Suguru Geto's Reason to Kill (Jujutsu Kaisen) 

A few have mentioned that Riko may not be considered a non-sorcerer, so a little correction there, my bad!

One thing I think is a big part of his descent into madness was that he could only see humans in absolutes; either all humans are worth saving or all humans should die. We see through Megumi that jujutsu sorcerers often save people based on personal feelings and attachments, and through Nobara's motivations than most don't join for altruistic reasons. Geto joined Jujutsu high to save people and protect the weak, and it broke him.

Suguru Geto is so underrated, I’m glad someone appreciates that he’s not just a one note murderer looking to kill all non-sorcerers.

How twisted is it that THIS is his freedom? And he has no regrets. That's how broken the world was for him. Great video.

Geto's fall is so tragic, he had the potential to be a great positive sorcerer.

Gege really said "We live in a society" but made it kino af

Part of me doesn't blame Geto that much. Life as a jujutsu sorcerer is just cruel and shitty all over. You either die horribly like Haibara or quit like Nanami. Nobody appreciates what you're doing in the slightest. These are issues Gojo can't solve just by being the strongest.

I like how both Geto and Gojo come to opposite conclusions, yet those conclusions are kinda inversed from popular conception. Geto came to believe that every life matters, but only the select few could defend them. Thus he came to inflate the value of himself and sorcerers leading to him to believe that normal humans are worthless. Meanwhile, Gojo came to believe that nothing matters, and thus it was his job to help teach those who still believe that life matters to make things better. Such a fascinating inversion of existentialism vs nihilism.

Geto is such a great character despite his relative lack of presence in the overall story.

Everytime I think of Suguru's fate I cry. He deserves to belong with Gojo. By his side. By shokos side. They all need eachother. And yet, Suguru's remains continue to haunt the entire plot of jujutsu kaisen. Like seeing a ghost. The one piece that makes everything set in motion.

Geto is a truly well-written character in my opinion. Seeing how his viewpoint got distorted because of riko’s death was such an emotionally compelling scene, it somehow makes you REALLY relate to the character. The whole arc itself cleanly ties the knot between Gojo’s past and the events in JJK 0, it really makes that last scene in the movie a lot more emotional. No doubt, the hidden inventory arc was crisp 👌🏻 the animation, the music, everything was just pure masterpiece.

Geto is easily one of the best villains in anime/manga, Akutami did such an amazing job with the character he reminds me of Shinobu Sensui from Yu Yu Hakusho. Not surprising considering Sensui actually was the inspiration for Geto which blew my mind when I found out about this.

At first I was disappointed at Geto's heel turn as it wasn't the slow burn I was expecting. But the more I've engaged with it the more I've come to appreciate it. It's an engaging and more realistic execution of the ethos of 'One Bad Day' described in The Killing Joke whereby the stars can align in a way that can turn a good, well-meaning person into a monster. There's also a tragedy of the biggest source of his downfall being a lack of a shoulder to lean on and a difficulty to cry out for help when he needed it most.

So glad you made the video without manga spoilers. One more thing, I absolutely loved the whole "choosing your feelings" things. Tsukumo telling Geto that his thoughts were potential feelings/selves that he could choose is so interesting. We often just go along with our thoughts as if they are the ultimate truth, not choosing which ones to listen to more deliberately, and while it was tragic - the feelings Geto had to choose, it definitely made a clear impression on me in this regard. Then Geto saying, "These are the feelings I choose" - instant chills moment. Anyways, great vid as always AJ!

Hidden Inventory is like the cherry on top of The Night Parade of 100 Demons. Going back and seeing what caused Geto’s downfall makes his passing that much more sad. Gotta say the staff did an amazing job on episode 5. The perfect representation of Geto.

geto is probably my favorite character. imo this is a cautionary tale. people need other people to lean on for support. while I like gojo, his neglect for geto when geto was in the worst state of mind is something that... well, pains me. how maybe, just maybe, if gojo had probed more, he could get geto to open up BEFORE he makes a decision. if they had a deep conversation about what to do, things could've been different. maybe I'm this affected by it bc the gojo-geto friendship (crush?) dynamic was really fun to watch, idk. i know that if it had been solved differently, the story would lose some of it's ''edge'', if that makes sense. it wouldn't be as interesting, right? but, man.. I can't watch hidden inventory again. it makes me too sad.

When aleczandxr's villian videos are always a treat

Great video! Geto's reasoning is incredibly sympathetic from his point of view. His enormous insecurities and deep cynicism pull at the sympathy until it's threadbare and what you're left with is a man who wouldn't reach out for anything but confirmation of his darkest tendencies. He curled up psychologically and stewed in a bath of negative reinforcement built on selective hearing and interpretation to satisfy a hunger that he couldn't help but indulge. A poignant and compelling character.

Was not expecting this but pleasantly surprised. Hidden Inventory is a top tier shonen backstory, almost as good as Kakashi Gaiden from Naruto, and Getou is a fantastic character.

God such a good character, plus his relationship with Gojo is peak

The upcoming anime will make people realize that we're experiencing a modern shonen classic.

Watching the Hidden Inventory arc reminded me how much i love Geto. He’s such a greatly reevaluated character despite genuinely dying way back in the story. I see him as good if a character as Toji or Maki cuz they are characters which we’ve seen the full realization of the themes they embody in such a short time. That’s how I like it in stories : short and simple with a end to the journey. Geto is the perfect foil for the supreme Gojo and both Toji and Geto serves as platforms from which Gojo can climb to another level once again showing the unfairness of being Satoru Gojo’s first mate. It’s simply not enough it’s simply not empowering it’s simply soul crushing.

People curse eachother in our world too, just through sheer lack of empathy. I certainly do understand his point of view, as true understanding and compassion is an impossible ideal. Really cant blame him... not sure what to make of that. Worked at a hospital and I firsthand saw the lack of true care from people who were in positions to give care..

I literally just yesterday binged all of jjk so glad to see my fav youtuber made analysis on what i found most interesting last night

It's kind of crazy that you published this video because I was thinking of making an analysis on Geto and have been obsessing over the character since watching s2.

I love that this series’s conversations are always so meaningful. If that conversation with her hadn’t happened. The story may have changed in different ways. Maybe Geto would’ve found light.

Despite being kinda rushed, it's important to know that the monkey shower scene wasn't really Geto's downfall. Geto actually went downhill when he killed those people in the village. I love how Geto's downhill spiral took 1+ year to happen and he felt conflicted during all this time. Geto really needed a hug, a helping hand. He felt alone when Gojo became so strong that the strongest duo ceased to exist. I can't help but feel a bit of hatred towards Yuki for how senseless she behaved around Geto, even tho i don't think she had ill intentions by just respoding a question raised by him.

Essentially, Geto was forced by sorcerer codes to continue recycling the literal matter of human curses, only to find that he couldn’t emotionally bear the absence of any repatriation in his lane. So he broke from it and threw the knife back at those he’s supposed to protect.

I read this in a JJK fanfic and I think this really applies here: "This whole Jujutsu thing, it's not for everyone. The pressure of it all, some people will cracked and broken by it. It brings endless death and bloodshed. Even if you succeed, there will still be cold, miserable failure somewhere in there, and above all else, it's a thankless job. Those of us who can handle it just have to accept that and keep going forward."

Definetly a classic in the making of yours. Gojo and Geto’s mirrored fates are deeply tragic and at points very disturbing. Your summary of the key points that changed these two men really bring everything into perspective for me ^^

Thank You for the awesome Geto video! ❤ I’ve gotten a whole new perspective on him and his desire to have a place to belong. Geto’s tragic fall reminds me of Junpei. They both lived lives of torment and tragedy to pass away to soon. However, the few good people who got to know them and live on (Gojo, Principal Yaga, Yuji, that one teacher) are moving forward and working to make a future where no one can so horrifically fall like those two have 😢😊

Definitely one of the best new gen antagonist and a personal favorite of mine. enjoyed this a lot

You were right man! I REALLY enjoyed this and cant wait for the next!😊😊😊😊😊

I’m so glad I found your videos again. It’s always peak

Man this made me cry! What a video! Such thorough research and explanation about this character, Thanks to you that i am getting closer to understanding geto suguru❤

Such a great analysis- love your videos! Geto is one of my favorite characters in JJK. He's one of those characters who you don't agree with, but understand and sympathize with.

GREAT VIDEO! ABSOLUTELY NAILED IT!

Wow thank you for this video. Geto is such an interesting and complex character, i’m glad that HI arc showed us the whole story of youth of Gojo and Geto. Now I can’t watch the jjk 0 without sadness.

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Great video. Hope you do more jjk character analysis, I’ve always liked how layered their characters are

I thought i had seen so many Geto's analysis that i ought to get sick if i see another one. But i get through your video without pause, absolutely encaptured. The narrative and the editing is brilliant! Good work right here ❤

Geto is a well-written example of a black-and-white idealistic character who got crushed by grey reality

As usual another phenomenal video man

YESSSSS YESSSSSSSSSS i just watched all of jujutsu kaisen last week and have been fiending for more content, and along comes the GOAT dropping a video about my favourite eboy

You knocked out the park with this one, my guy.

Great analysis. With this season, Geto has become my favorite character in JJK. The writing in this show is impeccable, its on another level that its other shonen competitors cant keep up with. I look forward to more JJK videos from you! Keep it up friend.

You are the best. Your hatsu is clearly to manifest our rambling thoughts into something understable. I discovered your channel many years ago with your analysis on the Royal guards. And time to time I like to watch some of your videos. Especially, your video about Aomine which is so beautiful.❤ Thanks so much for everything !!!!

Wonderful done, Alec 👏 Man, do I love this story.

Fantastic analysis as usual! Speaking as a anime only (who does know a few spoilers going forward) Geto is without question my favourite character in the series. I LOVE a good antagonist and he absolutely enthralled me particularly in this arc. It’s expert writing on Gege’s part and I’m speaking as someone who has been a lil lukewarm to JJK so far, at least in season 1’s content. I’ve now got high hopes for everything that lies ahead!

Gojo had Six Eyes - but none were on Geto. despite the ability to see the flow of cursed energy, he was blind to the pain and despair of his friend.

Episode 5 of S2 is such a masterclass! Getou's transformation was heartbreaking while I was able to understand him. I really liked the way they did the conforntration b/w him & Gojo in a more cheerful compared to the dark tone in JJk 0. Getou was at peace with his choice.

This JJK content is just as good as the HXH one. Would love to see more.

Great analysis as always! One thing though, I don't think Riko (or her maid/bodyguard) was a non-sorcerer. She was able to see Geto's curses and was aware of the existence of shikigamis. She was also born to be Tengen's vessel. By "non-sorcerers", I think Geto means those who are basically Muggles (to use the Harry Potter term) or ordinary people who can't see curses or control cursed energy. Ijichi and the other managers at the jujutsu schools are also not active sorcerers (and many in the clans don't act as active duty sorcerers) but they wouldn't fall under the non-sorcerer umbrella. I guess it's like mutants and non-mutants -- the X-Men would be active sorcerers but other mutants who aren't trained to fight are still mutants.

The entire conundrum of Getou was so beautiful portrayed in the anime, even better than the manga imo. Tying everything together between his mindset and current events was beautifully done

Top tier video as always

You are my favorite RU-vidr! Thank you for always making great videos!

I miss Geto so much. I'm absolutely delighted to hear you enjoy jujutsu Kaisen it's the spiritual successor to hunter hunter in my opinion

Love the videos. Thanks for the good work

AJ talking about JJK and Geto you know it's gonna be a real treat plus I'm so excited for anime onlys to see what his future has in store

I never thought I would get so emotional over an anime series... yet here I am. Suguru's story left me hurt.

I was one of the people that felt that there was more to be desired when it came to Geto's downfall, feeling like just one more episode could've helped it feel more natural (Tho that may be because I made the mistake of accidentally skipping the post credits scene of episode 4). But yeah this video really helped me see it from a different perspective. I'm positive I'll love HI even more on rewatch. Great video as always AJ!

Geto was that kind of character : always appealing those who felt desperate and lost in their life and couldn't breath.

I love this. I don’t follow this series but I watched these 5 episodes of s2 and skimmed through the movie merely for the duo’s character designs at first. Boy was I rewarded much with this arc of the story. Geto’s character arc is simply heartbreaking. I read criticism from some about how fast and unconvincing his switch flipping was, but I totally disagree and your video shows how it’s not in the slightest. Loneliness is what pushed him and that is never quantified by time. At least not on terms of duration but rather on terms of what specific period of time it hits. It’s a very realistic depiction of what a troubled mindset and a lack of purpose in a person who is left alone, behind and isolated can lead to. We see it every day in lonely men going haywire against society and other people. Thank you so much for writing and sharing this.

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God man tssskkkk it’s just such a crushing thing to watch characters like this that thought they were put together, and had everything they desired, yet there’s just something they don’t have which they obsess over, but i feel like Geto, with longer term friends that he can confide, and confess in over the passing concern, and Yuki, kind of liberated, and set free Geto, in a awful way even if she meant it more positive, which she thought was reciprocated by just sitting down and talking with him, but it also is the main reason he fully snapped save for everything that happened with Toji, and Riko, still Yuki, didn’t realize fully she wasn’t giving him good messages since she just thought he needed a talking to to make him contextualize, the way he was feeling, and to find acceptance from being a broken mess like Itadori, had to do after losing some people in Shiybuya, which thankfully from Yuki’’s, student Todo, he was a positive impact on Yuji’s mental health opposed to it being negative for Geto, so there’s a parallel there in of itself which makes them fighting fitting given how they have both been burned but despite it being kenkaku, we still know the soul of Geto, has remnants within his body, as seen from his interaction with Gojo, before sealing him, Geto, himself he wanted to feel like a savior, and have forever happiness that destroyed him when things started crumbling down around him he couldn’t stand it because he kept degrading into negative feelings, and thoughts. Eren, Asriel, he wanted to be free from the underground but was pressured to do anything to gain that despite what it would do to himself he was messed with mentally that he was just a vessel for the supposed angel which he was seen as a demon despite having all the noble reasons. Haltman, he was just interested in getting his daughter back that he was so blindly by that desire he couldn’t even recognize her when she was right in front of him, and made her do his bidding unknowingly. Akechi, he wanted to be socially accepted so that he could feel true to himself and feel alive, plus possibly get actual recognition from his neglect father that just saw him as a tool, and a underling.

Great vid as always. Need a yuji or mahito video

Geto never stood a chance, that is why I find him so compelling. An infinitely sad outcome that literally no one can change (+Kenjaku)

Great video as always🙌🏾 My biggest question coming into season 2 was what changed Geto??? And this arc answered that question in such a satisfying, heartbreaking, and enlightened manner. This arc really took jujutsu Kaisen to a different level of enjoyment and satisfaction for me. Again, wonderful video

Incredible breakdown on one of my favourite JJK characters. 👏👏

Wow. Missed this. Great character.

i thought his turn during season 2 felt too quick and abrupt but ur analysis helped me understand a lot of his nuances that makes his turn feel very natural, cheers!

In my opinion geto isn't morally that much worse than gojo. Him being a villain is just how the story is told. it's the perspektiv. How get's to live is something the series discusses in a lot of Philosophy's. I mean Megumi's "i get to chose who i safe" is extremly similar to geto's position. Gojo has no strong philosophical framework of who get's to live, he murders on gut feeling and risks the lifes of his student. He is the most powerful charakter in the series but his goal of changing the jujutsu society is comparatively small. In a world were you can't safe everyone, saving the people you care about is'nt evil but logical. His radical and machiavellian Way of pursuing his goal, make him seem like a evil person and from the perspektiv of yuta his is obviously a villain. But his has one of the best, most thought-out ethical systems. And with one of the coolest powers he is definitely one of my favorite characters, in this series of greatly designed charakter.

Oh hell yeah the FF16 music, can’t wait to hear it in more of your videos

Geto was the only relatable character to me in the entire show and he was replaced by a brain demon thing

can’t lie i nearly dropped my sandwich seeing this video’s thumbnail, the hxh analysis goat making a jjk analysis…. this is how i know jjk’s made it

You’d think Jujutsu High would hire some counselors after Geto went rogue.

There's a book called 'The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness' by Eric Fromm that I think explains Geto's transcendence pretty well. Where he once sought transcendence in creation, due to his alienation (see Fromm's theory on Alienation/Freedom), he chose to find transcendence through destruction, but in a way, saw this as creation too - as he was making a new world for his kind... Overcoming alienation

Seriously what jujustu sorcerers need are therapist

Lot of people don't notice it but first time anyone who say non sorcerer as monkey is toji after he kill reko and give beating of Lifetime to geto and mocks him how he could he lost to an damn monkey

Bane wake up, Aleczandxr put out another banger

10:22 Just wanted to say that riko falls under the sorcerer category of those geto values. She and other windows can see curses and interact with them. Also I dont think the star plasma vessel for a sorcerer like tengen would be considered non-sorcerer

Excellent video sir! Subscribing 😎

I honestly think that if I was in Geto’s place, I would’ve ended up going down the same path as he did… His situation of slowly losing the meaning of things and realising how shitty the world actually is actually so reletable... Damn, I’m really sorry that no one could understand or listen to him, when he needed it the most.. it’s tragic, but so real at the same time.

maybe if he had found a way to consume only certain curses, things would have turned out differently. A great deal of his hate for curses is their taste and that he always had to eat them. He never once considered the possibility that he doesn't have to eat every curse he comes across or that he doesn't need to be that level of powerful to still be useful to those he cares about.

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Amazing video you really put a lot of things together that i was confused about. I know it's still early in the anime but JJK has insane potential to get on the level of HxH potentially

More JJK videos. IDK how a series this popular can be simultaneously criminally underrated.

Fire thumbnail btw.

recently got into jjk i have been loving it so far its so good just caught up and now reading manga chapter 79 geto is great

I would also like to point out with Riko, we find out tengema finds another person. So her death, the cheers for it etc all were for a death that didn’t even have a goal. She died and nothing changed other than the suffering inflicted

Loving the endwalker music

YES! Been waiting foe this! Thank you so much man! Please do a mha video later🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

i think the heart of what makes a good villain is being able to relate to their cause but maybe not their methods, but with geto i found myself even going as far as rooting for him after watching those backstory episodes. his perspective of the whole incident really displays how twisted the jjk world is, and when he talks with yuki he’s given a solution. one with a clear enough goal that, in his desperation, appeared attainable and the only option. i understood fully why geto broke down, why after watching his fellow sorcerers he loved die for practically nothing of note his pain became rage. i’m not saying his goal is a righteous one, but i feel connected to why he has such a goal, people are evil and sometimes that evil gets so overwhelming you begin to think there is no redeeming humanity, only difference is that geto has found a way to relieve that stress by completely eliminating the source of it.

cant wait to see the vids on Itadori after the whole Sukuna situation in Shibuya

Geto and Toji are easily my favorite characters.

Unless I'm just really tired and misunderstood, my only correction here is that Riko was a sorcerer. She couldn't fight, but she could *see* Cursed Spirits. She was a Shaman, same as Geto and Gojo. Her death was the death of a Shaman at the hands of non-Shaman Great video, though! Tragic and thorough breakdown of his character. Geto is definitely my favorite for a reason

me only watching this video to have an excuse to explain why I totally stan him

Geto is my fav character in JJK along with Todo and Gojo.

I woulda done the same just earlier💀 as soon as they clap bout riko is murder. Its also really interestin dat Geto repeats Haibara’s phrase word for word in the Japanese manga, statin he’s “doin his best at something he’s good at”, n sayin dats his reason, his callin, n if gojo chooses to strike him down there, that’d be fair, since it’d be no different than his own efforts of fulfillin his ideals/duty.

Great title