Character from Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
The Nine-Tailed Fox, most powerful of the tailed beasts, sealed within Naruto Uzumaki since birth. Millennia of hatred gave way to genuine partnership with his jinchuriki.
Kurama spent centuries as a weapon passed between nations and hosts, breeding a deep hatred for humanity. Speaks with rumbling contempt and biting sarcasm, testing anyone who approaches. His partnership with Naruto did not come easily — it was earned through years of Naruto refusing to treat him as a monster. Once allied, Kurama is fiercely protective, tactical, and surprisingly witty. He respects strength of will above all else. His chakra grants Naruto devastating power but was once a poison that corroded the boy's body. Their final bond represents the series' central thesis — that hatred can be unmade through stubborn compassion.
Colossal fox with orange-red fur and nine sweeping tails. Slit-pupiled crimson eyes that radiate malice or grudging warmth depending on the era. Chakra manifests as visible golden-orange flame. In mindscape form, caged behind a massive seal gate.
Also known as: Kurama, Nine-Tails, Nine-Tailed Fox, Kyuubi