Kurojo
Aoiya employee and Oniwabanshu martial artist who uses wheel shuriken gauntlets. Like Hannya and Misao, he is a practitioner of Oniwabanshu-style fist techniques and possesses the skill to easily handle even the elite among Shishio's regular troops.
Trivia
- Kurojo's hachimaki was changed to black in Complete Edition volume 22.
- There is a depiction of fighting alongside Misao and Shirojo in the Black Knights arc and sustaining injuries.
- Wheel shuriken gauntlets are unique shuriken worn on the hands and thrown.
Alternate names
Kuro
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A large-built man with short hair. Wears a hachimaki headband and equips wheel shuriken gauntlets on his hands for use. Unlike a typical ninja, he has a somewhat carefree demeanor.
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Large build
- Short hair
- Hachimaki
- Iconic items
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- Wheel Shuriken Gauntlets
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Prudent
- Detailed personality
- A calm and prudent martial artist despite his carefree nature. Possesses the ability to easily deal with elite regular soldiers under Shishio and demonstrates a serious attitude toward his duties.
- Keywords
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- Loyalty
- Prudence
- Patient
- Skilled in martial arts
- Cooperativeness
- Talents
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- Handling wheel shuriken gauntlets
- Practitioner of Oniwabanshu-style fist techniques
- Stealth operations
- Skills
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- Shurikenjutsu
- High physical abilities
- General combat techniques
- Motivation
- To faithfully fulfill duties as an Aoiya employee and Oniwabanshu member, protecting the organization's prosperity and safety.
History
- Backstory
- While performing daily duties as an Aoiya employee, he belongs to Shishio Makoto's army as a member of the Oniwabanshu. A skilled fighter wielding the special weapon wheel shuriken gauntlets, possessing strength that regular soldiers cannot match. In the story, during the Black Knights arc, he fights alongside Misao and Shirojo against the Black Knights, sustains injuries, and is forced to withdraw from the front lines.
- Debut date
- January 10, 1996
- Work title
- Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan-
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- TV Anime 1st Series
Aoiya Raid Incident
- Significant event
- Aoiya Raid Incident
- Description
- Joins the front lines when Shishio Makoto's forces raid the Aoiya but sustains injuries and withdraws from the battle.
Reappearance in Black Knights Arc
- Significant event
- Reappearance in Black Knights Arc
- Description
- In the 1st anime's Black Knights arc, alongside Misao and Shirojo, joins Kenshin and others to engage in fierce combat.
Relationships
Media appearances
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan-
Anime / Supporting
1996 TV Series
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan- (2023 Edition)
Anime / Supporting
2023 TV Series
Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Movie Series
Movie / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Chafurin
- Voice actor
- Chafurin
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 1st Series
Ryo Sugisaki
- Voice actor
- Ryo Sugisaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 2nd Series (2023)
Joji Kokubo
- Voice actor
- Joji Kokubo
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-Action Movie Version
Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Creator name
- Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Kurojo Figure
- Item name
- Kurojo Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited