Kyūju Amagiri (天霧九寿 Amagiri Kyuuju) is a character in Hakuōki. He is a demon currently in the service of the Satsuma Domain, which comes to oppose the Shinsengumi.
Personality
Amagiri is reserved, polite, and traditional, using the formal pronoun watashi. He prefers to settle arguments peacefully, and carries no weapons because to do otherwise "invites conflict". While he believes that demons are superior to humans, he states that it is not only their power and skill in battle which marks them as such. More than anything, he values strength of heart and the way of the warrior.
Though Amagiri is disgusted with the existence of Rasetsu, he takes individual circumstances into account before passing judgment, and does not universally intend to slaughter them.
Background
Amagiri Kyuujyu in the original Japanese, is a fictional character. He is the leader of a demon clan which owes the Satsuma domain a debt of honor for protecting them. Though he is the head of his clan, the Amagiri family is an offshoot of the Kazama clan, meaning that he is not only Kazama's vassal but also a distant relative.
In Hakuōki: Shinsengumi Kitan
Amagiri's exact role varies between routes, but he can be considered either an antagonist or an ally at various points.
Chapter 1
Depending on the player's choices, Amagiri can be encountered as early as the Shinsengumi raid on the Ikeda Inn. Amagiri is responsible for splitting Heisuke's head-guard with his fist, inflicting a wound serious enough to prevent him from getting involved in the Kinmon Incident.
He may also be encountered at Hamaguri Gate during the Kinmon Incident.
Chapter 2
Amagiri's first non-choice-based appearance is made alongside Shiranui and Kazama.
Chapter 3
During his rematch with Heisuke, Amagiri inflicts a wound that would have proven fatal had Heisuke not chosen to become a Rasetsu.
Saitou's route
As Saitou's primary demonic rival, Amagiri plays the most prominent post-split role in Saitou's route. However, rather than being a main antagonist, the last time he directly opposes Saitou is during his Chapter 4.
Heisuke's route
Despite having played a prominent role along Heisuke's path in early chapters, Amagiri does not appear for the rest of his route, although he is mentioned as helping Kazama's cause offscreen.
Kazama's route
At Senhime's request, Amagiri accompanies Kazama and Chizuru during their travels.
In Hakuōki: Kyoto Winds and Edo Blossoms
Amagiri's involvement in the plot is largely the same as in Hakuōki: Shinsengumi Kitan, with the following exceptions.
Nagakura's route
Amagiri tests Nagakura's resolve to protect Chizuru and, once satisfied, states that if he uses his Rasetsu powers again, he will take Chizuru with him.
Yamazaki's route
Amagiri uses his demon form to outmatch Yamazaki during the battle at Koufu, informing him of the Rasetsu' limited lifespan.
Souma's route
Amagiri accompanies Kazama to Ezo in the hopes of retrieving Chizuru should she be kept there unwillingly.
Kazama's route
Despite being subservient to Kazama's clan, Amagiri does not leave the Satsuma at the same time as Kazama. He does, however, work with Kazama and Chizuru to help them into Edo.
In the musicals
Main article: Amagiri Kyuju/HakuMyu
Amagiri is portrayed by Shimizu Junji in HakuMyu Saitou-hen; by Kobayashi Katsuya in Okita-hen and Hijikata-hen; by Gomoto Naoya in Kazama-hen, Toudou-hen, and HakuMyu Shinsengumi Kitan; by Soutaro in HakuMyu Harada-hen; and by Kanesaki Kentaro in HakuMyu Hijikata-hen 2.
Trivia
- Amagiri refers to both Senhime and Chizuru as "princesses".
- Despite working with Western-influenced powers, Amagiri never dresses in Western wear. Yamazaki and Kondou are the only other characters to share this trait.
- According to Shall We Date: Demons' Bond canon, the character Amagiri Kazutake is implied to be a distant relative of Amagiri Kyuuju.