The Jujutsu Kaisen series has finally come to an end, but that hasn’t stopped the fanbase from continuing discussions as they revisit older chapters. Fans are breaking down certain aspects of the manga and discussing how certain parts of the storytelling could have been improved.
One character in particular, Gojo Satoru, was quite popular among fans but wasn’t loved by the author. Those who have read the manga would know that he wasn’t favored by the author.
Despite this, the character seems to have garnered the respect he deserves. Interestingly, this recognition has come about through a peculiar connection with the popular American band Deftones and the holiday of Dia De Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead).
Disclaimer: This article contains massive spoilers from the manga chapters.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Gojo’s connection to the Day of the Dead and Deftones
Deftones is a popular band that tours on a regular basis. In a recent X post, the band promoted their Dia De Los Deftones event, an annual all-age music festival that is headlined by Deftones. This will be their fifth annual event, featuring a myriad of popular artists.
The post in question had a picture attached to it. In the picture, viewers could see framed pictures of the departed. This is a common practice that is observed when people celebrate the Day of the Dead. However, one detail caught people off-guard, a picture of Gojo Satoru was displayed on the altar.
The popular Jujutsu Kaisen character died in the manga when Sukuna quite literally sliced him in half. Although the legendary sorcerer gave the King of Curses a run for his money, he ultimately proved to be too much for Gojo to handle. Sukuna emerged victorious, delivering the final blow in chapter 327 of the manga series. Fans loved that Gojo’s picture was present in that picture. Furthermore, the fact that Deftones posted that picture only increased netizens’ excitement.
Fans’ reaction to the Gojo-Deftones connection on the Day of the Dead
"what is HE doing there LMAOSKAOJSIAK", said one fan
"GOJO??????", said another
"my king so big he made it deftones", said another
"Imagine this is how you get spoiled on Chp. 236😭😭", said one netizen
It's clear that fans were quite shocked to see Gojo in a post uploaded by Deftones. The alternative metal band has no connection to the popular animanga series. However, Gojo made an unexpected appearance in their latest promotional post for the Dia De Los Deftones festival.
The community's reaction was hilarious, as anime-only fans received one of the biggest spoilers in a way nobody saw coming. The fanbase had a field day with this post on X, and the comments section being flooded with Gojo-related comments is proof of their excitement.
Conclusion
Gojo's death and its connection to Deftones was something nobody could have predicted. This was an interesting coincidence that excited an entire fanbase. Furthermore, this certainly had a positive impact on the promotional post that Deftones uploaded.
Stay tuned for more anime Jujutsu Kaisen anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.
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