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Description
Kōra is a demon who resides in the Underworld and serves as the master of the Kiyakudo, a medicine shop located there. She is a supporting character in the anime, appearing in humanoid form with very long dark green hair that she ties into a ponytail with a hairpin. Her eyes are red, and she is depicted wearing red lipstick and red nail polish, with three red dots beneath her right eye. As a demon of considerable power, Kōra is able to maintain a fully humanlike appearance, unlike some other yokai who retain animalistic traits.
Kōra’s primary role revolves around her work at the Kiyakudo, where she brews and supplies medicines to the inhabitants of the Underworld. She has a notable fascination with human body parts, claiming they can be used to make powerful remedies. This interest reflects a practical, somewhat macabre side to her personality, though she is not portrayed as malicious. Rather, she approaches her craft with professional curiosity and a clear sense of purpose.
In terms of relationships, Kōra is on friendly terms with Haruitsuki Abeno, the master of the Mononokean, who is a regular customer at her shop. She also works closely with her assistant Shizuku, a newt-like yokai, and maintains a cordial friendship with the Legislator, another prominent figure in the Underworld. Her interactions with the human protagonist Hanae Ashiya are limited, but she generally treats him with the same matter-of-fact demeanor she shows to others.
While Kōra’s motivations center on running her business and advancing her knowledge of medicine, she displays no major character arc or personal struggles within the story. She remains a consistent presence, offering her expertise when needed and interacting with the main cast as a reliable, if eccentric, ally. Her demonic nature grants her abilities beyond those of ordinary humans, but her powers are primarily implied through her role as a medicine maker and her ability to maintain a humanoid form. Kōra appears in both seasons of the anime, serving as a recurring figure in the Underworld’s community.
Kōra’s primary role revolves around her work at the Kiyakudo, where she brews and supplies medicines to the inhabitants of the Underworld. She has a notable fascination with human body parts, claiming they can be used to make powerful remedies. This interest reflects a practical, somewhat macabre side to her personality, though she is not portrayed as malicious. Rather, she approaches her craft with professional curiosity and a clear sense of purpose.
In terms of relationships, Kōra is on friendly terms with Haruitsuki Abeno, the master of the Mononokean, who is a regular customer at her shop. She also works closely with her assistant Shizuku, a newt-like yokai, and maintains a cordial friendship with the Legislator, another prominent figure in the Underworld. Her interactions with the human protagonist Hanae Ashiya are limited, but she generally treats him with the same matter-of-fact demeanor she shows to others.
While Kōra’s motivations center on running her business and advancing her knowledge of medicine, she displays no major character arc or personal struggles within the story. She remains a consistent presence, offering her expertise when needed and interacting with the main cast as a reliable, if eccentric, ally. Her demonic nature grants her abilities beyond those of ordinary humans, but her powers are primarily implied through her role as a medicine maker and her ability to maintain a humanoid form. Kōra appears in both seasons of the anime, serving as a recurring figure in the Underworld’s community.