Yuuki Kanuto is a character from Monster and Ghost, a manga by Himemiko. He is a high schooler who died for another, now held back from moving on, he became a ghost.
Appearance[]
A relatively short boy, he is described to be idol-like and has perfect cat eyes, wide and upturned at the corners, his baby blues are quite charming when he smiles wide and are pretty effective when pouting and sparkle when he wants something. He has straight, slightly fluffy silver beige[1] hair cut in a mash hairstyle, a top-heavy style similar to a bowl cut that has a mushroom-like shape. He is generally called cute and beautiful, having made it into main topics on social media at his school and even "pulled a SSR for his looks".[1] From the author's mouth, don't ask me.
He is usually shown in his school uniform from the start of the school year, it's even what he had been wearing when he died[2]. He can change his appearance, if has has memory of it that is, he even reports his shoes disappearing before he can consciously think of it when he goes inside. There's even an instance when he remembers a school trip and visiting the public bathes and in the present his clothes disappear much to his embarrassment.[3]
Since he is a ghost, it won't be much a shocker that he is somewhat translucent.
Personality[]
Yuuki is an optimistic young man who treats everyone with an even gaze, fairly assessing and upholding his mother's hopes for him, he made sure to live with a smile and make her proud. However, when she died, he displayed bitter feelings towards her actions for it resulting in him to be left alone. Later, when he was faced with being ignored by the kid his mother saved, he wasn't sure what to do with his feelings, leaving him with a hole in his chest.[4]
In the current setting, he is talkative and observant, easily understanding and praising Tsubaki for his varies kind deeds and even calling him cool at all times of the day it seemed, giving him an air of a people-pleaser. Despite this, he can be passionate and stubborn in his beliefs, getting angry on Tsubaki's behalf. Even if he talks a lot he means every thing he says and isn't afraid to say it, easily saying he likes Tsubaki and thinks he's cool, and even on several different occasions, handsome.[5][3]
He has a streak of thinking either he or the people around him will disappear eventually and that nothing he does has meaning because he is no longer alive so he finds it hard to let others in.
Background[]
Yuuki Kabuto grew up alone with his mother who raised him as a single parent, she has many shared features with him, both having light hair and pretty eyes; his father doesn't seem to be in the picture whatsoever. Yuuki describes her as "an exceptional woman" and she was the most respected and important person to him as he wanted to be just like her.[4]
No matter how he tries burying it, Yuuki shows many signs of being affected by his mother's death even as he tried to live for her as he can be nervous of abandonment and lonely, feeling bad for not being completely happy for Tsubaki for gaining friends or others gaining interest in him.[6] He couldn't bring himself to care about his peers with true compassion in life due to the fact that they could die at any given moment, leaving him behind alone.[4] Now that he cares about Tsubaki, he feels useless stating he's not even there so it doesn't matter. These moments display the black ink and fear in his heart, especially so when he tries to possess Tsubaki to keep him to himself.[7]
Abilities[]
Possession[]
He can possess people in which he is compatible with. Even people he isn’t, he is allowed a small amount of time in their bodies. While in possession, he forgets he is in a body and runs into things and relishes in the pain of it. He also like touching and eating things that don’t hurt him.
Psychic abilities[]
When his emotions flair, he flairs or even crackles with energy, breaking things and harming the environment around him.
Levitation[]
He does not have to walk because he can just float to where he wishes.
Intangibility[]
Because he has no physical body, he simply flies through all objects and beings, not being able to touch even if he wanted it.
Story[]
Trivia[]
- Tsubaki calls him Kabu (かぶ), meaning Turnip in Japanese, they are a pastel white variety of turnips. Our little ghost just happens to be white and round as well.[8][1]
- Yuuki loves any food put before him but his favorite of all is fried chicken and custard.[1][9]
- Being proficient in poison cooking, he turns out to be a terrible cook.[1]
- He wants to be taller.[1]
- Yuuki is an Ares which means he has a strong will, loads of courage and determination, and he's not afraid to speak the truth, no matter how challenging it may be. Sounds about right.
- Since he's become a ghost he's wanted to haunt someone[2], as such he likes to glide behind Tsubaki while he's at it.[1]
Quotes[]
- (To Tsubaki) "You're strong, kind and you don't brag. I think that makes you much cooler than me, Tsubaki-kun."[2]
- (Thinking to himself) "Without a doubt, I want to keep Tsubaki-kun all to myself."[7]
Images[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Himemiko's character design notes
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 1: Act. 1 Found You.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 3.6: Animate Exclusive 16P Booklet - Bathing Together
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Chapter 4: Act. 4 A Heart That Isn't There
- ↑ Chapter 2: Act. 2 Dark Hero
- ↑ Chapter 3: Act 3. Your Priorities
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Chapter 5: Act. 5 Possessiveness
- ↑ Chapter 3.5: E-Book Exclusive Special - Call Me By Name
- ↑ Extra: TSUBAKABU 24H