Kai (カイ Kai) is a human-like yōkai that appears in the 2007 anime. He and his elder sister Miu are the last remnants of the Amami Tribe, a close relative of the Ghost Tribe.
Appearance[]
Kai is a young man with short azure hair, fair skin, a pair of tentacles, and gills on the side of his neck.[1] He wears a pale lime tunic with a green-colored sleeved vest over it, a pale blue belt around his waist, beige baggy pants, and brown shoes.[2]
Personality[]
Kai is a generous young boy who is also brave enough to risk his life to save others as he swam across the ocean to call a help even though he was weakened.
History[]
2007 Anime[]
Kai, Miu, and Kitarō 12 years prior to the current event.
He appears along with his sister in episode #32 of the fifth anime adaptation, Landing! The Threat of Western Yōkai.[2]
Powers and Abilities[]
Aquatic Respiration: As a member of the Amami Tribe, Kai has gills on his neck, allowing him able to breathe normally underwater.[2]
Expert Swimmer: Kai has shown himself to be a very capable swimmer, being able to swim across the sea using dolphin kicks while he was severely wounded.[2]
Trivia[]
Etymology[]
Kai's name is likely from "Ocean" in Japanese; as the kanji 海 can be read as "Kai" or "Umi".
References[]
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| Members | Kitarō • Medama-Oyaji • Iwako • Yuki-Hime |
| Non-Canon members | Netarō • Jigoku-Dōji |
| Relatives | Kemedama • Mary • Miu • Kai • Miu's Mother • Mary's Father |
| Items | Chanchanko • Geta • Yōkai Ocarina • Reirui Armor • Reikai Amulet |