Maya Kitajima - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

I will definitely seize 'The Crimson Goddess'!
To completely become the role—that is the mission of an actress.
Rather than being despised by Ayumi-san, I'd rather die.
The true identity of the Purple Rose Man is... Hayami-san, isn't it?
I won't run from the path of theatre. This is my resolve.

Trivia

Sometimes referred to as 'Chibi-chan' in the story.
The name 'Maya' was given by her late father, origin unknown.
Listed as 156cm tall, petite in profile.
Possesses an acting style called 'possession type' where she fully merges with the role.
Mentally cornered by her mother's death, temporarily left the entertainment world.
Harbors genius talent in theatre, but physical abilities are weak due to lack of basic training.

Alternate names

Maya Kitajima The Girl with a Thousand Masks Chibi-chan The Object of Admiration for the Purple Rose Man

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Short in stature with a plain appearance, but exudes a strong will and passion. A possession-type actress who completely identifies with the role when immersed in acting.
Height: Approx. 156cm
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Petite

Plain appearance

Bright smile
Iconic items: Bouquet of Purple Roses

Tsukikage Theatre Troupe Costume

Theatre Makeup Tools

Acting Script

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Passionate
Detailed personality: Highly sensitive and honest, cheerful and kind personality. Possesses strong passion for theatre and spares no effort, even hardship, to fully embody the role. A 'possession-type' actress who completely merges with the character once on stage. Poor at academics and physical abilities, but not lacking in talent; never skimps on effort. A pure girl who strives onward despite her inferiority complex.
Keywords: Passionate

Kind

Honest

Hardworking

Inferiority Complex

Possession Type

Devoted
Talents: Exceptional Acting Ability

Perfect Memorization

High Sensitivity

Possession Ability to Embody the Role
Skills: Versatile Role Acting

One-Person Play

Improvisational Acting

Vocal Expression
Motivation: To seize the lead role in the legendary stage play 'The Crimson Goddess'. To prove her own value through theatre and become a true actress.
Habits: When immersed in a role, she sometimes loses sight of her surroundings due to excessive concentration.
Favorite foods: Ramen, Manju, Sweet Snacks, Japanese Food
Hobbies: Theatre Watching, Acting Practice, Reading (Theatre-related), Stage Observation
Favorite places: Tsukikage Theatre Troupe, Theatre Dressing Room, Plum Valley
Person: Chigusa Tsukikage, Masumi Hayami, Ayumi Himekawa
Disliked situations: Failing Midway Through a Performance, Betrayal, Unfair Evaluation, Loneliness

History

Backstory: Raised by her mother who lives and works at a ramen shop in Yokohama's Chinatown. Her father is deceased, and she loved TV dramas from childhood. Possessing a strong passion for theatre, her talent was discovered by the great actress Chigusa Tsukikage, leading her to run away from home and join the Tsukikage Theatre Troupe. From her debut stage, she persisted with effort and had her talent recognized, but due to her impoverished family background lacking basic physical training, she strives to overcome that weakness. While building a complex relationship with Masumi Hayami of Daiato Entertainment, she faces numerous trials and scandals, but regains her passion for theatre and continues to grow while aiming for the lead role in the legendary stage play 'The Crimson Goddess'.
Debut date: 1976-12
Work title: Glass Mask
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Chapter 1

Joining Tsukikage Theatre Troupe

Significant event: Joining Tsukikage Theatre Troupe
Description: Talent discovered by Chigusa Tsukikage, ran away from home to join Tsukikage Theatre Troupe and began her path in theatre.

All Japan Theatre Contest Tokyo Preliminary

Significant event: All Japan Theatre Contest Tokyo Preliminary
Description: Performed the lead role of Midoriko in a joint performance with the Ondine Theatre Troupe, receiving a tied 1st place evaluation.

Joining Daiato Entertainment and Exile from Entertainment World

Significant event: Joining Daiato Entertainment and Exile from Entertainment World
Description: After joining Daiato Entertainment, mentally cornered by her mother's death and scandals, she was exiled from the entertainment world.

Return to Theatre

Significant event: Return to Theatre
Description: Succeeded in a one-person play and returned to the theatre club, solidifying her resolve to continue standing on stage.

Return as Crimson Goddess Candidate

Significant event: Return as Crimson Goddess Candidate
Description: Received the All Japan Theatre Association Best Acting Award and was once again selected as a Crimson Goddess candidate.

Mutual Love with Masumi Hayami

Significant event: Mutual Love with Masumi Hayami
Description: Learned that the identity of the Purple Rose Man is Hayami, and both confirmed their feelings for each other.

Relationships

Masumi Hayami

Mentor

Supported Maya from the shadows as 'The Purple Rose Man', and though they harbor romantic feelings for each other, their relationship is complex.

Ayumi Himekawa

Rival

Arch-enemy in theatre and a good rival. They stimulate each other and hone their skills together.

Chigusa Tsukikage

Mentor

Leader of the Tsukikage Theatre Troupe and Maya's theatre mentor.

Tsukikage Theatre Troupe

Tsukikage Theatre Troupe: unknown

Ondine Theatre Troupe

Ondine Theatre Troupe: unknown

Media appearances

Glass Mask

Manga / Protagonist

Manga serialization began in 1976

Glass Mask (1984 Edition)

Anime / Protagonist

1984 TV Anime

Glass Mask (2005 Edition)

Anime / Protagonist

2005 TV Anime

Glass Mask (1997 Drama Edition)

Television drama / Protagonist

1997 TV Drama

Night Drama House

Radio drama / Protagonist

1982 Radio Drama

Voice cast and creators

Mieko Shinazawa

Voice actor: Mieko Shinazawa
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1982 Radio Drama Edition

Hiromi Tsuru

Voice actor: Hiromi Tsuru
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1984 TV Anime Pilot Edition

Masako Katsuki

Voice actor: Masako Katsuki
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1984 TV Anime 1st Series

Megumi Ogata

Voice actor: Megumi Ogata
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1998 OVA

Sanae Kobayashi

Voice actor: Sanae Kobayashi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 2005 2nd TV Anime Series

Yumi Adachi

Voice actor: Yumi Adachi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1997 TV Drama

Kumiko Nakane

Voice actor: Kumiko Nakane
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 2013 TV Anime 'Glass Mask But'

Nao Toyama

Voice actor: Nao Toyama
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 2016 Web Anime

Kana Asumi

Voice actor: Kana Asumi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 2016 TV Anime

Suzue Miuchi

Creator name: Suzue Miuchi
Role: Original author

Related goods

Maya Kitajima Figure

Item name: Maya Kitajima Figure
Category: Figure
Availability: Regular

Glass Mask Theatre Script Set

Item name: Glass Mask Theatre Script Set
Category: Stationery
Availability: Regular