anime
Rumi

102
She is a half-demon human who is the leader of the K-pop group HUNTR/X. They take secret identities as demon hunters to protect the souls of the human world from demons. Rumi is half-demon, a fact that she and her mentor Celine have kept secret from everyone, including her fellow band members and demon hunters, Mira and Zoey. This heritage is marked by "patterns" on her body that are characteristic of demons. Growing up, Celine, inadvertently and directly, instilled in Rumi a deep sense of shame and fear surrounding her demonic patterns and heritage, leading Rumi to believe she was inherently flawed or a mistake. This shame impacted Rumi's emotional well-being and even contributed to her losing her singing voice at one point. It's established that Rumi's mother was a K-pop singer and demon hunter who fell in love with a demon, presumably Rumi's father, and died shortly after Rumi's birth. Celine, Rumi's mentor and guardian, has intentionally obscured details about Rumi's father, further fueling Rumi's insecurity and fear of her own demonic nature. It's unclear how exactly Rumi's mother and father met and fell in love, but some theories suggest he might have been a human who became a demon, similar to Jinu.Throughout the narrative, Rumi grapples with the shame and secrecy surrounding her identity. She initially seeks a cure for her patterns and works diligently as a demon hunter, hoping to eradicate the demonic influence within her. However, encountering Jinu, the lead singer of the demon boy band Saja Boys, challenges her preconceived notions about demons, helping her to understand that not all demons are evil. This interaction sparks a crucial turning point for Rumi, leading her towards self-acceptance and embracing her true identity, including her demonic side. Ultimately, Rumi's journey culminates in her using her voice and unique heritage to create a new, more inclusive Honmoon, a barrier that protects humanity by embracing, rather than suppressing, emotions.