Haruka Kuran

Haruka Kuran(玖蘭 悠) was a pureblood vampire, born over 3,000 years ago. Haruka was Yuki and Kaname's father, Juri's older brother and husband, and Rido's younger brother. Haruka was killed by Rido, in his attempt to stop Rido from taking Yuki ten years ago. He revealed that the Vampire Council was trying to use Pureblood vampires for the value of their existence and the power of their blood.

Appearance
Haruka Kuran has the typical features of the Kurans and the unnatural beauty of the purebloods. He possessed dark brown hair and eyes. He shared similar looks with his older brother Rido, and son Kaname. He appeared to be in his early twenties.

Relationships
It is revealed in chapter 38 that Juuri (his wife and sister) and Haruka have been together for more than 3000 years, ever since Juuri was born. Haruka fell in love with Juuri and pursued her dogmatically until she returned his affections. It appeared at the beginning that Juuri was irritated by Haruka. Though they were in a loving relationship, she was not above sneaking out of his protection and to pursue her goals.

Even though he was brothers with Rido, they appeared to hate one another. It is believed that their hatred towards one another had something to do with a rivalry for Juuri's love.

Trivia

 * The kanji of his surname is a combination of the old fashioned way of writing ku, meaning "nine," and ran, meaning "orchid": "nine orchids". The unisex name Haruka means "remote", "distant" or "far away".
 * The Vampire Knight fanbook mentions that of all things purebloods can do, Haruka specialized in the power to metamorphose the flesh, bodies, etc. of others. This power is shown during his battle with Rido and followers.