Udo Jin-e

Black Hat Manslayer

Former Shinsengumi squad member known as 'Udo the Manslayer', a dangerous swordsman. A thrill killer who continually slays people, becoming a powerful enemy to the protagonist Himura Kenshin.

Quotes

  • To protect Kaoru, I return to being a manslayer once more.
  • A manslayer is a manslayer. Even if you try to uphold non-killing, that doesn't change.
  • I can kill you now before finishing a cigarette.
  • To taste the sensation of death, that is pleasure.
  • I am the strongest.

Trivia

  • Character models are Shinsengumi's Okada Izo and X-Men's Gambit.
  • Laughter origin is Ibara Ukon (played by Ryo Taro) from TV Tokyo period drama 'Kenka-ya Ukon'.
  • Original serialization planned to end in 30 chapters, with Jin-e as the final chapter antagonist.
  • In the Kenshin revised edition, changed to using One Side of the Heart with only the left eye.
  • In the live-action movie, the setting of piercing the bare blade into his hand was rejected.

Alternate names

Udo Jin-e Udo the Manslayer

Tags

Rurouni Kenshin Swordsman Shinsengumi Manslayer Jin-e Black Hat Possession Demon Technique One Side of the Heart Nobuhiro Watsuki

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
07-Cancer
Birth year
1843

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black full-body tights with a white yukata, wearing a black braided hat and muffler, featuring eyes with reversed sclera and pupils. Slim build yet emits a sharp murderous aura.
Height
Approx. 182cm
Weight
78kg
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Eyes with reversed sclera and pupils
  • Black full-body tights
  • Unique laughter 'ufufu' 'ufuwahaha'
Iconic items
  • Black braided hat
  • White yukata
  • Muffler
  • Bare blade sword
  • Cigarette

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Thrill Killer
Detailed personality
A thrill killer driven solely by the desire to cut down people. Not merely a madman, but possesses a unique aesthetic and intelligence. A complex personality blending madness and intellect.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Insane
  • Intellectual
  • Thrill Kill
  • Killing Aesthetic
  • Tenacious
Motto
A manslayer is a manslayer. Even if you try to uphold non-killing, that doesn't change.
Talents
  • Swordsmanship (Nikaido Heiho)
  • Hypnosis (One Side of the Heart)
  • Assassination Techniques
  • Sneaking
  • Combat Knowledge
Skills
  • Pinnacle of Manslaying Technique
  • High-Speed Swordsmanship
  • Applications of One Side of the Heart
  • Shadow Techniques - Possession Demon Art
  • Beheading Sword
Motivation
Pursuit of pleasure through slaying people. Desired an ultimate deathmatch with Kenshin and never ceased slaying.
Habits
Frequently uses unique laughter 'ufufu' or 'ufuwahaha'. Smokes cigarettes. Habit of enjoying the cutting sensation with a bare blade pierced into his hand.
Favorite foods
Cigarettes
Hobbies
Manslaying, Martial Arts
Favorite colors
Black, White

History

Backstory
Was active as a Shinsengumi squad member but repeatedly committed unnecessary murders and was about to be purged, so killed his comrades and fled. After the Meiji Restoration, operated in the shadows as the assassin-for-hire 'Black Hat', standing as Kenshin's enemy.
Debut date
December 13, 1994
Work title
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale-
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Around Chapter 1

Black Hat Incident

Significant event
Black Hat Incident
Description
As an assassin-for-hire for the shadow figures of the Restoration government, carried out numerous assassinations. After a deathmatch with Kenshin, pierced his own body and died.

Confrontation with Kenshin

Significant event
Confrontation with Kenshin
Description
Recognized Kenshin as 'Hitokiri Battousai' and challenged him to battle, demonstrating the profound karma of a manslayer.

Shinsengumi Purge Escape

Significant event
Shinsengumi Purge Escape
Description
Faced purge for unnecessary murders but counterattacked and escaped.

Relationships

Himura Kenshin

Rival

After an intense deathmatch, defeated and perished, yet showed strong obsession toward Kenshin.

Sagara Sanosuke

Rival

During the battle guarding Tani Juro, his sword was broken by Sanosuke but he inflicted wounds.

Kamiya Kaoru

Antagonist target

Kidnapped her to lure Kenshin, creating the trigger for confrontation.

Shinsengumi

Shinsengumi: unknown

Black Hat

Black Hat: leader

Media appearances

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale-

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began 1994

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale- (TV Anime 1st Series)

Anime / Supporting

1996

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale- New Series (TV Anime 2nd Series)

Anime / Supporting

2011

Live-action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Series

Movie / Guest

2012

Rurouni Kenshin PSP Version

Game / Supporting

2007

Voice cast and creators

Akio Otsuka

Voice actor
Akio Otsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 1st Series
Notes
First

Tomokazu Sugita

Voice actor
Tomokazu Sugita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 2nd Series

Unsho Ishizuka

Voice actor
Unsho Ishizuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Drama CD Version
Notes
First

Koji Kikkawa

Voice actor
Koji Kikkawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action Movie Version
Notes
Actor

Nobuhiro Watsuki

Creator name
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Role
Original author

Nobuhiro Watsuki

Creator name
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Udo Jin-e Figure

Item name
Udo Jin-e Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Udo Jin-e Acrylic Stand

Item name
Udo Jin-e Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular