Unchou Kan'u

About Kan'u, Unchou

Three Kingdoms counterpart: Guan Yu Birthday: November 8 Horoscope: Scorpio Age: 19 Height: 172 cm Blood Type: A Three Sizes: B-94 W-60 H-91 School: Seito Academy, 3rd Year Toushi Rank: Special A-Rank Weapon: Reienkyou's Blade Kan'u is widely considered the strongest and most intimidating Toushi in the series. She wields both the Blue Dragon Crescent Blade—inherited from her predecessor—and the legendary Kusanagi sword, backed by overwhelming chi reserves. Her core motivation is straightforward: she believes her destiny is to die protecting Ryuubi, and she takes this seriously. Most characters expect Ryomou will eventually be the one to kill her, though Kan'u seems unfazed by the possibility. She's an old friend of Kakouton and Kakuka, though in the English adaptation she develops an interest in Koukin that doesn't exist in the original manga. Story arc: When Sousou forces her to side with him and attack Nanyo to shield Ryuubi from Kyosho's threats, Kan'u gets imprisoned and beaten. She refuses Ryuubi's offer to trade the Gyokuji for her freedom—a decision that earns Sousou's respect. She was clearly holding back the entire time, able to break her handcuffs whenever she wanted. Eventually she returns to Seito, making it clear to Kakouton that she'll kill Sousou if he ever threatens Ryuubi. In the anime: The first series plays down her invincibility considerably. Ryomou actually breaks her arm, forcing Kan'u to finish the fight using only her legs and left arm. She still beats Hakufu even in dragon mode, but then forfeits from the tournament entirely. Visually, early Kan'u looks different—both eyes are visible, and her hairstyle is distinct from the manga and later seasons. Dragon Destiny leans heavily on Kan'u as the protagonist. She's less confident and flirty here, more openly devoted to Ryuubi, even admitting her love for her to Koukin. When she temporarily joins Sousou, her new dark outfit signals the shift, but her loyalty to Ryuubi never wavers. She takes Chou-un's advice and steps back from Ryuubi to let her lead Seito, returning only for the Battle of Chibi. By series' end, she's settled into her role as Ryuubi's guardian and closest friend. In the third season, Kan'u finally acknowledges her romantic feelings—something Ryuubi herself remains completely oblivious to—and fantasizes about her constantly.

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