Keiko Yukimura
Yusuke Urameshi's childhood friend and heroine
Yusuke Urameshi's childhood friend and heroine. A cheerful, talented, and beautiful woman who shares mutual love with Yusuke. Aspires to become a teacher in the future.
Quotes
- If that side (Pure Holy God Party) is god, then this side is goddess.
- I'll always believe in Yusuke and wait for him.
- The slaps to Yusuke boast more power than Jin's.
- Marriage is still on hold. But I'll keep waiting.
- When I get back, I'll say it properly.
Trivia
- Yusuke's childhood friend and heroine.
- Yoshihiro Togashi stated that he dislikes Keiko as a commonplace character in the manga.
- In the anime version, depicted more as Puu's guardian than Yusuke.
- Initially had long hair, but cutting it short is considered the consequence of the fire where she saved Yusuke.
- Appears as a limited character in a wedding dress in '100% Maji Battle'.
- Her feelings didn't change even when Yusuke became a demon.
Alternate names
Keiko Yukimura
Keiko
Puu-chan's Guardian
Yusuke's Childhood Friend
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- January 31
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Second-year middle school girl. Had long hair in the early anime, then cut it short, and later grew it back again. Neat and elegant appearance.
- Height
- About 158cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Sometimes depicted with pointed ears
- Changes between short and long hair
- Iconic items
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- Blue Button
- Yukimura Diner Uniform
- Maracas (Music Battle 1 Jacket)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Feisty yet talented and beautiful, refined and trustworthy. Has been mutually in love with Yusuke since childhood. Steadfastly supports Yusuke through his dangerous battles and demonization. Also has a tsundere side.
- Keywords
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- Feisty
- Kind
- Reliable
- Tsundere
- Childhood Friend
- Talents
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- Good at cooking
- Good at cleaning
- Ability to support people
- Skills
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- Talented and Beautiful
- Ability to encourage people
- All household chores
- Motivation
- To become a teacher in the future. Believing in her promise with Yusuke, she continues waiting for his return.
- Habits
- Opposes Yusuke's actions while watching over him. Her slaps to Yusuke are powerful and frequently used.
- Favorite colors
- Blue
- Favorite foods
- Yukimura Diner's dishes
- Hobbies
- Cooking, Cleaning
History
- Backstory
- Grew up with Yusuke Urameshi since childhood, serving as his sole true understanding supporter. Family runs the diner 'Yukimura Diner'. Even after Yusuke's death, she continues waiting for his return. Sees off Yusuke as he departs for Demon World, and plans to enter the Faculty of Education after high school graduation.
- Debut date
- November 11, 1990
- Work title
- Yu Yu Hakusho
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- First appearance in Volume 1
Yusuke's Death and Revival
- Significant event
- Yusuke's Death and Revival
- Description
- Continued supporting Yusuke even after his death, and was the first to greet him upon his revival.
Dark Tournament Arc
- Significant event
- Dark Tournament Arc
- Description
- Depicted as a constant presence supporting and praying for Yusuke's battles despite not being involved in the tournament.
Seeing Off Yusuke's Departure to Demon World
- Significant event
- Seeing Off Yusuke's Departure to Demon World
- Description
- The reunion and farewell scene when Yusuke departs for Demon World became a key emotional depiction.
Relationships
Yukimura
Father
Runs the family diner and warmly watches over Keiko. Also dotes on Yusuke.
Mrs. Yukimura
Mother
Keiko's mother. A kind person who dotes on Yusuke along with her husband.
Yusuke Urameshi
Best friend
Lifelong bond since kindergarten. Keiko accepts everything about Yusuke and continues to support him.
Botan
Ally
Supports Keiko from the shadows as a bridge between Spirit World and Human World.
Kazuma Kuwabara
Friend
Shares connections through childhood friend Yusuke and maintains a good relationship with Keiko.
Team Urameshi Cheering Squad
Team Urameshi Cheering Squad: moodmaker
Media appearances
Yu Yu Hakusho (TV Anime)
Anime / Supporting
1992-1995
Yu Yu Hakusho
Manga / Supporting
Serialized in the 1990s
Yu Yu Hakusho 100% Serious (Maji) Battle
Game / Supporting
2020
Voice cast and creators
Yuri Amano
- Voice actor
- Yuri Amano
- 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
Related goods
Keiko Yukimura Figure
- Item name
- Keiko Yukimura Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Keiko Yukimura Wedding Dress Figure
- Item name
- Keiko Yukimura Wedding Dress Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited