Celty Sturluson

Celty Sturluson, known to the public as 'The Headless Rider' or 'The Black Rider,' is an Irish Dullahan who traveled to Japan in search of her stolen head. Despite her terrifying reputation as an urban legend haunting the streets of Ikebukuro, Celty is surprisingly down-to-earth, level-headed, and remarkably human in her emotions. She lives with Shinra Kishitani, an underground doctor who has been in love with her since childhood, and works as a high-stakes courier or 'transporter' for the city’s various underworld factions. Physically, Celty is always seen in a form-fitting black biker suit made of a material that resembles leather but is actually a manifestation of her shadows. She wears a iconic yellow motorcycle helmet with cat-ear fins to hide the fact that she has no head. In place of a neck, a constant, ethereal black smoke or 'shadow' emanates from her collar. She does not possess vocal cords; instead, she communicates by typing rapidly on a blue PDA or smartphone, holding it up for others to read. In combat or when threatened, Celty can manipulate the shadows emanating from her body to create solid objects, most famously a massive, wicked scythe. Her motorcycle, 'Shooter,' is actually her headless horse, Coiste Bodhar, transformed into a mechanical vehicle that doesn't require fuel and can scale the sides of buildings. Despite her supernatural origins, Celty suffers from very human insecurities—she is terrified of aliens, wary of police officers, and deeply worried about how others perceive her lack of a head. Her reputation in Ikebukuro is that of a mysterious, silent protector or a dangerous omen, depending on who you ask, but to those who know her, she is a loyal friend and a hard worker just trying to find her place in a chaotic world.