Kinkaku Ebisugawa is one of Soun Ebisugawa's twin sons, a member of the Ebisugawa tanuki family and cousin to the Shimogamo brothers. He and his twin brother Ginkaku are consistently depicted together, sharing nearly identical appearances as young males preferring human forms. Their physical distinction lies in minor hairstyle differences, with Kinkaku's bangs parted in the middle compared to Ginkaku's swept-aside bangs. The twins target their cousin Yashiro Shimogamo for persistent bullying, exploiting his shy nature and tendency toward glamour failure when startled. Their antagonism extends to verbal mockery and schemes aimed at undermining or humiliating the Shimogamo family. Kinkaku and Ginkaku lard their speech with elaborate vocabulary, attempting to project intellectual superiority. However, their frequent misuse of complex words reveals a lack of genuine understanding, portraying them as pretentious. This aligns with their disruptive role within Kyoto's tanuki society. Their actions are primarily driven by loyalty to their father, Soun Ebisugawa, who severed ties with the Shimogamos following former Nise-emon Souichiro Shimogamo's death. The twins actively support Soun's ambitions for tanuki community leadership, executing his plans and initiating their own mischief against their rivals. A recurring consequence of their antagonism toward the Shimogamos involves the twins being thrown into bodies of cold water. This pattern occurs frequently enough that Kinkaku and Ginkaku themselves acknowledge it as an expected result of their failed schemes. Their sister, Kaisei Ebisugawa, represents their sole noted positive familial relationship; both twins demonstrate genuine care for her well-being despite their generally abrasive natures. Following Soun Ebisugawa's death, the twins' role diminishes, though their antagonistic tendencies persist at a reduced intensity. No significant character development or redemption is depicted for Kinkaku. Kinkaku's background lacks detailed exploration beyond his Ebisugawa membership and status as Soun's son. His existence is defined through interactions with the Shimogamos, his twin brother, and his father, with no independent storyline or personal history provided. His motivations remain consistently tied to familial rivalry and his father's ambitions rather than individual goals.