Shinobu Sensui
Dark Multi-Personality Warrior
Former Spirit World Detective who, due to distrust of humanity, plots the extinction of mankind as a dark warrior with multiple personalities. Wields the ultimate spirit energy 'Sacred Light Energy' and engages in fierce battles with Yusuke.
Quotes
- Is this the power of bonds...
- Justice and evil are both unnecessary to my body.
- I am the one who will exterminate humans.
- Everything is decided within the seven hearts.
- The seven of us will dig the hole.
Trivia
- Has 7 multiple personalities, each with different personalities and combat styles.
- Sacred Light Energy is a powerful spirit energy that even Genkai could not manifest.
- Despite being a villain, one of Yoshihiro Togashi's favorite characters.
- The Dark Martial Arts Tournament final is highly acclaimed by fans as a famous scene.
- Voiced as adult by Rokuro Naya, childhood by Akira Ishida.
- Dark Angel (multiple personalities) is depicted as a unique existence in the series.
Alternate names
Sensui Shinobu
Shinobu Sensui
Dark Angel
True Spirit World Detective
Profile
- Species
- Yokai (formerly human)
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- June 6
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Hair is slicked back, sometimes with a single forelock hanging down. Estimated height around late 180s cm, weight late 80s kg. Has a mole in the center of his forehead. Appears from young adult to adult male.
- Height
- Approximately 185cm
- Weight
- Approximately 80kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Forehead mole
- Slicked-back hairstyle
- Muscular build
- Iconic items
-
- Sunglasses (often worn)
- Armed Aura (as an ability)
- Spirit Steel Battle Attire (battle attire enveloped in Sacred Light Energy)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Complex
- Detailed personality
- Originally a righteous Spirit World Detective in the human world, but despaired at humanity's true nature and plots the extinction of mankind. Has multiple personalities, each with different faces, ranging from cruel and ruthless aspects, delicate aspects, intellectual and logical aspects, and more.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Loyal
- Multiple Personalities
- Distrust of Humans
- Intelligence
- Tragic
- Cunning
- Motto
- “Strength lies in the straightforward execution of one's will”
- Talents
-
- Sacred Light Energy spirit manipulation
- Spirit Light Rending Kick Fist
- Mental split via multiple personalities
- Extensive combat experience
- Skills
-
- Martial arts
- Use of Spirit Steel Battle Attire
- Expert tactician
- Weapon handling (Rending Kick Fist focused on kicks)
- Motivation
- Witnessing humanity's ugliness, he plots the extinction of mankind and seeks to reform the world.
- Habits
- Speech and behavior change dramatically with each personality switch.
- Disliked people
- Humans, Former friends (Spirit World Detectives including Yusuke)
History
- Backstory
- Second-generation Spirit World Detective. Possessed high spirit power from childhood and was constantly targeted by yokai, leading him to view humans as evil and self-identify as a "warrior of justice." Ten years ago, he witnessed the BBC and humans massacring yokai, fell into despair, and slaughtered the humans. After going missing, he developed multiple personalities, shifting his ideology from "justice" to "extinction." He opens a portal to Demon World and plots humanity's extinction but engages in a deathmatch with Yusuke. In the end, he is defeated by Yusuke and dies in Demon World after fierce battles with Yusuke and others.
- Debut date
- November 3, 1990
- Work title
- Yu Yu Hakusho
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 125 (Spirit World Detective Arc)
Spirit World Detective Disappearance and Transformation into Dark Angel
- Significant event
- Spirit World Detective Disappearance and Transformation into Dark Angel
- Description
- Witnessed yokai massacre by BBC and humans, comes to view humanity as enemies. Falls into human distrust and disappears.
Appearance in Dark Martial Arts Tournament Arc
- Significant event
- Appearance in Dark Martial Arts Tournament Arc
- Description
- Appears as Yusuke's archenemy, wields Sacred Light Energy in fierce battles.
Clash with Spirit World Detective Team in Demon World Arc
- Significant event
- Clash with Spirit World Detective Team in Demon World Arc
- Description
- Final battle in Demon World with Yusuke and others, receives fatal wounds and dies.
Relationships
Media appearances
Yu Yu Hakusho
Manga / Antagonist
1990 - 1994
Yu Yu Hakusho (TV Anime)
Anime / Antagonist
1992 - 1995
Realm of the Dead: Bonds of Flame
Movie / Supporting
1994 theatrical release
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Battle of the Dark Martial Arts Tournament
Game / Antagonist
Arcade 1995
Yu Yu Hakusho 100% Serious Battle
Game / Antagonist
2020 mobile game
Voice cast and creators
Rokuro Naya
- Voice actor
- Rokuro Naya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime (adult)
Akira Ishida
- Voice actor
- Akira Ishida
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime (childhood)
Jin Yamanoi
- Voice actor
- Jin Yamanoi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 100% Serious Battle
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Original author
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Shinobu Sensui Figure
- Item name
- Shinobu Sensui Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Shinobu Sensui Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Shinobu Sensui Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular