YOMI (YU YU HAKUSHO)
His
name means "many-eared goat." Formerly the right-hand man of Youko
Kurama in the Makai, he is now the King of Gandara. In the days of
being a bandit, he once led a raid without Kurama's knowledge causing the
loss of many lives, almost including his own. Only Kurama's intervention
prevented it from happening. Yomi was then blinded by an unknown assailant
(later to be discovered as one ordered by Youko Kurama). After parting
ways, Yomi became an even more powerful youko and rose to the level of
king. He joined the Makai Tournament and defeated Yusuke.
However, due to exhaustion he lost to Enki. Yomi has a son named Shura.
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KARASU (YU YU HAKUSHO)
A
raven-haired bishounen who appeared during the Black Martial Arts Tournament
on the side of the Toguro Team. His name means "crow." Very fitting, ne?
His powers involve making small bombs with minds of their own. He fought
against Kurama in the tournament and gave the red-haired bishounen his
first loss (well, it was a countout loss actually *_*). Just when everyone
else thought he was a dead goner, he reappears even more bishounen than
when he first appeared! (I'm such a sucker for blondes…of any shade ^_~).
So anyhow, while every other youko thought he was forever gone, he reappears
in a different appearance and sends a gazillion bombs that cripple Kurama.
The lady host thought Kurama was dying and started the count. Kura-chan
, with all his might sent a Makai plant that totally made short work of
Karasu. Unfortunately, Kurama was counted out because during his attack,
he did not stand up. So although he had killed Karasu, the latter was declared
the victor.
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PRINCE ULRICH (DAIMOS)
Another
brown-eyed blonde villain from yet another 70s anime sensation, Daimos.
He is a prince of Brahm and the brother of the female protagonist Erika.
Like Haineru, he is the leader of the Earth Invasion force. The prince
had believed his father had been murdered by earthlings, when in fact it
was the traitorous Olban. His sister was kidnapped and forced to marry
the Emperor. The prince had disguised as the bishop and escaped with his
sister. The rest of course, was left in the hands of Richard (the hero,
no less ^_~). The prince was then crowned Emperor to succeed the ousted
tyrant. He looks a little like Prince Haineru,
except that instead of being devilishly good looking (Haineru with the
horns. Devilish. Get it ^_~?) this long-haired bishounen is angelic in
beauty. Must be the wings, ha @_@!
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INUGAMI (ZENKI)
Yet
another blonde babe, Inugami stars in Zenki. He's the original bad guy,
contesting with the demon lord Zenki in collecting the seeds of evil as
spread by Karma. He is a prince of darkness and is often accompanied by
his pet demon dog "Haring Itim" ( That's based on the local dub. That would
translate to Black King. We don't know his Japanese name.) There is an
implied but not well-defined relationship between him and a pretty high
school student Sayaka (one of Chiaki's friends). Inugami isn't as evil
as he seems. Towards the end of the show, he gets berated by Kagetora and
is cited for his failure in obtaining all the seeds of Karma. They took
his dog away and treated him like an outcast. His past is then revealed
to him. His mother was a nun who apparently gave birth to him through an
"immaculate conception." She was shown walking in the snow and crossing
"the area between earth and the underworld." Then out of nowhere, a baby
pops out from her and is taken away by a certain group of hooded individuals.
Inugami possesses a necklace similar to his mother's that would identify
him as her son. When Kagetora eliminates his mom, Inugami swallows the
seed of Karma and transforms into a powerful being. Zenki and him meet
in a showdown in the blizzard, which would lead you to think he gets killed.
Turns out not, and he reappears a couple of episodes later to help Zenki
against the evil force (duh, dunno the name, sorry *_*) that threatened
to destroy the world. There isn't any word about what happened to him afterwards.
But he did live and denounced any connections to his previous position
as prince of the dark world.
KUREI (FLAME OF RECCA)
Contrary
to circulating rumors, Kurenai did not threaten to roast so we would take
away Kurei-sama's pics to keep him away from oggling, drooling fangirls.
He has been elevated to the level his hunky evilness rightfully belongs
to. And that's over here.
BRAD
CRAWFORD (WEIß KREUZ)
The
Elephant and The Raptor were banging heads one day on who to add to the
animen list. We approached it series by series and when we got to WK, the
Raptor said, "So who do you think would we add to the list? Do you like
Schuldich?" To which the Elephant replied, "He's cute, but I like Crawford
better." "So do I." said the Raptor and so here he is ! Brad Crawford,
leader of the SS II, archrival of the Knight Hunters. SS II is an international
organization made of four men from different contries, and this clean cut
stud is their leader. A 27 year old American who is Reiji Takatori's first-hand
man. Often comes face to face with Aya. His powers include speed and reading
his opponent's mind so he can dodge the adversary's moves. Pretty dangerous,
ne? Kinda like Battusai in a way. He's intelligent, scheming, and more
ambitious than his boss Takatori. Of course he's also slick, cool and handsome
in a devilish way. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing (literally!). I have
to see more of WK to find out about his character. Til then, on to the
next bishounen!
SCHULDICH (WEIß
KREUZ)
Another
Weiss villain and a member of SSII. A red-haired bishounen, German at that.
Twenty-two years old and it's not known if Schuldich is his real name.
Formerly a spy, now one of Reiji Takatori's bodyguards. Had a big role
in the foiling of the Ouka-Omi romance when he told Ouka that Omi is a
Knight Hunter, and when he told Omi that Ouka
is his sister. Loves to taunt Omi (obviously) and beat him to a pulp later
on under orders from Omi's bro (forgot the name). Is also gifted with speed.
Scheming, loves to laugh, usually seen with Farfarello. Often runs head
on wtih Yoji. Gets beaten with a golf club by Takatori (HOW
DARE YOU HIT SHULDICH ON HIS BEAUTIFUL FACE! *the Raptor screams at Reiji
Takatori*) when Ouka gets killed in a run-in with the Knight Hunters
(Farfarello was actually the one who shot and killed her). Gets more screentime
than the rest of SS II, and is probabaly second to popularity to Nagi.
ENISHI (RUROUNI KENSHIN)
One
of the post-anime RK villains, and a black mark in Kenshin's checkered
past. He is the younger brother of Tomoe, Kenshin's first wife. As a child
he worked for a spy. He was traumatized when he saw his only sister Tomoe
get killed (albeit accidentally) by Battusai. Has promised revenge on him
since. Grew up to have white hair (he used to have black) possibly due
to the shock of his sister's death. Returns to Kyoto to get revenge on
Kenshin. Plots the "death of Kaoru" when he
actually kidnaps her, sending Kenshin into a psychological turmoil. Is
a little bit on the psychotic side. Is frequently haunted by visions of
his deceased sister. Never liked Battusai from the beginning (he bit Kenshin's
hand twice when they first met). Also connected in a strange way to Shishio,
as he was the one who finaced shishio's warship during Kyoto Hen. Has an
assassin group similar to the Jupon Gattana, made up of people who all
want revenge on the man formerly known as Battusai. Most of them former
students of the men Kenshin had killed in the past. More deranged, more
dangerous and more powerful (in terms of connections) than Shishio.
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