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Welcome back to BH folks. Sorry I had to take a mini hiatus, but Wednesday's post between Kenpachi Zaraki & Younger Toguro was quite long and tired me out. Without further do, at the very end of February, I posted the BH post between Yuzu Kurosaki & Yukina. Today, we will be comparing the other sisters of our protagonists, Karin Yurosaki, sister of Ichigo Kurosaki, and Shizuru Kuwabara, sister of Kazuma Kuwabara. Unlike most of the BH posts, this will not focus on abilities because, for one, they can't really put up much of a fight. They're the side characters that have primary influence on Ichigo & Kazuma. They both have a sense of spiritual awareness around them, but not much is emphasized. Today I will be comparing the following: Role in Story, Personality, & Relationship to Protagonist.
Role in Story ~ Shizuru Kuwabara
Shizuru Kuwabara is an ally of Team Urameshi and is Kazuma Kuwabara's elder sister. In the anime rendition of YYH, Shizuru has more screen-time whereas Yusuke's mother, Atsuko, was emphasized more in the manga. Shizuru is 1st seen tagging alongside Keiko, Yukina, & Botan as they depart w/Team Urameshi for the Dark Tournament. She was only aware of this discovery after seeing Yusuke and Kazuma watching a video invitation to participate in the Dark Tournament. She develops an affinity with Sakyo, but knows that this newfound love wouldn't last since he is the antagonist of the Dark Tournament Saga alongside the Toguro brothers. Shizuru, during the final rounds in the Dark Tournament, was afraid that her brother died at the hands of the Toguro brothers, but it turns out it was all a ruse and Kazuma defeated Elder Toguro & also unlocked Yusuke's resolve. For the duration of YYH, Shizuru is a side character, a faithful ally to Team Urameshi and a supportive older sister to her brother, Kazuma.
Role in Story ~ Karin Kurosaki
Karin Kurosaki, alongside Yuzu, are Ichigo's little sisters. The Kurosaki family is fond of having some sense of spiritual awareness, but Karin is the 4th member of the family that can sense more than Yuzu (the 1st being their mother, Masaki, their father, Isshin, and her brother, Ichigo). Karin is a side character, using calm and collected. Karin finds out of Ichigo being a Shinigami and worries over his safety. She explains that ever since Karin was attacked by a hollow and Ichigo saved her, Karin has been aware of the existence of hollows & Shinigami. She doesn't play much of a pivotal role, but she soon meets the 10th division captain & lieutenant, Toshiro Hitsugaya & Rangiku Matsumoto. Ever since she met them and knows of Ichigo being a Shinigami, she wants to do everything in her power to help him. She asks assistance of Kisuke Urahara, but not much is explained if she has newfound abilities or if she will participate later on in the Wandenreich war.
Personality ~ Shizuru Kuwabara
Shizuru is a calm and collected person - always smoking a cigarette. Shizuru is the complete opposite of her bumbling, idiotic, and moronic brother. Though she's tough on him, Shizuru truly is a kind person who only wants what's best. She doesn't have any spiritual power, but is seen using brute force to take matters in her own hands. Much like her brother, she is also spiritually aware and is still a faithful supporter of Team Urameshi.
Personality ~ Karin Kurosaki
Karin Kurosaki is also a calm and collected person in comparison to her motherly and worry-wart sister, Yuzu. Karin comically, at the very beginning, punched her father for being a moron. She is also seen as a helpful addition to the Kurosaki clinic, but, like Yuzu, worries for her brother's safety. Later, Karin is shown wanting to aid her brother since he's been doing so much for the Kurosaki family as well as his responsibilities as a Shinigami.
Shizuru & Kazuma Kuwabara
Shizuru genuinely cares for Kazuma's safety as seen when she was concerned if her brother was actually dead when Younger Toguro punctured him near his heart. Shizuru also wants what's best for her brother - to get good grades and to get into a good school for the Kuwabara name. She's a tough, yet-loving sister that is a loyal supporter to Team Urameshi. Shizuru, in terms of personality, is the complete opposite of her brother, but the two get along as normal brother & sister.
Karin & Ichigo Kurosaki
Karin genuinely worries and cares for her brother like any younger sister should. She becomes more concerned for his wellbeing when she discover Ichigo is a Shinigami. The two are close as they were often close growing up with their mother, Masaki, being the center of their universe. Karin is also supportive of her brother, wanting to help out (yet to be seen, but still a noteworthy effort on Karin's part). The two get along just like any normal brother & sister - loving, caring, and wanting to do what's best for one another.
Verdict
And the winner is...
Karin Kurosaki offers more in the story since Bleach is ongoing & YYH is already over. As much as I like Shizuru, Karin has more screen-time and genuinely wants to help out Ichigo in his Shinigami endeavors whereas Shizuru only wants to help out her brother in getting into a good school. Karin's development is seen when she was talking to Urahara, genuinely concerned that her brother has done so much and she wants in in helping out. Shizuru is more limited in YYH whereas Karin clearly becomes a reason why Ichigo fights - to protect and preserve the Human World & the Soul Society. With Shizuru's brother, you didn't get a sense if he was fighting to protect her sister or fighting for Yusuke's team as a mere fighter. Personally, I believe this victory goes to Karin since Bleach is still every Wednesday.
So who do you think won? Karin from Bleach or Shizuru from YYH? Comment below and let me know. BH posts every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday (unless specified) throughout March. The following March BH posts are up:
1) Toya vs. Toshiro Hitsugaya
2) Seiryu vs. Rukia Kuchiki
3) Toshin Raizen vs. Nnoitra Gilga
4) Karasu vs. Yumichika Ayasegawa
5) Bui vs. Ikkaku Madarame
6) Elder Toguro vs. Yachiru Kusajishi
7) Younger Toguro vs. Kenpachi Zaraki
Please be sure to check out February's BH posts (Not gonna name them every time I post a BH post). Until then, you all stay classy now. Bleach leads 13-7 against YYH.
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