Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 might be all about Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto's mission to protect the Star Plasma Vessel but it's also a little treat for Shoko Ieri fans. The third second-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High School finally gets more screen time and it's mostly as the quiet yet fun supportive character to the main duo. But don't be fooled; voice actor Aya Endo says that Shoko also plays an important role in Gojo and Geto's relationship.
In the premiere episode of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Shoko Ieri was introduced as a quiet and pleasant student who always accompanied Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto. However, it was also clear that she only appeared quieter because her classmates are always so loud. Moreover, Shoko knew the boys well enough to get out of their way when they almost got into a fight with each other.
For some, it might look like Shoko is the third wheel in Gojo and Geto's relationship. However, voice actor Aya Endo pointed out that her character is part of this relationship, and an important part at that.
"For Gojo and Geto, having someone who wouldn't be shaken no matter what happened was a source of confidence," Endo said in an interview.
This certainly makes sense considering that Shoko was rarely shocked by anything that Gojo or Geto would do. Moreover, her calming presence and supportive nature made it easy for her classmates to pursue their strange missions while they were students at Tokyo Jujutsu High School.
Shoko's importance is also clear in the manga's latest story arc. She has been the one character who continues to believe that Gojo can defeat Ryomen Sukuna and Shoko is always present whenever Gojo needs her.
We'll be seeing more of Shoko in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 3. The third episode is titled Hidden Inventory 3 ("Kaigyoku -San-"). It is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
