Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the biggest and best titles in the shonen world right now, with a 24-episode anime season and an ongoing manga series to its name. This is a supernatural action series that may remind fans of older titles such as Bleach and Yu Yu Hakusho, with a bit of Naruto thrown in, but Jujutsu Kaisen has found a voice of its own, and fans can't get enough of characters such as Yuji Itadori and Satoru Gojo.
Satoru Gojo is a fun-loving but incredibly powerful sorcery teacher at the Tokyo Sorcerer school, and fans like him just as much as Yuji himself, if not more. Better yet, Satoru may remind fans of many similar anime characters, and in a way, the anime world is packed with Satoru Gojos.
10 Kisuke Urahara Is A Free-Spirited Fighter & Scientist (Bleach)
Kisuke Urahara is a fallen Soul Reaper Captain and a well-regarded citizen of Karakura Town, running a deceptively simple candy shop called Urahara Shoten. Kisuke was introduced as an eccentric expert of souls and Hollows, but there's more to it than that.
Ichigo quickly realized that "Mr. Hat and Clogs" is actually a deadly swordsman and an expert in kido spells, despite his goofy antics, and Kisuke was pivotal in the downfall of Captain Sosuke Aizen. Just like Satoru, Kisuke is not to be taken lightly.
9 Kakashi Hatake Is Like Satoru's Long-Lost Ninja Brother (Naruto)
In many ways, Satoru Gojo is a tribute to the shonen character Kakashi Hatake of Naruto fame. To begin with, both characters routinely cover a part of their face, and they don't expose their eyes casually.
Both characters are in command of the main three-person squad in their respective series, and they are normally easygoing and funny but can turn quite serious if powerful enemies show up. Satoru and Kakashi would get along great if they ever met.
8 Ms. Joke Is Hilarious But Serious, Too (My Hero Academia)
Ms. Joke is a heroics teacher at the Ketsubutsu school and an associate of Shota Aizawa. Ms. Joke is Aizawa's total opposite, featuring a colorful outfit, an outgoing personality, and a Quirk that makes a big ruckus (she can make people laugh hysterically to stop them from attacking her).
Despite all her silly jokes and teasing, though, Ms. Joke is a dedicated professional, just like all the other heroes like Satoru Gojo, and she won't hesitate to protect her students from any insults or danger. No doubt all her students have fun in her classes.
7 Hange Zoe Is Outgoing & Brilliant (Attack On Titan)
In this grim shonen series, most characters are rather high-strung and serious, such as Captain Levi Ackerman and Mikasa, but Hange Zoe is there to mix things up a bit. Hange is a Titan expert and enthusiast with a rowdy behavior that gets on Levi's nerves more than a little.
Still, Hange knows what must be done and is willing to risk their life to fight off the Titans or the Marley Empire's forces, with or without all the jokes and antics just like Satoru. There are enemies to defeat and a whole world to explore, after all.
6 Izumi Curtis Is A Tough Teacher With A Few Quirks (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
It's true that Izumi Curtis isn't nearly as goofy or whimsical as Satoru Gojo, but otherwise, they are loosely similar in their respective series. Izumi Curtis is the tough but kind alchemist who helped train the Elric brothers, and they respect and fear her in equal measure.
Izumi is caring to the brothers and has a few odd quirks, from her spontaneous mouth-bleeding to her erratic temper, but she is deadly and serious in combat, showing no mercy to the homunculi or corrupt military officers. Sloth never saw her coming.
5 Joseph Joestar Was Always Hilarious On The Battlefield (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
During the Battle Tendency story arc in particular, fans may be reminded of Satoru Gojo when they see Joseph Joestar in action against the terrifying Pillar Men and similar foes. Joseph is a powerful Hamon user and a clever fighter, but he can't resist cracking jokes or pranking people.
Joseph famously disguised himself as a Mexican woman to try to sneak past some soldiers, and he is the one who keeps saying "your next line is..." His personality matches Satoru's perfectly, and he's a formidable fighter on top of that. Not on Satoru's level, perhaps, but good enough.
4 Shigure Sohma Was A Real Joker But Had His Serious Side (Fruits Basket)
Satoru Gojo has some parallels in non-shonen series, too. In this shojo franchise, Shigure Sohma quickly established himself as a real joker, often making silly and dry comments about the shenanigans around him while endlessly teasing his hapless editor. Most Sohmas find him irritating.
Shigure isn't just a class clown, though. He is privy to some of the family's darkest secrets and knowledge, and he knows far more about other people's lives, relationships, and motives than he lets on. Like Satoru, this joker can suddenly unsheath his serious side and take control of any situation.
3 Captain Akitaru Obi Is Friendly But Rugged In Battle (Fire Force)
Captain Akitaru Obi has no ignition ability to call his own; instead, he uses intense physical conditioning to enhance his combat effectiveness, and it has paid off. He uses high-tech gear and advanced moves to get the edge on his foes, even fellow fire soldiers such as Benimaru Shinmon.
This show is known for its eccentric and odd humor, and Akitaru is no different, being a warm-hearted and silly fellow who can't say no to anything. When the chips are down, though, Shinra and the others can always rely on him to save the day.
2 Aang's Friend King Bumi Was Eccentric But Brilliant (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
This character appeared early in the series as the ruler of the city Omashu, right there in the Earth Kingdom. Bumi is over 100 years old, and he was once Avatar Aang's childhood friend, who always encouraged Aang to think outside the box and be resourceful at all times. His quirky humor is endearing, whether in his boyhood or as an elderly king.
Still, Bumi isn't just a joker. He earned that crown as a wise and insightful Earthbender, and Satoru Gojo fans will appreciate Bumi's combination of goofy humor, strength, and wisdom in one fun package. Aang sure has some powerful friends.
1 Gildarts Clive Is Easygoing But Vastly Powerful (Fairy Tail)
Gildarts Clive is an S-ranked wizard, among the best of the best, but he never feels the need to boast about it. Instead, Gildarts takes great pride in the current generation of Fairy Tail wizards, and he's almost like a doting uncle to many of them (and he is Cana Alberona's father).
For the most part, Gildarts is easygoing and is always in the mood to laugh, and he often sparred with Natsu Dragneel to help the boy get stronger. When his friends are threatened, though, Gildarts will fight back without mercy, and literally crush anything in his way (he has Crush magic). Satoru Gojo can appreciate that.