Kurono, Kurumu
Summary
Born on August 2, Kurumu Kurono stands at 153 cm and weighs 42 kg, with measurements of 92-55-85. As a succubus, she initially resents Moka’s popularity but eventually comes to view her as a friend. Her primary goal is to find a "mate of fate" to save her dwindling species, leading her to attempt seducing Tsukune and the male student body using her charming abilities and alluring physique to enslave them. She initially believes Moka is an obstacle in this quest, but after Tsukune persuades the unsealed Moka to spare her, Kurumu becomes infatuated with Tsukune, designating him as her destined partner and befriending the couple. Although she continues to tease and pursue Tsukune, her feelings are genuine, and she has risked her life for him multiple times throughout the anime and manga. In the manga, she is portrayed as kind and soft-hearted, treating her rivals for Tsukune’s affection like sisters and offering comfort and protection during their difficult moments. While the anime downplays this kindness in favor of a more typical flirtatious persona, she remains fundamentally innocent. A recurring gag involves her using her bust to seduce Tsukune, often causing him to suffer nosebleeds or suffocation, or attempting to win his heart with love potion-laced baked sweets, which rarely succeed. She also frequently interrupts tender moments between Tsukune and Moka. An omake reveals her weakness for sweets, illustrated when she accidentally ate poisoned cookies intended for Moka. This incident appears to have helped her gain some control, as her love sweets remain safe in later appearances. In her true form, Kurumu possesses bat wings, a tail, and razor-sharp nails, displaying notable physical strength during flight. She compensates for limited direct combat skills with illusions and reality-bending techniques, alongside an innate sense of impending danger. By the second manga serialization, she begins learning basic witchcraft. Her mother, Ageha Kurono, appears during the school festival believing Tsukune is her daughter’s fiancé. Kurumu’s power is exceptional among succubi, allowing her to glide through mental barriers with ease, a talent attributed to her wholehearted feelings.
