Kurapika

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Kurapika
Japanese:	クラピカ
Age:	17
Date of birth:	April 4th
Blood type:	AB
Height:	171 cm
Weight:	59 kg
Voice Actor:	Yuki Kaida
Nen type:	Materialization (Conjuration) Specialization
Nen ability:	Emperor Time (エンペラータイム) - "Absolute Mastery (絶対時間)"

Kurapika is one of the four main characters from the series Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi.

[edit] 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 red in times of anger or emotional agitation - a colour that remains eternally in the iris if scarlet 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 gorged 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.)

[edit] Personality

Kurapika is a level headed and intelligent individual, possessing knowledge of a great variety of things. Of sound judgement, his focused analyses on several situations has 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 accounts. He has two large tantō hidden below his over shirt. Sometimes (usually when his emotions gain altitude) Kurapika's eyes turn scarlet red--a trait inherited in all members of the Kuruta family. When in combination with his nen, Kurapika's scarlet eyes allow him to . Kurapika’s great horizon of knowledge is also an asset in duels. After learning

[edit] 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.

• 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.

• 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.

The purpose of the chain on his index finger has yet to be revealed.

Hunter × Hunter
Anime: List of Hunter × Hunter episodes
Characters: Gon | Killua | Kurapika | Leorio | Hisoka | Kuroro
Groups: Hunters | Genei Ryodan | Zaoldyeck family |Other Characters
Other: Greed Island | Nen | Yoshihiro Togashi