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Character Name: Kurama Series: Yu Yu Hakusho Timeline: End of S3 (episode 94) Canon Resource Links:Here's the wiki! There are light spoilers, I guess? Just to be safe.
Personality: Unbeknownst to those around him, Kurama isn't entirely what he seems. He is actually leading somewhat of a double-life, that of the human, Shuichi Minamino, and of his true self, the demon, Youko Kurama. Aspiring to live somewhat of a normal life in the human realm, he constantly faces an internal struggle to suppress the latter's tendencies in spite of the benefits he gains when his demon form is taken - these such benefits including not only an immense power increase, but also a fine-tuning to his skills and abilities in general. It is assumed that no one in his immediate life knows of this secret other than Yusuke and company (in addition to the vast majority of the demon realm), and he intends to keep it that way for the sake of convenience and a sense of normalcy.
Unfortunately, he doesn't always hide the superiority complex he seems to have over humans, which he admits to Yusuke when he tells him about his growing up with Shiori. As such, he can get facetious, blunt and disinterested when it comes to his classmates or anyone outside of his family/Yusuke and co., so it's actually a little arguable as to whether or not he genuinely likes humans. It's more that he's just learned to tolerate and deal with them over the years than anything else. Think of it resembling that of the relationship between a person and their dog in an 'oh, you're so dumb, but just look at you go!' kind of way. Luckily for everyone around him, the empathy he's gained thanks to his mother helps to humble him a little, so it's toned down for the most part.
That being said, Kurama is a calm and collected individual despite his dueling personalities. He's very polite, friendly, and charismatic. He's popular amongst his peers and is very intelligent, getting almost perfect marks in every subject. Even so, every so often, the polite and seemingly perfect student will show a cheekier side of himself, teasing his friends just to get a rise out of them; not-so-deep down, he's a big ball of snark and sass. He'll even subtly manipulate others (although usually only when necessary), cleverly coercing the unwilling individual into an unwitting participant to assist in the task at hand.
Along with being level-headed and calculating, Kurama is able to keep his cool under almost any circumstance. On occasion, he has been shown to get his feathers ruffled, being visibly bothered when having to witness or engage in unnecessary cruelty inflicted upon others, or just in general upon those closest to him. However, this reaction is pretty few and far between, being that he is so level-headed; he does not allow his feelings to cloud his judgment, reining in his emotions long enough to assess the situation and figure out the best course of action to take. Although, on the off-chance that you do manage to do something that genuinely angers him, well...let's just say that it's generally a good idea not to piss him off. He's one of the more terrifying of the group when he has managed to finally snap.
That being said, he is quite protective of those few that he cares deeply for and can be quick to forget himself, recklessly throwing himself into dangerous situations with no forethought to his own safety, his only concern for the well-being of his loved ones. Most notably (and often) this behavior occurs when it concerns his mother, Shiori.
However, his demon self does not share the same level of sentimentality as Kurama does. He is considerably more cold and ruthless than his human counterpart, as well as relatively arrogant. He enjoys toying with his opponents and revels in the pure and simple thrill of the fight, prolonging it for nothing more than his own enjoyment. That is where the differences between the two end as his intelligent, perceptive, and overall analytical nature is still quite intact.
Strengths/Weaknesses:
+ Kurama is incredibly durable. His battle tactics sometimes tend to leave him open to the risk of attack, making his endurance an incredible asset to his particular style of fighting. As such, he can withstand large amounts of damage and still come out on top in the end.
+ Reconciling his past has proven most helpful in his growth. Accepting and allowing both halves of his personality and spirit (that of Youko Kurama and Shuichi Minamino) to meld together into one full entity has been entirely beneficial and has helped him come to terms with himself as a whole.
+ He has the innate ability to push aside his empathy and shut himself down so as not to be swayed by his emotions. While his momentary apathy can come off as downright cruel, it's simply become another way for him to adapt and take control of a situation.
+ His perceptiveness and intelligence are both great assets. In battle, he's extremely analytical, cunning and precise, quite capable of outsmarting many a foe. Kurama can easily devise a strategy no one else would have been able to conceive. In the event of an opponent catching onto his strategy, he can still manage to adapt, changing tactics at the very last minute to gain the upperhand.
+/- His biggest strength comes from his ability to analyze and rationalize any situation he's placed into. He will always stay three steps ahead of his opponent, meticulously picking apart their every move and as a result, can quickly discern the best way to achieve victory. It is definitely one of his biggest strengths, but it is also one of his biggest weaknesses, as he often won't strike first, and in the off-chance that he does, it's always half-hearted or in the defensive. This is due to his want to first observe his opponents' own battle strategies to learn both their movements and their motives. It's a risky gamble and a bad habit, as sacrificing strength for strategy generally ends up leaving him incapacitated to some degree during his matches.
- His greatest and easily the most exploitable of his weaknesses is the deep, familial love he's come to feel for Shiori. Over the course of his stay in the human world and with the passing years, his love for her only grew. Now he will sacrifice anything - including himself - to keep her safe. Plain and simple, he's a huge mama's boy and if his opponent can figure that out and use her against him in some way, it's a guaranteed advantage for them.
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Character
Name: Kurama
Series: Yu Yu Hakusho
Timeline: End of S3 (episode 94)
Canon Resource Links: Here's the wiki! There are light spoilers, I guess? Just to be safe.
Personality:
Unbeknownst to those around him, Kurama isn't entirely what he seems. He is actually leading somewhat of a double-life, that of the human, Shuichi Minamino, and of his true self, the demon, Youko Kurama. Aspiring to live somewhat of a normal life in the human realm, he constantly faces an internal struggle to suppress the latter's tendencies in spite of the benefits he gains when his demon form is taken - these such benefits including not only an immense power increase, but also a fine-tuning to his skills and abilities in general. It is assumed that no one in his immediate life knows of this secret other than Yusuke and company (in addition to the vast majority of the demon realm), and he intends to keep it that way for the sake of convenience and a sense of normalcy.
Unfortunately, he doesn't always hide the superiority complex he seems to have over humans, which he admits to Yusuke when he tells him about his growing up with Shiori. As such, he can get facetious, blunt and disinterested when it comes to his classmates or anyone outside of his family/Yusuke and co., so it's actually a little arguable as to whether or not he genuinely likes humans. It's more that he's just learned to tolerate and deal with them over the years than anything else. Think of it resembling that of the relationship between a person and their dog in an 'oh, you're so dumb, but just look at you go!' kind of way. Luckily for everyone around him, the empathy he's gained thanks to his mother helps to humble him a little, so it's toned down for the most part.
That being said, Kurama is a calm and collected individual despite his dueling personalities. He's very polite, friendly, and charismatic. He's popular amongst his peers and is very intelligent, getting almost perfect marks in every subject. Even so, every so often, the polite and seemingly perfect student will show a cheekier side of himself, teasing his friends just to get a rise out of them; not-so-deep down, he's a big ball of snark and sass. He'll even subtly manipulate others (although usually only when necessary), cleverly coercing the unwilling individual into an unwitting participant to assist in the task at hand.
Along with being level-headed and calculating, Kurama is able to keep his cool under almost any circumstance. On occasion, he has been shown to get his feathers ruffled, being visibly bothered when having to witness or engage in unnecessary cruelty inflicted upon others, or just in general upon those closest to him. However, this reaction is pretty few and far between, being that he is so level-headed; he does not allow his feelings to cloud his judgment, reining in his emotions long enough to assess the situation and figure out the best course of action to take. Although, on the off-chance that you do manage to do something that genuinely angers him, well...let's just say that it's generally a good idea not to piss him off. He's one of the more terrifying of the group when he has managed to finally snap.
That being said, he is quite protective of those few that he cares deeply for and can be quick to forget himself, recklessly throwing himself into dangerous situations with no forethought to his own safety, his only concern for the well-being of his loved ones. Most notably (and often) this behavior occurs when it concerns his mother, Shiori.
However, his demon self does not share the same level of sentimentality as Kurama does. He is considerably more cold and ruthless than his human counterpart, as well as relatively arrogant. He enjoys toying with his opponents and revels in the pure and simple thrill of the fight, prolonging it for nothing more than his own enjoyment. That is where the differences between the two end as his intelligent, perceptive, and overall analytical nature is still quite intact.
Strengths/Weaknesses:
+ Kurama is incredibly durable. His battle tactics sometimes tend to leave him open to the risk of attack, making his endurance an incredible asset to his particular style of fighting. As such, he can withstand large amounts of damage and still come out on top in the end.
+ Reconciling his past has proven most helpful in his growth. Accepting and allowing both halves of his personality and spirit (that of Youko Kurama and Shuichi Minamino) to meld together into one full entity has been entirely beneficial and has helped him come to terms with himself as a whole.
+ He has the innate ability to push aside his empathy and shut himself down so as not to be swayed by his emotions. While his momentary apathy can come off as downright cruel, it's simply become another way for him to adapt and take control of a situation.
+ His perceptiveness and intelligence are both great assets. In battle, he's extremely analytical, cunning and precise, quite capable of outsmarting many a foe. Kurama can easily devise a strategy no one else would have been able to conceive. In the event of an opponent catching onto his strategy, he can still manage to adapt, changing tactics at the very last minute to gain the upperhand.
+/- His biggest strength comes from his ability to analyze and rationalize any situation he's placed into. He will always stay three steps ahead of his opponent, meticulously picking apart their every move and as a result, can quickly discern the best way to achieve victory. It is definitely one of his biggest strengths, but it is also one of his biggest weaknesses, as he often won't strike first, and in the off-chance that he does, it's always half-hearted or in the defensive. This is due to his want to first observe his opponents' own battle strategies to learn both their movements and their motives. It's a risky gamble and a bad habit, as sacrificing strength for strategy generally ends up leaving him incapacitated to some degree during his matches.
- His greatest and easily the most exploitable of his weaknesses is the deep, familial love he's come to feel for Shiori. Over the course of his stay in the human world and with the passing years, his love for her only grew. Now he will sacrifice anything - including himself - to keep her safe. Plain and simple, he's a huge mama's boy and if his opponent can figure that out and use her against him in some way, it's a guaranteed advantage for them.