Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4
Kurokama
Kurokama is a youkai resembling a komainu with a black kimono and sickle, who was once a shrine guardian. He is characterized by his intense hatred and a tendency to take on the suffering of others, leading to a conflict with Natsume.
Quick Facts
What is Kurokama's appearance?
Head of a Komainu with a tennis ball in its mouth, black kimono, glides above ground, carries a black sickle.
What is Kurokama's weapon?
Black sickle.
What was Kurokama's former role?
Guardian of a shrine.
What is Kurokama's motivation for chasing Natsume?
He hated Natsume.
Description
Personality
Kurokama is a malevolent and spiteful youkai, initially presented as a cruel and relentless pursuer of Natsume. His actions are driven by a deep-seated hatred, seemingly stemming from a sense of injustice or resentment related to his past duties as a shrine guardian. He displays a lack of empathy, readily attacking weaker youkai and pursuing Natsume relentlessly, seemingly enjoying the chase. However, his inability to directly curse or harm humans reveals a complex nature, suggesting his cruelty might be a manifestation of his own limitations and frustrations. Ultimately, despite his initial antagonism, a hint of unexpected protectiveness is shown in his saving of Ogata from an accident.
Abilities
Kurokama's abilities are not explicitly defined, but he demonstrates several: * **Supernatural Speed and Agility:** He moves swiftly and silently, able to keep pace with Natsume and even appear suddenly. * **Flight/Levitation:** He glides a few inches above the ground. * **Durability/Invulnerability:** He is unharmed by breaking multiple glass panes with his sickle. * **Curse-like Power:** He places a curse on Natsume, though it's unclear if this is a true curse or simply a threat. The curse's effect is to cause Natsume's death or the death of someone else if he leaves town. * **Sickle Proficiency:** He wields a black sickle with skill and precision. The sickle seems to be more than just a weapon, possibly imbued with some of his power.