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GojoShino is the het ship between Satoru Gojo and Shinobu Kocho from the Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer fandoms.
Canon[]
Satoru and Shinobu have never met due to being from different time periods and animangas. They may seem quite different at first glance, but they share several similarities that connect their personalities, abilities, and roles within their respective stories:
Satoru and Shinobu are both among the strongest in their worlds. Satoru is a powerhouse with his overwhelming Cursed Techniques, while Shinobu, though physically weaker than other Hashira, compensates with her extraordinary speed, intellect, and mastery of poison. Both utilize unique approaches in combat. Satoru's techniques, like Infinity and Domain Expansion, make him an unpredictable and nearly invincible force. Shinobu, on the other hand, uses poison and relies on agility, precision, and strategy, setting her apart from other Demon Slayers who use brute force. They are highly intelligent and strategic fighters. Satoru often plans several steps ahead, using his vast knowledge of sorcery to his advantage. Shinobu, known for her medical expertise and scientific approach, crafts poisons and strategies specifically designed to counter demons.
Both characters display a strong desire to protect others. Satoru aims to reform the jujutsu world to protect his students and those weaker than him. Shinobu, driven by the loss of her family, fights to protect humanity from demons and avenge her sister. Satoru acts as a mentor to Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara, guiding the next generation of sorcerers. Similarly, Shinobu plays a mentoring role for Kanao Tsuyuri, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho, sharing her knowledge and skills with younger Demon Slayers.
Both Satoru and Shinobu have violet/purple prominently incorporated into their designs, adding to their distinctive aesthetics and emphasizing their unique powers.
Shinobu has striking violet, bug-like eyes and matching purple highlights in her hair, reflecting her insect-themed appearance. Her standard Demon Slayer uniform also has a dark purple tint, adding to her overall color scheme. She wears a white, turquoise, and light purple butterfly ornament in her hair to secure her yakai-maki bun. Shinobu’s association with purple extends to her fighting style—Insect Breathing is depicted as a shade of purple, aligning with her poison use and insect theme. Additionally, she is linked with Wisteria flowers, a violet bloom used in her poisons to combat demons.
Satoru's connection to purple is evident in his iconic “Hollow Technique: Purple,” a devastating ability that combines the forces of his Red and Blue techniques. Visually, when he is working, Satoru is often seen wearing a stylish blue-purple zip-up jacket with a high collar and matching slim-fit pants, further incorporating purple into his character design.
Futhermore, Shinobu and Satoru are known for being heroes who fight against the villains in their respective universes. Satoru is a Special Grade Jujutsu Sorcerer who combats cursed spirits using Jujutsu, while Shinobu is a Hashira-ranked Demon Slayer who, as her title suggests, slays demons, utilizing her Breathing Style.
Fanon[]
GojoShino is a rare Demon Slayer/Jujutsu Kaisen crossover pairing. However, it gained some support 2 years ago due to the similarities the two share. Because of this, people created scenarios and/or stories of the two, about how their relationship could have been if Satoru and Shinobu were to ever meet each other. People believe that the two of them could get along, considering how their personalities go together. GojoShino enjoyers or just fans within the Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen fandoms claim that that they would love to see their dynamic. Supporters believe that the two could make an unstoppable duo in combat because of Satoru's abilities and Shinobu's knowledge of poisons, as well as her speed.
The pairing has gained some criticism due to their 10 year age difference―Shinobu being 18 and Satoru being 29, however, some justify it by claiming that Shinobu is a legal adult, making GojoShino legal.
Whilst people pair the two romantically, others tend to prefer them as just friends who would have interesting interactions if they ever met.
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Satoru/Shinobu tag on AO3
- Satoru & Shinobu tag on AO3
- TIKTOK
- GojoShino tag on TikTok
- Gojo x Shinobu tag on TikTok
- Gojo x Shinobu posts on TikTok
Trivia[]
- Their given names both start with an ‘s’, have an ‘o’ in the middle, and end with a ‘u’.
- Satoru's friend Suguru and Shinobu's friend Giyū have the same Japanese voice actor, Takahiro Sakurai.
- Satoru and Shinobu are both recognized for specific expressions. Satoru is famous for uttering “Yowai mo” (弱いも), which can translate to “Very weak” or something similar in English, and for saying “Throughout heaven and earth... I alone am the honored one.” Meanwhile, Shinobu is renowned for her phrase “Ara ara, sayonara!” (ああ、ああ、さようなら), which can be interpreted as “Oh, oh, goodbye!” in English, and for saying “Moshi moshi!” (もし もし), a phrase that can be used as a greeting or to say “Earth to [someone]”.
Gallery[]
Videos[]
- TikTok
- https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFeQJNX8/
- https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFexKTb2/
- https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFeQM54p/
