Kurama, one of the main characters in Yoshihiro Togashi's other manga and anime, YuYu Hakusho, bears some similarities to Kurapika:

In Volume 11, the author revealed Kurapika was inspired by the Ohmu in Hayao Miyazaki's manga Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Shuriken: In the Hunter Exam, Kurapika had at least two shuriken hidden under his vest. Like his knives, they are an additional precaution. Danjin • Erikkusu • Gidal • Lisamsetta • Meshush • Mozbe • Muhahahasare • Myuhan • Salkov • Theta • Zomeesa

An ability Kurapika stole from Sayird via his index finger chain [94] before giving it to Oito. [97] The user launches an aura ball at a bug or any other small living being, capturing and gaining control over it. The largest creature the user can control is about the size of a hamster. The user gains knowledge of anything the manipulated animal sees or hears. For this reason, the ability is particularly useful when utilized on flies or mosquitoes, but since they have many natural enemies, they often die while under the effect of the ability. Faster animals may be hard to catch. The ability cannot be used on living beings conjured via aura. [94] The controlled animal maintains the user's capability of seeing aura. This ability seems to consume very little aura, as even someone who was originally not a Nen user could maintain it for one hour without visible strain. [101] Furthermore, it is not deactivated if the user passes out. It was returned to Sayird after one use. [102] a calm, collective, and friendly personality belies both Kurapika's and Kurama's sinister, wrathful, and hateful feelings towards those who had hurt them; Despite his clan's name, Kurapika has never been shown with a full name. However, "Kurapika Kurta" is the name given by the fans. Among the four main characters, Kurapika is the only one whose last name has not been mentioned yet. NVC Expert: Even without the usage of his chain, Kurapika is adept at recognizing lies by looking at his interlocutor's eyes. He demonstrated it when inquiring about Melody's motivation for becoming a bodyguard: he not only understood her answer was sincere, but also that she was hiding important details. [49] When trying to identify a mole within the Zodiacs, he could tell it was Saiyu just by observing his body language. [89] Nen [ ]

just like Kurama is the second person that Yusuke meets out of the main team, Kurapika is the second person on the main team that Gon meets;Shaped like a ball and chain, Kurapika uses this frequently under normal situations, for defensive and offensive purposes. [45] It has a small ball-like weight at the end, which moves toward whatever he is dowsing for. It is also useful for investigative activities, like determining the location of missing individuals, [64] and identifying if someone is lying. [45] If this ability is used in a group, it works better if the persons questioned reply one at a time. [93] In ordinary conditions, Kurapika must be directly in front of the target for the lie detection to be effective. However, when Emperor Time is active, he can also use that ability through video recordings, provided he has met the subject before. Kurapika himself is unaware of how this side of his power works. His guess is that, through the conveyance of the chain and extreme focus, he can unconsciously detect subtle indications that someone is lying. [88] To Leorio) "My mind perceived that tattoo was a fake, but my emotions... I just saw red... and... to be honest... Whenever I see a spider, any spider, my rationality collapses, and I turn primal! Heh... I suppose that's reassuring. It means the rage inside me has not yet faded." [20] To Leorio) " Their eyes were stolen from every single body. All of them... Killed for what death creates. So I've sworn to capture the Phantom Troupe... And recover the eyes of my clan!!" [5] Kurapika relays his impressions to Hanzo and asks him to stay in Room 1013. He warns the ninja that Vergei might suspect the presence of a mole in their midst since he did not inquire about his sources. When Hanzo asks him what he ought to do next, Kurapika tells him to prioritize finding information on how to ensure Prince Marayam's safety. When Hanzo leaves, with Babimyna's consent, Kurapika answers Sakata's questions about Room 1013, adding that he suspects the Nen beast of the Thirteenth Prince to be involved. Meanwhile, he wonders about Babimyna's conduct. [107] Balsamilco Might (Captain) • Babimyna • Butch • Coventoba • Furykov • Kanjidol • Musse • Orau • Rihan • Shikaku • Vict • Vincent • Yushohi

Bokken: During the Hunter Exam, Kurapika wielded two wakizashi-sized bokken as his weapon of choice. The handles of his two bokken are wrapped in bandages and linked together by a thread, which allows Kurapika to wield them as a nunchaku. In the 1999 anime adaptation, the bokken are revealed to actually be sheathed swords. To Zenji) "Step aside. Don't tempt me. I don't care who I lash out at. It might as well be you." [69]While following the Phantom Troupe, Gon and Killua are again captured. [74] Pakunoda questions them again and finds out who Kurapika is. [75] With the help of Leorio and Melody; Kurapika manages to capture Chrollo Lucilfer before Pakunoda could reveal what she has found out. [76] When Pakunoda comes with Gon and Killua to meet him for a hostage exchange, Kurapika uses his Judgment Chain to forbid Chrollo from using Nen or communicating with the other Phantom Troupe members, and also to forbid Pakunoda from revealing what she knows about him. [77] After the exchange, [78] Kurapika collapses from exhaustion due to his continual use of his Scarlet Eyes. [79] Once he recovers, he leaves Yorknew City to continue his search for the Scarlet Eyes. [80] Greed Island arc [ ]

Hunter × Hunter Hunter Association Official Issue: Hunter's Guide; Character & World Official Databook (pg. 42 and 50)Kurapika hires Izunavi, Hanzo, Basho, Melody, and Biscuit Krueger—whom was recommended to him by Killua—so that the six of them can apply to all offers, and he can get closer to his main target, Prince Tserriednich. After a brief clash with Biscuit, he remembers Killua's advice and pacifies her with flattering. Looking at the six offers, he tries to deduce which of the anonymous employers could be Prince Halkenburg, who appears to have a close relationship with Tserriednich. In hopes of finding his client, he singles out two offers that state the prince will personally conduct the interview, as it shows signs of maturity and confidence. One has the highest pay as a result of the one-upping competition, and the other's pay never changed. Kurapika surmises Halkenburg is most likely the latter as it signifies his strong self-esteem and self-control. [90]