| “ | The greatest villain is the one you never knew was there in the first place. | „ |
| ~ Harumi to Lloyd, foreshadowing her true colors. |
| “ | Tell me, Lloyd. How many times has Ninjago almost fallen on your watch? How many times have you ninja failed, and let others pay the price. Heh, you're not our protectors. You're just a bunch of little kids playing dress-up. Ninjago is my home too. And with your father by my side, we can return it to glory. Give it the leader it truly deserves. | „ |
| ~ Harumi taunting Lloyd. |
| “ | You took my parents! YOU TOOK EVERYTHING FROM ME!!!! | „ |
| ~ Harumi to the Overlord after learning he was the one responsible for corrupting the Great Devourer, the same creature that killed her parents. |
Harumi, also known as the Quiet One and later the Kabuki Mask, is one of the two secondary antagonists (alongside Pythor) of the Ninjago franchise.
She is the founder and original leader of the Sons of Garmadon, and later the second-in-command of the Crystal Army, who is the former Princess of the Royal Family of Ninjago and Lloyd's love interest. She wanted to resurrect Lloyd's father, Garmadon, in his evil form without any of his positive characteristics because she believes he is the ruler Ninjago deserves and wants revenge for the death of her parents during the Great Devourer's rampage.
During Season 9: Hunted, Harumi perished in the collapse of a building during a battle for control over the Colossus between Lord Garmadon and Skylor, the Elemental Master of Amber. However, unbeknownst to anyone, specifically Garmadon and the Ninja with the expectation of Lloyd and Nya, Harumi was revived by the Crystal King and would resurface in Season 15: Crystalized, serving as the Crystal King’s herald and the leader of his council consisting of the Ninja's other enemies.
She is voiced by Britt McKillip, who also voices Queen Chrysalis in disguise as Princess Cadence in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and Dean Cadence in Equestria Girls while her Kabuki mask persona is voiced by Andrew Francis, who also voices Morro and Cole (as of Season 15) in the same series, William Taylor in Smallville, Toxzon in the 2013 Max Steel reboot series, Muruta Azrael in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Kajet in TOME: Terrain of Magical Expertise, Air Elementor, Fire Elementor, Ultimate Elementor and Plaztek in Max Steel Reboot.
Appearance[]
Harumi had long white hair with long bangs fashioned in a high ponytail (as the Jade Princess), in a bun with chopsticks (disguised as a civilian), or straight bangs and undone (as the Quiet One).
In the Palace, she wore a green kimono, a white cape with red lotus flowers and a collar, a golden headpiece, and kabuki makeup.
As a civilian, she wore green overalls with a dark green hood, a shirt with a similar pattern as her cape underneath and her full lips painted red.
As the Quiet One, she wore black clothing and red face paint over her eyes with no lipstick.
As the Kabuki Mask, she wore black robes, a cloak, and a blue and white kabuki mask to hide her face.
Before losing her biological parents, Harumi was a young child of around 9-10 years old with light blonde hair. As a child, she wore a brown long-sleeved "frog button" shirt like her mother and had bangs and her hair in two braids. After being adopted, she wore a green kimono and makeup but no cape or headpieces.
Personality[]
Originally, Harumi was a very normal child, playing happily with her ninja toys. However, after her parents died, she grew jaded and vengeful towards the ninja, blaming them for letting her parents get killed. Harumi grew increasingly emotionally unstable and bitter due to the lack of parental love and attentiveness to her emotional needs from her adopted parents. She became a master of deception and disguise, pretending to be the benevolent princess of Ninjago for years. In this princess persona, she was very kind-hearted, sweet, and seemingly cared deeply for all of her subjects. However, in her true identity as the Quiet One, Harumi was far more cold, ruthless, and hateful, having no remorse at causing the explosion that killed her adoptive parents. She was also incredibly determined, stopping at nothing to resurrect Garmadon, the person that she saw as a true savior. Nevertheless, Harumi is misguided and a bit delusional when she thought that he is the hero that Ninjago deserves, thus having beliefs that it would be better under his tyrannical rule.
After Garmadon took over the Sons of Garmadon, Harumi seemed comfortable taking the role of second-in-command. However, she began to exhibit signs of fear and distrust of her master, especially after Garmadon destroyed Mr. E. She even had a moment of cowardice when the Colossus rampaged against Skylor. However, Harumi ultimately proved herself to be not completely evil, she had managed to redeem herself as when a family was trapped in the same building as her, she looked remorseful. Despite the danger to herself, she saved the family, all just because she was reminded of how she had suffered the same experience and did not want the child to have the same fate as her.
Just before her death, Harumi, despite clearly being horrified, accepted that she couldn't escape from her fate and gazes at Lloyd in her last moments, who (despite everything she had done to him) was still concerned when he saw Harumi's last moments. However, she reverted back to her vengeful, villainous ways after being resurrected by the Crystal King. As the Kabuki Mask, Harumi kept her true identity a secret to everyone while showing a willingness for cooperation in uniting the Ninja's greatest enemies in revenge against them and their allies.
During her time with the Crystal King, Harumi became somewhat calmer and mellow. Despite her villainous ways, there were moments she hesitated and feels conflicted with some of her decisions. In "The Spider's Design," it appears that she didn't want innocent people getting hurt, as Lloyd mentions. What's more, throughout her time in the Overlord's service, it is frequently show or noted by others that Harumi generally does care for Lloyd, despite her attempt to deny such feelings when the Overlord questioned her, the evil being noting that Lloyd still meant something to her. This is shown when she was caught off-guard by him revealing he still had feelings for her, despite what she put him through. She also made several attempts to try and persuade either Lloyd to join the Council of the Crystal King or the Overlord to spare Lloyd, believing that she could reason with the Green Ninja. Indeed, even after the Overlord commanded her to kill Lloyd, Harumi disobeyed him, redirecting the Council, then again trying to persuade Lloyd, asking him to join the Overlord, then restating and asking him instead to join her. She also shows general concern for Lloyd's safety, warning him that if he were to fall from the floating Crystal Island, it would be fatal and it appears she was actually sorry when she apparently "killed" the other Ninja.
After learning that the Overlord was responsible for corrupting the Great Devourer, and therefore being indirectly responsible for the deaths of her parents, Harumi had a sudden change of heart, betraying the Overlord and siding with Lloyd and Garmadon. However, when Garmadon was severely injured and Lloyd was presumably dead for a brief moment, she became distraught and moped in complete shame, implying that she also feels guilty for her actions. This is also the case when Harumi looked sad before being comforted by Lloyd. Following the final destruction of the Overlord, Harumi took part in the rebuilding of the Monastery of Spinjitzu.
Relationships[]
Family[]
- Biological father (deceased)
- Biological mother (deceased)
- Emperor of Ninjago (deceased) - adoptive father and indirect victim
- Empress of Ninjago (deceased) - adoptive mother and indirect victim
Allies[]
- Sons of Garmadon - former subordinates
- Killow - temporary enemy
- Ultra Violet - temporary enemy
- Mr. E (destroyed)
- Luke Cunningham
- Chopper Maroon
- Mohawk
- Skip Vicious
- Nails
- Miss Demeanor (formerly)
- Crystal army (formerly)
- Crystal Warriors (destroyed)
- Crystal Spiders (destroyed)
- Dragonides (destroyed)
- Council of the Crystal King
- Aspheera
- Vangelis - former supplier
- Pythor P. Chumsworth
- The Mechanic
- Mr. F
- The Ninja - former enemies
- Lloyd Garmadon - love interest, former prisoner, former archenemy, attempted killer and attempted victim
- Kai
- Jay Walker
- Cole
- Zane
- Nya
- Lord Garmadon - former enemy, former idol, former master and attempted killer
- Master Wu - former enemy and former prisoner
- Skylor - former enemy
- P.I.X.A.L. - former enemy
- Misako Montgomery Garmadon - former enemy
Enemies[]
- Great Devourer (destroyed) - attempted killer
- Royal Family of Ninjago - former allies
- Hutchins (deceased) - indirect victim
- Ninjago Police (formerly)
- Police Commissioner
- Simon
- Tommy
- Jimmy
- Elemental Masters
- Mr. Pale
- Karlof
- Griffin Turner
- Shade
- Tox
- Neuro
- Mystake (deceased) - impersonator
- The Resistance (formerly)
- MiniPix Seven
- Paperboys
- Sammy
- Antonia
- Nelson
- Leroy
- Ronin
- Fugi-Dove
- Benthomaar
- Glutinous
- Maaray Guards
- Keepers
- PoulErik
- Zippy
- Vania
- Chompy
- Army of Shintaro
- Hailmar
- Munce
- Queen Murtessa
- Murt
- Geckles
- Chancellor Gulch
- Gleck
- Upply
- Fungus
- Korgran
- Plundar
- Adam
- Milton Dyer
- Unagami
- Scott
- Okino
- Red Visors
- Whack Rats
- Richie
- Ritchie
- Gayle Gossip
- Vinny Folson
- Ray
- Maya
- Lou
- Ed Walker
- Edna Walker
- Dareth
- Sally
- Sally's parents
- Hypnobrai
- Racer Seven/Blazey H. Speed
- Twitchy Tim
- The Overlord - resurrector, former ally, attempted killer and attempted victim
Quotes[]
| “ | Harumi: Clotho venge. Clotho decer. Clotho haeed! Misako: Lloyd, it's starting! Where are the Ninja? Harumi: Clotho venge. Clotho decer. Clotho haeed! Lloyd: Don't, Rumi! This isn't you! Harumi: Clotho venge! Clotho decer! Clotho haeed! |
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| ~ Harumi commences the ritual of Garmadon's resurrection. |
| “ | Lloyd: You were there all along? You were the mysterious Vengestone buyer we were trying to track? Harumi: The greatest villain is the one that got away. Remember? Lloyd: So you're using the Vengestone to build an army? But what are you gathering all these villains for? Harumi: Well, I needed enough players for my villainous volleyball team, of course. Lloyd: Are you serious? Harumi: Of course I'm not serious! Lloyd: Well it's hard to tell with you sometimes! Harumi: How you ended up leading Ninjago's greatest heroes is beyond me. It's amazing how gullible you are. Lloyd: I don't normally fall for things like that, but I'm a little frustrated and confused right now. Harumi: (laughs) Well, this is only the beginning of your frustrations. Because the next part of my plan involves breaking into your precious Monastery of Spinjitzu. Lloyd: Is that what this is about? You're trying to take over the monastery? Harumi: (laughs again) No. I have zero interest in your monastery. But I am interested in the Weapons of Spinjitzu, which are inside the monastery. Lloyd: But why? What do you need them for? They no longer have any power! Harumi: You of all people should realize power is never really destroyed. How many times have you and your ninja lost their powers, only to regain them? |
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| ~ Harumi explains her plan to Lloyd. |
| “ | In the presence of this much Vengestone, you are powerless, Lloyd. There's nothing you can do to stop the coming of the Crystal King, and Ninjago will finally find peace--in the darkness of his rule. | „ |
| ~ Harumi after re-capturing Lloyd. |
| “ | Harumi: You know nothing about me. But I know you, Lloyd. Deep down, I know there's a darkness in you. You fight it, you try to push it away, but it's there. Lloyd: I don't know what you're talking about. Harumi: You don't have to pretend with me. You're part Oni, like your father, Garmadon. That's the strong part. Lloyd: I am nothing like my father. |
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| ~ Harumi tells Lloyd that he has an Oni Form. |
| “ | Oh, no! What am I going to do? Oh, wait. I planned for this. In fact, I was counting on it. Which is why I left behind a little surprise for your friends. | „ |
| ~ Harumi to Lloyd before activating the Crystal Spiders in the Ninjago subway tunnels. |
| “ | Harumi: They're gone, Lloyd. I'm sorry. Lloyd: HOW COULD YOU...? Harumi: But there's no reason for you to be destroyed too. You can still join us. There will be a place for you in the dark. |
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| ~ Harumi and Lloyd after the former apparently murders his friends using the Spider-Bombs. |
| “ | Harumi: Lloyd, focus. What's done is done. You have a choice now. You can resist and perish like your friends ... or, you can join us, and embrace the power of the Crystal King. Lloyd: NEVER! I'll resist you with every ounce of my being. And so will Master Wu and Nya and P.I.X.A.L.! Harumi: Not for long they won't. I told you, I left nothing to chance. I plan to deal with your friends next. It's all part of my design. Lloyd: NO! |
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| ~ Harumi enforcing Lloyd's Oni side. |
| “ | Welcome back, son of Garmadon. | „ |
| ~ Harumi after knocking out Lloyd in Oni Form. |
| “ | Lloyd: The Weapons of Spinjitzu!. How did you get those? Harumi: Settle down, Lloyd. We have a long day ahead of us and we wouldn't want you wasting your strength. We got them from the monastery. Where else? Lloyd: Master Wu would never hand them over without a-- Harumi: A fight? Oh yes. And what a fight it was. But in the end, your friends failed. They're gone now, like the other ninja. Lloyd: No... You're bluffing! Harumi: I don't bluff, Lloyd. You should know that about me by now. Lloyd: You're lying. YOU'RE LYING! |
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| ~ Harumi and Lloyd after the Council arrives with the Golden Weapons after they're fight at the Monastery. |
| “ | How does it feel, to have no one left? I know that feeling well. I went through the same thing after the Great Devourer took away everything I had in this world. After I lost my parents, I felt so alone. Now it's your turn to feel that grief. You can let it overwhelm and destroy you, or you can let it harden and strengthen you, as it did me. | „ |
| ~ Harumi taunting Lloyd. |
Trivia[]
- Harumi is the first human female to be the main antagonist of a Ninjago season.
- Being an antagonist in the equivalent of thirty total twenty-two episodes, Harumi is the most frequently appearing character in a villainous role.
- While Garmadon appears in sixty-five twenty-two episodes across the whole show, he is only an antagonist in twenty-seven episodes.
- Although the second most prominent appearance she uses in the series is her civilian outfit, it never appears in the LEGO sets as a minifigure.
- Harumi is the second supporting character in Ninjago to have been introduced as a heroic character before their deception is revealed, the first being Krux. However, Harumi is far more important in the season she appears in than Dr. Saunders was and is the only villain to actually be treated as a major ally to the ninja before her betrayal is unmasked (Dr. Saunders was primarily a traitor for Kai and Nya's parents).
- She was the third major villain to have a hidden identity. The first two were Pythor, who was revealed to be the cloaked stranger in Rebooted, and Krux, who was revealed to be the true identity of Dr. Saunders.
- The names of the three Oni Masks correspond to the three stages of Princess Harumi's plan (Hatred, Deception, and Vengeance).
- Harumi is Britt McKillip's first purely villainous role (although she had played Queen Chrysalis in her Princess Cadence guise before, that Cadence turned out to be an imposter).
- Harumi idolized Garmadon ever since he destroyed the Devourer, but specifically only Lord Garmadon. As seen in Garmadon Rulez!, she considered Sensei Garmadon a shadow of his former self and was disappointed by him "giving up on his dreams."
- According to the book, Garmadon Rulez!, Harumi loved ice cream, cats, and noodles with a lot of garlic, although she was hardly allowed to eat garlic since "princesses weren't allowed to have bad breath."
- Harumi was originally going to return as a spider-themed cyborg for Crystalized. However, this was changed because of Monkie Kid already having a Spider Queen character.
- According to Tommy Andreasen, she isn't aware that Pythor was the one who released the Great Devourer, which could explain why she wasn't against hiring him.
- Harumi is the 5th villain in the series to be redeemed, the others are Lord Garmadon, Morro, Sensei Yang, and Unagami.
External Links[]
- Harumi on the Heroes Wiki
- Harumi on the Magnificent Baddie Wiki
- Harumi on the LEGO Wiki
- Harumi on the Ninjago Wiki.
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