Highlights

  • Satoru Gojo's friendships play important roles in his life as a Jujutsu Sorcerer.
  • Gojo forms strong bonds with his students, taking them under his wing and valuing their potential and skills.
  • Despite their different personalities and ideologies, Gojo remains loyal to his friends, even in difficult situations.

In Jujutsu Kaisen, no character is more popular than Jujutsu Sorcerer Satoru Goju. Gojo is not only a huge fan favorite, but he is the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer of modern times due to his immense powers. In Jujutsu Kaisen, Gojo teaches young Jujutsu Sorcerers how to develop their cursed energy to save peoples' lives from Japan's ever-growing number of curses.

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Being the chosen one of the Gojo Clan has made Gojo widely renowned and acknowledged in the jujutsu world thanks to being gifted the Limitless technique and Six Eyes. Along Gojo's journey to becoming the strongest around, many friendships are developed both in his adolescence and in his adult years.

Updated on April 5, 2024, By Alex Lawrence: Jujutsu Kaisen has only grown in popularity since season 2's release, with the manga's recent chapters heightening the story. Satoru Gojo has become the face of Jujutsu Kaisen, with the strongest sorcerer around being backed up by his friends and colleagues who aim to fight off the emerging wave of curses in Japan. After further consideration, more characters have been added to the rankings, with Gojo's reach of friends being far and wide. These new additions fit perfectly into the rankings, with each having a rapport with the esteemed Jujutsu Sorcerer, Gojo.

11 Nobara Kugisaki

Gojo's Brash And Bold First-Year Student

Nobara in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 2), Manga (Chapter 3)

Nobara Kugisaki was one of Gojo's many students at Tokyo Jujutsu High School, with Nobara being a first-year student alongside Yuji and Megumi. Like many, Nobara finds Gojo's enthusiasm annoying at certain times, although the pair get along regarding subjects such as food and shopping. As Nobara's teacher, Gojo is responsible for teaching Nobara about curses and developing her abilities, with Nobara being famous for using her Straw Doll technique.

One factor that draws Gojo towards Nobara is that she reminds him of himself and his youth. Nobara's youthful and nostalgic energy is why Gojo recruits her to Tokyo Jujutsu High School to learn under his tutelage.

10 Panda

Gojo's Second-Year Student That Acts As Comedic Relief

Panda with armband in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 5) Manga (Chapter 0-1)

Panda is one of Gojo's few students that fits with the eccentric sorcerer's persona, being full of fun. Being one of Gojo's second-year students, Panda greatly respects Gojo as a Jujutsu Sorcerer. As a creation of Tokyo Jujutsu High School principal Masamichi Yaga, Gojo selects Panda to be a part of his group of students, which is a high honor for a Jujutsu Sorcerer.

In Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Gojo sends Panda and Inumaki back to Tokyo Jujutsu High School as he fears an attack on Yuta, trusting Panda for the mission.

9 Utahime Iori

Gojo's Fellow Jujutsu Teacher

Utahime in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 14), Manga (Chapter 32)

Utahime and Gojo are teachers at Japan's two major jujutsu high schools, Tokyo and Kyoto, respectively. Utahime specifically teaches at Kyoto Jujutsu High School, overseeing students such as Todo and Mai Zenin. When Utahime and Gojo attend the Kyoto Sister-School Goodwill Event, Utahime appears to find Gojo infuriating, while Gojo constantly pokes fun at his former classmate.

Gojo's jokes aimed at Utahime have been constant since their high school days, although, underneath all the joking, the pair are friends who will always back each other up regarding essential matters in the jujutsu world.

8 Masamichi Yaga

Gojo's Former Teacher And Current Boss

Masamichi Yaga in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 2), Manga (Chapter 3)

Masamichi Yaga is Gojo's current boss at Tokyo Jujutsu High School, acting as the principal. Before their current situation, Yaga was Gojo's teacher during his adolescent years as a Jujutsu Sorcerer student. In Jujutsu Kaisen, Yaga is one of the few characters who truly understands Gojo and his personality, with the pair having a lot of history together.

As principal, Yaga tolerates Gojo's antics, giving the famed sorcerer free rein to operate as he pleases, even if it may annoy Yaga to a certain extent.

7 Yuta Okkotsu

Special Grade Sorcerer Who Develops Under Gojo's Tutelage

Yuta Okkotsu in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 47), Manga (Chapter 0-1)

Yuta Okkotsu is the main protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen 0, the prequel to Jujutsu Kaisen. As a special-grade sorcerer, Gojo takes Yuta under his wing by teaching him about the world of jujutsu sorcery and how to control his special-grade curse, Rika. Despite being an introverted kid affected by his past, Gojo helps bring Yuta out of his shell, allowing him to make friends at Tokyo Jujutsu High School.

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After the events of Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Gojo entrusts Yuta to Miguel to further his jujutsu sorcery, with Gojo valuing Yuta as a powerful ally who will be a leading Jujutsu Sorcerer of the future.

6 Yuji Itadori

Gojo's Star Student

Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 1), Manga (Chapter 1)

Yuji Itadori is the show's main protagonist and one of the most talented Jujutsu Sorcerers, similar to his mentor, Gojo. From their first interaction, Gojo took a liking to Yuji and his personality despite being the vessel for the king of curses, Sukuna.

With all the Jujutsu leaders wanting Yuji dead, Gojo stands up for him by taking Yuji under his wing to be a part of the first years at Tokyo Jujutsu High School. Yuji receives one-on-one training with Gojo to help him get stronger, with Gojo valuing the immense potential Yuji has through his athletic abilities.

5 Megumi Fushiguro

First-Year Student Who Uses Gojo As A Benefactor

Megumi in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime Episode 1/Manga Chapter 1

Not only is Megumi Gojo's student, but Gojo is also Megumi's benefactor. Originally belonging to the Zenin clan, Megumi is the son of Toji Fushigoro, the elusive sorcerer who defeated Geto and even severely wounded Gojo in battle.

Due to his father's death at the hands of Gojo, Megumi becomes a Jujutsu Sorcerer due to Gojo's belief that the Zenin clan would mistreat Megumi's sister, Tsumiki. Since attending Tokyo Jujutsu High School, Megumi has forged a strong relationship with Gojo despite the pair's polar opposite personalities.

4 Mei Mei

Gojo's School Friend

Mei in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 17), Manga (Chapter 0-3)

Mei Mei is one of Gojo's many friends while attending Tokyo Jujutsu High School. While in school, Mei was ahead of Gojo, leading to her becoming a mentor to the lower-year students Gojo and Geto as they developed their skills.

Despite Mei's priorities of money and greed, she has still garnered praise for her battle skills, with Gojo even stating Mei is a strong grade 1 sorcerer. Mei is even present at the Kyoto Sister-School Goodwill Event alongside Gojo, showing how highly Gojo values her.

3 Shoko Ieiri

Gojo's Classmate

Shoko in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 5), Manga (Chapter 10)

Gojo's bond with Shoko was established due to the pair being in the same year group at Tokyo Jujutsu High School alongside Geto. Although great friends with Gojo, Shoko is well aware of Gojo and Geto's friendship, as Shoko often lets the pair fool around. Shoko stayed loyal to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, where she operates as a doctor.

When Yuji seemingly dies during the first year's mission at the prison, Gojo relies on Shoko to oversee Yuji's body by completing an autopsy. This action shows Gojo's reliance on his former classmate, despite Shoko's lack of screen time in the show.

2 Kento Nanami

Gojo's Trusty Friend

Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 8), Manga (Chapter 18)

In Jujutsu Kaisen, Nanami is one of Gojo's most trusted friends due to their past together at Tokyo Jujutsu High School. Being a student alongside Gojo allowed the pair to know each other as they developed into successful Jujutsu Sorcerers.

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Gojo's trust in Nanami is shown in his decision to entrust his gifted student, Yuji, to Nanami. During this time, Namami and Yuji investigate deaths caused by curses, eventually finding the curse Mahito. In the Shibuya arc, Nanami plays a vital role in trying to rescue Gojo, showing his loyalty to one of his best friends.

1 Suguru Geto

Gojo's Best Friend

Gato in Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Debut: Anime (Episode 5), Manga (Chapter 0-2)

Suguru Geto is Gojo's greatest friend in Jujutsu Kaisen. Despite Geto's evil ideals, Gojo and Geto were best friends through being in the same year at Tokyo Jujutsu High School. Being both special-grade Jujutsu Sorcerers, the pair share a qualification barely any sorcerers have. As evidenced in Season 2, Geto and Gojo have a unique connection despite their differing views on how the jujutsu world functions.

When Geto is dying in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Gojo is there to speak to his old friend he grew up with for much of his life, showing how much he values Geto despite their differences.

Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen
Action
Supernatural

Release Date
October 3, 2020
Studio
MAPPA
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll