Botan

A cheerful and lively female youkai who serves as a Spirit World Guide and supports the Spirit Detectives

A lively and bright female youkai from the Spirit World who acts as a bridge between the afterlife and the demon world, supporting the protagonists.

Quotes

  • "Come on, follow me!"
  • "Spirit World Guide, Botan here!"
  • "I'll protect you, so relax!"
  • "No need to be scared, because I'm here."
  • "Yusuke, get it together!"

Trivia

  • The Spirit World's oar is a symbol of the guides and is used for travel and spiritual power manipulation.
  • Despite being a pure support role in the story, she is highly popular.
  • Contrary to her bright personality, she is knowledgeable about important Spirit World rules.
  • Her unique speech pattern of adding '~yo' at the end of sentences is characteristic.
  • She is adored as a big sister figure by Yusuke and the others.

Alternate names

Botan Spirit World's Guide Spirit World's Female Youkai

Tags

YuYu Hakusho Spirit World Guide Youkai Spirit Spirit Detective Female Character Cheerful Support Role

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Profile

Species
Youkai (Spirit World Guide)
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Feminine appearance with bright purple hair and large purple eyes. Always wears Spirit World-style Japanese clothing, giving off a ukiyo-e-like atmosphere.
Eye color
Purple
Hair color
Purple
Distinguishing features
  • Purple hair
  • Large purple eyes
  • Spirit World kimono-style outfit
Iconic items
  • Spirit World guide oar (paddle)
  • Kimono
  • Spirit World feathered robe

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Lively
Detailed personality
Bright and lively personality who acts positively in any situation, is considerate and supportive of friends. Sometimes shows a natural and playful side.
Keywords
  • Bright
  • Kind
  • Reliable
  • Airheaded
  • Caring
  • Humorous
Motto
Please rely on me when you're in trouble.
Talents
  • Spiritual power
  • Spirit World knowledge
  • Ability to fly freely in the air
  • Spirit World guidance
  • Spiritual sensing ability
Skills
  • Operation of Spirit World vehicles
  • Handling of spiritual energy
  • Lively talk
  • Supportive combat assistance
Motivation
To support the Spirit Detective team and protect the human world from evil spirits and youkai.
Habits
Often speaks while mixing in jokes or teasing.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Japanese sweets
Hobbies
Spirit World exploration, Observation of the human world
Favorite colors
Purple, Pink
Disliked situations
Boredom, Unfairness

History

Backstory
Has long guided human souls from the human world as a Spirit World Guide. Meets Spirit Detectives Kuwabara, Yusuke Urameshi, Hiei, and others, becomes their support role, and influences their growth.
Debut date
October 10, 1990
Work title
YuYu Hakusho
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 1

Yusuke's appointment as Spirit Detective

Significant event
Yusuke's appointment as Spirit Detective
Description
Became the support role when Yusuke revived as a Spirit Detective.

Activities in the Demon World arc

Significant event
Activities in the Demon World arc
Description
In the Demon World arc, utilized abilities as Spirit World Guide to support comrades.

Support in the Spirit World Tournament

Significant event
Support in the Spirit World Tournament
Description
Played an important role in supporting Yusuke's team from the shadows.

Relationships

Yusuke Urameshi

Best friend

From Yusuke's appointment as Spirit Detective, always acts together and continues to support

Kazuma Kuwabara

Teammate

A good comrade who rushes to help immediately when in trouble

Hiei

Teammate

Displays brightness in contrast to the calm Hiei

Spirit Detective Team

Spirit Detective Team: support

Media appearances

YuYu Hakusho

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1990

YuYu Hakusho

Anime / Supporting

1992 TV series

YuYu Hakusho The Movie

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical release in 1993

YuYu Hakusho Game Series

Game / Protagonist

Released on multiple platforms

Voice cast and creators

Kikuko Inoue

Voice actor
Kikuko Inoue
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version
Notes
Original voice actress

Jeannie Tirado

Voice actor
Jeannie Tirado
Language
English
Version or series
English dub version

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name
Yoshihiro Togashi
Role
Original author

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name
Yoshihiro Togashi
Role
Character designer

Studio Pierrot

Creator name
Studio Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Botan Figure

Item name
Botan Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Botan Plush

Item name
Botan Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

YuYu Hakusho Character Sticker Botan

Item name
YuYu Hakusho Character Sticker Botan
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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