Professor Kukui

Alola's Pokémon School Teacher

A male teacher at the Pokémon School in the Alola region who loves Pokémon battles. He is also the true identity of Royal Mask.

Quotes

  • Pokémon battles, be hot-blooded!
  • Cooking and research are just as important as Pokémon.
  • As your Pokémon School teacher, I'm looking forward to your growth.
  • Royal Mask, the true identity is me.
  • Give it your all in Pokémon battles.

Trivia

  • Real name not revealed, but was called 'Gao' in early childhood.
  • True identity of Royal Mask, initially kept secret from Satoshi and his companions.
  • Skilled at cooking and good at pancakes, but bad at laundry.
  • Former disciple of Hala, has bad blood with Guzma.
  • Contributed to the establishment of Alola's first Pokémon League.

Alternate names

Professor Kukui Royal Mask Gao

Tags

Pokémon Alola Teacher Pokémon School Pokémon Battle Kukui Royal Mask Ultra Beasts

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Average build with a muscular physique, adult male. Black hair and wears glasses. Has a tattoo on his arm.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Weight
Around 70kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Arm Tattoo
  • Muscular
  • Royal Mask's Mask
Iconic items
  • Royal Mask's Mask
  • Z Ring
  • Research Equipment
  • Fighting Z
  • Incineroar (Partner Pokémon)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
As a Pokémon School teacher, he is dedicated to his students while having an extremely strong passion for Pokémon battles. Sometimes uses unique speech incorporating Pokémon moves. Skilled at cooking but poor at laundry. Friendly and caring toward students and companions, sometimes acting in a father-like role.
Keywords
  • Passionate
  • Kind
  • Serious
  • Skilled Cook
  • Muscular
  • A Bit Airheaded
Motto
Be Strong
Talents
  • High Pokémon Battle Prowess
  • Cooking Talent
  • Muscle Strength and Stamina
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Instructional Skills as an Educator
  • Knowledge of Invention and Research
  • Battle Tactics Planning
Motivation
Success of the Pokémon School and Establishment of the Alola Pokémon League
Habits
Occasionally incorporates Pokémon moves into conversation
Favorite foods
Pancakes, Alolan Local Cuisine
Hobbies
Pokémon Battles, Cooking
Favorite colors
Red, Orange
Disliked situations
Companions' Failures, Dishonest Behavior

History

Backstory
Born in the Alola region, trained under Hala in his youth. Later became a Pokémon School teacher, devoting himself to nurturing the next generation, with the goal of popularizing Pokémon battles and establishing the Alola League. Additionally, serves as the Battle Royal champion under his hidden identity "Royal Mask."
Debut date
2016
Work title
Pokémon Sun & Moon
Media type
Anime

Royal Mask Identity Revealed

Significant event
Royal Mask Identity Revealed
Description
His identity as Royal Mask is revealed to Satoshi and becomes known to the Pokémon School students.

Engagement with Aether Foundation

Significant event
Engagement with Aether Foundation
Description
Engaged to Professor Burnet, blessed by the people of Alola, and holds a wedding ceremony.

Alola Pokémon League Establishment

Significant event
Alola Pokémon League Establishment
Description
Establishes the first Pokémon League in the Alola region and contributes to its operation.

Rivalry with Satoshi and Gladion

Significant event
Rivalry with Satoshi and Gladion
Description
Has bad blood with Guzma, Hala's former disciple, conflicts with Gladion but goes through reconciliation.

Relationships

Professor Burnet

Spouse

Married, in an affectionate relationship. Cooperative as researchers.

Lei

Child

Child born with Professor Burnet.

Gladion

Lusamine's son, equivalent to a stepson. Sometimes in a rival relationship.

Lillie

Lusamine's daughter, equivalent to a stepdaughter. Serves as a protective figure.

Hala

Mentor

Trained under him as a master and respects him.

Professor Burnet

Spouse

Marriage partner, lives together at Aether Paradise.

Satoshi

Mentor

As Pokémon School teacher, watches over Satoshi's growth.

Guzma

Rival

Former master-disciple relationship led to conflict, but later reconciled.

Alola Pokémon School

Alola Pokémon School: leader

Alola Pokémon League

Alola Pokémon League: strategist

Royal Mask

Royal Mask: leader

Media appearances

Pokémon Sun & Moon

Anime / Protagonist

2016 TV Series

Pokémon (New Indefinite)

Anime / Supporting

2019 Onwards

Pokémon the Movie

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Keiichi Nakagawa

Voice actor
Keiichi Nakagawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Sun・Moon
Notes
Initial Assignment

Tōru Sakurai

Voice actor
Tōru Sakurai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
PM2

Daisuke Namikawa

Voice actor
Daisuke Namikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Royal Mask
Notes
As Royal Mask

Satoshi Tajiri

Creator name
Satoshi Tajiri
Role
Original author

Toshirō Hamamura

Creator name
Toshirō Hamamura
Role
Writer

OLM

Creator name
OLM
Role
Animation studio

The Pokémon Company

Creator name
The Pokémon Company
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Royal Mask Figure

Item name
Royal Mask Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Pokémon League Official Goods

Item name
Pokémon League Official Goods
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular

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