Kiriko Character Guide
Who Is Kiriko?
In their normal form, the Kiriko are large, bipedal creatures covered in light brown fur, which is thicker on their head, shoulders, chest, stomach, and pubic region. They have both anthropomorphic and fox-like traits. They have three fingers per hand and three toes per foot, all considerably long and ending in sharp claws. They have an elongated muzzle, thin eyes, long ears with a darker top half, six whiskers, and a long, thin tail ending in a darker tuft of fur.
Kiriko’s Role in Hunter x Hunter
The only Kiriko seen thus far exhibit perfectly human-like intelligence and behavior, leading a tranquil domestic life in their secluded home, which is indistinguishable from human habitations. They can read, converse with humans and mingle in cities without difficulty by changing their appearance. The daughter also displayed knowledge of the ancient customs of a human tribe, attesting to their ability to learn and share in culture.
Personality, Abilities, and Story Impact
Their jobs as navigators and impersonators is further proof of their ability to fit into human society. During their test to Hunter applicants, the husband pretends to be violent and blood-lusted, standing in the thrashed house while muttering the word "kill" repeatedly before carrying off his (shapeshifted) daughter. It is possible that Kiriko are feared for their ability to take human form.
For PopRot readers, the useful way to look at Kiriko is through three angles: what they want, who they are connected to, and how their choices affect the larger Hunter x Hunter story. This page is built as a character profile first, with related links added so visitors can keep moving through the Hunter x Hunter section instead of landing on an isolated article.
Key Things to Know
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