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{{nihongo|'''Mukuro Rokudo'''|六道 骸|Rokudō Mukuro}} is a ] in the '']'' ] and ] series created by ]. Portrayed as the series' first primary ], Mukuro Rokudo is introduced as a 15-year-old Mafia criminal who is the leader of the ], which consists of heinous criminals whom have recently escaped from ]. However, later on in the series, after possessing the body of ], he takes on a more supportive role for the series' main characters, becoming somewhat of an ally rather than an enemy, though he prefers to not want to associate with them. Apart from the manga and anime, Mukuro has also appeared in other media from the ''Reborn!'' franchise including video games and novels. {{nihongo|'''Mukuro Rokudo'''|六道 骸|Rokudō Mukuro}} is a ] in the '']'' ] and ] series created by ]. Portrayed as the series' first primary ], Mukuro Rokudo is introduced as a 15-year-old Mafia criminal who is the leader of the ], which consists of heinous criminals whom have recently escaped from ]. However, later on in the series, after possessing the body of ], he takes on a more supportive role for the series' main characters, becoming somewhat of an ally rather than an enemy, though he prefers to not want to associate with them.

Mukuro's character has been well-received since his introduction, ranking as one of the most popular characters in every official '']'' poll of the series. Also, his and ]'s character ] entitled "Sakura addiction", peaked at seventh place on the ] ].<ref name="CD peak"/> Their performance earned each of their ] a ]' nomination for "Best Musical Performance", in addition to Toshinobu Iida being nominated as the "Best Rookie Actor" for his portrayal as Mukuro Rokudo.<ref name="nominate"/> Merchandise based on his appearance has also been released including key-chains and action figures.<ref name="af"/><ref name="keychain"/> Numerous anime and manga publications have commented on Mukuro's character. He has received positive reviews, describing him as a good villain praising his personality and techniques.<ref name="review1"/>


== Character outline == == Character outline ==
=== Personality === === Personality ===
Despite often being seen with a playful smile, Mukuro is seemingly apathetic to the suffering of others. Appearing as the series' first antagonist, Mukuro is not averse to disposing of those who get in his way, and is not easily intimidated, usually speaking to others in a very direct and arrogant manner. Prior to his first appearance, he, along with Ken and Chikusa, is mentioned to have been locked up in a high security Italian ], which is reserved for the most dangerous of Mafia criminals, who have even committed crimes against the Mafia itself.<ref name="ch65">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 8 |date= 2008-07-01 |publisher= ]|isbn= 1-4215-1665-9 |chapter= Target 65 }}</ref> He cares little for others, and simply considers people to be "toys" he can sacrifice in order to get to what he wants.<ref name="ch74"/> However, despite claiming this, he seems to tolerate both Ken and Chikusa, and even protects them, as well as sacrifice himself for them, when need be, though does not do so in front of them.<ref name="ch116"/> To keep his identity hidden, Mukuro periodically ] several people, most notably ], whom he uses as a "fake Mukuro". <ref name="ch72">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |pages=|chapter= Target 72 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 8 |date= 2008-07-01 |publisher= ]|isbn= 1-4215-1665-9 |chapter= Target 67 }}</ref> Appearing as the series' first antagonist, Mukuro is not averse to disposing of those who get in his way. However he seems to tolerate both Ken and Chikusa, and even protects them, when need be.<ref name="ch116"/> To keep his identity hidden, Mukuro periodically ] several people, most notably ], whom he uses as a "fake Mukuro". <ref name="ch72">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |pages=|chapter= Target 72 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 8 |date= 2008-07-01 |publisher= ]|isbn= 1-4215-1665-9 |chapter= Target 67 }}</ref> Mukuro, along with Ken and Chikusa, is implied to have a strong dislike for the entire Mafia underground, due in part to the experimentations he suffered as a child at the hands of the Estraneo Mafia family. One day, Mukuro killed his captors with his abilities and offered Chikusa Kakimoto and Ken Joshima, a chance to join him in his new quest to destroy the world.<ref name="ch81">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 10 |date= 2009-01-06 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1667-5 |chapter= Target 81 }}</ref> Even after becoming the Vongola's ], Mukuro still claims to no longer be part of the Mafia, having been exiled from it, and continues to view the organization with great contempt.

Mukuro, along with Ken and Chikusa, is implied to have a strong dislike for the entire Mafia underground, due in part to the experimentations he suffered as a child at the hands of the Estraneo Mafia family. One day, Mukuro killed his captors with his abilities and offered Chikusa Kakimoto and Ken Joshima, two children who were also experimented on, a chance to join him in his new quest to destroy the world.<ref name="ch81">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 10 |date= 2009-01-06 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1667-5 |chapter= Target 81 }}</ref> However, not only does he want to take revenge on the Mafia by destroying it, he also wants to take over the world, then invoke world suffering by starting a ], to cleanse the world of its filth.<ref name="ch80">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 10 |date= 2009-01-06 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1667-5 |pages=pp. 13-14|chapter= Target 80 }}</ref> Even after becoming the Vongola's ], Mukuro still claims to no longer be part of the Mafia, having been exiled from it, and continues to view the organization with great contempt.<ref name="ch65"/>


=== Weapons and abilities === === Weapons and abilities ===
Known as someone who has driven both the Mafia and police into the most dangerous and desperate of situations,<ref name="ch68">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 8 |date= 2008-07-01 |publisher= ] |isbn= 1-4215-1665-9 |chapter= Target 68 }}</ref> Mukuro is a formidable and deadly opponent. Though Mukuro's main weapon is a ], which he always carries with him, and is capable of using combative skills, he is first and foremost a master of ]s. Therefore, he is not easily deceived by illusions that are cast by others, possessing a highly ] mind. He acquired six different skills by having followed the ways of the "''] of ]''", which he claims has been carved into his memories by having had his body go through all six paths to ].<ref name="ch74">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 74 }}</ref> When using his skills, a ], corresponding to the realm he has entered, appears in his right eye. The skills granted from the individual paths varies from enhancing his physical and mind-controlling abilities, as well as his power of his illusions, to enabling him to control and summon animals.<ref name="ch77">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 77 }}</ref><ref name="ch75">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 75 }}</ref><ref name="ch74"/><ref name="ch79">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 79 }}</ref> Though Mukuro's main weapon is a ], which he always carries with him, and is capable of using combative skills, he is also a master of ]s. He acquired six different skills by having followed the ways of the "''] of ]''", which he claims has been carved into his memories by having had his body go through all six paths to ].<ref name="ch74">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 74 }}</ref> When using his skills, a ], corresponding to the realm he has entered, appears in his right eye. The skills granted from the individual paths varies from enhancing his physical and mind-controlling abilities, to enabling him to control and summon animals.<ref name="ch77">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 77 }}</ref><ref name="ch75">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 75 }}</ref><ref name="ch74"/><ref name="ch79">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 79 }}</ref> Mukuro also possesses the Estraneo Family's ''Possession Bullet'', a forbidden bullet which enables a person to possess the body of another person when the possessor is shot with it. With this, Mukuro is able to possess and control the body of anyone that he has cut with his trident. He can possess several bodies simultaneously, and still enter the Six Realms.<ref name="ch76">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 76 }}</ref>

Mukuro also possesses the Estraneo Family's ''Possession Bullet'', a forbidden bullet which enables a person to possess the body of another person when the possessor is shot with it. With this, Mukuro is able to possess and control the body of anyone that he has cut with his trident. He can possess several bodies simultaneously, and he is also still able to enter the Six Realms, granting him the ability to use a different skill for each body.<ref name="ch76">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= Reborn!, Vol. 9 |date= 2008-10-07 |publisher= Viz Media |isbn= 1-4215-1666-7 |chapter= Target 76 }}</ref>


== Plot overview == == Plot overview ==
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After arriving in Japan from Italy, and enrolling in Kokuyo Middle School, ten days prior to their first appearance, Mukuro, Chikusa, and Ken, started a gang made up of Mafia criminals, and began their quest to find the Vongola's tenth generation boss. After having his subordinates attack the strongest students in Namimori Middle School, he successfully draws out the tenth boss, ].<ref name="ch74"/> During Mukuro's fight with Tsuna, he reveals his plans of taking over Tsuna's body in order to take revenge on the Mafia.<ref name="ch76"/> However, he loses the battle to Tsuna and he and his friends are imprisoned by the Mafia's guardians, the Vendicare.<ref name="ch81"/> Mukuro, started a gang made up of Mafia criminals, and began his quest to find the Vongola's tenth generation boss. After having his subordinates attack the strongest students in Namimori Middle School, he successfully draws out the tenth boss, ].<ref name="ch74"/> He reveals his plans of taking over Tsuna's body in order to take revenge on the Mafia.<ref name="ch76"/> However, he loses the battle to Tsuna and he and his friends are imprisoned by the Vendicare.<ref name="ch81"/>


They later attempt a breakout, but Mukuro, who used himself as bait, ends up being thrown into a lower level jail cell.<ref name="ch116">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2007-01-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |pages=p. 189|isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |chapter= Target 116 }}</ref> Whilst strolling in his illusions, he comes upon Chrome Dokuro, who was on the verge of death, and possesses her, saving her life with illusionary organs.<ref name="ch115">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2007-01-04 |pages=p. 164|publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |chapter= Target 115 }}</ref> He then makes a bargain with the Vongola to become one of the ring guardians in exchange for Ken and Chikusa's safety.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1 |chapter= Target 168 }}</ref> Now sharing an existence with Chrome, Mukuro later helps her defeat ] after he emerges in his own form.<ref name="ch117">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 14 |date= 2007-03-02 |pages=p. 13 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874328-8 |chapter= Target 117 }}</ref> They later attempt a breakout, but Mukuro, ends up being thrown into a lower level jail cell.<ref name="ch116">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2007-01-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |pages=p. 189|isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |chapter= Target 116 }}</ref> Whilst strolling in his illusions, he comes upon Chrome Dokuro, who was on the verge of death, and saves her life with illusionary organs.<ref name="ch115">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2007-01-04 |pages=p. 164|publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |chapter= Target 115 }}</ref> He then makes a bargain with the Vongola to become one of the ring guardians in exchange for Ken and Chikusa's safety.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1 |chapter= Target 168 }}</ref> Now sharing an existence with Chrome, Mukuro later helps her defeat ].<ref name="ch117">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 14 |date= 2007-03-02 |pages=p. 13 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874328-8 |chapter= Target 117 }}</ref>


In the story's ] (nearly ten years later), ] captain ] gloats about having defeated him to a displaced Chrome,<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1 |chapter= Target 163}}</ref> who had been transported into the future by the Ten-Year Bazooka. However, the future Mukuro possesses Glo's owl and helps Chrome defeat him in battle.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1 |chapter= Target 165 }}</ref> While spying on the Millefiore Family, Mukuro engages ] in battle but is severely wounded. Mukuro is prevented from leaving his current body due to the room's special shielding, leaving his fate unknown.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1|chapter= Target 169 }}</ref> In the story's ] (nearly ten years later), ] captain ] gloats about having defeated him to Chrome,<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1 |chapter= Target 163}}</ref> who had been transported into the future. However, the future Mukuro possessed Glo's owl and helped Chrome defeat him.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1 |chapter= Target 165 }}</ref> While spying on the Millefiore Family, Mukuro engages ] in battle but is defeated, leaving his fate unknown.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1|chapter= Target 169 }}</ref>


== Appearances in other media == == Appearances in other media ==
Besides his appearance in the original manga series and its anime adaptation, Mukuro has appeared in other ''Reborn!'' works. In addition to appearing in all of the series' ]s,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.reborngoods.com/menu/game/index.php |title= Reborn Goods Com - Games |accessdate=2008-02-23 |work= reborngoods.com |language= Japanese }}</ref> Mukuro appears in the first ], ''Hidden Bullet: Mukuro's Illusions'', where the events of how Mukuro took over Kokuyo High are revealed.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 隠し弾1　骸・幻想|date= 2007-03-12 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |chapter= Mukuro's Illusion}}</ref> In addition to appearing in all of the series' ]s,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.reborngoods.com/menu/game/index.php |title= Reborn Goods Com - Games |accessdate=2008-02-23 |work= reborngoods.com |language= Japanese }}</ref> Mukuro appears in the first ], ''Hidden Bullet: Mukuro's Illusions'', where the events of how Mukuro took over Kokuyo High are revealed.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 隠し弾1　骸・幻想|date= 2007-03-12 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |chapter= Mukuro's Illusion}}</ref>


Also, in the series' character book, ''Vongola77'', there is a short story of how Mukuro attempts to once again take over Tsuna's body while he is in the Vendicare's jails. In it, though Mukuro is imprisoned in Italy, he is shown to be able to control the body of a small boy in Japan using his spiritual powers, but is unable to use his full powers. Using the boy, he attempts to take over Tsuna's body, but never gets a chance to do so, and because of the unstable "connection" with his host, he was not capable of residing in it for a long amount of time, thus he thought of later taking Chrome's body instead.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |authorlink= Akira Amano |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN! 公式キャラクターブック Vongola77 |year= 2007 |pages=pp. 142-157|publisher= ] |language= Japanese|isbn= 978-4-08-874196-3 }}</ref> Also, in the series' character book, ''Vongola77'', there is a short story of how Mukuro attempts to once again take over Tsuna's body while he is in the Vendicare's jails. In it, though Mukuro is imprisoned in Italy, he is shown to be able to control the body of a small boy in Japan using his spiritual powers, but is unable to use his full powers.<ref>{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |authorlink= Akira Amano |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN! 公式キャラクターブック Vongola77 |year= 2007 |pages=pp. 142-157|publisher= ] |language= Japanese|isbn= 978-4-08-874196-3 }}</ref>


On November 7, 2007, ] released a character CD entitled "Sakura addiction", which features both Mukuro and Hibari. It contains duets and individual songs sung by both voice actors: Toshinobu Iida and ]. There are two available covers; both show one character as the main feature, with the other shown in the background with his back turned.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.j-reborn.com/ |title= Official Reborn! Website (CD+DVD section) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |format= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/reborn/news/index.html |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！プレゼントのお知らせ|accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref> The song "Sakura addiction", which was sung by both voice actors, is used as the fifth ending ] for the anime series.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6843 |title= Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (TV) - Anime News Network |publisher= ] |accessdate= 2008-05-06 }}</ref> On November 7, 2007, ] released a character CD entitled "Sakura addiction", which features both Mukuro and Hibari. It contains duets and individual songs sung by both voice actors: Toshinobu Iida and ]. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.j-reborn.com/ |title= Official Reborn! Website (CD+DVD section) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |format= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/reborn/news/index.html |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！プレゼントのお知らせ|accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref> The song "Sakura addiction", which was sung by both voice actors, is used as the fifth ending ] for the anime series.


== Reception == == Reception ==
⚫ Mukuro was ranked as the most popular villain in Reborns second official ].<ref name="second poll">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2007-01-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |pages= p. 195}}</ref> In the third poll of the series, Mukuro ranked as the third most popular male character.<ref name="third poll">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1|chapter= Target 164 }}</ref> Mukuro then placed in both popularity polls the fourth time around, which was divided into current characters, where he placed fourth, and as characters who fans would most like to see in their future forms, where he placed fourteenth. Mukuro and Hibari's character CD, "Sakura addiction", became the most successful ''Reborn!'' character CD, debuting in ninth place in the ] charts.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCCA-70202 |title= Katei Kyoshi Hitman Reborn! Character CD: Sakura addiction |accessdate=2008-01-12 |work= cdjapan.com |language= Japanese }}</ref> The single reached its peak at seventh place,<ref name="CD peak">{{cite web |url= http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/731960/1/ |title= Ｓａｋｕｒａ　ａｄｄｉｃｔｉｏｎ/雲雀恭弥　ｖｓ　六道骸 |accessdate=2008-01-20 |work= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&sw=+&search_type=single&year=2007&month=11&week=3&web.x=28&web.y=4&web=Oricon+Search# |title= 2007年11月第3週の邦楽シングルランキング情報|accessdate=2008-01-20 |work= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref> but remained in the chart's ] till mid-January of 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/1/ |title= 2008 年 01 月 14 日 付 (Weekly charts) |accessdate=2008-01-20 |work= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref> The second annual Seiyū Awards nominated both Toshinobu Iida and Takashi Kondō for "Best Musical Performance", and Toshinobu also received a "Best Rookie Actor" nomination for his portrayal as Mukuro Rokudo,<ref name="nominate">{{cite web |url= http://www.seiyuawards.jp/2007_nominate.html |title= 第二回声優アワード　ノミネート者中間発表|accessdate=2008-02-22 |work= seiyuwards.jp |language= Japanese }}</ref> but he does not win either.<ref name="loss">{{cite web |url= http://www.seiyuawards.jp/2nd_finish.html |title= 第二回声優アワード　受賞者発表|accessdate=2008-03-12 |work= seiyuwards.jp |language= Japanese }}</ref>
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Mukuro has been highly popular with the ''Reborn!'' reader base, having ranked as the most popular villain in the second official ] poll of the series, which was divided into heroes and villains.<ref name="second poll">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 |date= 2007-01-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874301-1 |pages= p. 195}}</ref> In the third poll of the series, Mukuro ranked as the third most popular male character, losing to Tsunayoshi Sawada and Kyoya Hibari, who took second and first place, respectively.<ref name="third poll">{{cite book |last= Amano |first= Akira |title= 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 |date= 2008-04-04 |publisher= Shueisha |language= Japanese |isbn= 978-4-08-874497-1|chapter= Target 164 }}</ref> Mukuro then placed in both popularity polls the fourth time around, which was divided into current characters, where he placed fourth, and as characters who fans would most like to see in their future forms, where he placed fourteenth despite having already appeared in his future form. A plethora of merchandise have been released in Mukuro's likeness including key chains,<ref name="keychain">{{cite web |url=http://www.reborngoods.com/menu/goods/01.php?eid=00094 |title=家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ラバーキーホルダーVer.2 |publisher=REBORN GOODS.COM|accessdate=2008-06-14}}</ref> plush dolls,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reborngoods.com/menu/goods/01.php?eid=00079|title=ぬいぐるみ（３種）|publisher=reborngoods.com|accessdate=2008-06-14}}</ref> and action figures.<ref name="af">{{cite web |url=http://www.reborngoods.com/menu/goods/01.php?eid=00032|title=付箋（６種）|publisher=REBORN GOODS.COM|accessdate=2008-06-14}}</ref>

⚫ Mukuro and Hibari's character CD, "Sakura addiction", became the most successful ''Reborn!'' character CD, debuting in ninth place in the ] charts.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCCA-70202 |title= Katei Kyoshi Hitman Reborn! Character CD: Sakura addiction |accessdate=2008-01-12 |work= cdjapan.com |language= Japanese }}</ref> The single reached its peak at seventh place,<ref name="CD peak">{{cite web |url= http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/731960/1/ |title= Ｓａｋｕｒａ　ａｄｄｉｃｔｉｏｎ/雲雀恭弥　ｖｓ　六道骸 |accessdate=2008-01-20 |work= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&sw=+&search_type=single&year=2007&month=11&week=3&web.x=28&web.y=4&web=Oricon+Search# |title= 2007年11月第3週の邦楽シングルランキング情報|accessdate=2008-01-20 |work= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref> but remained in the chart's ] till mid-January of 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/1/ |title= 2008 年 01 月 14 日 付 (Weekly charts) |accessdate=2008-01-20 |work= ] |language= Japanese }}</ref> The second annual Seiyū Awards nominated both Toshinobu Iida and Takashi Kondō for "Best Musical Performance", and Toshinobu also received a "Best Rookie Actor" nomination for his portrayal as Mukuro Rokudo,<ref name="nominate">{{cite web |url= http://www.seiyuawards.jp/2007_nominate.html |title= 第二回声優アワード　ノミネート者中間発表|accessdate=2008-02-22 |work= seiyuwards.jp |language= Japanese }}</ref> but he does not win either.<ref name="loss">{{cite web |url= http://www.seiyuawards.jp/2nd_finish.html |title= 第二回声優アワード　受賞者発表|accessdate=2008-03-12 |work= seiyuwards.jp |language= Japanese }}</ref>

In some publications for manga and anime reviews, Mukuro's concept has mostly received praise and acclaim. Leroy Douresseaux of comicbookbin.com views him as the "slippery and formidable villain" and also mentions why is he attacking Tsuna and his friends.<ref name="review1">{{cite web|url= http://www.comicbookbin.com/reborn008.html |title= Reborn!: Volume 8 By Leroy Douresseaux |work= comicbookbin.com |author= Leroy Douresseaux |date= 2008-06-27 |accessdate= 2008-10-19}}</ref> Sam Kusek of Manga Recon likes Mukuro as the enigmatic villain, though believes him to be a "big creep". He also praises Akira Amano for the originality of Mukuro's techniques, viewing it as "one of the most interesting ideas I've seen" making him, along with Tsuna, the "real winners overall" of volume 9.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.popcultureshock.com/manga/index.php/reviews/manga-reviews/manga-minis-101408/ |title= Manga Minis, 10/14/08 |date= 2008-10-14 |accessdate=2008-10-19 |work= popularshock.com |publisher= Manga Recon |author= Sam Kusek |quote= I really like Mukuro as a very enigmatic villain, even though he is a big creep. I’ve always said that the best villains have the most original techniques. Mukuro’s “Six Wheels of Hell” eye is one of the more interesting ideas I’ve seen all year, so much praise to Akira Amano.}}</ref>


== Notes and references == == Notes and references ==

Revision as of 17:47, 8 November 2008

Fictional character
Mukuro Rokudo
Reborn! character
Mukuro Rokudo by Akira Amano
First appearanceManga chapter 63
Anime episode 20
In-universe information
NationalityItalian

Mukuro Rokudo (六道 骸, Rokudō Mukuro) is a fictional character in the Reborn! manga and anime series created by Akira Amano. Portrayed as the series' first primary antagonist, Mukuro Rokudo is introduced as a 15-year-old Mafia criminal who is the leader of the Kokuyo Gang, which consists of heinous criminals whom have recently escaped from prison. However, later on in the series, after possessing the body of Chrome Dokuro, he takes on a more supportive role for the series' main characters, becoming somewhat of an ally rather than an enemy, though he prefers to not want to associate with them.

Character outline

Personality

Appearing as the series' first antagonist, Mukuro is not averse to disposing of those who get in his way. However he seems to tolerate both Ken and Chikusa, and even protects them, when need be. To keep his identity hidden, Mukuro periodically controls several people, most notably Lancia, whom he uses as a "fake Mukuro". Mukuro, along with Ken and Chikusa, is implied to have a strong dislike for the entire Mafia underground, due in part to the experimentations he suffered as a child at the hands of the Estraneo Mafia family. One day, Mukuro killed his captors with his abilities and offered Chikusa Kakimoto and Ken Joshima, a chance to join him in his new quest to destroy the world. Even after becoming the Vongola's Mist Guardian, Mukuro still claims to no longer be part of the Mafia, having been exiled from it, and continues to view the organization with great contempt.

Weapons and abilities

Though Mukuro's main weapon is a trident, which he always carries with him, and is capable of using combative skills, he is also a master of illusions. He acquired six different skills by having followed the ways of the "Six Paths of Reincarnation", which he claims has been carved into his memories by having had his body go through all six paths to Hades. When using his skills, a Japanese numeral, corresponding to the realm he has entered, appears in his right eye. The skills granted from the individual paths varies from enhancing his physical and mind-controlling abilities, to enabling him to control and summon animals. Mukuro also possesses the Estraneo Family's Possession Bullet, a forbidden bullet which enables a person to possess the body of another person when the possessor is shot with it. With this, Mukuro is able to possess and control the body of anyone that he has cut with his trident. He can possess several bodies simultaneously, and still enter the Six Realms.

Plot overview

Adult Mukuro as depicted in the future.

Mukuro, started a gang made up of Mafia criminals, and began his quest to find the Vongola's tenth generation boss. After having his subordinates attack the strongest students in Namimori Middle School, he successfully draws out the tenth boss, Tsuna Sawada. He reveals his plans of taking over Tsuna's body in order to take revenge on the Mafia. However, he loses the battle to Tsuna and he and his friends are imprisoned by the Vendicare.

They later attempt a breakout, but Mukuro, ends up being thrown into a lower level jail cell. Whilst strolling in his illusions, he comes upon Chrome Dokuro, who was on the verge of death, and saves her life with illusionary organs. He then makes a bargain with the Vongola to become one of the ring guardians in exchange for Ken and Chikusa's safety. Now sharing an existence with Chrome, Mukuro later helps her defeat Mammon.

In the story's alternate future (nearly ten years later), Millefiore captain Glo Xinia gloats about having defeated him to Chrome, who had been transported into the future. However, the future Mukuro possessed Glo's owl and helped Chrome defeat him. While spying on the Millefiore Family, Mukuro engages Byakuran in battle but is defeated, leaving his fate unknown.

Appearances in other media

In addition to appearing in all of the series' video games, Mukuro appears in the first light novel, Hidden Bullet: Mukuro's Illusions, where the events of how Mukuro took over Kokuyo High are revealed.

Also, in the series' character book, Vongola77, there is a short story of how Mukuro attempts to once again take over Tsuna's body while he is in the Vendicare's jails. In it, though Mukuro is imprisoned in Italy, he is shown to be able to control the body of a small boy in Japan using his spiritual powers, but is unable to use his full powers.

On November 7, 2007, Pony Canyon released a character CD entitled "Sakura addiction", which features both Mukuro and Hibari. It contains duets and individual songs sung by both voice actors: Toshinobu Iida and Takashi Kondō. The song "Sakura addiction", which was sung by both voice actors, is used as the fifth ending theme for the anime series.

Reception

Mukuro was ranked as the most popular villain in Reborns second official Shonen Jump. In the third poll of the series, Mukuro ranked as the third most popular male character. Mukuro then placed in both popularity polls the fourth time around, which was divided into current characters, where he placed fourth, and as characters who fans would most like to see in their future forms, where he placed fourteenth. Mukuro and Hibari's character CD, "Sakura addiction", became the most successful Reborn! character CD, debuting in ninth place in the Oricon charts. The single reached its peak at seventh place, but remained in the chart's Top 40 till mid-January of 2008. The second annual Seiyū Awards nominated both Toshinobu Iida and Takashi Kondō for "Best Musical Performance", and Toshinobu also received a "Best Rookie Actor" nomination for his portrayal as Mukuro Rokudo, but he does not win either.

Notes and references

  1. ^ Amano, Akira (2007). 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN! 公式キャラクターブック Vongola77 (in Japanese). Shueisha. pp. p. 118. ISBN 978-4-08-874196-3. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help)
  2. "Toshinobu Iida". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2008-01-28.
  3. ^ Amano, Akira (2007-01-04). "Target 116". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 (in Japanese). Shueisha. pp. p. 189. ISBN 978-4-08-874301-1. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help)
  4. Amano, Akira (2008-10-07). "Target 72". Reborn!, Vol. 9. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1666-7.
  5. Amano, Akira (2008-07-01). "Target 67". Reborn!, Vol. 8. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1665-9.
  6. ^ Amano, Akira (2009-01-06). "Target 81". Reborn!, Vol. 10. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1667-5.
  7. ^ Amano, Akira (2008-10-07). "Target 74". Reborn!, Vol. 9. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1666-7.
  8. Amano, Akira (2008-10-07). "Target 77". Reborn!, Vol. 9. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1666-7.
  9. Amano, Akira (2008-10-07). "Target 75". Reborn!, Vol. 9. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1666-7.
  10. Amano, Akira (2008-10-07). "Target 79". Reborn!, Vol. 9. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1666-7.
  11. ^ Amano, Akira (2008-10-07). "Target 76". Reborn!, Vol. 9. Viz Media. ISBN 1-4215-1666-7.
  12. Amano, Akira (2007-01-04). "Target 115". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 (in Japanese). Shueisha. pp. p. 164. ISBN 978-4-08-874301-1. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help)
  13. Amano, Akira (2008-04-04). "Target 168". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 (in Japanese). Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-874497-1.
  14. Amano, Akira (2007-03-02). "Target 117". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 14 (in Japanese). Shueisha. pp. p. 13. ISBN 978-4-08-874328-8. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help)
  15. Amano, Akira (2008-04-04). "Target 163". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 (in Japanese). Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-874497-1.
  16. Amano, Akira (2008-04-04). "Target 165". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 (in Japanese). Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-874497-1.
  17. Amano, Akira (2008-04-04). "Target 169". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 (in Japanese). Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-874497-1.
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  19. Amano, Akira (2007-03-12). "Mukuro's Illusion". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 隠し弾1　骸・幻想 (in Japanese). Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-874301-1.
  20. Amano, Akira (2007). 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN! 公式キャラクターブック Vongola77 (in Japanese). Shueisha. pp. pp. 142-157. ISBN 978-4-08-874196-3. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help)
  21. "Official Reborn! Website (CD+DVD section)" (Flash) (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  22. "家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！プレゼントのお知らせ" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  23. Amano, Akira (2007-01-04). 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 13 (in Japanese). Shueisha. pp. p. 195. ISBN 978-4-08-874301-1. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help)
  24. Amano, Akira (2008-04-04). "Target 164". 家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！ 19 (in Japanese). Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-874497-1.
  25. "Katei Kyoshi Hitman Reborn! Character CD: Sakura addiction". cdjapan.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  26. "Ｓａｋｕｒａ　ａｄｄｉｃｔｉｏｎ/雲雀恭弥　ｖｓ　六道骸". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-01-20.
  27. "2007年11月第3週の邦楽シングルランキング情報". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-01-20.
  28. "2008 年 01 月 14 日 付 (Weekly charts)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-01-20.
  29. "第二回声優アワード　ノミネート者中間発表". seiyuwards.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-02-22.
  30. "第二回声優アワード　受賞者発表". seiyuwards.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-03-12.
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