Toge Inumaki

Toge Inumaki is a character in Jujutsu Kaisen. He is a second-year at Tokyo Metropolitan Magic Technical College.

Appearance
Toge is a slim young man with light skin, brown eyes, and mid-length straight hair. He was born with the "Snake and Fangs" seal of the Inumaki Clan on his tongue and both cheeks, so his Jujutsu student uniform with a high collar tailored into it that covers his mouth. While training, Toge wears a zipped up dark collar underneath a white short sleeve shirt with athletic pants and shoes.

In 2017, Toge had shorter, spiky hair similar to Yuji's that eventually grew into his new hairstyle of 2018. He had a similar uniform, but he had alight colored high sweater collar that he wore underneath a normal student uniform.

In the anime adaptation, Toge has platinum blonde hair with purple-colored eyes and his uniform is a royal blue color

Personality
Toge initially appears to be a quiet and distant boy, somewhat intimidating to Yuta Okkotsu when they first met. However, beneath his clam and somewhat aloof persona, Toge is actually a very insightful and caring individual. He doesn't speak in order to prevent accidentally cursing someone with his enchanted words.

The only reason Toge seemed scary to Yuta was because he was protective of Maki and Panda against Rika. Once Toge learned that Yuta's situation wasn't so different from his own, he instantly began to open up. Due to his lack of clear communication with someone unfamiliar with him, this was difficult for Toge to convey. Through his actions Toge proved to Yuta that he was a kind comrade who only wishes to look out for others.

While Cursed by his own ability, Toge understands that he wields a great power. He's very intelligent and able to stay calm in any situation, always knowing when and when not to use it. Additionally, Toge has proven himself to be very confident and brave.

At the Goodwill Event, after only just meeting Yuji, he wanted to go back and save him from being attacked by the Kyoto students. He never panicked a single time against the Special Grade Curse Hanami. Even after his own throat began giving out from the weight of his curse, Toge still stepped up to send one final spell Hanami's way.

Cursed Child Arc
Toge is with Maki and Panda, as they discuss the new transfer student that they will be getting. Later when Yuta is introduced to the class, Toge notices that is cursed and prepares to attack. Gojo warns them, but Rika shows up and defends Yuta from the three. After Gojo explains Yuta situation, Gojo introduces Yuta to the class. Toge is then paired with Toge during the classes session.

Three months later, Toge is watching Maki and Yuta train when Gojo shows up. After a little while, Toge and Yuta are given a mission to attend to. Before they can leave, Gojo explains Toge's ability to Yuta and what he is capable of. Toge and Yuta are then driven to the Hapina Shopping district by Kiyotaka. Once they arrive, Kiyotaka explains the details of the mission but Toge leaves part way to buy some throat medicine.

Toge and Yuta head into the shopping district, which they find a large amount of cursed spirits. Toge easily exorcises the spirits and leaves. Toge and Yuta notices that the screen has not been lifted, when suddenly a cursed spirit appears behind them. As the spirit attacks, Toge pushes Yuta out of the way and easily crushes the spirits arm. As Toge starts to cough, Yuta save Toge and brings him to safety but leaves his throat medicine behind. After a short rest, Toge prepares to face the spirit which Yuta decides to join Toge even through Toge doesn't want him to. Yuta faces the spirit and manages to get the throat medicine to Toge. After Toge drinks the medicine, he uses his powers to exorcise the spirit.

After the mission is complete, Toge and Yuta head back to the college. At the college, Toge tends to some plants while Panda tells Yuta that Toge was worried about Yuta.

Days later Toge is with Panda, Maki and Yuta when Getou and his forces show up. Toge listens as Getou explains to Yuta that he wishes to kill all non-Sorcerers. As Getou is forced to leave, Toge listens as Getou announces his plan for an all-out war.

On December 24, Toge is in Shinjuku to fight against Getou's forces. Suddenly Gojo tells them that Getou is back at the college, and uses his power to send him and Panda back to the college. After arriving at the college, Toge and Panda take on Getou but are easily overpowered. Yuta shows up and saves Toge, Panda, and Maki while also healing them. After Yuta manages to defeat Getou, Toge along with Maki and Panda check to see if he is okay. Once Rika's curse is suddenly undone, Yuta listens as Gojo shows up and explains how Yuta had accidentally cursed Rika when she had died. Yuta also listens when Gojo revealed that Yuta is a distant relative of his. Later, Toge is with Maki and Panda as they wait for Yuta and Gojo.

Cursed Training Arc
Toge, along with Maki and Panda, met with Megumi and Nobara while they are were mourning. The three talk with Megumi and Nobara about joining the Kyoto Goodwill Event, which the two agree to. Toge, along with Maki and Panda, help train both Megumi and Nobara before the event. Later when Megumi talks with the others about how he should carry weapons without occupying his hands, Toge points out that Megumi manages to figure out a way with his shadow.

Days later, Toge is with Maki and Panda when Panda worries about the first years since the some of the Kyoto students might accompany the Kyoto principal. Toge and Panda then come to Megumi's rescue, when Megumi is attacked by Aoi.

Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc
On the day of the Kyoto Goodwill Event, Toge with the other Tokyo students when the Kyoto student and faculty show up. Toge is also there when Gojo reveals to everyone that Yuji is still alive. Toge then attends a pre-event meeting with the other Tokyo student and discuss their plans for the event.

When the events starts, Toge travel with the others in a group. Once Aoi shows up, Toge split up with Nobara and Panda. Toge then talks with Panda and Nobara about how the Kyoto students might be trying to kill Yuji, and heads out to face the cursed spirits while Panda and Nobara take on the Kyoto students.

Later Toge is given Mechamaru's phone, which Toge uses it to call Miwa and put her to sleep. Toge suddenly notices a ominous energy and encounters Hanami. Toge battles against Hanami, until they come across Noritoshi and Megumi and forces them to run away. Toge then continues to fight Hanami, along with Noritoshi and Megumi. Toge uses his power to stop Hanami, so that the other two can attack and then run away. As the three prepare another attack, Toge throat give away which allows Hanami to attack Noritoshi. As Megumi goes to attack Hanami, Toge stops him and uses the last of his strength to stun Hanami. Toge is then takes outside of the screen, that is surrounding the site, by Momo along with Noritoshi.

After the intruders have been dealt with, Toge agrees with the other that they should continue the event, were they play baseball.

Shibuya Incident Arc
Toge arrive in Shibuya to help Yuji by dealing with the mutated humans, and letting Yuji enter the Shinuya Station.

Abilities & Powers
Overall Ability & Skill: As a member of the Inumaki Family, Toge is a respected Semi-Grade 1 Sorcerer. Next to Aoi Todo, Toge is considered to be among the strongest and most respected Jujutsu student outside of Yuta and Hakari. His Cursed Technique and athletic ability have earned him a strong reputation among his students and even Geto believed he was a Sorcerer blessed with great potential. Toge is highly intelligent with high stamina as well as an expert understanding of how to wield his powerful Cursed Technique.

High Mobility: While not quite as fast as freaks of nature like Yuji or Maki, Toge is a very athletic individual. He is quick on his feet and very nimble, able to evade Hanami's attacks and lead him on a long chase through the battlefield until Toge could find his comrades. Toge was also one of the only students in the baseball game who took a base clean after batting and remained a threat to steal. Even Yuji was surprised by Toge's speed, which Maki also endorsed.

High Endurance: Toge's Cursed Speech requires a high amount of stamina to use. It causes extreme throat irritation that can cause Toge to cough up blood if overused. Despite this, Toge continues fighting even after reaching his limit and can still unleash commands against higher level opponents.

Jujutsu
Great Cursed Energy: Alongside stamina, Cursed Speech requires a high degree to Cursed Energy, especially if Toge faces off against a powerful Curse. His ability can spread over a wide range and affects all Curses weaker than him without fail. His very presence on the battlefield makes it difficult for anyone against him to focus due to the nature of his Technique. While overusing his ability creates backlash to his body, Toge can still unleash attacks capable of affecting Special Grade Curses as well.

Trivia

 * Due to his abilities, Toge is forced to communicate with a limited dialogue.
 * Toge's Safe Words:
 * しゃけ(Salmon): Use for affirmation.
 * おかか(Chopped katsuobushi): Use for negation.
 * 高菜(Leaf mustard): Means "Are you OK?"
 * (Tuna Tuna)
 * (Tuna Mayo)
 * Toge ranked 4th place in the manga's 1st Character Popularity Poll with 12,088 votes.