Toge Inumaki
Toge Inumaki is a main supporting character in the series Jujutsu Kaisen. He is a second-year student and Semi-Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer at Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College. As a descendant of a renowned clan of Cursed Speech users, he wields an inherited technique that infuses his spoken words with cursed energy to command others. To prevent accidentally cursing those around him, he refrains from standard speech in daily life, relying instead on a unique vocabulary limited to rice ball ingredients. Despite his quiet demeanor, he is a deeply compassionate individual who constantly looks out for his fellow sorcerers.
Overview
Toge Inumaki is a main supporting character in the series Jujutsu Kaisen. He is a second-year student and Semi-Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer at Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College. As a descendant of a renowned clan of Cursed Speech users, he wields an inherited technique that infuses his spoken words with cursed energy to command others. To prevent accidentally cursing those around him, he refrains from standard speech in daily life, relying instead on a unique vocabulary limited to rice ball ingredients. Despite his quiet demeanor, he is a deeply compassionate individual who constantly looks out for his fellow sorcerers.
Appearance
Toge Inumaki has light silver-white hair, styled in a short crop or swept-up front, paired with purple eyes. His cheeks and tongue bear the hereditary curse marks of his family, featuring a snake-eye design around his mouth and fang markings on his tongue. To conceal these markings and muffle his voice, he habitually wears high-collared jackets or face masks. He maintains a slightly slouched posture and later loses his left arm due to battle injuries.
Personality
Because of the destructive potential of his ability, Toge restricts his speech to rice ball ingredients, which often makes him seem distant to strangers. In reality, he possesses a remarkably gentle and empathetic nature, constantly showing concern for his classmates and younger peers. Having struggled with his power since childhood, he is exceptionally mindful of others' feelings. Alongside his thoughtful demeanor, he harbors a playful streak, frequently participating in lighthearted pranks with his friends. He enjoys watching videos online in his spare time, while disliking morning assemblies and fish eggs.
Abilities
Toge inherits the specialized Cursed Speech technique, which allows him to infuse his voice with cursed energy to force physical commands or destructive effects upon targets. His voice can be transmitted through devices like megaphones or phones, though it cannot affect non-living objects. The technique places extreme strain on his vocal cords; powerful commands or opponents with superior energy can cause severe recoil, resulting in throat damage or bleeding. Consequently, he carries throat medicine regularly and relies on his exceptional physical agility to combine close-quarters combat with his vocal abilities.
Background
Born into the Inumaki family, a rare clan that sought to distance itself from jujutsu sorcery, Toge manifested his inherited technique from an early age. Unable to control his power as a child, he accidentally harmed those around him, prompting him to adopt his restricted vocabulary. He enrolled at Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College, where he forged strong bonds with his classmates, particularly Yuta Okkotsu, whom he supported through shared understanding of dangerous abilities. Toge actively participated in major operations, including joint missions and the Shibuya Incident, risking his life and ultimately sacrificing his left arm to protect others.
Relationships
Toge shares a deep bond of mutual trust with his second-year classmate Yuta Okkotsu, who eventually understood his speech patterns and later copied his technique. He maintains a playful camaraderie with his fellow peers Maki Zen'in and Panda, often engaging in casual antics alongside their teacher, Satoru Gojo. Toge is highly protective of his first-year juniors—Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki—frequently stepping in to shield them during hazardous situations. Over time, his closest allies have learned to interpret his restricted vocabulary effortlessly.
Trivia
Toge's given name stems from the concept of words stinging or pricking like thorns. In the original prequel concept, his hairstyle closely resembled that of Yuji Itadori; the author subsequently altered Toge's design to a rounded bowl cut and later exposed his forehead to make him visually distinct. Ironically, despite relying entirely on onigiri fillings for daily communication, his personal breakfast preference leans toward bread rather than rice.
