Kurapika
(クラピカ) |
| Hunter × Hunter character |
 |
| First appearance |
Chapter 2 |
| Created by |
Yoshihiro Togashi |
| Voiced by |
Yuki Kaida |
| Profile |
| Age |
17 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Date of birth |
April 4th |
| Nen Information |
| Nen type: |
Materialization |
| Nen ability: |
Emperor Time - "Absolute Mastery" (エンペラータイム - "絶対時間") |
Background
Kurapika is a member of the Kuruta tribe, a reticent group of people that chose to live in obscurity. They possess eyes that turn flaming scarlet in times of anger or emotional agitation - a color that remains eternally in the iris if in this state at the time of death. The legendary brilliance of such scarlet eyes caused them to be in high demand as a collector's treasure. A few years ago, the Genei Ryodan came to Kurapika's hometown and massacred all the members of his tribe, leaving behind scores of dead bodies with eyes gouged out in their wake. As the last surviving member of his tribe, Kurapika vows to gain back all the stolen eyes of his people, by tracking the Genei Ryodan down and seeking revenge, even if he must sacrifice his life in the process.
The name of Kurapika's tribe, "Kuruta", is often used by many fans as his surname. The manga neither confirms nor contradicts this (Kurapika's surname has never been mentioned.)
Personality
Kurapika is a level headed and intelligent individual, possessing vast knowledge. Of sound judgement, his focused analyses have saved his friends from the brink of death many times. Kurapika's ability to think quickly has also saved him from being killed by oppressively powerful enemies like Hisoka.
Kurapika has proven to be a balanced fighter on several occasions. He has two large tantō hidden below his overshirt in the first story arc. In the York Shin arc, he uses a set of chains on his right hand made from his nen.Sometimes (usually when his emotions are high) Kurapika's eyes turn scarlet red--a trait inherited in all members of the Kuruta tribe.
Nen Abilities
Kurapika is both a materialization and specialization type, one that can fashion objects that act according to his imagination. The weapon that he conjures using his materialization abilities is a unique one--extending from his fingers of his right hand are five chains, which were specially created to deal vengeance upon the Genei Ryodan. When Kurapika's eyes turn scarlet, his nen type shifts from materialization to specialization. His nen ability as a specialist, Emperor Time, allows him to utilize all the types of nen to 100% efficiency, making him virtually invincible during this span of time.
To increase his effectiveness against the formidable Genei Ryodan, Kurapika places strict restrictions on the usage of his nen blades:
Use of each chain:
- Thumb - Holy Chain （ホーリーチェ－ン）
- Shaped like a cross, it cures wounds by drawing from the reinforcement ability. When Kurapika is in his specialization state, its ability is enhanced and can heal serious injuries within seconds.
- Index finger - the purpose of this chain has yet to be revealed.
- Middle finger - Chain Jail チェーンジェイル）
- Wraps around enemies, restricting movement. Also forcefully causes captured person to enter zetsu. This chain is restricted in that it can only be used to deal with members of the Genei Ryodan, and if the restriction is violated, Kurapika will die.
- Ring finger - Dowsing Chain （ダウジングチェーン）
- Kurapika uses this frequently under normal situations, for defense and attack purposes. It is also useful for other investigative activities, like determining the location of missing individuals. It has a small weight at the end which moves in the direction of whatever he is dowsing for.
- Little finger - Judgement Chain （ジャッジメントチェーン）
- A small nen blade enters the victim's body and stabs the heart. Kurapika sets a condition and if the victim breaches it, he would lose his life. Only can be of use when Kurapika is in the Specialization state.
