler and funnier than you might imagine.
Makes the mangaka’s job simpler
Gojo has a special power called Six Eyes. This eye is super powerful but causes him to waste a lot of energy when not in use. To avoid exhaustion, he uses a blindfold, a practical solution that Akutami has taken advantage of to simplify his work. This story even recalls Goku’s transformation into a Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z, which was also done during the creative process.
Swapping the bandage for a blindfold wasn’t just a stylistic decision, it was a breakthrough that made Akutami’s job easier. The reason is that drawing a black blindfold takes much less effort than drawing a white one.
Gojo is one of the main characters, so he appears a lot, so imagine how troublesome it must be to always have to draw a white eyepatch with lines. Switching to a black blindfold not only saves time but also attracts lovers of the new look.
What Akutami did with Gojo is a prime example of how manga and anime creators adapt their designs, not just for aesthetic reasons but also for practical reasons. The decision to simplify Gojo’s appearance proved correct, cementing his status as one of the coolest and most visually impactful characters in the anime world.