Samurai Deeper Kyo/Characters: Difference between revisions

Characters that appear in ''[[Samurai Deeper Kyo]]''. Note, this series has [[Loads and Loads of Characters]], so this page will take a while to complete.

 

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* [[Anti-Hero]]

* [[Ax Crazy]]

* [[Badass]]

* [[Really 700 Years Old]]: Most of the Mibu.

 

 

 

The legendary slayer of a thousand men, not to mention the title character. Known as the single deadliest Samurai in the history of the world, Kyo is currently suffering from a tiny problem. He's stuck in the body of his most hated enemy, who sealed away his real body in a hidden location {{spoiler|Mt Fuji, actually.}} Over the course of the story, Kyo must contend with an [[Sorting Algorithm of Evil|increasingly outrageous succession of enemies]], who range from crazed Samurai out to kill him for revenge or reputation to enemies who are more or less gods. Ultimately Kyo must fight his way through the legions of the infamous Mibu Clan {{spoiler|to which he used to belong}} in order to learn the secrets surrounding his origin...or rather, that's why everyone else is going. Kyo could probably care less about that. In battle Kyo fights using the Mumyou-Jinpuu-Ryu, and wields the powerful longsword, Tenro. By the end of the story, Kyo is without a doubt the most powerful character in the entire series.

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* [[Ax Crazy]]: Kyo is one hell of a blood thirsty guy.

* [[Badass Abnormal]]

 

 

 

A kind, perverted and bumbling medicine peddler that starts off as a bounty for Yuya who carries an oversized sword. Later turns out that he shares his body with Kyo and releases him every time he draws the sword. Well.. until that stops working and Kyo takes over his body. As the story progresses you find out he's {{spoiler|the "Man with the Cross on his Back"}} and {{spoiler|a possible successor to the Red King.}} He remains absent for a good part of the plot, although his presence is mentioned constantly.

Come to think of it, many of Kyo's tropes would fit Kyoshiro just fine.

 

 

A sixteen-year-old bounty hunter who stumbles upon Mibu Kyoshiro at the beginning of the story. She's looking for the man with the cross-shaped scar on his back who killed her older brother. However, her attempts to turn Kyoshiro in for the reward wind up involving her with the deadly Mibu clan and opening the door on her brother's mysterious past...

* [[MacGuffin Girl]]: For the a good portion of the story, confronting Shinrei to save her life drives Kyo forward.

 

 

AKA {{spoiler|Tokugawa Hidetada}} or "servant #2." He started out as a member of the [[Elite Mooks|Three-Color Gang]] but joined Kyo's side very early on in the manga. His childish personality hides a deeper side that is no less idealistic; he truly believes that he can protect everyone he cares about.

* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: He's always looking for this from his father {{spoiler|Ieyasu Tokugawa}} but it never seems to quite work out.

 

 

Kyo's [[Bishounen]] mirror-image, despite having no previous connection to the Mibu and their shenanigans. Ultimately plans to [[Take Over the World|conquer Japan]] by murdering Ieyasu Tokugawa and restoring the Sanada clan to power.

* [[Wig, Dress, Accent]]: He dresses in drag for the "Shogun's Tournament" arc to conceal his identity. Though making a fairly convincing (if flat) woman, he then proceeds to [[Pass Fail|fail at passing]] because his brother's in the arena.

 

 

Known to be a powerful spy and informer, Okuni loves Kyo to the point where making him hate her would just make her happy. Despite {{spoiler|joining the Jūnishinshō as the fake Indara}}, she would not hesitate to [[Taking the Bullet|give her life]] for Kyo.

== The Shiseiten (Four Emperors) ==

 

 

One of Kyo's Four Emperors. Kyo found him as a child on the battlefield, the last survivor of a village they had razed. Kyo took a liking to Akira when the latter tried to threaten him; despite the fact that Akira had no powers and could be flattened in a split-second by Kyo and his cohorts, he still displayed no fear. Instead of killing him, Kyo took him in as an apprentice.

* [[She Is Not My Girlfriend]]: With Tokito. He tries to act indifferently about it, but usually ends up failing miserably.

 

 

Another one of Kyo's Four Emperors, real name Date Masamune, Bontenmaru is [[The Big Guy]] distilled. Huge and muscular, he fights with his bokken- and when the battle drags, he throws that away and wades into the enemy with his fists, tearing them limb from limb. He's not what you'd call "reliable" - one of his first moves was betraying Kyo and Muramasa to Keikoku, but he quickly [[Easily Forgiven|rejoins the nakama]] after nothing comes of it.

* [[Walking Shirtless Scene]]

 

 

The third member of the Shiseiten to be introduced, Hotaru serves as the comedy relief of the four, and by comedy relief we mean "moving caterpillars out of the way so they won't be squashed in the middle of a battle" sort of comedy. But under the facade of his constant deadpan expression and [[Obfuscating Stupidity]] lies a powerful fighter who possesses one of the most versatile fighting styles in the whole storyline.

* [[You Are What You Hate]]: Despises the Mibu, despite the fact that he himself is at least half Mibu.

 

 

The last of the Four Heavenly Kings to be introduced, and also the most feared of the four (within the group anyways). Playing the role of a shamanic healer, Akari is there to heal any wounds the others may receive during battles, although it comes at the cost of her knowing one of their secrets. That rule however, doesn't apply to Kyo, as she is heads-over-heels in love with him, going so far as to make a bet with him where if she ever lands a blow on his face, he will promise to marry her. When she is first introduced to the crew, everyone was surprised as to what could possibly cause Akira, Bontenmaru and Hotaru to cower before her presence. Turns out she possesses monstrous strength, capable of wounding even Bontenmaru (although said strength is for the most part reserved for humorous situations), and can get really riled up when certain buttons are pushed.

== The Sanada Jūyūshi (Sanada Ten Braves) ==

 

 

Everyone's favorite little ninja, Sasuke was a boy who grew up in Aokigahara until he was found by Yukimura.

* [[White-Haired Pretty Boy]]

 

* [[Bodyguard Crush]]: In the anime, at least, on Yukimura. Could be argued in the manga.

 

* [[Body Double]]: For Yukimura

 

== The Jūnishinshō (Twelve Gods) ==

 

* Badass: Hmm, lets see, nearly defeated Kyo? Check! Completely destroyed Benitora? Check. Conquered Japan? Check!

 

* [[Elemental Powers]]:

* [[Healing Factor]]: Its so strong, he's thought to be immortal.

* {{spoiler|[[Sarutobi Sasuke]]: The original, once the leader of the Sanada Ten, and young Sasuke's namesake}}.

 

* [[Cute Bruiser]]: She crushed a man's skull with her bare hand by accident when he called her an old woman.

* [[Daddy's Little Villain]]: Daddy doesn't want her to be one.

 

* [[Depraved Homosexual]]

 

* [[Posthumous Character]]: Killed by Akira to set up his [[Reverse Mole]] strategy, he is never shown, only alluded to.

 

* [[The Archer]]

* [[Half the Man He Used To Be]]: Once Yukimura's done with him.

* [[Viewer Gender Confusion]]: Actually a guy.

 

* [[The Brute]]

* [[Half the Man He Used To Be]]: Yukimura is fond of this finisher.

 

* [[The Berserker]]

* [[The Brute]]

* [[I'm a Humanitarian]]: Even more so than the other Berserkers.

 

 

* [[The Berserker]]

* [[I'm a Humanitarian]]

* [[Verbal Tic]]: Repeats words constantly.

 

 

* [[The Berserker]]

* [[Heroic Sacrifice]]: He became a Berserker and slave to the Mibu in order to save his daughter Anju {{spoiler|(Antera)}}.

* [[I'm a Humanitarian]]: Reluctantly.

 

* [[Deceptive Disciple]]: Killed his and Benitora's mentor for refusing to teach him the Hassun.

* [[Impaled with Extreme Prejudice]]: By Benitora, who ''did'' learn the Hassun.

 

* [[The Berserker]]

* [[Evil Eye]]

* [[I'm a Humanitarian]]

 

* [[Forgotten Childhood Friend]]: Sasuke's.

* Ninja: The most ninja like in the series.

 

* [[Poisonous Person]]

* [[Taken for Granite]]: Temporarily, during the fight against the real Mekira.

 

 

One of the most powerful of the Junishinsho, he was kept behind to reserve his strength the first time they fought Kyo. He is really {{spoiler|Yuya's brother, Shiina Nozomu, brought back from the dead as a slave of the Mibu}}.

 

 

 

The first of the Goyosei to be introduced. He represents the element of water and wields the ''Mumyo Saigyo Ryu'' that allows him to summon waterwyrms, powerful dragons made from water. In addition to this, he can crystallize water to create blades. He is initially the most fervently loyal of all the Goyosei until it is revealed that {{spoiler|his mentor Fubuki killed his respected friend, Taihaku.}} In spite of this, Shinrei remains personally loyal to the Mibu Clan in general but comes to believe that the Taishiro and the Sendai Aka no Ou are the true source of the evil that threatens his clan.

* [[Heel Face Turn]]: Feels especially betrayed by his mentor, Fubuki of the Taishiro.

* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Dragons]]: The vast majority of Shinrei's attacks, including all of his named ones, are dragon themed.

* [[Making a Splash]]: His power is based around water.

* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: Type 2 with Hotaru.

 

 

 

 

The leader of the Goyosei. Taihaku represents the element of metal (or gold in the translated version). However, unlike his other comrades in the Goyosei, he lacks elemental powers of any type. Taihaku is by far the most compassionate and benevolent of the Goyosei and a good bit of the cast in general. He is greatly respected by Shinrei and even Keikoku to a certain extent. In his free time, he looks after the children that are considered the failures of Mibu experiments, even though this is looked down on.

* [[The Worf Effect]]: Subverted. Taihaku is killed off rather quickly by {{spoiler|Fubuki}}. This is subverted by the fact that his death is justified by the fact that he had nearly died in battle a few minutes earlier. The demonstration of his killer's skill comes from the fact that Taihaku was killed while standing right next to the heroes without any one of them even noticing until he dropped dead with a sword in his back.

 

 

The Wood of the Goyosei. Saishi is an attractive looking woman with an impressive bust, [[Naughty Nurse Outfit|dressed in a nurse's uniform]] ([[Anachronism Stew|which is perplexing since this takes place in the early years of the Tokugawa shogunate]]). She, along with her companion Saisei, guard the second of the five gates leading into the Mibu stronghold. In spite of her cute appearance, she is exceptionally cruel and undeniably evil. She enjoys toying with enemy and ally alike. She is armed with the ability to resurrect the dead as extremely difficult to kill zombies as well as potent regenerative abilities that allow her wounds to heal near instantaneously.

 

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* [[Attack! Attack! Attack!]]: Lampshaded by Saishi herself as her regenerative abilities remove any necessity for defensive measures...that is until Akira eliminates them.

 

 

 

Saishi's companion. {{spoiler|Saisei is not actually one of the Goyosei, but another of Saishi's zombies. Her true identity is Tomoe Gozen. Even though she is Saishi's puppet, she develops something of a relationship with Shinrei and is extremely devoted to him. She is ultimately defeated by Akira in battle.}}

* [[Lady of War]]

 

 

Chinmei is the Goyosei of Earth, which gives him the power to manipulate gravity. This makes him a formidable combatant since it enables him to immobilize his enemies at will by increasing the gravity in their vicinity fly by eliminating the gravity in his own vicinity and do a large variety of tricks up to and including creating miniature black holes. Chinmei looks a lot like a hippie and complements his appearance by speaking a lot about "peace and love." However, this is just a cover for his real personality, as Chinmei is in fact the most evil and sadistic of the Goyosei who revels in the misery and bloodshed that he is able to sow. Chinmei is often referred to as the Joker of the Goyosei, as he is a wildcard that even the Taishiro do not fully understand.

== The Taishirō (Four Elders); Former and Current ==

 

 

The current leader of the Four Elders, Fubuki was once Muramasa's best friend, despite [[Vitriolic Best Buds|usually disagreeing and arguing with each other over anything]], and the one who taught Shinrei the Mumyo Saigyo Ryu, and is shown to be a skilled Necromancer. Before Muramasa defected from the Mibu, Fubuki was a kind-hearted man who loved life. Now, he acts as the merciless will of the Sendai Aka no Ou, slaughtering everything he sees as a hinderance towards the Aka no Ou's plans for the Mibu. {{spoiler|He is also Tokito's real father.}}

* {{spoiler|[[Killed Off for Real]]}}

* [[Making a Splash]]: A master of the Mumyo Saigyo Ryu, his skills make Shinrei's (which already look damn impressive) look absolutely tame in comparison.

* [[The Necromancer]]: He can even resurrect ''swords''.

 

 

One of the current Taishiro, thought to be the most powerful ever (which is saying something when you consider the Badassery of Muramasa and Shihodo and the rest). Formerly the leader of the Taishiro. Wields a ''huge'' [[BFS]] named Hakuya and, when all else fails, his [[Evil Eye|Medusa Eyes]]. Inarguably the smartest character in the series. He appears to be rather silent and calm at first, but as pretty much the entire cast--especially Sasuke, Kyo, Akari, Yuan and Julian--finds out, you shouldn't piss him off...

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* [[BFS]]: Hakuya

* [[Bishonen|Biseinen]]

* [[Taking You with Me]]: Tries to do this with Kyo in order to save Fubuki. It doesn't work.

 

 

One of the current members of the Four Elders, Tokito is the son of Muramasa and wielder of the last Muramasa sword set, Hokuto Shichisei. He views Muramasa's abandonment of the Mibu clan as an act of treachery and despises him for it, openly proclaiming his disdain for the former Elder on numerous occasions. Despite his child-like appearance he is incredibly strong and harbors a terribly cruel disposition towards his opponents.

* {{spoiler|[[Samus Is a Girl]]}}

 

 

Hotaru's mentor and surrogate father, and one of the current Taishiro. He took his mother's place after she died. It is revealed later that {{spoiler|he and his entire family are essentially prisoners of the Taishiro and the Sendai Aka No Ou due to their mother's "treason".}}

* [[White-Haired Pretty Boy]]: Subverted

 

 

Yuan's mother, who was part of the Taishiro before him. She was killed by {{spoiler|Hishigi}} for learning too much about the Sendai Aka No Ou.

* [[Posthumous Character]]

 

* [[Friend to All Living Things]]: Implied, considering all of the animals that hang out in his house.

* [[Speaks Fluent Animal]]

 

 

One of the ''original'' Taishiro, and among the strongest.

== The Aka no Ou (Crimson King) and The Red Cross Knights ==

 

 

The progenitor of the Mibu Clan and its first ruler.

The First Crimson King is encountered by Kyo, as he is in fact {{spoiler|Kyo's ancestor and the soul of Tenro, Kyo's BFS. The Shodai Aka no Ou merely wanted his people to live lives of comfort and happiness, but ultimately realized that their godlike power only served to lead to their self-destruction, as the fulfillment of all their desires left them with only one source of true stimulation...slaughter through battle, most especially of each other. He grants Kyo the mark of the True Crimson King after Kyo overcomes his demon blood (the very thing that brought about the downfall of the rest of the Mibu).}}

 

 

A mysterious figure in the story. His identity, nature and intentions are a mystery throughout much of the story. When the Former Crimson King first appears, he seems to have strangely benevolent inclinations towards Kyo. There are also mysterious hints that he seems to be setting up a competition between Kyo and Kyoshiro to see who will be the legitimate successor to his title.

* [[Stepford Smiler]]: When he first appears, the Crimson King's appearance is positively goofy. At times he makes it incredibly intimidating.

 

 

The one who was supposed to be the Current Crimson King, but who was {{spoiler|deposed and imprisoned by the previous one for teaching the Mumyou-Jinpuu-Ryu, a technique that can be used to kill god (that is the Former Crimson King) to the renegade, Muramasa. He befriended a young Kyoshiro and introduced him to Sakuya. However, after many years had passed and Kyoshiro had fallen under the thrall of the Former Crimson King, he no longer resembled the kind boy that he once was. Kyosaburo made a last ditch attempt to find the ultimate secret that lay behind the doors in the palace, only to be stopped and killed by Kyoshiro, his death ultimately breaking Kyoshiro free from Kyoichiro's power and prompting Kyoshiro and Sakuya into leaving the Mibu. Kyosaburo is actually the third of the Crimson Cross Knights.}}

 

 

 

 

 

== Others ==

 

 

 

 

 

The greatest blacksmith of the Mibu clan, Yuan's father and Shihoudou's best friend.

* [[Heroic Sacrifice]]: Tries against Hishigi and Fubuki in an attempt to break their swords. Fails to die, and Fubuki "resurrects" the swords anyway.