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The honored one throughout heaven and earth, Gojo Satoru fromJujutsu Kaisen, is one of the few characters who left a presence stronger than the protagonist of the series. Gege Akutami created Gojo as a mentor figure for Yuji Itadori and his friends, but the six-eyes user became so popular that his death caused an uproar in the anime and manga world.
Gojo Satoru andJujutsu Kaisenhave been dominating the industry for quite a few years now. One of the reasons why the series has gained so much fame is the fact that it took inspiration from other legendary manga series likeBleachandNaruto.Even the character of Gojo Satoru is inspired by oneNarutocharacter, and no, it’s not Kakashi.
Akutami once revealed that they created Gojo Satoru after looking at aNarutocharacter called Tonbo Tobitake, who only appeared for a couple of episodes. This character was so forgettable that even hardcoreNarutofans wouldn’t have remembered him. But he left such an impression on Akutami that they based one of their most important characters on him.
Gege Akutami’s Inspiration for Gojo Satoru
NarutoandJujutsu Kaisenshare a lot of similarities in terms of narrative structure and themes. However, the parallel between Gojo Satoru and Tonbo Tobitake is something noJujutsu KaisenorNarutofan expected. The manga creator once revealed this information through a tweet that hasnow been deletedfrom the social media platform.
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Akutami pointed out:
As for Gojo’s character design, it was actually influenced more by the proctor wearing the bandages and blindfold in his head during the second phase of the Chuunin Exams, rather than Kakashi-sensei. The character design left a massive impression on me back then but when I finally met Kishimoto-sensei and asked him about it, he said ‘Was there a guy like that…?’
Although the character of Gojo is only based on the physical appearance of Tonbo Tobitake, it is still startling to see that Akutamigot the inspiration for such a great characterfrom an NPC that Kishimoto doesn’t even remember drawing inNaruto.Akutami really has an eye for detail, as they were able to notice such a small aspect and make it into a character who has a fanbase bigger than some countries.
Tonbo Tobitake’s Influence inNaruto
As per his designation, Tonbo is a member of the analysis team in the village’s intelligence division. He was also an examiner during the Chunin exams and even caught a Genin cheating five times in a row. Tonbo’s role inNarutois primarily reflected during the Chunin exams arc and the Pain Assault arc, but he has also made small appearances in other episodes.
The most noticeable feature of Tonbo is the upper part of his head, which is wrapped in bandages and is covered by his Konoha headband.
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He is presented as a normal character who looks calm, but when the situation demands it, he can prove himself with the help of his strength. But this doesn’t make him arrogant about himself.
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Thus, contrary to popular belief about Gojo being inspired by Kakashi, he is actually based on Tonbo’s physical appearance. Although his character had very little screen time, he caught the eye ofGege Akutami, who decided to use him and create a character that was stronger than every other sorcerer.
You can watchNarutoon Hulu andJujutsu Kaisenon Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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