Karasu
Karasu is a calm and collected demon, a member of Team Toguro in *Yu Yu Hakusho*, known for his explosive fighting style and mastery of demon energy. He prefers strong opponents and harbors a dark, complex personality hidden beneath a polite exterior.
Quick Facts
What is Karasu's race?
Demon
What is Karasu's height?
7'3" (220 cm)
What is Karasu's eye color?
Violet
What is Karasu's hair color?
Black (initially), Blond (powered up)
What is Karasu's status?
Deceased
What is Karasu's class?
Quest Class, B Class
What is Karasu's affiliation?
Team Toguro (formerly), Apparition Gang (formerly)
What is Karasu's occupation?
Executive member of the Apparition Gang, Member of Team Toguro (formerly), Martial artist, Assassin
What is Karasu's personality?
Calm, collected, quiet, polite, dark, sadistic
What is the meaning of Karasu?
Raven, blackbird, crow
Description
Personality
Karasu is a calm, collected, and polite demon, outwardly presenting a quiet and formal demeanor. He displays a preference for strong opponents and a disdain for cowards and those weaker than himself. Beneath this composed exterior lies a darker, more sadistic personality, revealed when his mask is removed. He views relationships through a darkly romantic, even masochistic lens, finding a perverse intimacy in the dynamic between victim and murderer. He harbors a deep-seated hatred for the Toguro brothers, a resentment stemming from a past defeat that fueled his participation in the Dark Tournament. While seemingly detached from his teammate Bui, their relationship is distinct from the closer bond shared by the Toguro brothers. His true nature is marked by manic laughter and cruel mockery, a stark contrast to his usual reserved self. He demonstrates a lack of loyalty, even to his own team, suggesting he would readily sacrifice them if it served his purposes. His actions and words reveal a complex character driven by a desire for revenge and a fascination with violence and power.
Abilities
Karasu's abilities stem from his demon heritage and mastery of explosive energy manipulation. His primary power is the creation and control of various explosive devices, ranging from small, targeted blasts capable of dismembering opponents to larger, area-of-effect explosions that can devastate a significant portion of the battlefield. He doesn't need direct contact to detonate these explosives; he can imbue objects, living or inanimate, with explosive energy remotely. His techniques include the Deleterious Bomb, Trace-Eye bombs (self-guided explosive projectiles), and the Mad Bomb (a trap-like explosive). He also demonstrates the ability to vanish and reappear, likely due to exceptional speed. Upon removing his mask, Karasu's power significantly increases, his hair turning blond as he channels ambient energy. In this heightened state, he can even use his own body as a massive explosive device, creating powerful blasts capable of causing significant damage. This suggests a connection between his mask and the control of his demonic energy, with the mask acting as a limiter. His abilities are further enhanced by his considerable skill in martial arts, allowing him to effectively utilize his explosive powers in combat. His power scaling is evident in his ability to defeat Midorenjya easily and his near-victory against Kurama, showcasing his considerable strength within the context of the *Yu Yu Hakusho* universe.