Top 10 Strongest Curses In Jujutsu Kaisen

Pavas Gagneja
Jul 9
5 min read

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, including shocking plot points, final battles, and major plot twists not yet covered in the anime. Proceed only if you're caught up or don't mind having key story elements revealed.

Curses are terrifying beings born from negative human emotions like fear, anger, and sadness. They come in many forms, from mindless monsters to powerful, intelligent entities. Some are so strong that even top Sorcerers struggle to handle them. These powerful Curses shape the world of Jujutsu Kaisen and bring some of the most exciting and deadly fights in the series.

Curses are not just some emotionless creatures. In fact, they have unique powers, twisted goals, and sometimes even emotional backstories. Here are the 10 strongest Curses in Jujutsu Kaisen, ranked from the lowest to the absolute strongest.

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10/10 Kuchisake-Onna

Kuchisake Onna asks Toji Fushiguro the question

Inspired by the Japanese urban legend of the “Slit-Mouthed Woman,” Kuchisake-Onna appears as a terrifying Spirit with a disturbing smile. Though she doesn’t get as much spotlight as others, her presence and abilities are chilling. Her Cursed Technique often involves fear-based manipulation and slashing attacks.

What makes her stand out is how she plays with her victims’ fear. Like the urban myth, she asks questions that trap her target in a lose-lose situation. This Curse is less about raw strength and more about psychological horror, which, in Jujutsu Kaisen, is just as dangerous.

9/10 Kurourushi

Kurourushi is a Curse that looks like a giant insect, and everything about him screams nightmare fuel. He’s creepy, unpredictable, and disgusting — but also insanely powerful. He uses his body and a Cursed Weapon to launch deadly attacks while his insect minions swarm his enemies.

Kurourushi’s most terrifying ability is his power to come back to life under the right conditions. That makes him even more difficult to handle, especially in a chaotic battle. He shows us that even gross, bug-like Curses can be extremely hard to kill.

8/10 Choso

Choso uses Blood Manipulation against Yuji

Choso isn’t a traditional Curse — he’s a Death Painting Womb, born from a mix of human and Curse. Still, his power is on par with the best of them. Choso’s main Technique is Blood Manipulation, which allows him to control his own blood in battle with insane precision.

He’s skilled, strategic, and incredibly protective of his brothers. Choso also has great durability and healing. Even when he’s badly injured, he keeps fighting with passion and determination, making him one of the most dependable and deadly fighters in the series.

7/10 Naoya Zenin (Cursed Spirit Form)

After his death, Naoya Zenin is born as a Cursed Spirit — more twisted and faster than before. In his Cursed form, he becomes almost unbeatable in terms of speed and movement. He can fly, phase through attacks, and hit opponents before they can even react.

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What makes Naoya terrifying is how aggressive and bitter he is after death. He holds a deep grudge and channels that anger into pure power. He’s the kind of opponent who becomes more dangerous the longer he fights.

6/10 Hanami

Hanami is a nature-based Curse who believes in protecting the planet from humans. Even though he’s a villain, his motives come from a twisted sense of balance. Hanami’s attacks are nature-themed, using roots, trees, and flowers to trap and damage enemies.

He’s incredibly durable and can take hits from some of the strongest Sorcerers without falling. Hanami is so unique because of his fighting style — he blends brute strength with environmental control, making it hard to get close or even predict his next move.

5/10 Dagon

Dagon is a Cursed Spirit that evolves into a fully formed Special Grade during the Shibuya Incident. He represents fear related to water and natural disasters like tsunamis. Dagon’s strength lies in his Domain Expansion, which floods the area and unleashes powerful Shikigami-like sea monsters to attack his enemies.

The scariest thing about Dagon is how fast he grows in intelligence and strength. In just a short time, he becomes capable of holding his own against multiple Grade 1 Sorcerers at once. His growth shows how Curses can evolve quickly when pushed into combat.

4/10 Jogo

Jogo is a volcano-themed Curse born from the fear of volcanoes. He’s loud, angry, and proud, but also extremely powerful. His Cursed Energy is said to be close to Gojo’s, although his Techniques aren’t quite on the same level. Still, when Jogo is serious, his volcanic attacks can destroy everything around him.

Jogo’s Domain Expansion, “Coffin of the Iron Mountain,” can melt almost anything in an instant. While he doesn’t always get the respect he deserves in the series, make no mistake —he’s a powerful Curse who could wipe out entire cities if left unchecked.

3/10 Mahito

Mahito is one of the most dangerous and twisted Curses in the story. He was born from the fear humans have of other humans, which gave him a horrifying level of control over the human body. His Idle Transfiguration Technique let him reshape souls with just a touch, instantly killing or transforming people.

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He is not only physically dangerous, but also mentally manipulative and cruel. Mahito grows stronger the more he understands the human soul, and his fights against Nanami and Yuji showed us just how adaptable and clever he is. His hatred for humanity and complete lack of empathy make him truly terrifying.

2/10 Rika Orimoto

Rika was once a human girl, but after her tragic death, she turned into a powerful and emotionally charged Curse. Known as the Queen of Curses, she’s deeply tied to Yuta Okkotsu, acting as his protector and source of power. Rika’s Cursed Energy is practically limitless when she’s fully manifested.

Her presence during fights gives Yuta a massive boost, and together, they’re nearly unbeatable. Rika intelligently and emotionally supports Yuta in battle. She’s terrifying to enemies and comforting to Yuta — a perfect blend of deadly and loyal.

1/10 Ryomen Sukuna

Sukuna is without a doubt the strongest Curse in Jujutsu Kaisen. Known as the King of Curses, he was originally a powerful Sorcerer who became a Curse after death. Even with just a few of his fingers consumed by Yuji, Sukuna has shown insane levels of power that most enemies can’t even survive.

When Sukuna takes full control, his strength, speed, and intelligence go through the roof. He has an incredibly destructive Domain Expansion, and his Cursed Techniques are sharp, fast, and nearly impossible to counter. Whether it’s defeating Special-Grade Curses or standing up to other top fighters, Sukuna is in a league of his own.