Okay, We're Settling This: Solo Leveling's Jinwoo vs Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo, Who's Winning?

By Casandra Ronning

Published Apr 5, 2025

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Solo Leveling are some of the most prominent titles among modern anime. From these series, two unforgettable figures stand out as the pinnacle of strength: Satoru Gojo and Sung Jinwoo. As two pillars of their respective storylines, both characters are known for their unique talents and raw power.

Gojo, with his overwhelming presence and charisma, quickly became a cultural icon in the anime world. Jinwoo, who captivated audiences worldwide with his rise to power, became an instant hit and redefined the power fantasy genre. Their rapid ascent to popularity speaks volumes about their character and the ion they generate among fans. However, as two of the most powerful figures in anime, it’s inevitable that audiences will engage in comparisons and debates, raising the question of who would win in an all-out battle: Jujutsu Kaisen’s Satoru Gojo or Solo Leveling’s Sung Jinwoo?

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Sung Jinwoo’s power stems from his role as the Shadow Monarch, which grants him control over death itself. Jinwoo’s core ability is Shadow Extraction, allowing him to resurrect fallen enemies as loyal soldiers by uttering a single word: Arise. Sung Jinwoo continuously expands his shadow army, which grows stronger with every ing battle. These shadows retain the skills they had in life, and some, such as Igris and Beru, become high-tier generals under his command. Jinwoo has hundreds of shadows at his disposal, granting him a massive advantage on any battlefield.

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Beyond his army, Jinwoo himself is a terrifying powerhouse to stand against. His speed borders on teleportation, he’s strong enough to change landscapes, and his regeneration lets him recover from fatal blows in seconds. Jinwoo is capable of both concealing his presence entirely and unleashing his mana to intimidate even the Monarchs who view him as a threat due to his connection to Ashborn, the original Shadow Monarch. With weapons like Kamish’s Wrath and boosted by the System’s enhancements, Jinwoo is nearly untouchable in close combat and is quick to adapt in fights.

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Satoru Gojo stands as the most powerful sorcerer in Jujutsu Kaisen, wielding curse techniques so advanced that they border on reality-breaking. His most well-known ability, Infinity, allows him to create an impenetrable barrier by manipulating space itself. In this way, no object or opponent can ever physically touch him unless he allows it, making close-range combat virtually impossible. Gojo also masters Limitless and its extensions, including Cursed Technique Lapse: Blue, which acts similarly to a black hole by drawing matter inward, and Cursed Technique Reversal: Red, which is a specialized technique that manifests as a red orb with explosive force.

At the height of his power, Gojo taps into Hollow Purple, a devastating culmination of Red and Blue that completely destroys everything in its path at the molecular level. Beyond that, he was also born with both Six Eyes and Limitless, a combination that amplifies his perception and efficiency to levels that are impossible to contend with. Six Eyes gives Gojo the ability to process information faster than anyone else, keeping him multiple steps ahead in combat. He can also activate Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void, which traps enemies in a space of infinite knowledge that paralyzes the mind.

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At first glance, Sung Jinwoo and Satoru Gojo both seem like untouchable powerhouses, but what makes them truly stand out is the way their abilities defy the rules of their respective worlds. For example, Gojo isn’t just strong; he’s a singularity within jujutsu society. His Six Eyes grant him near-omniscient perception, while Limitless allows him to have complete control over the surrounding space. This makes him an anomaly among sorcerers, positioning him at a level that sorcerers and curses alike struggle to sur. In a way, Gojo rewrites the battlefield itself to his advantage, making conventional combat meaningless.

Meanwhile, Sung Jinwoo’s power stems from something entirely different. With the System working to his advantage, Jinwoo has limitless growth. Therefore, unlike Gojo, whose strength comes from his mastery of techniques, Jinwoo is constantly evolving, breaking past limits every time he fights. His progression ensures that no opponent remains stronger than him for very long, and his role as the Shadow Monarch gives him the ultimate advantage of becoming practically immortal. Unless killed in combat, Jinwoo will never age, although he can make it seem like he is.

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In a head-to-head battle, Satoru Gojo would be a near-impossible opponent for many characters across anime. His Infinity makes him untouchable, his cursed techniques are deadly, and his Domain Expansion alone can end fights before they ever begin. Paired with Gojo’s intellect and speed, he makes easy work of his enemies with terrifying precision. Yet, even with all that, there remains a ceiling to his power. While Satoru Gojo may have absolute dominance within Jujutsu Kaisen, the nature of Sung Jinwoo’s power is to completely ascend beyond every limit placed before him.

By the end of Solo Leveling, Jinwoo is far more than simply powerful. He becomes a god-like figure that transcends every human limitation. He manipulates time, defeats world-ending Monarchs, and has the power to cross different dimensions. His speed outpaces perception, and his durability renders most attacks useless, on top of his immense power, he has an entire shadow army backing him. While Gojo may track Jinwoo’s speed and prevent any attacks from reaching him, Jinwoo would turn the tide in his favor. Even if Gojo attempted to use his Domain Expansion, Jinwoo would simply teleport himself away.

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While it would certainly be a fight of the ages, the difference in scale is far too vast, and it pits a sorcerer against someone who is essentially an immortal god. There are not many characters in modern anime that embody absolute power, like Sung Jinwoo and Satoru Gojo. Both characters stand at the height of power in their respective worlds and redefine what it means to be overwhelmingly powerful. Despite their differences, Jujutsu Kaisen’s Satoru Gojo and Solo Leveling’s Sung Jinwoo are staples of their genres and captivate a worldwide audience with their strength and character.