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Kurogiri: a mist-wreathed gatekeeper who folds darkness into portals, calm and loyal but haunted—his quiet duty masks a tragic past, turning sacrifice into silent, steadfast strength.
Kurogiri Trivia
In My Hero Academia, what is Kurogiri's Quirk? (Easy)
#1: Dark Fog
#2: Warp Gate
#3: Shadow Bind
#4: Teleportation
Which missing U.A. student was revealed to be the body used to create Kurogiri in My Hero Academia? (Medium)
#1: Oboro Shirakumo
#2: Hitoshi Shinso
#3: Tenya Iida
#4: Shouta Aizawa
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Kurogiri Fun Facts
Kurogiri’s name literally means “black fog” in Japanese (kuro = black, kiri/giri = fog/mist), a neat bit of wordplay that ties his appearance and Warp Gate quirk to his mysterious, obscuring role in the story.
Obscurity Level: Obscure
Kurogiri was revealed to be Oboro Shirakumo — and the surname Shirakumo literally reads as “white cloud,” while Oboro means “hazy” or “vague.” So his original name evokes a “hazy white cloud,” an ironic contrast to the shadowy, distorted figure he becomes.
Obscurity Level: Obscure
Kurogiri Polls
What do you like most about Kurogiri (My Hero Academia)?
His Warp Gate quirk and how it's used
Mysterious, calm personality and loyalty to villains
Backstory and connection to Oboro Shirakumo
Character design, aesthetics, and voice acting
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If Kurogiri's Warp Gate could be expanded, which new application would you most want to see in the story?
Mass evacuation/rescue operations to save civilians
Tactical repositioning of allies for battlefield advantage
Offensive/defensive traps — moving portals used in combat
Transporting large objects (vehicles, supplies) for strategic support
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Books:
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
by Alix E. Harrow
The Starless Sea
by Erin Morgenstern
Neverwhere
by Neil Gaiman
The Golem and the Jinni
by Helene Wecker
The Library at Mount Char
by Scott Hawkins
Daughter of Smoke and Bone
by Laini Taylor
The Rook
by Daniel O'Malley
The Bone Clocks
by David Mitchell
Night Watch (Nochnoi dozor)
by Sergei Lukyanenko
The Fifth Season
by N. K. Jemisin
Characters:
Cloak (Marvel — Cloak & Dagger)
Reaper (Overwatch)
Enrico Pucci (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean)
Haku (Naruto)
Uta (Tokyo Ghoul)
The Gentlemen (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
The Shade (DC Comics)
Movies:
Spirited Away
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Doctor Strange
Pan's Labyrinth
The Mist
The Fall
The Gate
Stalker
Ink
Mirrormask
Music:
An Ending (Ascent) by Brian Eno
Archangel by Burial
Thor's Stone by Forest Swords
The Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance
The Place Where the Black Stars Hang by Lustmord
On the Nature of Daylight by Max Richter
Skin by Zola Jesus
Feral Love by Chelsea Wolfe
Says by Nils Frahm
Angel by Massive Attack
TV Shows:
Mushishi — quiet, ethereal supernatural anthology. If you love Kurogiri’s misty, mysterious presence and the slow, melancholy atmosphere around beings that exist between worlds, Mushishi’s episodic, Ginko-led tales will hit the same tone.
Ergo Proxy — dystopian, moody sci‑fi with created beings and identity mystery. Fans of Kurogiri’s calm, sorrowful ambiguity and questions of what makes someone ‘human’ will appreciate the Proxy/auto‑reiv dynamic and bleak atmosphere.
Dark — slow‑burn German sci‑fi thriller about time loops and hidden connections. The show’s foggy, fate‑bound mood, tragic cycles, and tightly kept secrets suit viewers who like Kurogiri’s tragic loyalty and unnerving portals between realities.
The OA — surreal, mystery‑driven series about alternate worlds and a secretive group. If Kurogiri’s portal/other‑world vibes and the unsettling mix of care and danger appeal to you, The OA’s unexplained travel and cult dynamics are a great fit.
Dorohedoro — grimy, bizarre urban fantasy full of sorcery, experiments, and strange loyalties. For fans who like Kurogiri’s blend of menace, experimentation, and tragic backstory, Dorohedoro’s brutality, odd humor, and found‑family threads land well.
Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) — gothic fantasy about a devoted, inscrutable servant bound to a master. Kurogiri fans will recognize the calm, efficient loyalty and tragic undertones in the demon/servant relationship and dark Victorian stylings.
Tokyo Ghoul — dark, identity‑torn urban fantasy with masked figures and tragic antagonists. If you enjoy Kurogiri’s melancholy, the themes of being used/altered and the morally grey world of monsters and hunters, Tokyo Ghoul resonates strongly.
Legion — surreal, stylish superhero/sci‑fi about psychic powers and fractured identity. Its dreamlike visuals, strange power manifestations and morally ambiguous allies/foes will appeal to anyone who likes Kurogiri’s otherworldly abilities and mystery.
The Magicians — modern dark fantasy about secret societies, corrupting magic, and morally grey characters. Fans of Kurogiri’s membership in a shady organization, complicated loyalties, and tragic consequences will find similar dynamics here.
Penny Dreadful — gothic, character‑driven horror with tragic monsters and elegant darkness. If the elegant menace, quiet sorrow, and morally complex supernatural figures surrounding Kurogiri are appealing, this show’s tone and characters will fit.
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