Kirika Kure

Combat-type magical girl with an intense personality who serves as Oriko's pawn

Black magical girl and combat-type magical girl with an intense personality who becomes Oriko's pawn. Possesses the ability to slow down the movements of everyone but herself, subduing opponents with clever tricks. Appears in Puella Magi Oriko☆Magica, where she fanatically participates in magical girl hunting under Oriko's instructions.

Quotes

  • Promised never to attack only Oriko.
  • Uses ability to slow others' movements to gain battle advantage.
  • Oriko is my everything, my place to live.
  • Destroyed her own heart for Oriko.

Trivia

  • Has three claws on each hand, but overuse diminishes ability effectiveness.
  • Blindly obeys Oriko but has a very fragile side.
  • Was somewhat truant from school before becoming a magical girl.
  • In 'Shinyo' arc, depicted struggling with self due to partial memory loss.
  • Weapon claws form directly from skin; losing them affects body.

Alternate names

Kirika Kure Black Magical Girl Kirika

Tags

Magical Girl Black Magical Girl Combat Type Intense Personality Claws Puella Magi Oriko☆Magica Oriko's Pawn Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black hair with sharp eyes. Wears three claws on each hand and a primarily black outfit. Exudes a fanatical aura as Oriko's pawn.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Three claws on each hand
  • Sharp gaze
  • Introverted expression and fanatical aura
Iconic items
  • Claws
  • Black magical girl outfit

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Fierce
Detailed personality
Intense emotions and impulsive. Became introverted due to childhood troubles, but originally possesses a straightforward and kind-hearted personality. Strong blind love and fanaticism toward Oriko. Feels anger toward magical girls who prioritize self-interest over helping others.
Keywords
  • Fierce
  • Impulsive
  • Introverted
  • Blind Faith
  • Kind-hearted
  • Irritable
  • Gentle Heart
Talents
  • Speed Manipulation
  • Trick Tactics
  • Advanced Physical Abilities
Skills
  • Close-quarters combat with claws
  • Magical speed control
  • Ambush techniques
Motivation
Actively participates in magical girl hunting following Oriko's orders. Seeks loyalty to Oriko and her own purpose in life.
Habits
Bright and proactive in front of Oriko, but cold and distant otherwise.

History

Backstory
Somewhat truant from school in childhood, but an incident with childhood friend Erika led her to fear being disliked by others and close off her heart. Accidentally helped by Oriko at a convenience store, she became intrigued, wished to change herself, and became a magical girl. While becoming Oriko's blindly obedient pawn, she retains an originally kind-hearted side.
Debut date
May 27, 2011
Work title
Puella Magi Oriko☆Magica
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 1

Magical Girl Contract

Significant event
Magical Girl Contract
Description
Admires Oriko and contracts to become a magical girl.

Participation in Magical Girl Hunt

Significant event
Participation in Magical Girl Hunt
Description
Fanatically joins the magical girl hunting incident under Oriko's instructions.

Witchification

Significant event
Witchification
Description
In the story's finale, witchifies herself for Oriko and is defeated after a fierce battle with Kyoko and Mami.

Amnesia and Revival

Significant event
Amnesia and Revival
Description
In the 'Shinyo' arc, loses parts of her memory and contract motivation, burdened by stress; the circumstances of being forcibly made into Oriko's pawn are revealed.

Relationships

Oriko Mikuni

Leader

Blindly pledges loyalty to Oriko and follows her orders.

Kyoko Sakura

Rival

Engages in fierce battle in final fight, fails to cooperate, and is defeated.

Mami Tomoe

Rival

Fights fiercely after witchification but is defeated.

Puella Magi Oriko☆Magica Team

Puella Magi Oriko☆Magica Team: mascot

Media appearances

Puella Magi Oriko☆Magica

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began May 2011

Magia Record Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Side Story

Game / Supporting

Released from 2017 onwards

Voice cast and creators

Yuka Iguchi

Voice actor
Yuka Iguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Puella Magi Oriko☆Magica - Magia Record
Notes
Original / Ongoing

Magica Quartet

Creator name
Magica Quartet
Role
Original author

Ume Aoki

Creator name
Ume Aoki
Role
Character designer

Mura Kuroe

Creator name
Mura Kuroe
Role
Illustrator

Gen Urobuchi

Creator name
Gen Urobuchi
Role
Writer

Related goods

Kirika Kure Claw Figure

Item name
Kirika Kure Claw Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular