Kyokou Suiri is a mystery novel written by Kyodaira Kyo and has also been adapted into a comic book. Since Kyokou Suiri is a mystery, naturally, various mysteries emerge. However, it's no exaggeration to say that the main mystery lies in the protagonist and Kuro Sakuragawa. However, his role is more of a supporting character. This time, I'd like to introduce you to Kuro Sakuragawa.
A goat-like man? Introducing Kuro Sakuragawa's profile!
Kuro Sakuragawa is currently a graduate student at a local university and is supposedly the boyfriend of the protagonist, Kotoko Iwanaga. He's a gentle man who seems unreliable at first glance, but he exudes a strange vitality, leading Kotoko and Saki to describe him as a goat-like figure. He's generally a kind and gentle person, but he doesn't reveal much about himself. He can be ruthless towards Kotoko, who gets in his way.
Kuro Sakuragawa: Immortal and the Ability to Determine the Future
As a child, Kuro Sakuragawa ate mermaid meat, which is said to grant immortality and the ability to predict the future, giving him both immortality and the ability to determine the future. However, the ability to determine the future cannot be activated unless one dies, and naturally, one must suffer a fatal blow to activate it. However, by eating mermaid flesh, Kuro becomes immortal and regenerates even if his body is mutilated or his head is crushed, allowing him to use his powers virtually infinitely.
The Dark Sakuragawa Family
Kuro Sakuragawa's family was a powerful and prestigious family, but he was obsessed with obtaining immortality and the aforementioned powers. As a result, countless relatives became test subjects, many of whom died after being forced to eat mermaids and the aforementioned flesh. Only Kuro and his cousin, Rikka, survived. The current status of the Sakuragawa family, which produced Kuro and Rikka, is unknown.
Who is his ideal type? Sakuragawa Kuro's romantic history
Kuro was originally in a relationship with his girlfriend, Saki Miyahara, and their relationship was going well, with plans to marry. The story progressed smoothly, and even after his heartbreak, Kotoko Iwanaga, who he had fallen in love with at first sight, continued to beat him to death. However, after Saki encountered a supernatural being and learned that Kuro was a being feared by said supernatural beings, they broke up.
Is Kotoko Iwanaga his current girlfriend?
After that, Kotoko, who had been waiting for him to become his girlfriend, began dating him for a time. At first, he didn't seem interested in dating her because he was a being feared by supernatural beings, but when he learned that Kotoko was a similar being, they began dating.
Kotoko Isn't Kuro's Type
However, Kotoko is not Kuro's type at all, and in fact, he treats her rudely when she gets too involved. Though he's generally a kind and gentle person, he doesn't treat Kotoko like a lover. While he doesn't seem to dislike her, he does seem to find her annoying. Kotoko displays the deductive powers and insight befitting a god of superhuman wisdom, but her actions toward Kuro and Saki often backfire.
A presence feared by supernatural beings? The Dangerous "Kuro Sakuragawa"
As the cause of his breakup with Saki Yumihara, Kuro is feared even by the supernatural beings that are supposed to be feared. To the supernatural beings, he appears far more monstrous than they are, and the supernatural beings that come to Kotoko for advice are always put off by his overreactions. It's also no wonder that he's the supernatural enemy, as Kuro's body is apparently poison itself to them.
One of the most notable monsters in the series
Perhaps because of his immortal body and the ability to determine his fate upon death, he doesn't practice martial arts, yet he doesn't flinch from any opponent and doesn't even care about his own death. It's no wonder that he isn't feared by the monsters. However, Kuro himself is a kind and gentle young man with no particularly twisted inner self.
Sakuragawa Rikka, Kuro's cousin and a boss-like presence who will continue to stand in his way.
Kuro's cousin, Sakuragawa Rikka, is one of the few survivors of the mysterious Sakuragawa family and possesses the same abilities as Kuro, making her a key character in this work. Kuro's first love was likely Rikka, and it is believed he dated Saki, who resembles Rikka. Like Kuro, Rikka possesses immortality and the ability to determine the future. She was hospitalized for a long period of time, but this was an experiment to restore her body to its original state.
The most dangerous guy in the series
Although she appears gentle on the outside, her inner self is completely unpredictable and mysterious, and she has a side to her that will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. Using her abilities, she causes a certain incident. However, the reason for this is also an experiment to restore her body to its original state. However, the crime she committed cannot be punished by law, and although she was once thwarted by Kotoko and Kuro, she doesn't seem to have any intention of quitting. I think she will continue to stand in her way.
Kuro Sakuragawa, a Good Partner for Kotoko, in the End
Kuro's overly affectionate love interests can be a bit annoying to Kotoko, but he actively cooperates in solving the damage caused by the supernatural events and devotes himself to supporting Kotoko, who is physically weak. He recognizes Kotoko's powers as the God of Wisdom, and in the End, he serves as a good partner for her.
Sakuragawa Kuro: A Man Who Wastes Life
Kuro's immortality is so familiar that it becomes second nature, leading him to die and revive easily, which even becomes a comedic element. In fact, both Kotoko and Kuro are so used to dying and reviving that it's sometimes treated as a comedy act in the story.
【Kyokou Suiri】Sakuragawa Kuro Summary
Kyokou Suiri is a mystery work, but it's also quite original and interesting, featuring immortal beings who never die, and rather than steadily uncovering the truth, having witnesses to ghosts and monsters reveal the truth directly. The characters are also unique and charming, so I'm really looking forward to the anime airing in winter 2020. Please check it out!
