Tokoyami is a short 15 year old with the head of a black bird, possibly supposed to resemble that of a crow or a raven. He has a tan, yellowish beak, which is slightly hooked down at the end, thin, red eyes with a small black pupil, one on each side of his head, and a red choker which he rarely removes. His body looks like an average human with relatively fair skin. Tokoyami's hero costume includes a cloak. It is completely dark under this cloak, making Dark Shadow stronger.