Susan JessicaOkay, let me paint you a picture. Inumaki JJK is one of the coolest characters from Jujutsu Kaisen. He’s got this crazy power where he can use cursed speech to control people. Sounds wicked, right? But what if you tried that cursed speech thing yourself? Yeah. That’s what I did. And…spoiler alert: I lost my voice.
Fast forward past my failed attempts at speaking to my cat (she’s so not impressed), and you’ll get to what really happened when I decided to test out Inumaki’s unique power.
Who is Inumaki JJK?
Alright, let’s back up a second and talk about Inumaki JJK. If you’re familiar with Jujutsu Kaisen, you know he’s this quiet guy who has one of the most dangerous abilities in the show. Inumaki uses cursed speech, which means anything he says can control people. But here’s the twist: he can’t talk freely like us. No chit-chatting, no gossiping about anime—he’s gotta be super careful with every word that leaves his mouth.
Now, you’re probably wondering, “What’s the catch?” The catch is simple: cursed speech isn’t just some neat party trick. It comes with consequences. The more powerful the words, the greater the toll it takes on him. In fact, Inumaki can only speak using certain words—rice related words—so he says “Salmon” or “Tuna” to give instructions or commands.
By the way, if you think that sounds hilarious, trust me, it gets even weirder when you try it yourself. But more on that in a sec.
What Does Cursed Speech Really Do?
So, let’s break it down. Cursed speech isn’t just a weird language thing—it’s a weapon. Words are imbued with cursed energy, and when someone like Inumaki speaks them, it has actual, real-world consequences. He can tell people to stop, to move, or even to hurt themselves with a single word. Pretty gnarly, right? But if he speaks too much, it’ll mess him up, which is why he keeps his words to a minimum.
I mean, can you imagine if you had the power to make people do things just by talking? You’d have to be so careful not to blurt out something stupid. I mean, who wouldn’t accidentally scream “Do my laundry!” or “Make me coffee!” at the wrong time?
Why I Decided to Try Cursed Speech
Here’s where I’ll admit: I’m a sucker for the cool, unexplained powers in anime. And, after watching Inumaki JJK in action, I figured, Why not try it myself? I could totally handle it. I mean, how hard could speaking like a rice-themed sorcerer be?
That’s when I decided to channel my inner Inumaki. I had a small list of words I’d start with, just to see if anything would happen. I wasn’t expecting to actually control people or make things happen, but who knows? Maybe I’d discover a new party trick or something.
Spoiler alert: My first “attempt” to command my dog ended in him not moving, but I’m 99% sure he was just ignoring me on purpose.
Getting Ready: Speak Like Inumaki
So, the plan was simple. I’d just try using a few phrases like Inumaki does. Words like “Salmon,” “Tuna,” and “Onigiri” (which is actually kinda cute when you think about it). I thought, “Hey, I’ve got this. No big deal, right?”
I figured if I just said them out loud with intention, something might happen. Maybe I’d magically make my roommate do the dishes? Or convince my plant to actually grow instead of wilting after two days. (Seriously, how does a cactus die?)
Anyway, I started slow. First word: “Salmon.” I said it like Inumaki would, with force. And… nothing happened.
Huh. Alright, I thought. I’m not giving up that easy. I tried again. “Tuna.” And, to be honest, nothing happened again, except I started feeling a little… weirder.
My Voice: Slowly but Surely, It’s Gone
So, after I repeated a few more words—Tuna again, Salmon again—wham. Suddenly, my throat started to ache. Not like a sore throat, more like I had been screaming for hours, but I hadn’t said a word above a whisper. The weirdest part? It didn’t go away. In fact, it got worse the more I spoke.
Long story short, I ended up losing my voice. Like, gone. I could barely whisper for days. No loud talking, no singing in the shower (cue the tears). My voice went from clear to crash-and-burn level in a matter of hours.
The moral here? Don’t mess around with cursed speech, y’all. This isn’t some weekend hobby you can dabble in. If Inumaki’s story told me anything, it’s that cursed speech is no joke.
So, Why Did This Happen?
Okay, so why did I lose my voice after trying to speak like Inumaki? Let’s break it down. Inumaki’s cursed speech works by channeling immense cursed energy into his words. When he speaks, the energy comes from deep inside of him, and it’s enough to strain his throat and body if used too much.
Well, my attempt to imitate that cursed speech? Yeah, turns out I don’t have cursed energy. Shocking, I know. But the physical toll of trying to speak with intent was enough to cause strain. My throat wasn’t ready to take on that much, and by pushing it too hard, I ended up with vocal cord damage. Who knew anime powers had consequences in real life?
Anyway, it was kinda like trying to yell after breathing in dust from a vacuum cleaner. You just can’t do it for long without something breaking.
The “Oops” Moment
The worst part? I wasn’t even using the words correctly! Inumaki doesn’t just say random food terms; he uses them in very specific situations. Me? I just tried “Tuna” and “Salmon” like they were magic words. No wonder I got punished for it. My bad.
Fast forward to me sitting there like a silent movie character, just wishing I could shout “Go to the store” at my friend—except I couldn’t even croak out “Hey” without sounding like a frog. At least I didn’t try any cursed speech on anyone else.
Inumaki JJK’s Silent Struggle
After all of this, I realized something about Inumaki JJK’s character. This guy has one of the coolest powers in Jujutsu Kaisen, but it comes at a major cost. He can’t speak like normal people. He’s limited. He has to weigh the consequences of using his abilities carefully.
And here’s the kicker: As much as we all love to imagine having powers like Inumaki JJK, the reality is they’re not all they’re cracked up to be. Being able to control others with words? Great in theory. But the price Inumaki pays for that power is steep. It’s not just about saying “Tuna” to make someone stop; it’s about the toll it takes on his own body.
I learned the hard way just how much power words can have—especially when you don’t respect their limits.
My Takeaway: A Word of Caution (and Humor)
All in all, my little experiment with cursed speech taught me a lot. For starters, I now have a greater appreciation for Inumaki’s struggle. His journey isn’t just about learning to control cursed speech—it’s about living with the consequences of wielding it. I now understand the weight of his silence more than ever before.
Would I recommend trying cursed speech for yourself? Not unless you’re ready for a sore throat that feels like you’ve swallowed a cactus (in a bad way). You don’t wanna mess around with cursed words. Trust me.
And the next time you hear me try to yell at my friends, I’ll be using my “nice voice”—the one I’ve finally half recovered.
