Kagura

The strongest Yato Clan girl in the universe

A girl from the Yato Clan, said to be the strongest in the universe, and the heroine of Yorozuya. Characterized by high combat power and an innocent personality.

Quotes

  • "~al (ka)"
  • "Men are all about flavor"
  • "You guys eat too much!" (quoting Gintoki's line)
  • "No idea what you're talking about, ne"
  • "Stomach expansion girl, you bastard!" (Gintoki's retort)

Trivia

  • Name origin is from Kagura town in Hokkaido and Princess Kaguya from the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.
  • Originally planned to have rabbit ears pop out when removing head ornament.
  • Worries about her small chest and envies big breasts.
  • Chinese-style endings and speech pattern are characteristics.
  • Big eater, dislikes flashy kids' meals.

Alternate names

Kagura Gerouin Kagura-chan Shinryu

Tags

Yato Clan Yorozuya High Combat Ability Heroine Strongest in the Universe China Dress Big Eater Tsundere Family Love Transformation Ability

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Profile

Species
Yato Clan
Gender
Female
Birthday
November 3

Appearance

Overall appearance
Blue eyes and translucent white skin, semi-long hair braided into a bun shape, mainly wears a China dress. Always carries a parasol.
Height
Approx. 155cm
Weight
Approx. 40kg
Eye color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • Blue eyes
  • White skin
  • Braided bun hairstyle
Iconic items
  • Purple parasol (gun type)
  • China dress
  • Vinegared kelp

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Innocent
Detailed personality
She has a suspicious Chinese accent as a characteristic, but also has a foul-mouthed, self-centered, and blunt side. She's a big eater with a strong obsession with food. While possessing powerful combat ability, she has an aversion to taking lives and also has motherly kindness. She has mature aspects beyond her age, but also has a shy, immature girlish side that shows interest in romance.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Innocent
  • Foul-mouthed
  • Big eater
  • Battle maniac
  • Motherly
  • Kind
  • Tsundere
Motto
Men are all about flavor
Talents
  • Advanced combat ability
  • Tough stamina and vitality
  • Agile movements
  • Gaming technique
  • Transformation ability (technique to freely alter the body)
Skills
  • High martial arts technique
  • Firearm operation (parasol's gun function)
  • Ki manipulation application
  • Motherly care ability
Motivation
To travel the universe with her father Umibozu and become the universe's top alien hunter.
Habits
Chinese accent with endings like '~al', '~ne', '~yo', '~yoroshi'. Worries about her small chest.
Favorite foods
Rice with raw egg, Ochazuke, Vinegared kelp, Carbohydrates in general
Music
Enka
Hobbies
Games, Taking care of animals
Disliked insects
Cockroaches
Disliked foods
Flashy kids' meal type things

History

Backstory
A surviving girl from the universe's strongest Yato Clan. She sneaked into Earth for work purposes, but grew tired of hurting people while working as a yakuza bodyguard and escaped. She threatened Gintoki's Yorozuya to get hired and started living there. She intended to return to her homeland but stayed due to lack of living expenses and comfort. Her mother has passed away, and her father is the famous alien hunter Umibozu. Her brother is Kamui, and a complex family relationship is depicted. To adapt to the harsh space environment, she mastered the ability to freely change her body using ki manipulation. In the latter half of the work, the 2-year timeskip arc, she grows and takes on a more mature appearance. Along with her personality growth, she shows adult composure.
Debut date
December 20, 2004
Work title
Gintama
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Lesson 3: 'Jump sometimes comes out on Saturdays, so be careful'

Meeting Gintoki and joining Yorozuya

Significant event
Meeting Gintoki and joining Yorozuya
Description
Quits yakuza bodyguard life and moves into Yorozuya. Forms a deep bond with Gintoki.

Rampage in Yoshiwara in Flames arc

Significant event
Rampage in Yoshiwara in Flames arc
Description
While battling her Yato instincts compared to her brother Kamui, she regains sanity through Shinpachi's persuasion.

Departure to space

Significant event
Departure to space
Description
In the final stages of the Silver Soul arc, leaves Edo to save Sadaharu and heads to space.

Growth in the 5-years-later movie

Significant event
Growth in the 5-years-later movie
Description
Grown into a cool adult woman with a renewed outfit, further enhanced combat abilities.

Relationships

Umibozu

Father

Kagura's father and famous alien hunter. Continues traveling without regard for family, but has strong feelings for his daughter.

Kouka

Mother

Kagura's mother, deceased. Passed away when she was young.

Kamui

Sibling

Kagura's brother. Complicated relationship, but caring towards his sister.

Sadaharu

Pet

Yorozuya's giant pet. Kagura picked him up and raised him, strong bond.

Sakata Gintoki

Teammate

Best friend and comrade at Yorozuya. Foul-mouthed but deep trust relationship.

Shimura Shinpachi

Best friend

Best friend at Yorozuya and training partner. Returns to sanity through Shinpachi's persuasion during rampages.

Yagyu Kyubei

Mentor

Life senior and respected as big sister figure.

Okita Sougo

Rival

Bad relationship, but acknowledges each other's strength. Cooperates in emergencies.

Yorozuya

Yorozuya: mascot

Media appearances

Gintama

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2004

Gintama (TV anime version)

Anime / Protagonist

2006 onward

Gintama: The Movie - New Interpretation of the Red Cherry Blossoms

Movie / Protagonist

2010

Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya

Movie / Protagonist

2013

Gintama THE FINAL

Movie / Protagonist

2021

Gintama: Yorozuya Daisodou!

Game / Protagonist

2011

Voice cast and creators

Rie Kugimiya

Voice actor
Rie Kugimiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Main voice

Koji Ishii

Voice actor
Koji Ishii
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kagura Don role (gender-swapped Kagura)

Kanna Hashimoto

Voice actor
Kanna Hashimoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Original author

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Kagura figure

Item name
Kagura figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Kagura's vinegared kelp

Item name
Kagura's vinegared kelp
Category
Food
Availability
Limited

Kagura plush

Item name
Kagura plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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