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"Bother, bother, bother! No one ever asks me first! Now Kil's gone off... to lark about with Dad! Bother!!"

— Kikyo Zoldyck in "The Zoldycks, Part 3"

Kikyo Zoldyck (キキョウ゠ゾルディック, Kikyō Zorudikku)*[1] is the mother of the Zoldyck siblings and the wife of Silva Zoldyck.[2]

Appearance[]

Kikyo 2011 Design

Kikyo's 2011 anime adaptation design

Kikyo 1999 Design

Kikyo's 1999 anime adaptation design

Chap 41 - Kikyo appearance

Kikyo's manga appearance

Kikyo has black hair and pale skin. She is 170 centimeters tall and wears a dark purple bustle gown and a broad-brimmed hat decorated with feathers, fur, and flowers. Her face is covered in bandages due to Killua's attack. She has an electronic visor covering her eyes; the visor can be used as a communication device,[2] although what other purposes it suits are unknown.

A few years earlier, Kikyo wore a kimono and had her black hair pulled into a big bun updo, without a hat.[3] Her visor also lacked the microphone and did not cover her ears.

In the 1999 anime adaptation, her gown was yellow with pink frills.

Personality[]

24 - Kikyo spies on Canary and Killua

Kikyo spies on Killua and Canary

Kikyo is the maternal figure of the Zoldyck Family and is an assassin herself.[4] She dotes on Killua to extremes and looks forward to seeing him excel in assassination and carrying on the Zoldyck Family's business. She feels delighted every time Killua displays his coldness, even if it is directed toward her. Because of her excessive love and high hopes for him, she has become an overprotective, unbalanced parent, and is suspicious of any stranger who wants to get close to him, fearing that they will mislead him.[2]

Nonetheless, Kikyo loves her family in her own twisted way, she has a good relationship with her husband Silva and loves the rest of her children, especially Killua and Kalluto,[5] however, she was deeply bothered that Killua was spending time with his father.[2]

Kikyo is also cruel, as she has no qualms about testing her fourth child's power on innocent people, likely resulting in their deaths.[3] She also dislikes people thinking her treatment of Killua is cruel and uncaring, as she knocks out Canary after she pleads with Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio to save Killua during their visit to his house.[6]

Background[]

Kikyo - 138

Kikyo in Killua's flashback

Kikyo was once an inhabitant of Meteor City*,[7][1] a junkyard city inhabited by outcasts. People who live there do not exist in any official records, and the existence of the city itself is known to very few people.[8] How she met and married Silva is still unknown.

Approximately eight years ago, Kikyo tested Alluka's ability by ordering Mitsuba to decline all requests from Alluka, no matter how small they were. Due to that, Mitsuba and her lover Hassam, who was not around them then, were mysteriously crushed into minced meat simultaneously. Killua explained to her that this resulted from saying 'No' to Alluka's requests four times.[3]

When Killua decided to run away from home, Kikyo was injured when she attempted to prevent him from running and taking the 287th Hunter Exam.[9] She was proud of him for doing so but was worried about him going alone. Thus she sent Illumi to keep an eye on Killua.[10]

Plot[]

Zoldyck Family arc[]

24 - Kikyo talking to Gon

Kikyo delivers Killua's message

Kikyo appeared with her youngest child Kalluto. Using a tiny projectile, she knocked out Canary for mouthing off about the Zoldyck Family. She explains to Gon that Killua is in self-imposed solitary confinement.[6] As Killua is released, Zeno contacts Kikyo and she becomes very upset. She briefly introduces herself before telling Gon to leave and excusing herself. Later, Kikyo tells Killua that his friends are passing through their gardens, to patronize him during his torture.[2]

24 - Kikyo and Killua

Kikyo about to grab Killua

When Silva gives Killua permission to travel with his friends, Kikyo arrives to block his way out. She lies to him, saying that his friends have already left and that it is time for him to go back to the torture chamber. Killua ignores her and tries to get past just as she reaches for him. He glares at her for a moment before she finally lets him go. Kikyo later confronts Silva about his decision, saying that Killua is becoming a rebellious child and needs to be disciplined, but Silva expresses his confidence that no matter where Killua goes, he will return because he is his son.[2]

13th Hunter Chairman Election arc[]

Silva, Milluki and Kikyo

Kikyo, Silva, and Milluki watch through the surveillance cameras

Kikyo, Silva, and Milluki observe Killua and Alluka through a surveillance camera. She comments about Killua being a good older brother. When Killua decides to take Alluka out of the estate, Silva disagrees and orders them to stay there. Killua asks her a wish: if they cannot leave the mountain within 30 minutes, Kikyo will die, but if they succeed, she will have to kiss Killua on the cheek. Kikyo slumps on the floor, saying how proud of Killua she is for saying something so cruel. With no other choice, Silva allows them to leave.[11]

Kikyo - 145

Kikyo surprised at the power unleashed by Nanika

Later, Tsubone reveals that Kikyo and Milluki are watching the inner mission live through her visor.[12] She witnesses Nanika healing Gon with great shock.[13] After Alluka and Killua's heart to heart with each other, Kikyo retracts precaution level 4 that makes Killua a target of Tsubone and Amane's mission of protecting Zoldyck family secret and tells them to inform Killua.[14]

Equipment[]

Kikyo fangun

Kikyo's fan

Electronic Visor: Kikyo wears an electronic visor, the visor can be used as a communication device.[2] In the 1999 adaptation, Kikyo used her visor to shoot Canary with a laser beam.[15]

Fan: Kikyo always carries a fan that she can use it to attack others, as she did with Canary in the 2011 adaptation.[16]

Zoldyck Personal Transmitter: The assassins of the Zoldyck Family can contact each other with a special transmitter to report the fulfillment of a murder contract.[17]

Abilities & Powers[]

Due to Kikyo being born in Meteor City*,[7][1] her existence is not recorded in any database, which makes obtaining information about her nearly impossible.[8] As an assassin from the Zoldyck Family, Kikyo probably possesses advanced assassination techniques.

Assassination Skills: Kikyo, being a Zoldyck, is one of the best killers in the world.[4] In the 1999 adaptation, Killua stated that she likely had killed Anita's dad.[18]

Enchanced Strength: Kikyo knocked down Canary with a tiny projectile.[6] In the 2011 adaptation she fired from her fan.[16]

Kikyo speed

Kikyo sprinting at high speed

Enhanced Speed: Kikyo is shown to have extreme speed, being able to run through the Zoldyck Estate within a few minutes.[2]

Master of Stealth: Kikyo is very proficient in hiding and spying: she watched over Gon and Canary completely unseen until she knocked out Canary; it's also highly likely that Kikyo used Zetsu, since Canary, a Nen user, wasn't able to feel Kikyo presence.[6]

Nen[]

Kikyo is a Manipulator*.[1] Although she has yet to display any Nen abilities, her reaction to seeing the aura unleashed by Nanika while healing Gon confirms that she knows Nen.[13] Her highly developed stealth abilities also suggest that she is a proficient Zetsu practitioner.[6]

Manga Appearances[]

Hunter Exam arc
1. The Day of Departure Absent
2. An Encounter in the Storm Absent
3. The Ultimate Choice Absent
4. Kiriko: Wicked Magical Vulpes Absent
5. The First Phase Begins, Part 1 Absent
6. The First Phase Begins, Part 2 Absent
7. Respective Reasons Absent
8. The Other Enemy Absent
9. A Struggle in the Mist Absent
10. An Unexpected Task Absent
11. The Inevitable Outcome Absent
12. The Chairman Awaits Absent
13. A Game at Midnight, Part 1 Mentioned
14. A Game at Midnight, Part 2 Absent
15. The Path of Majority Rules Absent
16. Enter the Taskmasters Absent
17. Disparate Choice Absent
18. The Two Aces in the Hole Absent
19. The Trap of Majority Rules Absent
20. Gambling Time Absent
21. Resolution Absent
22. The Last Question Absent
23. Two Enemies Absent
24. Crash Course Absent
25. The Second Day Absent
26. The Night Before the Showdown Absent
27. A Volatile Situation Absent
28. A Huge Favor Absent
29. Killua's Case Absent
30. The Slithering Trap Absent
31. By the Skin of Their Teeth... Absent
32. And the Final Test...? Absent
33. The Final Test Begins! Absent
34. The First Candidate Accepted?! Absent
35. Light and Darkness, Part 1 Absent
36. Light and Darkness, Part 2 Mentioned
37. Light and Darkness, Part 3 Absent
38. Ging Freecss Absent
Zoldyck Family arc
39. Intruder Mentioned
40. The Zoldycks, Part 1 Absent
41. The Zoldycks, Part 2 Debut
42. The Zoldycks, Part 3 Appears
43. The Zoldycks, Part 4 Mentioned
Chimera Ant arc
186. The Queen Absent
187. The Beast Fodder Absent
188. NGL Absent
189. Infiltration Absent
190. The Hunt Absent
191. Pros Absent
192. Human Dog Absent
193. Scissors Absent
194. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 1 Absent
195. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 2 Absent
196. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 3 Absent
197. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4 Absent
198. Sudden Attack Absent
199. Light and Shadow Absent
200. Stipulation Absent
201. Reunion Absent
202. Duel Absent
203. Gyro Absent
204. Gyro's Story Absent
205. Time Remaining Absent
206. A Real Fight Absent
207. Weakness: Part 1 Absent
208. Weakness: Part 2 Absent
209. ? Absent
210. Weakness: Part 3 Absent
211. Loan Shark Absent
212. Water Breaking Absent
213. Birth Absent
214. Results Absent
215. Last Words Absent
216. Republic of East Gorteau Absent
217. Meat Orchard Absent
218. Confession Absent
219. Awakening Absent
220. Reunion: Part 1 Absent
221. Reunion: Part 2 Absent
222. Reunion: Part 3 Absent
223. 10: Part 1 Absent
224. 10: Part 2 Absent
225. 10: Part 3 Absent
226. 10: Part 4 Absent
227. 10: Part 5 Absent
228. 10: Part 6 Absent
229. 10: Part 7 Pictured
230. 9: Part 1 Absent
231. 9: Part 2 Absent
232. 9: Part 3 Absent
233. 9: Part 4 Absent
234. 9: Part 5 Absent
235. 8: Part 1 Absent
236. 8: Part 2 Absent
237. 8: Part 3 Absent
238. 8: Part 4 Absent
239. 8: Part 5 Absent
240. 8: Part 6 Absent
241. 8: Part 7 Absent
242. 7: Part 1 Absent
243. 7: Part 2 Absent
244. 6: Part 1 Absent
245. 6: Part 2 Absent
246. 6: Part 3 Absent
247. 6: Part 4 Absent
248. 6: Part 5 Absent
249. 6: Part 6 Absent
250. 6: Part 7 Absent
251. 6: Part 8 Absent
252. 6: Part 9 Absent
253. 6: Part 10 Absent
254. 6: Part 11 Absent
255. 5: Part 1 to 2: Part 1 Absent
256. 2: Part 2 Absent
257. 1: Part 1 Absent
258. 1: Part 2 Absent
259. 1: Part 3 Absent
260. 1: Part 4 Absent
261. Charge: Part 1 Absent
262. Charge: Part 2 Absent
263. Charge: Part 3 Absent
264. Charge: Part 4 Absent
265. Charge: Part 5 Absent
266. "In the Unlikely Event Of..." Absent
267. Activation Absent
268. The King Absent
269. Adversity Is a Good Thing Absent
270. Indebted To Absent
271. Separation Absent
272. Error Absent
273. We Meet Again Absent
274. Solution Absent
275. Promise Absent
276. Missileman Absent
277. Insult Absent
278. Destruction Absent
279. Escape Absent
280. Direct Hit Absent
281. Godspeed Absent
282. Sealed Area Absent
283. Determination Absent
284. Fifteen Minutes Absent
285. Doubles Absent
286. Core Absent
287. Present State Absent
288. Accolade Absent
289. Terms Absent
290. Name Absent
291. Soliloquy Absent
292. Hidden Agenda Absent
293. Metamorphosis Absent
294. Breakdown Absent
295. Determination Absent
296. Admission Absent
297. The Last Absent
298. Rose Absent
299. Regeneration Absent
300. Insurance Absent
301. Memory Absent
302. Target Absent
303. Pain Absent
304. Magic Absent
305. Sorry Absent
306. Relief Absent
307. Loss Absent
308. Flash Absent
309. Game Absent
310. Action Absent
311. Deadline Absent
312. Resolve Absent
313. One Word Absent
314. Persuasion Absent
315. Home Absent
316. Real Name Absent
317. Answer Absent
318. Final Will Absent
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc
319. Lottery Absent
320. Voting Pictured
321. Monster Absent
322. Siblings Flashback
323. Job Offer Mentioned
324. Butler Appears
325. Joining the Fray Absent
326. Open Hostilities Pictured
327. Riddle Mentioned
328. Arrangements Absent
329. Spy Absent
330. Confession Mentioned
331. Day of Reckoning Absent
332. Applause Absent
333. Rumble Appears
334. Total Defeat Absent
335. Decision Absent
336. Release Appears
337. Repentance Absent
338. Atop a Tree Absent
339. Stillness Absent

Battles[]

Battles
  • Zoldyck Family arc:
    • Kikyo and Milluki Zoldyck vs. Killua Zoldyck (Past)[2]
    • Kikyo vs Canary[6]

Quotes[]

  • "Oh, Kil... What a splendid icy glare you have!!"[2]
  • "Oh, Killua... Such a good brother."[11]
  • "Killua... What a cruel thing to say!! How my little boy has grown! Wonderful!"[11]

Trivia[]

  • In the official databook, her name is also spelled as "Kkkyau Zaoldyeck".[1]
  • Kikyo's name was never mentioned in the manga nor in the anime adaptations.
    • Her children call her "Mother" or "Mama;" the butlers call her "Madame," and she even refers to herself as simply Killua's mother.[2]
    • Her name was only disclosed (for the first time) in Hunter × Hunter: The Nightmare of Zaoldyeck and later in the databook.[1]
      • The name also appears in the 2011 anime adaptation credits.[16]
  • Kikyo means "bellflower" in Japanese, which may have some relation with her dress and its large bell-like structure.
  • Kikyo's nickname for Killua is "Kil," a shortening of his name and possibly linking it to 'kill,' reflecting their family business involving assassination.
  • In the musical re-enactment of the Zoldyck Estate arc, Hunter × Hunter: The Nightmare of Zaoldyeck, Kikyo grows hysterical, questioning whether she did the right thing "putting acid in the apple pies." This may indicate that, much like Milluki's tortures, Kikyo participates in the "training" of her children.

Intertextuality and References[]

Anime and Manga Differences[]

1999 anime adaptation[]

Epis 35 (1999) - Kikyo crying -19

Kikyo crying after Killua leaves

  • Instead of using a projectile, Kikyo knocked out Canary with a laser beam from her visor.[15]
  • Kikyo's visor can change color depending on the emotion that she's feeling at the moment.[19]
    • When Kikyo cries, the visor shows static similar to a television;[19] this is neither shown in the manga nor the 2011 anime adaptation.
  • Kikyo appeared in a non-speaking cameo.[20]

2011 anime adaptation[]

  • When Kikyo knocked Canary out in the 2011 anime adaptation, the projectile came from the tip of the fan she was carrying.[16]
  • During a flashback when Killua was a child, Kikyo was shown to be hiding behind one of the trees listening to Killua and Canary's conversation. Killua asked Canary to be his friend, but knowing they were under Kikyo's surveillance, she was forced to turn down the offer.[21]

Miscellaneous[]

Translations around the World[]

Language Name
The Arab world Flag Arabic كيكيو زولديك (Kikio Zoldik)
Brazil Flag Brazilian Portuguese Kikyō Zaoldyeck
China Flag Chinese 奇曲•揍敌客/奇曲•揍敵客* (Qí qū Zòu dí kè)
France Flag French Kikyô Zoldik
Greece Flag Greek Κίκυο Ζόλντικ (Kíkyo Zólntik)
South Korea Flag Korean 키쿄우 조르딕 (Kikyou Joreudik)
Russia Flag Russian Кикио Золдик (Kikio Zoldik)
Spain Flag Spanish Kikyo Zaoldyeck

References[]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Hunter × Hunter Hunter Association Official Issue: Hunter's Guide; Character & World Official Databook (pg. 141)
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 5, Chapter 42
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 322
  4. 4.0 4.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 2, Chapter 13
  5. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 326
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 5, Chapter 41
  7. 7.0 7.1 Hunter × Hunter Characters Book: World × Character × Blessing (2001)
  8. 8.0 8.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 102
  9. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 2, Chapter 13
  10. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 5, Chapter 36
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 324
  12. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 330
  13. 13.0 13.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 333
  14. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 336
  15. 15.0 15.1 Hunter x Hunter - Episode 34 (1999)
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Hunter × Hunter - Episode 23 (2011)
  17. Hunter x Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 100
  18. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 12 (1999)
  19. 19.0 19.1 Hunter × Hunter - Episode 35 (1999)
  20. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 73 (1999)
  21. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 24 (2011)

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