Chimera
Grotesque monster modeled after Chiikawa
It has the form of Chiikawa, but with pink body color, insect-like wings, and a reptilian tail. A reluctant character born from mutation and forced into battle.
Quotes
- Ahaha ahaha, I've become like this... tahaha
- Since I've become like this, there's no choice... right...
- Eek, scary scary
Trivia
- Chimera is a mutant of Chiikawa, characterized by insect-like wings and a reptilian tail in its grotesque form.
- First appeared in anime episode 16, causing a huge response.
- Reluctant character who fights while crying, highly popular among fans.
- Its line used on the first card of the karuta in volume 3 special edition, shocking fans.
- Voiced by Mariko Kōfukuda.
Alternate names
Chiikawa Chimera
Monster Chimera
Startling Chimera
Profile
- Species
- Chimera
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Basically resembles Chiikawa, but features pink body color, four insect-like wings, and a thick reptilian tail. Combines eeriness and grotesqueness.
- Hair color
- Pink
- Distinguishing features
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- Four insect-like wings
- Thick reptilian tail
- Pink body color
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Reluctant
- Detailed personality
- Laments its own transformation yet is forced to fight, a reluctant being that battles while shedding tears. In combat, it extends sharp claws from both hands to attack enemies, but also shows vulnerability to fear.
- Keywords
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- Reluctant
- Combative
- Tearful
- Grotesque
- Complex Emotions
- Talents
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- Swift movements
- Sharp claws
- Flight ability (via wings)
- Skills
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- Melee combat
- Agile footwork
- Situational judgment
- Motivation
- Returning to its original form, or struggling with the reason for its existence.
- Habits
- Sheds tears while fighting and vocalizes its reluctance.
- Disliked situations
- Combat, Its own mutation, Fear
History
- Backstory
- Originally an ordinary being resembling Chiikawa, but transformed into a grotesque chimera due to some influence. Drawn into battle amid confusion and suffering.
- Debut date
- July 15, 2022
- Work title
- Chiikawa
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 16
Discovery of Monstrosity
- Significant event
- Discovery of Monstrosity
- Description
- In Volume 1 and Episode 16, Chimera appears as Chiikawa's mutated form, shocking many fans.
Combat Scene
- Significant event
- Combat Scene
- Description
- A scene where it attacks Chiikawa depicts its high combat ability and inner complexity.
Retreat
- Significant event
- Retreat
- Description
- Depicted cowering and retreating from Chiikawa's counterattack.
Relationships
Chiikawa
Rival
Opponent it reluctantly battles repeatedly
Media appearances
Chiikawa
Anime / Supporting
2022年～
Voice cast and creators
Mariko Kōfukuda
- Voice actor
- Mariko Kōfukuda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Nagano
- Creator name
- Nagano
- Role
- Original author
Doga Kobo
- Creator name
- Doga Kobo
- Role
- Animation studio
Yuki Asakura
- Creator name
- Yuki Asakura
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Chimera Plush
- Item name
- Chimera Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Chimera Figure
- Item name
- Chimera Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular