Calikarcha
CharacterCalikarcha is a low-ranking Shinigami remembered chiefly for his bizarre design, which stands out even among the death gods. A fleeting background figure in Death Note, he is glimpsed scribbling in his Death Note during the opening episode and is noted for an odd fondness for blueberries.
Appearance
Even by the loose standards of his own kind, Calikarcha looks peculiar. Eight eyes sit in two stacked rows on either side of his head, and his face carries a beaklike protrusion alongside a pair of short tusks that recall a mammoth. His frame is wrapped in armor whose shoulder pieces seem fashioned from bone and fur, and the markings inked across his arms resemble tribal symbols from the human world.
Personality
His tastes run simple and oddly specific. Calikarcha is partial to blueberries and has little patience for sunlight.
History
Calikarcha makes only a brief showing, glimpsed early in the story as he writes into his own notebook. His look was devised by illustrator Takeshi Obata, who drew on Balinese bird masks for the design. The Death Note he carries belongs to the same type once held by the Shinigami Gelus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Calikarcha in Death Note?
Calikarcha is a low-ranking Shinigami in Death Note, remembered mainly for his bizarre design. He is a fleeting background figure, glimpsed scribbling in his Death Note during the opening episode, and is noted for an odd fondness for blueberries.
What does Calikarcha look like?
Calikarcha has eight eyes arranged in two stacked rows on either side of his head, along with a beaklike protrusion and a pair of short tusks reminiscent of a mammoth. His frame is wrapped in armor whose shoulder pieces appear fashioned from bone and fur, and tribal-style markings are inked across his arms.
What does Calikarcha like and dislike?
Calikarcha has simple, oddly specific tastes: he is partial to blueberries and has little patience for sunlight.
Who designed Calikarcha?
Calikarcha's appearance was devised by illustrator Takeshi Obata, who drew on Balinese bird masks for the design.
Whose type of Death Note does Calikarcha carry?
The Death Note that Calikarcha carries belongs to the same type once held by the Shinigami Gelus.
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