Yomi (YuYu Hakusho)

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Yomi is a fictional demon character from the anime, Yu Yu Hakusho, written by Yoshihiro Togashi. Yomi is one of three Demon Lords who rule over the Makai. He is the newest of the three Lords, but manages to stay on equal footing with the other two. He first appears in the Saga of the Three Kings.

Yomi used to be the second-in-command in Yoko Kurama's demon brigand. He used to help Yoko to rob and pillage other castles where a demon's name was well known, to acclaim riches and power for themselves. However, whereas Kurama was intelligent, Yomi was reckless. Yomi lost countless men in unauthorized raids, and even when he was with Kurama he made it so that they would have to fight rather than use stealth, as he thought it was more exciting that way. Eventually, Kurama got tired of his foolishness and sent an assassin to kill him. Yomi fought the demon and defeated him, but in turn he had been blinded. Later, Yomi captured the demon who slashed his eyes and kept him as a prisoner for centuries.

Yomi's plan for after Raizen dies is to 'unify' the two worlds, Human and Demon. In order to carry this out, he calls on the help of Kurama 1000 years later, whom he holds a deep respect for (even though he threatened to kill his family if he didn't obey) This plan would destroy the Human world. Kurama knows this and this is the main reason he betrays him and takes Yusuke's side when it comes to the Makai Reunification Tournament -not the official name. At first, he scoffs at Yusuke's idea at a tournament but then determines to accept it; he then feels that he underwent a spiritual change and actually learned something from someone other than Kurama.

Yomi is blind due to the attack that nearly killed him so he grew extra ears and his senses turned themselves so acutely that it is said that Yomi can hear everything that is said within his territory. He also seems to be able to 'see' in a certain sense because he knows what facial expressions Kurama makes when he takes him to see the demon Kurama had hired to kill him.

One of Yomi's fights in the Makai tournament was against his son Shura (which he essentially 'grew' in a test tube). Yomi trained Shura personally so he would have two chances at the throne. Unfortunately, he is almost forced to kill his own son because Shura refuses to back down. Shura eventually recants when he realizes that 'all of Yomi's points are guarded' and Yomi goes on to the next round.

Additional Information

The territory Yomi controlled was called Ganderra. Ganderra looked like a modern large Japanese city as apposed to Mukuro's domain which was a mostly wooded area.

It is said that Yomi is a goat demon but this has yet to be confirmed.

Yomi's Powers

Spirit Orb Attack: This is not the official name, but he gathers an orb of energy and sends it at an opponent.

Spirit Orb Split: Not the official name, but instead of an orb, it splits into many parts and is very hard to dodge.

Tornado Spirit Orb: Not the official name, Yomi gathers two spirit orbs to his fists, and releases them with a dark tornado. This attack has much force, and hit Yusuke clear through an arena.

Demon Energy Absorption Wall: When an enemy attacks with demon energy, Yomi can block it with this wall and add the energy to his own.

Besides his spirit attacks, he is an incredible martial artist that is the same level of skill if not better than Yusuke Urameshi.