Yu Yu Hakusho is a manga by Yoshihiro Togashi that was previously serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story follows the protagonist, Yusuke Urameshi, who dies in an accident while saving a child, and then goes on to work as a spirit world detective. Yu Yu Hakusho is home to a variety of fascinating characters, and the heated battles that unfold are one of the highlights. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the charms of Kuwabara Kazuma, one of the main characters in Yu Yu Hakusho, a fellow junior high school student and self-proclaimed eternal rival of Yusuke Urameshi.
A manly delinquent who wields a sacred sword! Who is Kazuma Kuwabara?
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Kuwabara Kazuma is one of the characters in Yu Yu Hakusho. He has distinctive brown hair in a pompadour hairstyle, and although he's tall, he's rather ugly. As a result, he's not particularly popular with women. He has a manly personality and leadership skills. Because of this, he is loved by his classmates at the same middle school, even though he is considered a leader by them. He also has a kind and caring side to his friends, and has a warm-hearted personality. He has had strong psychic abilities since he was a child, and seeing spirits was one of his worries. However, after meeting Urameshi Yusuke and spending his days fighting, they began to work together, and he puts his high spiritual powers to good use.
Kazuma Kuwabara's Weapons
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Kazuma Kuwabara can materialize his spiritual power into a sword-like form to slash at his enemies. He can extend this spiritual sword at will or control it remotely, and he uses it in various ways to defeat his enemies during the Dark Tournament. Furthermore, after the Dark Tournament, he has further refined the Spirit Sword, successfully turning it into a sword known as the Dimensional Sword, which can cut through dimensions and escape from other dimensions. He is primarily skilled in sword fighting, but as he was originally good at fighting, he is also skilled in close combat using kicks and punches.
Characters with a Strong Relationship with Kazuma Kuwabara
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So far, we've introduced basic information about Kazuma Kuwabara. So, what characters have a strong relationship with him? We'll take a closer look at each character's traits and personality, and their relationship with Kazuma Kuwabara.
Eternal Rivals and Best Friends! Yusuke Urameshi
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Yusuke Urameshi is the protagonist of this work, Yu Yu Hakusho. He has a long-standing friendship with Kazuma Kuwabara, who recognizes Yusuke Urameshi as a rival and has repeatedly challenged him to fights, but Yusuke Urameshi has always defeated him. After accompanying Urameshi Yusuke on his training and Master Genkai's exams several times, he has become able to control his own spiritual powers, and they have come to fight together, forming a comrade-like relationship. Urameshi Yusuke himself was greatly shaken when he thought Kuwabara Kazuma had died, and his anger has made him stronger, which shows that he considers Urameshi to be a very trustworthy ally.
A Trustworthy Companion Who Helped Me Train! Fox Demon Kurama
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Kurama was originally a monster and thief. To heal his injuries, he borrowed a human body and lived under the name of Shuichi Minamino. However, when he returns to his original form, he becomes a fox demon with long, white hair. He is usually very calm and collected, and acts as a mediator between his friends. He met Kuwabara through Urameshi, and before he joined the Dark Tournament, he trained Kuwabara in basic training such as how to use the Sacred Sword, so he is like a master to him. Since then, they have overcome many crises together, and have developed a strong relationship of trust.
Hiei, a reliable ally despite their differences!
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Hiei also fought alongside Kuwabara in events such as the Dark Tournament. Hiei himself views Kuwabara as weak and is often seen belittling him. Kuwabara feels that Hiei would be a frightening enemy, and although he doesn't particularly like his personality, he acknowledges his great abilities and trusts him as a comrade. Despite being comrades, the two have little in common, and there are many scenes in which Hiei makes fun of Kuwabara, which in turn makes Kuwabara angry.
Kazuma Kuwabara's Favorite Person!! Yukina
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Yukina is a girl from the Ice Maiden clan and Hiei's twin sister. When Yukina sheds tears, they turn into a rare gemstone called "Hirui Stone," and she became close friends with Urameshi and Kuwabara after they rescued her from capture by the enemy. Kuwabara fell in love with Yukina at first sight, and is prepared to fight to the death for her. He also likes Yukina so much that when he notices Yukina's presence, he becomes suddenly stronger with the power of love. However, Kuwabara does not know that Yukina is Hiei's sister. Yukina herself sees Kuwabara as a kind person who saves her life and fights hard for her, and does not have romantic feelings for him.
Master Genkai, my master and companion
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Master Genkai is a master of the "Reikou Hadouken" technique. He is also the master of Yusuke Urameshi and Kazuma Kuwabara. He is in his 70s and has distinctive pink hair, but during battle, he can regain the body of a person in his 20s by maximizing his spiritual power. At the Dark Tournament, he wears a mask and fights alongside Urameshi and Kuwabara, demonstrating his skills.
A manly delinquent wielding a sacred sword! What's so appealing about Kazuma Kuwabara?
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So far, we've covered basic information about Kazuma Kuwabara, a key character in Yu Yu Hakusho, and introduced characters with whom he has a deep relationship. So, what is the appeal of this character? Let's take a closer look.
Kazuma Kuwabara's Charm #1: His Kindness
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First, let me introduce the charm of Kazuma Kuwabara, his kindness. Despite being a delinquent, he has a unique personality, including a strong attachment to people in need and a fondness for animals like cats. He also hates crooked things, and there is an episode where he buys his own cat out of his own pocket when his pet cat is taken hostage and he is forced to shoplift it. He is also the type of person who takes action before thinking about his own position or whether he can win, as seen when he takes the initiative to go and help Yukina when she is being treated badly, and that is one of his cool qualities.
Kazuma Kuwabara's Charm #2: His Kindness and Caring for His Friends
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The next charm of Kazuma Kuwabara is his kindness and caring for his friends. As mentioned at the beginning, Kuwabara has many friends. He also has many juniors who adore him and treat them like underlings. He has a very manly and kind personality, taking the initiative to fight when one of his underlings is defeated, or willing to sacrifice himself to save them. Furthermore, when Urameshi fights Toguro Jr. and it looks like he can't win, he sacrifices his own life to make Urameshi stronger and protect his other comrades, which is why he is known for often being prepared to risk his own life. Another part of his charm is that he often shows good looks that don't suit his face, such as when he plays in matches according to the rules to ensure his team wins even though his body is in tatters.
Kuwabara Kazuma's Charm #3: A lovable comic relief character
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The last charm of Kuwabara Kazuma is that he's a lovable comic relief character. While he often has cool scenes, he often finds himself in a comic relief role. He often suffers misfortune and is treated badly, but he still manages to climb back up and win in a cool way in the end, which could also be said to be his charm. He's usually more of a comedic character and has some uncool aspects, but his manliness when the time comes makes him even cooler.
In the anime, he is voiced by Shigeru Chiba, making him an even more appealing comic relief character.
[Yu Yu Hakusho] A Manly Delinquent Who Wields the Spirit Sword! A Thorough Introduction to the Charm of Kazuma Kuwabara
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This article explores the charms of Kazuma Kuwabara, one of the main characters in Yu Yu Hakusho. Kazuma Kuwabara is a supporting character who plays a vital role as the protagonist's companion, a role that could be described as excellent. He can be uncool at times, but cool at other times, and the contrast between his appearance and his coolness is so intense that he's a character that men will love. Yu Yu Hakusho is a masterpiece that will go down in history, so why not give it a watch?
