Kuwabara Kazuma - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Man, Kuwabara~!
I am Urameshi's eternal rival!
Sword, extend!
I will absolutely protect Yukina!
No matter how many times I'm beaten down, standing back up is what makes a man!

Trivia

Exceeded 180cm in middle school, powerful fighter who defeated the final boss in a near-death state.
Strong at rock-paper-scissors, 15 wins 0 losses in the selection tournament.
Spirit Sword named in contrast to Yusuke's Spirit Gun.
Survived even after heart crushed in Toguro brothers battle, possesses incredible toughness.
Consistently top 4 in character popularity polls, stable fanbase.
Name derived from curse-repelling phrase 'kuwabara kuwabara' and one character each from a famous pro baseball player.

Alternate names

Kuwabara Kazuma Kuwabara Kazuma Kuwabara

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Tall with a sturdy build, exceeding 180cm even as a middle schooler. His facial features are distinctive, described by Hiei as a 'squashed face'.
Height: Approx. 180cm (middle school era) / Approx. 194cm (high school era)
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Orange
Distinguishing features: Sturdy build

Characteristic squashed face

Tall stature
Iconic items: Spirit Sword

Test Sword

School uniform (middle/high school)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Hot-blooded
Detailed personality: Emotionally expressive and quick to quarrel, but deeply cares for his friends. Loyal to his own beliefs and possesses the strength to sacrifice himself for his comrades. Admired by delinquent friends due to his loyalty and sentimentality.
Keywords: Hot-blooded

Strong sense of justice

Deeply sentimental

Quick-tempered

Cares for comrades

Keen spiritual sense

Hard worker

Humorous

Patient

High durability
Talents: Strong spiritual sense

High spiritual power

High endurance

Rock-paper-scissors prowess

Spirit Sword wielder
Skills: Spirit Sword dual wielding

Extendable Spirit Sword

Bending Spirit Sword

Spiritual energy supply

Dimension Sword manifestation

Combat tactics

Sword technique applications

Infusing battles with fighting spirit
Motivation: Protecting his comrades and Yukina, and further honing his own power. He has a particularly strong sense of duty toward rescuing and guarding Yukina.
Habits: Often shouts 'Man, Kuwabara~!', and his speech becomes rough when he gets fired up.
Favorite foods: Japanese food, Ramen, Izakaya booze
Hobbies: Brawling, Baseball, Caring for cats
Favorite places: Sarayashiki Junior High, Neighborhood around home
Favorite colors: Orange, Blue
Music: Has experience as a band drummer
Disliked insects: Insects in general
Disliked situations: Betrayal, Crime, Injustice
Disliked foods: None in particular
Disliked weather: Muggy rainy season

History

Backstory: Second-year at Sarayashiki Junior High (third-year after Demon World arc). Eternal rival of Yusuke Urameshi while being a good mood maker for Team Yusuke. Over 180cm tall in middle school, possesses strong spiritual sense and wields Spirit Sword. Strong sense of justice, treasures his comrades, and fights in many battles to protect Yukina, the girl he harbors feelings for. Acquired the Test Sword at the Dark Tournament, dramatically boosting his spiritual power. After entering high school, focused on academics and effectively retired from combat.
Debut date: November 3, 1990
Work title: Yu Yu Hakusho
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: act.1 "Goodbye, Present World!!"

Awakening of spiritual sense and Spirit Sword manifestation

Significant event: Awakening of spiritual sense and Spirit Sword manifestation
Description: By chance participated in Genkai's Spirit Light Fluctuation Fist disciple selection tournament, awakened Spirit Sword through battle with Musashi.

Dark Tournament participation and Test Sword acquisition

Significant event: Dark Tournament participation and Test Sword acquisition
Description: Received the dark item Test Sword from Suzuki, used it in battle against Younger Toguro. The Test Sword forms its blade according to Kuwabara's spiritual power and emotions.

Yukina rescue battle

Significant event: Yukina rescue battle
Description: Headed to Demon World to rescue Yukina, solidified resolve to make his name resound in the underworld, underwent many battles.

Dimension Sword manifestation

Significant event: Dimension Sword manifestation
Description: After losing spiritual power due to Test Sword side effect, manifested Dimension Sword upon revival from surge of emotions.

High school enrollment and frontline withdrawal

Significant event: High school enrollment and frontline withdrawal
Description: Withdrew from battles to focus on studies, passed as alternate candidate to Gaikou University Affiliated High School.

Relationships

Shizuru Kuwabara

Sister

Elder sister. Good sibling relationship, caring for family.

Yusuke Urameshi

Rival

Fought repeatedly since their first meeting, but gradually deepened friendship to become good team friends.

Kurama

Mentor

Spirit Sword techniques improved through special training from Kurama.

Hiei

Rival

At odds like cats and dogs yet acknowledge each other. Also train together.

Team Urameshi

Team Urameshi: moodmaker

Media appearances

Yu Yu Hakusho

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1990

Yu Yu Hakusho (TV Anime)

Anime / Protagonist

1992 TV series

Yu Yu Hakusho: Chapter of the Underworld Deathmatch - Bonds of Flame

Movie / Protagonist

1994 theatrical release

Yu Yu Hakusho: Demon Power Unification Battle

Game / Protagonist

Yu Yu Hakusho FOREVER