![]() However, certain clans were taken under various domains' protection following the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, and their leaders must partake of human politics to repay the debt. Besides this, male demons are also shown to have a preoccupation with protecting the females of their kind, as they are both rarer and weaker than the men of their race.īy the beginning of the story, most demons in Japan have disappeared into hiding to avoid persecution by humans in search of power. However, there are exceptions in which demons are allowed to kill their fellow kin, such as executing Koudou and Kaoru for their crimes of endangering both humans and demons as whole. These laws forbid involvement with humankind, killing other demons, and breaking vows on pain of exile. Though this behavior appears to be regarded among demons as common sense in the original, it is officially codified in Hakuōki: Kyoto Winds and Hakuōki: Edo Blossoms as the Demon Code. Those who stray from this path are exiled from their clans and became known as a "Stray Demon" such as Kazama, as (on Hijikata's route) he comes to value revenge on the Shinsengumi vice-commander more highly than leading his people. Additionally, even those few demons who involve themselves with humans prefer staying out of human history. In HakuMyu Kazama-hen, it is revealed that there is a taboo against fighting between demons, possibly to preserve their numbers. At some point, a powerful demon known as Shuten-doji was killed, and both his arms preserved in Senhime's village, Yase.Ĭulturally, demons value honesty highly, and are rarely known to tell lies or break promises. Little is known of the species's origins, history, or exact variations, although the existence of demons from the West (hinted to be vampires through the symptoms of Rasetsu) is mentioned. She does reveal her real intentions either, and she does not interact with other demons on-screen. Senhime is a female demon that keeps trying to convince Chizuru to follow her and accept her protection. Whenever Kazama's interaction with the Shinsengumi goes too far, Amagiri reprimands him and reminds him to stay away. Amagiri and Shiranui's assistance also remains unclear as they are shown as parts of opposing ideologies at first (or rather helping clans representing opposing ideologies) which later ally their forces.ĭemons express their resentment towards the humanity quite vividly (especially Kazama) and prefer not to interfere with their affairs any more than their Domain requires. He does not consider Chizuru's opinion on the matter and goes as far as attempting to kidnap her by knocking her out. ![]() Little is known about their intentions or allegiances, except for the fact that Chikage desires Chizuru as his bride due to them both being rare pure-blooded oni who can breed powerful children. ![]() Demons are mysterious guests from the shadows who help the Satchō Alliance in their most difficult moments.
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