Kabane Kusaka

Kabane Kusaka is the main protagonist of Kemeno Jihen. He is a half-ghoul, half-human, who is in possession of a life calculus, an extremely rare white stone capable of shielding a Kemono's 'thirst', left to him by his unknown parents. Wanting to know who his parents are, he joined the Kemono Office agency in order to look for them.

Appearance
Kabane has a short stature and pale appearance. He has a short black hair and dull red eyes. Originally, he only wears the clothes provided by his aunt which are bathouse clothes. When recruited by Inugami at the detective office, he wears a black short sleeve hoodie with a skeleton print and baggy sweatpants, originally Shiki's clothes. He also wears a simple pair of shoes. and is seen wearing a pair of red gloves (black in the manga).

When transformed into his kemono appearance if his Life Calus is stripped away from him, the entire sclera of his eyes become red with a blue center. A horn is also seen on the right side of his head while the rest of his body changes into a dark greyish color, being quite venious in appearance and his arm also enlargens being much bigger than most of his body.

Personality
Kabane is quite emotionless due to being raised neglectfully; he is blunt when it comes to responses and could possibly be considered stupid and clueless about things. When in battle he does not consider his own well being, he only seeks to stop the enemy. Despite his lack of emotions, Kabane is a good kid who cares for his friends and strives to protect them. Through the course of his life, Kabane becomes more expressive and less naive due to his interactions with others.

Background
Kabane has been taken care of by his aunt since he was young, as favor of her older sister, Kabane's mother. Since then, Kabane has lived with his aunt, Mrs. Kusaka and cousin, Yataro at the Deer Village and was given a job to work where he wouldn't be around anyone due to his smell.

Powers & Abilities

 * Regeneration: Kabane is able to regrow body parts that have been ripped off. Even as to being decapitated, he can regrow his body. His regeneration powers are also seen even his body is burnt leaving only his skull alone. Due to this, his regeneration powers are utilized by Nobimaru to defeat Yui.  However, there are restrictions to his regenative powers, he cannot regrow back his body when enclose in a small space like a suitcase.  If his body is set on flames, there is a possibility that the rate at which he burns will exceed the way he regenerates, possibly resulting to his body breaking down.  When decapitated, his separated body cannot be attached back to his head, hence, the separated body will remain as a corpse.




 * Regenerative Healing Powers: Kabane can heal from any physical wounds at a fast rate.
 * Immortality:Because Kabane is half-ghoul he cannot die but will stop moving if he is decapitated.
 * Superhuman Strength:Kabane has shown immense strength.
 * Pain nullity: Because Kabane is half-ghoul, he doesn't feel pain.
 * Body Dismemberment: Kabane can separate a part of his body and use it however he means.

Appearances
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Introduction Arc

 * Chapter 1 - The Dorotabo of the Deer Village
 * Chapter 2 - Bugs
 * Chapter 3 - The Kemono Office
 * Chapter 4 - Vixen
 * Chapter 5 - The Cat from Shinjuku Ni-Chome
 * Chapter 6 - The Mystery of the Shibuya River Sewers
 * Chapter 7 - He Who Inhabits the Darkness
 * Chapter 8 - Black Factory
 * Chapter 9 - That Which Gushes Forth
 * Chapter 10 - Existence

Shiki Arc

 * Chapter 11 - The Spider's Thread
 * Chapter 12 - Madness
 * Chapter 13 - Dearest Wish
 * Chapter 14 - The Golden Thread

Intermission Arc

 * Chapter 15 - Takeshita Street, Harujuku's Obsession
 * Chapter 16 - Kabane's Long Day

Akira Arc

 * Chapter 17 - Reunion
 * Chapter 18 - The Stone That Brings Death
 * Chapter 19 - Flaming Corpse
 * Chapter 20 - Alone
 * Chapter 21 - Operation Everybody Gets Along
 * Chapter 22 - Now, Yashima
 * Chapter 23 - Training
 * Chapter 24 - Bad Girl
 * Chapter 25 - Virtual Reality
 * Chapter 26 - Most Important
 * Chapter 27 - Ambition
 * Chapter 28 - Snakes of Ash
 * Chapter 29 - Special Investigation Unit
 * Chapter 30 - Counterattack
 * Chapter 31 - Left
 * Chapter 32 - On the Move
 * Chapter 33 - Gambler
 * Chapter 34 - Meet Up
 * Chapter 35 - Stupid
 * Chapter 36 - Stupid
 * Chapter 37 - Demon
 * Chapter 38 - Scentless Flower
 * Chapter 39 - Affection
 * Chapter 40 - Goddess
 * Chapter 41 - Important Person
 * Chapter 42 - The Rose and the Sun
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Introduction Arc
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 * Episode 1 - Kabane
 * Episode 2 - The Kemonoist
 * Episode 3 - Foxes

Quotes

 * (to Mr. Inugami) "I learned that love is a kind of light. You taught me that my life can have meaning. I think that counts as a light. I also learned that you give the person a gift that will help them out. Tissues are useful so I thought hey would help you out."
 * (to Akira about killing) "I don't kill unless I have to. When the time comes to kill, I kill. If they attack with the intent to kill me, I like to think that makes us even."
 * "I need to train more. I won't die, so I'll be fine but I'd hate to be unable to protect everyone at the office."

Trivia

 * "Kusaka" is his aunt's last name.
 * Kabane has a habit of smiling wide when he's lying.
 * Kabane is a cat person.
 * Kabane is not against being on full display.
 * Kabane does not wear an apron when cooking, particulary he doesn't care about it.
 * He doesn't particularly like udon or soba more. He just wants to eat ramen with everybody.