King Enma
Ruler of the Spirit World
The ruler of the Spirit World and father of Koenma, a strict and authoritative being.
Quotes
- "Those who disrupt the order of the Spirit World will not be forgiven."
- "Koenma, you still have much responsibility ahead of you."
- "My duty is to protect the peace of the Spirit World."
Trivia
- Depicted as the highest authority in the Spirit World, superior to Koenma.
- Does not appear frequently but has a strong presence as a character.
- Usually stern, but occasionally shows fatherly kindness towards his son.
Alternate names
Enma
Lord Enma
Great King
Profile
- Species
- Spiritual Being
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Appearance of a middle-aged male spiritual being with black hair, a beard, and dignified attire.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Dignified expression
- Beard
- Stern eyebrows
- Iconic items
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- Spirit World formal attire resembling haori hakama
- Scepter (shaku) symbolizing authority
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Strict
- Detailed personality
- Possesses a strict and authoritative demeanor befitting the ruler of the Spirit World, but is fair and has a strong sense of responsibility towards subordinates and family.
- Keywords
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- Strict
- Authoritative
- Responsible
- Just
- Strong Leadership
- Motto
- "Order is the foundation of the Spirit World"
- Talents
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- Spiritual Authority
- High-level Spiritual Power
- Governance Ability
- Skills
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- Spirit World Administration and Management
- Judgment and Trials
- Spiritual Guidance
- Motivation
- Maintaining order in the Spirit World and carrying out fair judgments
- Habits
- Often speaks in a strict tone
- Disliked situations
- Chaos, Injustice, Disorder
History
- Backstory
- As the ruler of the Spirit World, protects the order of the spiritual realm and guides lower-ranking Spirit World officials including his son Koenma.
- Debut date
- October 7, 1990
- Work title
- Yu Yu Hakusho
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Delegation to Koenma
- Significant event
- Delegation to Koenma
- Description
- Partially delegates Spirit World duties to his son Koenma and provides advice as needed.
Maintaining Spirit World Order
- Significant event
- Maintaining Spirit World Order
- Description
- As the ruler of the Spirit World, strictly enforces order and rules.
Involvement with Yusuke and others
- Significant event
- Involvement with Yusuke and others
- Description
- Oversees the trials and judgments of the protagonists in the Spirit World, playing an important role.
Relationships
Koenma
Child
Son. Successor to Spirit World duties, treated strictly yet with affection.
Spirit World Governing Body
Spirit World Governing Body: leader
Media appearances
Yu Yu Hakusho
Manga / Supporting
1990-1994
Yu Yu Hakusho
Anime / Supporting
1992-1995 TV Series
Yu Yu Hakusho The Movie
Movie / Supporting
1993
Voice cast and creators
Eiko Yamada
- Voice actor
- Eiko Yamada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Original author
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Studio Pierrot
- Creator name
- Studio Pierrot
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
King Enma Figure
- Item name
- King Enma Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
King Enma Original Illustration Goods
- Item name
- King Enma Original Illustration Goods
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited