Warning: Spoiler Alerts for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 236 and Demon Slayer Chapter 177
Demon Slayer And Jujutsu Kaisen are two of the most popular anime in recent years and they both have a character who is considered “the strongest” in their respective series. From the beginning of Jujutsu KaisenSatoru Gojo is considered the strongest sorcerer for his limitless technique, six eyes, and his overall combat skills. Demon Slayers Yoriichi Tsugikuni is considered the strongest demon slayer in the entire series due to his sun breathing, swordsmanship and for his ability to see the “Transparent World.”
Although Gojo is arguably stronger and would likely win in a fight with Yoriichi, Yoreichi better embodies the concept of being “the strongest”. Yoriichi embodies this role better than Gojo because even though he has been dead for centuries in the current timeline of the Demon Slayer series, he still continues to haunt the narrative due to his reputation as someone who was truly unstoppable and defied the odds.
Gojo & Yoriichi were born gifted but one was praised while the other was condemned
Yoriichi and Gojo were both born with talent, but their upbringings were different. Yoriichi was born a twin at a time when twins were seen as omens and was also born with a Demon Slayer Mark that allowed him to see the Transparent World, though the power of his mark went unrecognized as a child. He grew up with less privileges than his brother, Michikatsu, but remained humble nonetheless. Despite his natural talents, which stood out from his brother, Yareitzi saw himself as an ordinary person. Yoreichi’s humble upbringing makes him a more compelling fit for a character considered “the strongest.”
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Raised as the head of his clan and born the first human in centuries to have both Limitless and Six Eyes abilities, Gojo has been pampered and showered with praise since birth. His abilities contribute not only to his reputation as the strongest, but also to his overly confident, sometimes cocky, personality. Unlike Yoriichi’s humility, Gojo often refers to himself as the strongest. Although fans don’t see much of Gojo’s childhood, it’s clear that his early life of privilege and praise shaped his character, making him a stark contrast to the humble Yoriichi.
Even death cannot bring Yoreichi to his knees, proving that he is truly the strongest
Gojo’s death came as a shock when he was defeated off-screen by Ryomen Sukuna. Although Gojo was arguably one of the strongest characters in the series, His death proved that he was not the invincible sorcerer many believed him to be. Many fans hoped to see him defeat Sukona and solidify his position as the number one strongest magician. His defeat raised many questions about whether he had truly reached his full potential and left room for what could have been if his development had continued further into the series.
Unlike Gojo, Yoreichi did not die in battle but of old age, proving that the only thing that can defeat him is time. Despite Yoriichi’s age, his twin brother, who had become a demon named Kokushibo, was impressed that he still fought like his younger self. Kokushibo was horrified at the thought of Yoriichi always being superior to him and slashed his standing corpse in anger. While the people with a Demon Slayer Mark are said to die by 25, Yoriichi lived into his 80s, making him the only one with a Demon Slayer Mark to do so, still providing his legacy as the strongest.