Masuge

Trivia

As a practitioner of Oniwabanshū-style kenpo, participates in battles similarly to Hannya and Misao.
In anime 1st series, ordered by Okina, came to pick up Misao together with Misao and Omi-onna.
Similarly, Oniwabanshū's Masuge and Omi-onna fell in love at first sight with Hiko Seijūrō.

Alternate names

Omasu omasu

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Female

Appearance

Overall appearance: A calm woman who always ties her hair. As a practitioner of Oniwabanshū-style kenpo, she is agile and excels in combat ability.
Iconic items: Circular shuriken

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Reliable
Detailed personality: She has a reliable personality even among Aoiya employees, showing glimpses of her caring nature by strictly scolding even the drunken Okina at banquets. She has a basically kind personality even toward enemies.
Keywords: Kind

Reliable

Polite

Patient

Skilled in swordsmanship

Female
Talents: Master of Oniwabanshū-style kenpo

Circular shuriken handling

Excellent stealth operations

Combat judgment
Skills: Oniwabanshū-style kenpo

Shurikenjutsu

Espionage activities

Self-defense techniques
Motivation: Protect Aoiya comrades while fulfilling her duty as an Oniwaban.

History

Backstory: A responsible woman working at Aoiya, supporting Kenshin's group alongside Oniwabanshū's Hannya and Misao. Always ties her hair for battle and excels using circular shuriken as her weapon. Involved in battles with the Fū clan, Yamino Tachi, and Shishio faction, striving to ensure comrades' safety.
Debut date: January 10, 1996
Work title: Rurouni Kenshin (TV Anime 1st Series)
Media type: Anime

Aoiya Raid Incident

Significant event: Aoiya Raid Incident
Description: Fights back against the raid by Shishio's faction together with comrades.

Combat Participation Mastering Oniwabanshū-style Kenpo

Significant event: Combat Participation Mastering Oniwabanshū-style Kenpo
Description: Repels Shishio's army and enemies while using Oniwabanshū-style kenpo.

Appearance in Anime 1st Series Kyoto Arc

Significant event: Appearance in Anime 1st Series Kyoto Arc
Description: Participates in Kyoto arc with Misao and Hannya, handling comrade protection and such.

Relationships

Hannya

Teammate

Fought together as colleagues at Aoiya and Oniwabanshū.

Makimachi Misao

Teammate

Develops friendship as Aoiya women and fights together.

Okina

Mentor

Taken care of by Aoiya's leader.

Oniwabanshū

Oniwabanshū: unknown

Aoiya

Aoiya: unknown

Media appearances

Rurouni Kenshin (1996 TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

1996 TV Series

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantic Tan- (2023 TV Anime)