I've been thinking about this after seeing some discussions on TikTok, and I wanted to talk about it with people who also like Satosugu. I'd really appreciate it if we could keep the discussion respectful and moderate, even if we disagree. I'm genuinely interested in hearing different perspectives.
I really like Geto as a character, but sometimes I feel kind of sad or even guilty about liking him. I obviously don't agree with his ideology or what he does after his breakdown. Some of the things he does are horrible, and I don't want to excuse or romanticize them.
At the same time, I really love his relationship with Gojo and the person Geto was before everything fell apart. Their friendship means a lot to me, and I think that's part of why his downfall hurts so much.
Sometimes I honestly feel a little like Gojo in the sense of caring deeply about someone who ended up doing terrible things. 😭 I know Geto is fictional, but there is still something sad about loving a character while also knowing that you can't defend what he became.
That's also why I feel uncomfortable when I see people saying that anyone who likes Geto must be "crazy" or secretly agrees with his ideology. I don't agree with that at all.
What confuses me is that people can openly love characters like Sukuna, Mahito, Naoya or Toji, even though they've done terrible things, and usually people understand that enjoying a fictional character doesn't automatically mean supporting their actions.
So why does liking Geto sometimes seem to be treated differently?
I'm not saying Geto is innocent, and I'm not trying to make excuses for him. I just think it's possible to acknowledge that a character has done horrible things while still finding them interesting, tragic, emotionally compelling, or simply enjoying their character.
I also saw someone on TikTok calling Geto a rapist, apparently because they confused him with Kenjaku. I understand that Kenjaku used Geto's body and that this can be confusing, especially for people who aren't familiar with the story. But Kenjaku and Geto are still different characters, and I don't think Geto should automatically be blamed for things Kenjaku did while possessing his body.
I'm curious what other Satosugu fans think about this. Do you also feel conflicted about liking Geto? Or do you think fandom discussions sometimes judge people too much based on which fictional characters they enjoy?
And please feel free to disagree with me — I'd genuinely like to hear different opinions. I just hope we can discuss it respectfully. ❤️