Seri Kikyō presents a striking figure with golden eyes and blonde hair fading to sun-kissed brown roots, her youthful allure accentuated by a schoolgirl ensemble—a white tee layered under a sandy sweater, dark blue skirt, loose socks, and brown loafers. Subtle rebellious touches include four left-ear piercings, a delicate chain necklace, and glimpses of a purple bra beneath her shirt. Her demeanor oscillates between playful magnetism and venomous pragmatism, wielding flirtation as both entertainment and weapon to recruit admirers while masking deepening ennui. Though quick to threaten lethal consequences for exposed vampiric secrets, she rarely follows through, revealing latent restraint beneath her cavalier menace.
Central to her narrative is the turbulent bond with Akihito Akiyama—a camaraderie forged through mutual romantic disillusionment, fractured by his obsessive fixation. Panicked by emotional vulnerability, she nearly destroys their connection through hollow death threats before reconciling via Kou Yamori’s mediation. Transforming Akihito into her vampire servant redefines their dynamic into unorthodox kinship, blending maternal protectiveness with her signature coquetry toward others.
She navigates complex social webs, maintaining camaraderie with vampires Kabura Honda, Nico Hirata, Midori Kohakobe, and Hatsuka Suzushiro through shared escapades. Her rivalry with Nazuna Nanakusa thrives on explosive brawls and barbed exchanges, yet she covertly aids Nazuna’s bond with Kou, advising romantic overtures despite her rival’s protests.
Once human, her transition to vampirism remains shrouded, though centuries of existential weariness drive her to seek authentic connection beyond transactional flings. This culminates in nurturing a devoted, if unconventional, partnership with Akihito, confronting loneliness by embracing emotional risk. Her arc traces adaptation to immortal ennui, feigning nonchalance when granting Akihito independence despite underlying ache.
As a vampire, she commands typical powers—superhuman agility, regeneration, levitation, intangibility—and combat prowess rivaling Nazuna’s, though she employs violence sparingly, reserving lethal force for defense of her circle.
Her name echoes Japanese spring herb symbolism, aligning with the series’ botanical motifs. Self-dubbed titles like "Love Master" and the affectionate moniker "Seri-chin" reflect her whimsical self-mythologizing, cementing a persona balancing mischief and unexpected depth.