Jujutsu Kaisen: Satoru Gojo (ENTP)

Satoru Gojo is the classic example of an ENTP. With that being said, not all ENTPs will look exactly like Satoru Gojo. But, since he is basically the stereotype, his personality type is not typically disputed. Of course, we gathered evidence as usual to ensure there was support for this conclusion, since sometimes assumptions end up being wrong. However, we weren’t able to see any other significant potential type for Satoru Gojo, hence the ENTP argument below.

Ne:

“Ok, I got it! Yeah! We’ll record us playing catch with a stale rice ball while discussing economic policies. Then we’ll post the video and go trolling!”

“In the end, it’ll even solve global warming!”

Gojo excels at finding potential sorcerers in strange places, and utilizing them for his benefit. In that way, he’s very opportunistic, which is common for confident, dominant extraverted perceivers. Examples of this are Yuta Okkotsu and Yuji Itadori. Both are seen as threats by the Jujutsu elders, but Gojo butts heads with them over it. He determines that not only do they deserve to live, but that the risk is worth the potential reward.

Gojo uses unique training methods, that are specific to the needs of the individual. For instance, Gojo teaches Yugi how to control his cursed energy output (and the impact his emotions have on it), by having him watch a bunch of movies while holding a doll that will punch him if it doesn’t receive a steady stream of cursed energy. He’s not one to give much one-on-one, personal instruction, although it happens on occasion. Overall, it seems like he’d rather not deal with the tedium. So, instead, he takes into account all the possible resources available to him, and comes up with the most ideal option.

Gojo also demonstrates the eccentric, or random nature that Ne dominants are often known for. When casually talking to Nanami, he expresses that he’s bored and then proposes an odd, yet extremely specific idea of what to do. He declares that they should record a video of them playing catch with a stale rice ball, while discussing economic policies, post the video, and then go trolling. Similarly, he comes up with a theatrical idea concerning how to reveal to Yuji’s classmates that Yuji is still alive. He is extremely excited by this idea, and broadens its impact to the point of proclaiming that “it’ll even solve global warming!”

Ti:

“We can’t control something that we don’t understand. So it’s just going to take some trial and error. Leave it alone for a while. See how it works out.”

“Geto’s there. I’m absolutely certain of it. Probably.”

Gojo’s Ti is demonstrated well throughout the series. He uses subjective thinking, which is detached from emotion, that’s more concerned with understanding rather than controlling. He does have goals, sure, but he takes a more exploratory approach to figure out exactly how he can use something to his advantage. Like a true perceiver, he’s willing to accept trial and error as a natural part of the process. This is something he argues about with the Jujutsu leaders, who’d rather take decisive action designed to lock down any potential risks. Along the same lines, when Gojo teaches, he usually focuses on relaying a logical understanding rather than enforcing a specific methodology.

Gojo often calls out anything that doesn’t make sense, or is illogical, resulting in frequent arguing, which is common for ENTPs. He does this equally with everyone, regardless of rank or authority, which includes his friends and those he respects. For instance, when he’s eight minutes late, and the principal claims that it’s almost enough to chastise him for. Gojo instantly shoots back by saying, “If it’s not enough to chastise me for, then don’t chastise. Besides, you’re just sitting around making dolls anyway, so what’s eight minutes?” In other words, given the context, who cares?

Lastly, Gojo displays the common speech quirks of high Ti users. TPs often feel compelled to insert qualifiers into their sentences, that may make them seem less certain than they actually are. A good example of Gojo doing this can be seen when he realizes that Geto declared war to create a distraction, so he can get to Yuta. He sends two students back to the high school, claiming that “Geto’s there. I’m absolutely certain of it. Probably.”

Fe:

“A drinking game then! Name all the things you like about Satoru Gojo! See who names the most! My turn! Everything!”

“No one should be allowed to take away youth from young people.”

When Gojo attempts to control others, it’s through Fe means, rather than Te means. For instance, he doesn’t attempt to utilize hierarchy or status to change things. Neither does he often assert physical control over his surroundings. In fact, despite his hate for the Jujutsu leaders, Gojo claims that murdering everyone on the top would be pointless and would make everyone hate him. So, instead, he decides to go the teaching route, and prepare the next generation to help him achieve what he wants. He’s very protective of this group of people, his students, and most of his value-based statements are in reference to them or young people in general.

Gojo has a very playful, self-confident demeanor. He thinks very highly of himself and is not afraid to proclaim it with self-adulation. He frequently tries to rope others in on this self praise, seeking for them to affirm or otherwise acknowledge his self-image. In the quote above, he literally suggests that praising him should be turned into a group activity and competition to see who can come up with the most things they like about him. While this was said in semi-jest (seeing it was only him and Nanami present) it gives a good insight into the natural inclination of his thought process.

Si:

“I don’t like routines, but this is how it’s done.”

“The wave of power you guys have been trying to hold back with your pointless status and traditions has grown bigger than you can handle…”

Gojo is very resistant to the archaic, regulated way of the Jujustu world. He is constantly at odds with the clan leaders and heads, finding them to be stuck in meaningless procedure and tradition. He longs for a change in the status quo and is actively working toward shaking up the balance of power and the order of things. Furthermore, he openly taunts and mocks the current leadership, telling them that their way of doing things will soon be at an end, as he is cultivating a wave of power to eventually overthrow them.

Gojo openly expresses a dislike for routines, but does on a certain level adhere to some of them. While he would much prefer to not be under the established rule set, he does to some degree understand that he has to work within the traditional system until he has the means to change it.