Makuro Shikigami

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**Makuro Shikigami** (視鬼神 真玄, *Shikigami Makuro*) is an original character introduced in the live action Kakegurui: Ultimate Russian Roulette . He is played by Ryusei Fujii.

## Appearance

Makuro is a tall young man with shoulder-length silver hair parted to the side. He wears all black - a long coat with lace-up boots. He appears to have a tribal tattoo on his right hand and arm. He also wears accessories such as a chain necklace and a ring.

## Personality

Makuro is described as a dangerous man who was driven out of Hyakkaou Private Academy after an "incident that occurred two years ago". He is a skilled gambler with a special ability called "synesthesia" and plunges the school into chaos. He has a twisted, sadistic personality and doesn't show any remorse in endangering other people. In fact, he finds great joy in seeing his opponents fall into despair.
Thanks to his rare condition, he's able to see the "color" of other people and aims to paint them black. In spite of his fearsome appearance, he is hiding a cowardly nature. Kirari believes he's a boring person.

He was the original owner of Midari Ikishima's gun.

## Kakegurui: Ultimate Russian Roulette

Makuro is introduced as the assassin called by Yuriko Nishinotouin and Yumemi Yumemite to get rid of Yumeko Jabami, who has earned 3 billion yen and is interfering with the Student Council's activities. The truth is that he has manipulated the two girls into letting him return to Hyakkaou after being suspended two years prior for his dangerous conduct. He has a grudge against Kirari Momobami for it, and is aiming to steal her role as the President.
Makuro easily defeats Itsuki Sumeragi, who in return tricks Mary Saotome and convinces her to gamble against him in an attempt to earn her money back. However, he is able to force Mary to surrender by using another student as hostage, threatening to kill or severly injure him with the help of other guys unless she surrenders. Successively, he uses a similar tactic against Yumeko, revealing that he has planted several bombs in the institute. He is able to achieve his plan, humiliating even Kirari.

His reign as the Student Council President doesn't last long, though, as he is challenged to an official gamble by Yumeko and Kirari. Suzui tags along as Yumeko's partner, while Kirari chooses Sayaka. Makuro briefly partners up with Midari Ikishima, although she only accepts to play because of how dangerous the game is.
Makuro is convinced he will easily win thanks to the dealer only loading the gun with real bullets when other players are shot, but when he realises this is not the case anymore because of Mary outsmarting him, he starts to panic. This leads to a crushing defeat.

## Etymology

* The name **Makuro** means "real, genuine" (真) (**ma**) and "mysterious, occultness" (玄) (**kuro**).
	+ Makuro's name references his catchphrase, "makkuro" (真っ黒), meaning "pure black".
* Makuro's surname **Shikigami** means "vision, inspection, regard as, see, look at" (視) (**shiki**) and "demon/demon god/fierce god, daemon" (鬼神) (**gami**).

## References

1. ↑ https://www.crunchyroll.com/it/anime-news/2020/12/09/johnnys-west-member-ryusei-fujii-cast-as-makuro-shikigami-in-kakegurui-live-action-film-sequel