For fans of Jujutsu Kaisen who want to avoid spoilers, it’s best to stay away from social media today. Fan translators shared leaks for chapter 236 of the manga on Wednesday, which caused a wave of surprise and reactions among fans. While we won’t go into the specific details of the leaks until later in this article, one notable update involves the beloved character Gojo Satoru. As of now, the #GojoSatoru hashtag is trending on X with over 11,400 posts.
These leaks have been widely shared on social media platforms. To ensure complete avoidance of spoilers, it’s suggested to mute the hashtag and terms related to “Gojo Satoru” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” for the time being. If you’re trying to avoid spoilers, it’s best to stop reading now.
[Editor’s Note: The following section contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen manga, including major spoilers for the story.]
Polygon cannot verify the authenticity of the leaks. However, we obtained the leak from an Imgur post by Damaito, a user who has previously shared accurate scans of past manga chapters. The leaked images depict the death of Gojo Satoru while he battles Sukuna, the King of Curses. Although the published images display Japanese text, Gojo’s death is clearly depicted through the artwork. In the chapter, Gojo interacts with other departed comrades before it concludes with a panel illustrating his body split in two.
While the creator, Gege Akutami, has shown apathy towards the character, Gojo has become a beloved figure among the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom. He is featured in the popular anime adaptation of the manga and has earned the reputation of being an “internet anime daddy.” In the manga, Gojo has faced numerous challenges, including being trapped inside a tiny box for more than three years. Fans are now reacting with a mix of grief and bewilderment over his death, as he is renowned as the world’s most powerful jujutsu sorcerer.
Unsurprisingly, fans have flooded social media platforms with posts lamenting Gojo’s death and creating memes around it.
For those awaiting official confirmation, the digital release of Chapter 236 will be available on the Shonen Jump app in the United States on September 24.