Hiei - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

“Do you understand what happens if I get angry?”
“My Evil Eye won't allow it”
“Battles end in an instant”
“My sister is my only treasure”
“I cut down worthless things”

Trivia

The Evil Eye surgery involved extreme pain and dropped his demonic power to the lowest rank.
Undefeated in all matches at the Dark Tournament, contributing to Team Urameshi's championship.
Modeled after Scunky from the manga Patalliro!.
Said to have no hobbies, but played bass during the Music Battle.
Ranked #1 in both the 1st and 2nd character popularity polls.

Alternate names

Hiei Wielder of the Evil King Flame Death Fist Thief Demon Who Controls the Black Flames of Demon World Yukina's Twin Brother

Profile

Species: Demon
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Black hair spiked up like flames, sharp large sanpaku eyes, and red pupils are his features. Short stature, wears clothing primarily in black and white.
Height: Approx. 149cm
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Spiked black hair like flames

Third eye on the forehead (Evil Eye)

Sharp sanpaku eyes
Iconic items: White scarf

Black coat (crimson lining)

Black sleeveless battle attire

Bandages (Cursed Bandage Technique)

Sword of Exorcism

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Cold-blooded
Detailed personality: Arrogant and cold personality that avoids deep involvement with others. Has a talkative and provocative past, but at his core, he has strong bonds and affection for his comrades and sister. Blunt but shows consideration.
Keywords: Calm

Arrogant

Solitary

Loyal to comrades

Battle maniac

Not straightforward

Sibling love

Provocative
Motto: Look to the present rather than the past, defeat enemies swiftly
Talents: High combat ability as a demon

Clairvoyance via the Evil Eye

Control of flame demonic energy

Swordsmanship talent

Swift movements

Summoning of the Black Dragon Wave
Skills: Evil King Flame Death Fist

Swordsmanship

Taijutsu via Demon World Chiropractic Technique

Use of Black Dragon Wave

Physical enhancement
Motivation: Finding the Tear of Ice, his mother's keepsake, and his homeland the Glacial Country
Habits: In the human world, lives and sleeps in trees; dislikes human entertainment and has mostly learned it from Kurama
Favorite foods: unknown
Hobbies: Combat, Training, Swordsmanship, Music (experience as bassist)
Favorite colors: Black, White, Red
Disliked situations: Meaningless quarrels, Rudeness from low-level demons, Betrayal

History

Backstory: His mother is Hina, an ice maiden. From birth, he possessed powerful flame demonic energy, requiring a talisman even for his mother to hold him. Shortly after birth, he was thrown from the sky's Glacial Country into the Demon World's forest and vowed revenge for his mother's massacre. Picked up by Demon World thieves, named "Hiei" and took up thievery as his profession, promoted to A-class demon at age 5. Later, purified by the Tear of Ice, his longing for his homeland grew stronger, but after losing the stone, his goals became searching for his sister Yukina and recovering his mother's keepsake. Underwent surgery from Demon World chiropractor Shigure to gain his third eye, the Evil Eye, trained in swordsmanship, and began traveling with Yusuke and the others.
Debut date: October 10, 1990
Work title: YuYu Hakusho
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: First appearance in Thief Arc

Evil Eye Surgery

Significant event: Evil Eye Surgery
Description: Extreme pain surgery performed by Demon World chiropractor Shigure granted him the third eye and enhanced his abilities, but temporarily drastically reduced his demonic power

Dark Tournament Victory

Significant event: Dark Tournament Victory
Description: Participated in the Dark Tournament and went undefeated in all matches, contributing to Team Urameshi's championship

Demon World Arc Recruitment

Significant event: Demon World Arc Recruitment
Description: Recognized by Raizen, returned to Demon World and revived, later served as his retainer

Reunion with Mother's Keepsake Tear of Ice

Significant event: Reunion with Mother's Keepsake Tear of Ice
Description: Received his own Tear of Ice back from Raizen, but upon learning it wasn't the lost one, felt a sense of emptiness

Aid at the Gate of Judgment

Significant event: Aid at the Gate of Judgment
Description: Supported Yusuke from the shadows and also served as a bridge between Demon World and Human World

Relationships

Hina

Mother

Mother. Of the ice maiden species, died at Hiei's birth. Entrusted him with her keepsake Tear of Ice.

Yukina

Sibling

Twin sister. Searching for her is one of Hiei's goals in life.

Yusuke Urameshi

Best friend

Comrade who overcame battles in Demon World and against demons together. A bond is felt despite his cold demeanor.

Kurama

Mentor

Learned human world entertainment and tactics from Kurama. Reclaimed the sacred treasure together and became comrades.

Kazuma Kuwabara

Teammate

Participated together in the Sensui arc and Dark Tournament. A solid team member.

Team Urameshi

Team Urameshi: teammate

Raizen's Army

Raizen's Army: strategist

Media appearances

YuYu Hakusho (TV Anime)

Anime / Protagonist

1992 TV Series

YuYu Hakusho: The Movie - Bonds of Fire

Movie / Protagonist

1994 Theatrical Release

YuYu Hakusho: Dark Tournament!!

Game / Protagonist

Super Famicom

YuYu Hakusho

Manga / Protagonist

Original Manga

YuYu Hakusho (Live-action Drama)

TV series / Protagonist

2023 Broadcast

Voice cast and creators

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Voice actor: Nobuyuki Hiyama
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV Anime Version

Kanata Hongō

Voice actor: Kanata Hongō
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Live-action Drama Version

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name: Yoshihiro Togashi
Role: Original author

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