Kunou is a fox yokai and the daughter of Yasaka, one of the leaders in the Kyoto Youkai faction, in the anime series High School DxD. As a young leader herself, Kunou is introduced as a spirited and brave character who seeks help from the main protagonist, Issei Hyoudou, and his friends to rescue her mother from the clutches of the Khaos Brigade. Her character plays a crucial role in the Kyoto arc, highlighting her growth from a determined child to a responsible leader, and becoming a key ally to Issei and his friends.