Youko
Kurama / Minamino Shuuichi (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Looks: This guy is definitely a Bishounen. From
his gorgeous red hair to his sparkling emerald eyes of his human form, he can
definitely make any girl (or guy) drool. Problem is. His human form is so
feminine looking that people mistake him for a girl at first glance. He also
has his youko persona. Youko Kurama is a more mature-looking bishounen. You’ll
faint (or turn green with envy) at his beautiful silver hair and his pale
features that look like they’ve been carved from the finest kind of marble.
Smarts: Judging from his records in school. Kurama
is at the top of his sophomore class and lots of clubs are trying to recruit
him because of his popularity with girls. In his previous life as a demon, he
was the leader of a gang of thieves. He always thinks before he acts, thus
making every heist a successful one. As one of the Reikai tantei or in English,
the spirit detectives, Kurama is the strategist of the group. Always calm and
composed, this hunk always managed to pull his friends out of trouble a number
of times.
Personality: Given the name ‘Kitsune’ or fox, you can
imagine how clever and conniving this guy is. Though he doesn’t show it much.
Kurama is hard working and trust-worthy. He has a sense of humor but in the
middle of a battle he is dead serious and doesn’t convey any emotion, unless of
course you try to kill his mother. He smiles a lot but the only time that you
could see him laugh in the series was the time when the Reikai tantei’s were
fighting Sensui together with his best friend, Hiei. Since Kurama has lived for
over millennia, he has lots of wisdom that comes in handy at tight situations.
He is very protective of his loved ones and will sacrifice his life for them if
needed.
Cooking/Home
Economics: Seeing as he
took care of his human mother when she was ill, you can guarantee that this guy
is a great cook and this will come in handy in case of a romantic dinner for
the two of you.
Fighting
Skills: This guy is a very
skilled fighter. He can control plants and his favorite weapon is a rose that
he turns into a deadly whip. He is adept in martial arts and this can help him
whenever his energy is low and he can’t conjure weapons out of plants anymore.
He does have a lot of speed but not as fast as Hiei and specializes in
long-range combats. Whenever he fights, the air around him always smells good
because he uses roses and it can help him to locate enemies that don’t smell so
good.
Special
Abilities: As I mentioned
before, his ability to control plants. And, he can change from his human form
to his demon form. Maybe his being incredibly gorgeous is considered ability
too?
Competition: One word. Hiei. Kurama is the only one who
earned Hiei’s trust and he is the only one who can tease Hiei without getting
his head chopped off. This two is the subject of many yaoi fics on the net and
although I must admit I am one those who write them, I am still writing this,
and for other people who want to snag this fox. It will be a hard mission ‘coz
Kurama cares for his little fire demon too much to look for a girlfriend.
In-Laws: Aside from his human mother, Shiori, and
his stepfather Hanataka-san and Shuuichi-kun. There are no other relatives
mentioned from his demon life.
Economics: Kurama has a promising job in his
stepfather’s company so there won’t be any problems in the money department.
Maybe he’ll make so much money that you’ll be having a shopping spree every
week.
Sex: Kurama is a demon that has lived for a
thousand years right? So, he’s bound to have lots of lovers. He can be very
experienced in that department and maybe show you a few tricks once in a while
ne? ‘Nuff said. Kurama is definitely a sex god.
Overall: You can almost say that Kurama is a perfect
guy. You can rely on him and he’s a very exciting lover. So, grab your
pitchforks and help me hunt this guy down!