Warning: SPOILERS for the Shinjuku Showdown Arc of Jujutsu KaisenOne of the aspects that made Jujutsu Kaisen Stand out among other shÅnen manga are its characters. Each of them has a particular personality that makes it easier for the public to identify with them, as well as several special techniques that allow them to defeat powerful curses. However, with characters who have become symbols of power, like Satoru Gojo or Sukuna, it is easy to ignore others despite their well-defined characteristics and contributions to Jujutsu Kaisenthe story.
Even though, when thinking about Jujutsu Kaisenof the strongest characters, the first options that come to the viewer’s mind are Gojo, Yuji or Yuta, there is another character that has become a favorite for manynot only for his assistance and skills, but for his ability to bring hope and shed light on others and that he has a unique background that makes him one of the most relevant sorcerers.
Aoi Todo was instrumental in all the major battles in Jujutsu Kaisen
Todo was Yuji’s best ally in every fight
Many viewers don’t realize that Aoi Todo was a force to be reckoned with in Jujutsu Kaisenbeing in fact the only sorcerer who participated in the defeat of the three main villains in the story: Mahito, Kenjaku and Sukuna. This is because he only played a supporting role in Kenjaku’s defeat by exchanging Yuta for one of Mei Mei’s birds, which allowed a surprise attack on the villain without allowing him to counterattack and release his curses, which would have made the fight more difficult. to win.
In the same way, If it weren’t for Todo, Yuji would have died fighting Mahitowhere he put his life at risk, even losing his hand and cursing the technique. Furthermore, Todo was the best supporting character in the Shinjuku Clash, saving the sorcerers from the Divine Flame, saving Yuji from being killed by Sukuna and boosting his morale by reawakening in him his will to fight when he was mourning Choso’s death.
Todo also helps Yuji, helping him land several black flashes on Sukuna and saving Hana after she launched her Jacob’s Ladder. This attack distracted Sukuna while Yuji activated his domain. So, without Todo’s contributions, Yuji wouldn’t have become so powerful and wouldn’t have been able to defeat Sukuna in the end.
Todo’s participation guarantees a change in the battles in Jujutsu Kaisen
Everything is based on one of the most powerful characters in Bleach which represents victory
After proclaiming himself Yuji’s best friend and brother, Todo participates in the fight against Hanami and later against Mahito, presenting with Yuji the best teamwork in Jujutsu Kaisen. Unfortunately, he was later absent for much of the series, returning near the end of the Shinjuku Arc in Chapter 259 with a revamped and more effective Boogie Woogie, which caused many fans to claim that he should have joined the fight sooner.
Although it can be seen as a waste of Todo’s strength and an underestimation of his character, the reason is the more cheerful tone he sets in battles due to his silly personality, but mainly because his presence aims to turn the tide in battle. in favor of sorcerers, which was the role JJKthat the author imagined for him. This was revealed by Akutami published in Official Jujutsu Kaisen Fanbookwhere he stated that Todo’s aura of confidence and pride in combat is based on Kenpachi Zaraki from Bleach.
Todoās origins as a character came from the question: āWhat would Zaraki Zenpachi no Jujutsu be like?ā Ultimately, Gojo may be the strongest, but he’s no Zenpachi.
I use as a model the aura that Zenpachi emits from āIf this guy is around, you won’t die (because he’s strong)ā, and I change it from Todo to āIf this guy is around, you won’t die (because with itās all a comedy).ā -Gege Akutami, Official Jujutsu Kaisen Fanbook
Todo, like Kenpachi, is a very reliable ally, but although the latter represents victory thanks to his incomparable power and strength, Todo is a bastion and emotional anchor point in the story because of his eccentric and fun side. In this way, Todo didn’t fit into the terrible and uncertain atmosphere at the beginning of Shinjuku Showdown, since the best thing about him is that he is a character who brings a sense of security to Yuji. No matter where Todo was, the moment he appeared, his presence and motivational words made Yuji believe that everything would be fine.
Todo is one of the most underrated characters in Jujutsu Kaisen
Todo lags behind other characters in popularity, despite his prominent role
Unfortunately, despite being a charismatic character, Todo is not as recognized by the public as other sorcerersreaching only 19th place in the latest popularity poll of the series. Yet Todo was not only an integral part of every important struggle in Jujutsu Kaisenbut he was also responsible for many of the series’ most iconic comedic moments.
From your hilarious test question: āWhat kind of girls do you like?ā Due to his obsession with the idol Takada and his forcible brother, Yuji, Todo never fails to entertain viewers even in the saddest moments. However, Aoi Todo is undoubtedly bold and unique, but he deserves his place as one of the strongest characters in Jujutsu Kaisen because of his great relevance in moving the story forward after each appearance.