Yatsu Kuro

Kuro is a recurring minor character in multiple Taimanin games and the OVA.

He is the older brother of Yatsu Murasaki, he is blind, but it doesn’t hinder his abilities as a Taimanin veteran. Having the same skill as Murasaki he is near immortal. Kuro is known as a late bloomer and "captain" Asagi's right hand-man.

Personality
Kuro is an intellegent and careful veteran, which will use very unorthodox tactics from time to time. Mostly down to business but can make a joke. He loves his sister Murasaki and cares for his fellow Taimanin having much trust in them, but also knows about the dark side more than others and would cooperate even with a demon to save his teammates.

Aside from being a cynic who complains a lot, he is a reliable ally who is different from the other Taimanin.

Appearance
A tall bold man in his late 20s or 30. He always wears his signature sunglasses.

History
Kuro is a veteran Taimanin and long time friend/subordinate to the Igawa clan like most members of the Yatsu clan, he is also Murasaki's older biological brother.

Discharged from his former ranger corp after losing both his eyes, he awoke to his Taimanin ability. He became known to be a late bloomer, which rose to the top. He is seen as an inspiration for many Taimanin, that have not awoken themselves. He became the partner of Asagi on many missions and both shared a highlevel of trust.

In Taimanin RPGX, he together with Mizuki Shiranui, saved Asagi from the assassination plot of the Igawa Revolt. Helping also in the organization of the counter attack.

First introduced in the game Taimanin Asagi 2, investigating the connection of Ryuumon and disappearence of Taimanins. Kuro is separated from Asagi and Sakura, after the bridge between Tokyo and Tokyo Kingdom City is destroyed. Being confronted by a demon called Sokushitsuki, he defeats him but victory is short, since Edwin Black was hiding inside that demon in order to take over Kuro.

Using the body of Kuro to heal himself, and invade Ryuumon to steal research data, Black left Kuro's body behind after he was done. Kuro returned to the now weak, Asagi and Sakura. That defeated Oboro (Clone) and Saya in the meantime, and was able to organize a rescue team.

Kuro also appears in Taimanin Asagi Tanned Skin on the phone, to check on Asagi, Sakura and Murasaki which were forced to take a vacation. Informing them about the danger of Booker Walls, which they already defeated at that point.

He gave a protective charm to his sister Murasaki, which in a forced trade became indirectly needed, for the true ending of Taimanin Yukikaze 2.

Kuro is mentioned to be on oversea missions but still tends to get mentioned as an inspiration for multiple characters like, Akiyama Tatsuro and Sawaki Kosuke.

OVA
Kuro appears in the Hell Knight Ingrid OVA but not in his original game. Trying to find his sister he attacks and beats up a number of demons for information about Ryuumon. He gets cornered by two very strong demons and is saved by Edwin Black in a human child form, both team up off-screen to find Ingrid and Murasaki. While near the end Black is confronted by a dog demon creation called of Kiryuu Sabato, Kuro cuts open the "Nabelius"from the inside having been eaten by it off-screen, defeats some demons with Murasaki and flees the scene with her.

Powers/Abilities
Main weapon: Jack-knife and sub-machine gun. (RPGX: Large Axe)


 * Ninja Art: "Immortality Awakening", he like Murasaki, can heal with a superhuman rate unless his brain or heart get damaged or through workings of demon technology/magic. For the most part he can heal every injury within seconds or minutes and can fight with no restrain on his muscles giving him super human strength
 * Super Sixed Senses: Is able to use his other senses to compensate for his blindness and has higher awareness
 * Particle Control: Taimanin are able to manipulate Taima Particles to enhance their physical strength, speed and defense. The particles also are used to counter demonic influences and strengthen damage to demons.

Media

 * Taimanin Asagi 2
 * Taimanin Asagi Tanned Skin
 * Taimanin Yukikaze 2 (mention)
 * Taimanin Asagi Battle Arena
 * Taimanin RPGX
 * Action Taimanin (mention)
 * Hell Knight Ingrid (OVA)
 * Taimanin Asagi : The Dark Game (The Comic)

Trivia

 * He is one of the stronger male Taimanin in the series
 * It said he can perceive his surroundings with more detail and colour than he can with his eyes.
 * He gave Murasaki a pendant, she gave Akiyama Tatsurou in turn for good luck.
 * Though he appeared in the OVA of Taimanin Murasaki (Hell Knight Ingrid), he does not in the game, being more important in Taimanin Asagi 2.
 * His young artwork was done by Rabidhowl