With all the talks surrounding Gojo Satoru’s possible comeback in Jujutsu Kaisen, Wind Breaker fans are seeing his resemblance to one of the series’ major characters. Undeniably, Wind Breaker’s Hajime Umemiya shares a lot of similarities with Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gojo Satoru.
It’s not uncommon for two anime characters to look alike or have the same personality. For instance, there are Shanks in One Piece and Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, who resemble each other, and a lot more examples.
In some cases, they also share the same voice actors, like in Gojo and Hajime’s case, as if this was done on purpose to hype the viewers.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for the Wind Breaker manga series, so proceed with caution.
Gojo Satoru and Umemiya Hajime Have the Same Voice Actor
Though there’s a slight difference in tone, practically everyone can recognize Gojo Satoru's voice in Hajime Umemiya of Wind Breaker, especially when he's laughing or making foolish jokes about his plants, expressing his affection for Kotoha, and making arrangements with his friends.
It’s as if Gojo is part of Wind Breaker, but he goes under a different name and is unable to use any jujutsu sorcery.
It turns out that Gojo Satoru and Hajime Umemiya share the same voice actor, who is none other than the veteran seiyuu, Yuichi Nakamura.
It’s not a surprise, though, as fans instantly recognized Yuichi Nakamura’s voice in Bofurin High’s top dog.
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Gojo and Umemiya Share the Same Hair Color
Gojo Satoru and Umemiya Hajime happen to have the same white hair color, which adds to their identical appearance.
They don’t look alike since Gege Akutami and Satoru Nii have completely different art styles, but their similar hair colors make them look like brothers from the same mother!
Seriously, what is it about these white-haired anime boys that makes them so appealing? They not only look amazing, but they also exude the same imposing aura!
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Gojo and Umemiya Have the Same Personality
While Gojo Satoru might be confident and arrogant at times, and Hajime Umemiya does not exude cockiness, they share many similarities in the way they interact with their friends and foes.
Gojo and Umemiya both exude charisma and charm. They are both playful, laid-back, and easygoing, not fazed by their opponents' pace despite the crucial situation at hand.
In addition, they are extremely protective of their friends and loved ones. They are deeply concerned about their well-being and will go to any length to guarantee their safety.
Interestingly, they both have an enigmatic and mysterious aspect to them, making it tough to read them or figure out what they're thinking.
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Gojo and Umemiya Both Have Painful Backstories
Despite their positive outlook on life, Gojo and Umemiya have their share of past troubles that continue to haunt them to this day.
We’re all aware of Gojo’s rift with his friend Suguru Geto, not to mention the mission involving the Star Plasma vessel, Riko Amanai, that significantly affected his character development in the series.
Meanwhile, there’s Hajime Umemiya, who was raised in an institution with Kotoha Tachibana following the tragic deaths of his parents.
Both of these characters have painful backstories that are central to their character development.
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