kurama yu yu hakusho fox demon form

 

Kurama appears as an androgynous youth with long, flowing platinum-silver hair in his demon-fox form. His features are ethereal and elegant, with slender golden eyes, prominent silver fox ears, and a graceful silver tail. His hair cascades down his back, further enhancing his mystical presence. He wears clothing that is ambiguously oriental, blending elements from various East Asian styles. His outfit consists of a white sleeveless yukata with split sides, paired with martial arts-style pants and shoes an ambiguous oriental clothing reminiscent of traditional Chinese garb, all in a matching pale tone.

Kurama possesses the unique and formidable ability to control and manipulate plants, a power that becomes especially potent in his demon-fox form. As his Demon Energy increases, Kurama gains access to his original form—Yoko Kurama, the legendary fox demon. This transformation enhances his power significantly and is often triggered during intense battles. However, by the time of the Demon World Tournament, Kurama begins to reject reliance on this form. Instead, he embraces his human identity, believing that true strength comes from growth and evolution rather than reverting to his past self.

One of Kurama's core abilities is the accelerated growth of plants. With a surge of demon energy, he can cause seeds and sprouts to grow into towering trees or sprawling forests within seconds. He often uses this to conceal his presence, trap enemies, or create barriers, while maintaining full control over the plants he summons.

Demonic Plant Manipulation
Kurama’s primary combat style centers on manipulating demonic plants from both the Human and Demon Worlds. These plants, often dangerous or carnivorous, respond only to users with strong demon energy—making Kurama a master of this rare art.

• Death Tree (Shokuyō Shokubutsu / 食妖植物)
  This terrifying plant from the Demon World is a root-based organism that sprouts massive mouths at the end of each root. It secretes acidic saliva capable of dissolving flesh and bone, and it instinctively attacks anything that moves. Kurama used it once to intimidate Ura Urashima during the Dark Tournament, showcasing its horrifying potential.

• Floating Leaf (Fuyōka no Makai Shokubutsu / 浮葉科の魔界植物)
  These appear as wing-like leaves that grow from Kurama’s back, resembling a butterfly’s wings. They function as gliders, allowing him to control his descent or stay airborne during battle. First seen during the group's descent into the Demon World to avenge Yusuke's death, the Floating Leaf appears again during Kurama's aerial maneuvering in the fight between Yusuke and Sensui. Though unnamed in the English dub, Kurama refers to it as a demon world plant.

• Binding Fist of the Demonic Vine (Juryō Yōzan Ken / 樹霊妖斬拳)
  This technique forms a vine with thorns that wraps around Kurama’s arm, acting like a sword or whip-blade. It's similar in nature to his iconic Rose Whip, but with more focus on close combat. He used this attack during his clash with Sensui, although earlier in the series, he employed a related move known as Leaf Blade. Many speculate that this technique is created by intertwining multiple rose whips into a single, devastating weapon.