Misao Makimachi
Energetic Oniwabanshuu ninja girl
An energetic ninja girl from the Oniwabanshuu who harbors feelings for Aoshi.
Quotes
- Leader, I have arrived!
- Aoshi-sama, I will definitely save you!
- I can't afford to lose; it's my pride!
- Act without bringing shame to the Oniwabanshuu name!
- A kunoichi is the ninja among ninjas; I won't lose either!
Trivia
- Originally a last-minute substitute heroine character.
- Author commented she resembles Mai Shiranui or Yuri Sakazaki.
- One of the author's favorite characters; became the motif for the protagonist of Armed Alchemist post-serialization.
- Cares about being seen as younger than her actual age due to her childlike build.
- Has fewer combat scenes but high combat ability among the Oniwabanshuu.
Alternate names
makimachi misao
MAKIMACHI MISAO
Misao
misao
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- 11-春
- Birth year
- 1863
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Petite with a childlike build, a tomboyish energetic girl. Twin tails hairstyle is her signature look, giving a youthful vibe. She appears about elementary school age, but is set as around 16 years old by traditional age reckoning. Her slender figure is also one of her personal insecurities.
- Height
- Approx. 149cm
- Weight
- Approx. 37kg
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Slender build that looks childlike
- Twin tails hairstyle
- Short stature
- Iconic items
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- Oniwabanshuu-style kunai
- Oniwabanshuu-style fist techniques
- Tonfa (used in PSP game "Saishen")
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Energetic
- Detailed personality
- Tomboyish and emotionally expressive, a sore loser. Harbors deep feelings for Aoshi and possesses pure, strong loyalty. Occasionally selfish and short-tempered, but caring toward comrades. Shows immaturity in interactions with others but faces missions with seriousness.
- Keywords
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- Energetic
- Pure
- Tomboyish
- Loyalty
- Ninjutsu user
- Intense emotions
- Cuteness
- Stubborn
- Talents
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- Ninjutsu
- Oniwabanshuu-style kunai technique
- Agility
- Combat sense
- Passion
- Skills
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- Taijutsu
- Fighting spirit
- Devotion
- Information gathering
- Martial arts
- Motivation
- With her feelings for Aoshi in her heart, protect the honor of the Oniwabanshuu and continue growing as a proud warrior.
- Habits
- Dislikes being called "Weasel girl" by Saitou or Sanosuke. Often addresses Oniwabanshuu comrades with honorifics like "-sama," and tends to make snap decisions based on emotions. Speech patterns include "atashi" or dismissive phrases like "dunno."
- Favorite foods
- Favorite foods unknown, but emphasizes nutritional intake during combat, Sweets like ohagi between battles
- Hobbies
- Ninjutsu training, Bonding with comrades, Searching for Aoshi (also serves as hobby)
- Favorite places
- Oniwabanshuu hidden village, Kyoto, Urban alleyways
- Person
- Aoshi Shinomori (admired leader), Hannya (trusted comrade), Yahiko (collaborator)
- Disliked situations
- Bullying the weak, One's efforts becoming meaningless
History
- Backstory
- Granddaughter of the previous Oniwabanshuu leader, raised as a ninja of the Oniwabanshuu. Her tomboyish personality leads to frequent misjudgments as a child due to her slender, childlike build. Now reveres Aoshi Shinomori, who later becomes the Oniwabanshuu leader, and continues to harbor unwavering feelings for him. Meets Kenshin's group in Kyoto and accompanies them on their journey. In the Jinchu arc, assists with intelligence gathering and combat, playing a key role in Kenshin's battles. In the Hokkaido arc, she is in bride training but retains her cheerfulness.
- Debut date
- April 10, 1996
- Work title
- Rurouni Kenshin (1st TV anime)
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Around the start of the Kyoto arc
Meets Kenshin's group in Kyoto
- Significant event
- Meets Kenshin's group in Kyoto
- Description
- Encounters Kenshin's group heading to Kyoto and decides to travel with them after they lose their travel funds. Renews her resolve to return to Kyoto to fulfill her feelings for Aoshi.
Intelligence gathering in the Jinchu arc
- Significant event
- Intelligence gathering in the Jinchu arc
- Description
- Teams up with Yahiko amid escalating battles, excelling in information gathering for comrades. Bravely rescues Saitou from the police station and more.
Destroys Kurogane's sea mine barrier
- Significant event
- Destroys Kurogane's sea mine barrier
- Description
- Destroys the sea mine barrier set by Kurogane, paving the way for the group's final battle.
Activities in the Fūsetsu arc
- Significant event
- Activities in the Fūsetsu arc
- Description
- Cooperates with Jinpu and Kenshin to confront the magic array plotting Tokyo's destruction and the Mizu clan's ambitions.
Declares herself leader in the Kyoto great fire arc
- Significant event
- Declares herself leader in the Kyoto great fire arc
- Description
- Takes command of the Oniwabanshuu in place of the gravely injured Aoshi and rushes to aid Kenshin, declaring herself "leader" as she advances.
Relationships
Aoshi Shinomori
Best friend
Resolved to protect the Oniwabanshuu with her feelings for him in her heart
Hannya
Teammate
Sharpen skills together and support each other as Oniwabanshuu comrades
Yahiko
Comrade
Teamed up for intelligence gathering and shared numerous battles
Hajime Saitou
Rival
Repeated evenly matched battles
Kaoru Kamiya
Friendly
Came to respect each other through battles
Oniwabanshuu
Oniwabanshuu: unknown
Rurouni Kenshin's group
Rurouni Kenshin's group: unknown
Media appearances
Rurouni Kenshin (1996 TV anime)
Anime / Supporting
April 1996 - September 1998
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan- (2023 TV anime)
Anime / Supporting
2023 broadcast
Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie series
Movie / Supporting
2014 - 2021
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan- Jūyūshi Inbōhen
Game / Supporting
Released in 2007
Voice cast and creators
Chie Sakurai
- Voice actor
- Chie Sakurai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1st TV anime / OVA
- Notes
- firstGen
Ayano Yamane
- Voice actor
- Ayano Yamane
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2nd TV anime
- Notes
- current
Tao Tsuchiya
- Voice actor
- Tao Tsuchiya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action movies
- Notes
- liveAction
Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Creator name
- Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
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- Availability
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