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The Corpse Demons (in Japanese: 屍鬼, Shiki) are the titular main antagonists of the anime/manga series Shiki.
Shiki (屍鬼) are supernatural, reanimated corpses inhabited by deceased spirits. They feed and survive on the blood of humans. Shiki are corpses that have risen up after dying from having their blood drained by another Shiki. It is unknown how the race came into existence nor how many is out there.
Jinrou (人狼) are a subspecies of shiki present in the anime, manga, and novels. They are considerably rarer than regular shiki and are generally superior, as they lack most of the key weakness afflicting the former- vulnerability to sunlight, a diet strictly limited to blood, and involuntary loss of consciousness at daybreak, among others. They're also shown to be a lot faster than the regular shikis and seem to outpower them.
Physical Appearance and Characteristics[]
Shikis for the most part look eteranally the same and cannot age, in some rare cases appear thinner after rising. They have pale skin with rotten green pigment and their eyes take on crimson red color with their iris rings being much thinner as their eyes no longer react to light and pupils take up the most space. Shikis' eyes randomly change appearances altough it's sceptical their eyes change depending on their mood. Sometimes the eyes of the Shiki can have black sclera with their crimson irises still visible but at times could be pure black. It is shown that their eyes glow in the dark in crimson shade while they're hunting.
They are magically protected from decomposition. Like corpses, shiki lack body heat and feel icy to the touch. Shiki lack a pulse and can no longer breathe, requiring a new form of speech, often having their voices sounding more mature than before. Although shiki keep their previous hair color, it is possible that they can no longer grow any hair since they lack a metabolism. It is also possible that their eyes get less dark and skin less pale as they age in their new reanimated body.
Behavior and Goals[]
The behavior of the Shiki stays entirely the same as before, but their emotions seem to get more intense as they rise up and they begin to act way more immaturely, mostly abusing their new powers. Usually they do the things they always wanted to do but didn't have the courage to as humans or they simply continue living normal lives in the new undead community.
The goal of the shikis naturally is to simply drain humans of blood and survive. In Sotoba's case, the shikis wanted to turn it into a vampire village where the undead residents and the Kirishiki family who started the whole situation, could live safely without being afraid of dying again.
Abilities and Weaknesses[]
Immortality: Shiki retain their body's appearance and become immune to all viruses, diseases, and illnesses. They will not die unless they do not drink blood, or they are killed. Shiki are also faster than humans but also get exhausted faster.
Self-healing: Shiki have the ability to heal from injuries and wounds at superhuman speed. Most Shiki begin to care less about falling down or getting hurt as they know it will regenerate.
Physical Prowess: After rising up, their senses are heightened allowing them to hear from a far, see in the total darkness and are even stronger than most humans, as they're usually unable to escape their grasp. It is also shown that the size and gender of the shiki matters as for example a shiki in the body of a young girl most likely will struggle fighting an adult male but it wouldn't be impossible if she drinks blood. Blood seems to be the essence of their strength and they're usually of the same strength as the humans if they don't taste blood at all for a while.
Levitation: Shiki seem to also be able to levitate for a short time. This is accompanied by mist-like vapor.
Fangs: Shiki have retractable fangs for consuming blood or to use as a weapon. Upon a bite they infect the prey with special venom that basically feeds on the human blood itself. However, it seems that the fangs are rather delicate as it is possible to damage them with force, making the Shiki more vulnerable.
Sunlight and Fire: Shiki sleep during the day and wake up in dawn. They cannot walk in the sunlight as it will result in slow, painful and permanent death. Fire also seems to be able to kill them as it burned away the corpses of the killed Shiki upon burning Sotoba itself. Explosions can injure the shikis or even kill them.
Circulatory System Destruction: The most effectful way to kill a shiki seems to be by destroying its circulatory system, either by decapitation or heart destruction.
Invitation: The shikis must be invited first before entering their prey's home. It seems to be a big struggle as when the Shiki hunt broke down they weren't able to hide inside the houses since they were magically blocked by a force field that protects homes from their entrance unless invited. It is also shown that animals can distinguish them from humans and often get scared of them or will to attack them. Pets are also shown to forget their former owners and seem to dislike them and protect the house if they rise up.
Starvation: Shikis require blood to survive and will die without it. If the shiki goes without blood, the cravings are shown to be unbearable, and the urge to feed becomes increasingly difficult to fight considering their organs aren't functioning anymore.
Sacred Objects: Crosses, crucifix, totems, icons, temples, churches, holy water, idols, the sound of bells, and statues deter Shiki. It seems that this is practically hard-wired into the mind, as these aversions were not apparent before.
Blunt Trauma: Strong and powerful physical blows to the shiki can otherwise incapacitate them and in some cases kill them entirely depending on the durability of the shiki and their overall size and strength.
Notable Members[]
Sunako Kirishiki[]
- Main article: Sunako Kirishiki
Sunako Kirishiki
Sunako Kirishiki is the leader of the organization and the mastermind behind the whole tragedy of Sotoba. She is caring and playful, but won't hesitate to hire assassination over anyone who messes with her plans. She is the one who makes decisions and usually doesn't ever leave the Kirishiki mansion. She plays the child role of the Kirishiki family.
Chizuru Kirishiki[]
- Main article: Chizuru Kirishiki
Chizuru Kirishiki
Chizuru Kirishiki plays the mother role in Kirishiki family but doesn't actually act like it indoors. She is an attractive seductive woman and it's noted that she only sucks the blood of young men. She does her best to succeed at the plan of turning Sotoba into a Shiki village because she wants to go out shopping and hanging out freely without fear of humans.
Tatsumi[]
- Main article: Tatsumi
Tatsumi
Tatsumi is one of the servants of the Kirishiki family. He is considered the second leader after Sunako. He is loyal to Sunako and gives her orders to the shikis, usually to assassinate specific people. He acts sweet but is actually a psychotic sadist.
Megumi Shimizu[]
- Main article: Megumi Shimizu
Megumi Shimizu
Megumi Shimizu is one of the senior members. She was one of the first residents to get turned into a shiki. She's arrogant and self-centered and takes huge interest in fashion, often wearing unique outfits with many details. She's very good at assassinating people, sometimes even out of her own jealousy as she begins targeting people close to her love interest after rising. She's always wanted to leave Sotoba and go to the city and even after rising as a shiki, she wants to turn Sotoba into a Shiki village so that once the job is done, she can finally live the life she thinks she deserves.
Masao Murasako[]
- Main article: Masao Murasako
Masao Murasako
Masao Murasako is one of the lower positioned members, mainly due to his lack of skill in attacking humans. It is stated that he struggled to kill humans properly even months after rising. He is spoiled and whiny and usually follows people around shouting about his own problems. He mostly kills people he dislikes and considers disrespectful toward him- Most other members dislike him for these things to which he is oblivious to and keeps thinking he is as good as a senior member.
Nao Yasumori[]
- Main article: Nao Yasumori
Nao Yasumori
Nao Yasumori is one of the regular members and does her job pretty well. She was a mother in her former life and actually killed her whole family out of loneliness. She is sensitive and usually keeps thinking about the things she's done throughout the whole show, often hysterically crying about it in regret.
Tohru Mutou[]
- Main article: Tohru Mutou
Tohru Mutou
Tohru Mutou is one of the lower positioned shikis as he struggles to kill people. He killed his best friend and regrets over it throughout the whole show. He has a bright and cheerful personality which soon turns to him being one of the saddest shikis. He doesn't necesserily like the plan but he has no other choice.
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