...I fully intend to take responsibility for embracing the future beyond whichever door I choose to open for myself. And even if that leads me on a path away from the sciences... I know that when the future comes, I'll never regret the decisions I'm making now.—Eugene Korekishi, to Maria Yotsuya, Chapter 7
Eugene Korekishi (
Since childhood, Eugene was hailed as a prodigy by those around him. He deeply admires his grandmother, who treated him as the only normal child among them. However, because of his grandmother's promise to return to him as a ghost to meet him after her death remains unfulfilled, Eugene has firmly decided not to believe in ghosts.
Appearance[]
Eugene has ginger hair, styled somewhat messily. His hair is slightly wavy with layered ends, and he also wears a small ponytail that barely visible from the front. He has two thick strands of hair that frame the sides of his face. He also appears to have blunt bangs, but he usually clips them back with a small red hair clip. His eyes are a sharp, emerald green, and slightly tired-looking. Over them, he wears thin, round glasses. His body is slim and doesn’t appear to be very muscular.
Personality[]
Eugene is a highly intelligent and perceptive individual, naturally adept at understanding complex concepts and reading people with ease. Since childhood, he has been treated as a prodigy, which has deeply influenced the way he interacts with the world. Unlike someone who seeks recognition, Eugene has never needed to strive to stand out his intellect has automatically placed him on a higher level than his peers. However, this very condition has led him to feel disconnected from others, seeing himself more as an observer than an active participant in social life.
Despite his friendly and approachable demeanor, Eugene is reserved when it comes to his emotions. He is not a cold person, but he prefers to analyze before acting, processing things internally rather than expressing his feelings in the moment. This habit of rationalizing his emotions gives him an air of maturity and composure, but it also leads him to suppress his feelings, sometimes overanalyzing his own actions. When he feels he has made a mistake, he is highly self-critical and seeks to correct it, not with dramatic apologies, but through quiet, deliberate actions.
His relationships with others are shaped by his ability to adapt effortlessly to any social environment. Eugene is polite and knows how to interact with people, but most of his relationships remain surface-level because people tend to see him as “the prodigy rather” than as a person with his own interests and emotions. However, those who manage to truly connect with him discover someone genuinely loyal and considerate. He is not openly affectionate, but he shows his care in subtle ways ensuring his friends are okay and paying attention to small details that others might overlook.
Despite his logical and rational demeanor, Eugene possesses a sentimental side that he rarely displays openly. His bond with his grandmother, the only person who treated him as a normal child rather than a genius, is a clear example of this. Although he does not easily admit it, his grandmother represented stability and warmth in his life, and his worldview is still influenced by the lessons he received from her. This aspect of his personality sets him apart from characters who are purely cold or calculating; Eugene is not insensitive; he has simply learned to keep his emotions under control and not rely on them when making decisions.
His scepticism toward the supernatural is an extension of his need to rely on concrete facts. To Eugene, believing in something he cannot see or verify is irrational, and this mindset initially leads him to reject the existence of ghosts. However, as his story progresses, he begins to open himself to the possibility that there are things in the world that cannot be explained solely through logic. His relationship with Mogari plays a key role in this shift, as Mogari represents the opposite of Eugene in many ways, as Mogari is impulsive, instinctive, and willing to accept the unknown without needing proof, while Eugene is a rational and thorough thinker.
Plot[]
Trivia[]
- Eugene's surname contains the kanji for "correct, affirmation" (是 kore), and "high" (岸 kishi), and his first name contains the kanji for "to play, amusement" (遊 yu), and "person" (人 jin)
- His name is spelled Eugene in English and not Yujin. He was given that name so it would be easy to say outside of Japan.
- Eugene is good at studying, speed-reading, memorization, and tea-tasting.
- Eugene’s zodiac sign is Libra.
- Eugene’s blood type is type B.
- Eugene's hobby is reading. He prefers reading essays, but likes reading novels too.
- His favourite things are scones made from his grandmothers special recipe, Japanese food, and things that are beyond his comprehension.
- Eugene doesn't like raw vegetables, and prefers to cook them.
- His clothes tend to be simple but high-quality.
- Though he is a sensible person, he's extremely curious and has a huge appetite for new knowledge. He is considered to be the most dangerous of the Phantom Busters when in the throes of a new hyperfixation.
- He’s the type of person who can score an 100 without studying.
- He is considered the most handsome out of the Phantom Busters.
- He is classmates with Mogari.
- According to clues in Chapter 1, it can be assumed that Eugene was born in England and moved to Kamakura at a young age.
- Furthermore, Chapter 1 also mentioned that he is presumably a quarter British. His character profile further states that his British genes are strong visually, and that he's "got the blood of an English gentleman running through his veins".
- According to Chapter 9, Eugene is a fan of heavy metal.
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| Characters | |
|---|---|
| Phantom Busters | Mogari Shishikuno • Eugene Korekishi • Kaoru Kanzaki • Kotaro Tamon |
| Student Council | Sorato Ichimiya • Maria Yotsuya • Rinri Goto • Sunao Usami • Yoshiki Nika |
| Supernatural Research Club | Kirito Tanaka • Shikata • Maejima Wandjina • Isogaya Kofun |
| Shishikuno Clan | Mukuro Shishikuno • Ren Shishikuno • Mikabane Shishikuno • Ryo Shishikuno • Kaku Shishikuno • Hitsugi Shishikuno |
| Ryuoh High School | Wataru Momose • Takahiko Kimura • Charles De Noir Mamoru • Kamishiraishi |
| Kadenokōji Clan | Botan Kadenokōji • Yuri • Ransō Kadenokōji |
| Ghosts | Angel • Otohime • Chii-chan • Kitaro • Tsurukawa |
| Other | Hikaru Kanzaki • Akemi Korekishi • Saara Tamon • Issei Fukumitsu • Sakuma |