The last name Kukui could possibly originate from the "kukui" nut tree, the national tree of Hawaii.īefore coming to Alola, Kukui had a journey through Kanto, where he fought against the Gym Leaders. However, when confronted, he always tries to deny it.
He has a "secret" identity where he is known as the "Masked Royal," a pro wrestler. He often helps them throughout their adventure however, he seems to be silly or out of his mind sometimes, such as when he takes attacks from a Rockruff in the beginning of the game. He likes to call the player character as "cousin". Most of the time, Kukui is a helpful and friendly person. Later, he wears a Z-Ring on his left arm. To complete the outfit, he wears a red flame designed wrestling mask with green and light blue coloring with blue designs at the back of his mask. He also wears a brown elbowband on his right elbow and two matching black wristbands with a white trim on his wrists. Professor Kukui has a silver ring on his ring finger.Īs Masked Royal, Professor Kukui wears a wrestling outfit: black wrestling tights with a white trim which has three Poké Ball designs on each sides and white knee-high wrestling boots. Professor Kukui also wears glasses with a teal frame, a white lab coat with rolled-up sleeves, gray baggy pants with a teal stripe and white drawstrings and some teal shoes with a white outline. He wears a white hat with a rainbow decoration in the front. Professor Kukui is a young man with a muscular physique, who has dark eyes, black hair, a black man bun and a goatee.