Yomi Kanda

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**Yomi Kanda** (神田 (かんだ) ヨミ, *Kanda Yomi*?) is one of the main protagonist of Kenji Sakaki's series, Tokyo Underworld.

He was a student at Toyosu High School in class 2-A along with his twin brother Yami Kanda. After falling into Tokyo Underworld, he's known as **The Special Grade Felon** due to his rank as a special grade and was also the vice commander of the guilty army during the Honnoji Temple Hell. Some time later it is revealed that Yomi is an executioner.

## Etymology

* Yomi's surname **Kanda** means *"god/deity"* (神) (**kan**) and *"field/rice paddy"* (田) (**da**).

## Appearance

Yomi Kanda is a slender adolescent in his mid-teens with a petite physique, characterized by his short, ebony hair neatly parted down the center and his graceful long bangs swept to either side of his face. His complexion is fair, while his eyes bear a deep shade of gray, endowing them with an enigmatic allure. Characterized by his short, ebony hair neatly parted down the center and his graceful long bangs swept to either side of his face.

During his tenure as a student at Toyosu High School, Yomi adheres to the customary school uniform, which he dons with an air of formality befitting his educational pursuits. However, within the confines of his home, he adopts a more relaxed and casual attire, embracing comfort and ease in his personal style.

## Personality

Yomi's demeanor stands in stark contrast to that of his twin sibling, Yami, despite their innate connection known as Twin Synchronicity. While their bond may be undeniable, Yomi consistently exhibits a divergent attitude. With an unwavering commitment to altruism, he consistently strives to extend his assistance to others with wholehearted dedication. Regrettably, this benevolent nature occasionally leaves him vulnerable to the harsh consequences of his generosity, leaving him susceptible to physical harm and being subjected to acts of violence.

## Background

At the age of 5, Yomi would develop his synchronicity as a defense method due to the beatings of his father, being his twin brother, Yami suffered the injuries caused to Yomi. Due to this rare ability, their parents would take them to the hospital, the doctor assigned to treat them would be Dr. Isari, the director of the hospital, who due to the curiosity of the synchronization, would accept the case, both having to go to consultations to inform the doctor about their case. Some time later, the doctor in charge would suffer an accident, prolonging their case. Some time later, their parents mysteriously disappeared, so they were cared for by their uncle, who used to hit Yomi.

## Relationships

* Yami Kanda: Due to the unexplained absence of their parents, Yomi and Yami found themselves thrust into a shared journey of maturation and self-reliance. Bound by their unique circumstances, they have forged an unbreakable bond, nurturing a profound mutual admiration and placing each other's well-being at the forefront of their concerns. The unwavering support they provide for one another is paramount, as they navigate the complexities of life without the guidance and presence of their parents.

## Abilities

### Synchronicity

It is Yomi's executioner ability to connect with anyone, at first it was believed that Yomi and Yami had the same ability since Yami could feel Yomi's pain and vice versa, they could even share the same wounds and show them on the body of one of them, however some time later it is revealed that Yomi is the true user of the ability. Yomi can synchronize with anyone whose blood Yomi has absorbed.

## Trivia

* Currently, he's the only special grade felon known in **Tokyo Underworld**.

## References

*Tokyo Underworld* Manga: Chapter 2 (Page 16).
*Tokyo Underworld* Manga: Chapter 10 (Page 8).
*Tokyo Underworld* Manga: Chapter 11 (Page 16).
*Tokyo Underworld* Manga: Chapter 65 (Page 6).
*Tokyo Underworld* Manga: Chapter 64 (Page 23).
*Tokyo Underworld* Manga: Chapter 65 (Page 5).