Juri Kuran

Juri Kuran (玖蘭 樹里, Kuran Juri) was a Pureblood vampire, the beloved wife/sister of Haruka Kuran, the younger sister of Rido Kuran and the mother of Kaname Kuran and Yuki Kuran who resembles an older version to.

Appearance
Juri had the typical features of the Kuran's and the ethereal beauty of the Purebloods who was the spitting image of Yuki Kuran (Juri's daughter) as she had the same eyes and long dark brown hair, typical of a Kuran, although Juri's hair color was a richer darker-brown while her hairstyle was curlier and messier than Yuki's.

Personality
Juri was described as a cheerful and strong woman who puts her family first where she was mischievous and playful and enjoyed teasing Kaname Kuran. Even though Juri and Yuki had the same appearance, they have very different personalities. Juri was blunt, easily irritated by Haruka Kuran and sometimes loud and fierce when she lost her temper. She was very passionate about things that mattered to her as she vehemently objected to Kaien Cross's plan to kill all vampires, declaring that not all vampires were bad and physically opposed him. She was described by Isaya Shoto and Kaien as like the very blaze of the sun. Outspoken and high spirited, Juri was dedicated to her dreams of a peaceful existence with humans.

History
Born over 3000 years ago, Juri was the sister and wife of Haruka Kuran and the younger sister of Rido Kuran. They had two children: Kaname Kuran (II) and Yuki Kuran; the former later being sacrificed to reawaken the Kuran Family ancestor, who was also named Kaname Kuran. Ten years ago, her eldest brother, Rido trespassed into the Kuran Mansion and wanted Yuki for his own gain. To protect her daughter, she sacrificed her life to suppress Yuki's vampire side and erased her memories. She had wanted Yuki to be able to live a happy normal human girl life and her last wish was for Kaname to protect Yuki. Headmaster Kaien Cross states that he is in debt to her so he decided to adopt Yuki for her sake of protection.

Powers & Abilities
Juri possessed all the powers that Purebloods have, such as immortality and the ability to heal from anything excluding anti-vampire weapon wounds to the heart or head. Juri excelled in spells. This is further shown as she was the one to seal away Yuki Kuran's vampire side and turn her daughter into a human. Juri also had the ability to wield anti-vampire weapons and used the Artemis in its scythe form. She wished to pass this power on to Yuki before sacrificing her life.

Equipment
Juri used the Artemis rod, which she could transform into a scythe. This ability was thought to have been passed on to her daughter, Yuki Kuran.

Haruka Kuran
Haruka was Juri's beloved brother and husband. At some point during their lifetime, Juri never seemed to really like Haruka, most likely because of his persistence to get together that irritated her. However, as a result of his persistence, Juri finally fell in love with him. They eventually got married and gave birth to "three" children, the first being used as a vessel for her second son and ancestor, Kaname. Yuki is technically their second child, but most commonly referred to as their third.

Rido Kuran
Although Rido was in love even drank her blood (though it was by force when she cried out in pain for Haruka to save her), it's unknown what sort of relationship they had at that time. After he stole her first child, Kaname, away she harbored a great deal of anger towards him. Rido continued to desire Juri even after her death and sought Yuki as a replacement for her. His attachment to Juri bordered more on obsession than on love. In Vampire Knight: Fleeting Dreams, the nanny had told Rido that he had 'taken a shine' to Juri when she was born. He had spent a great deal of time with her in her childhood, but their mother insisted that Rido should not be alone with Juri when he smeared his blood on her lips in the rose garden after he'd prick his finger.

Kaien Cross


Kaien and Juri first met as enemies. Kaien tried to kill her but failed to do so; he was seen seriously injured by Juri, yet she decided to let him off because she didn't want to kill anybody while she was pregnant. Kaien is implied to have developed some feelings for Juri. In the Vampire Knight Official Fanbook, the author states that Kaien respects Juri and his taste in women: "She's already married, so..." which might possibly imply Juri since she was already married to Haruka at the time. He adopted her daughter Yuki, as he says he was in debt to her for allowing him to live.

Kaname Kuran
Kaname is Juri and Haruka's "second child", the child before Yuki. Despite the fact that he is not her original son, Juri doesn't resent Kaname in any way and she loved him as though he was her real son and often sent him to play with the cheerful Takuma Ichijo, playfully hoping that Kaname would be inspired to be a less serious child. Her last wish was for Kaname to protect Yuki.

Yuki Kuran
Juri had been shown to love her daughter, as her last wish was for Kaname to protect Yuki, and she used a spell to seal Yuki's vampire memories, in hopes that Yuki would be able to live her life as a normal human girl.

The Last Kuran King and Queen
Not much is known about Juri’s relationship with her parents but it’s stated that she respects them. They were protective of her when they observed Rido’s obsession with her and allowed her to attend a school for humans. When Rido eventually killed them, he taunted Juri by saying that he had devoured their strength.

Quotes

 * "I just hope you don't hate me for making this decision for you, Yuki." (To Yuki Kuran)
 * "Yuki, you really love your brother , don't you?" (To Yuki)
 * "Please take care of Yuki for us." (To Kaname Kuran as she kisses him on the cheek)
 * "Yuki is still in young. I don't want to have anything to do with them. We know we are being selfish, but this is the best for Yuki." (To Kaname)

Etymology

 * The name Juri means "tree" (樹) (ju) and "village" (里) (ri).

Trivia

 * Juri abilities: Excels in using spells.
 * Juri respects: Her parents.
 * Juri hobbies: When she was single -> Buying snacks

After she had children -> Playing Piano and board games with her daughter and teasing Kaname.


 * Juri taste in men: "A strong person with a dark side. Someone who has two faces."