| “ | As a fighter I like you best Kurama, and when I like something I like to take it away. | „ |
| ~ Karasu taunting Kurama before their fight. |
Karasu was a member of Team Toguro who participated in the the Dark Tournament and a major antagonist of the Dark Tournament Saga in Yu Yu Hakusho.
He was voiced by Ryo Horikwawa in the Japanese version, and by Kyle Hebert (who also voiced Sosuke Aizen in Bleach, Berserker in Fate/Zero, Spec in Baki, Bael and Dagon in Devil May Cry 4 and Kazuya Mishima in Tekken: Blood Vengeance) in the English version.
Biography[]
In the past, Karasu and Bui were partners who fought in many battles together. They eventually challenged the Toguro brothers only to be defeated and beaten nearly to death. Karasu told the Toguros to kill them or they would one day get stronger and take revenge, but the Toguro brothers instead chose to spare them and recruit them into their team. As members of Team Toguro, Karasu and Bui would train for years to become strong enough to kill the Toguro brothers. Together as Team Toguro they would go on to be the reigning champions of the Dark Tournament.
The events of the Dark Tournament Saga[]
Karasu is first seen with Younger Toguro watching the first match of the Dark Tournament, having heard about Team Urameshi and become curious about them. During the first round, Karasu chose to sit out Team Toguro's first fight and allowed Younger Toguro to fight their opponents single handedly. While Younger Toguro fought the Spirit Warriors, Karasu watched the match from the sidelines with Elder Toguro.
Karasu later took part in the semi-finals of the Dark Tournament. With his teammates Elder Toguro and Bui, Karasu faced off against Team Gorenja. Karasu battled Midorenja and utilized his ability to create explosions from the touch of his hands against him. After taking off Midorenja’s arms, Karasu finished him off by destroying his entire body.
Following their victory against Gorenja, Karasu and Bui intercepted Kurama, taking an immediate interest in him and his desire to kill. Karasu does not kill Kurama but does proclaim that he’ll kill him when they fight in the finals and foreshadows the death of one of his teammates (Genkai).
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Trivia[]
- Karasu is similar to the three characters from Yoshihiro Togashi's other work, Hunter x Hunter:
- He somewhat resembles Feitan Portor, as both characters have dark hair and wears a long black coat along with a mask.
- His hairstyle is also similar to Illumi Zoldyck.
- He is also similar to Genthru due to the fact that both characters use explosives as their primary weapons.
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