Youko Kurama is a central character in the anime series Yu Yu Hakusho. Originally a powerful fox demon thief in the Demon World, Youko reincarnates as Shuichi Minamino, a human boy in the Human World, and becomes known as Kurama. Throughout the series, Kurama brilliantly balances his demon cunning with human compassion, often serving as the team's strategist. His intelligence, resourcefulness, and mastery of plant-based attacks make him a vital ally to Yusuke and the rest of the protagonists.