OVA
Description
Maya Jingu is a central character in the 1996 OVA series Burn Up W, where she serves as the weapons expert and primary sniper for the Tokyo Police Department’s special unit known as Team Warrior. She is easily recognized by her short green hair, pink eyes, and a build similar to that of her colleague Rio. Born on November 29, Maya is in her early twenties.
Her background sets her apart from her teammates in a dramatic way. Maya comes from a powerful criminal syndicate in Osaka; her father is the head of the Jingu crime family. In a deliberate break from her family’s legacy, she moved to Tokyo and chose to become a police officer, making her the black sheep of the family. This decision is a key part of her identity and influences her relationships and motivations.
Personality-wise, Maya is defined by an intense, almost compulsive love for firearms. She joined Team Warrior primarily for the opportunity to shoot at criminals, but she frequently complains that the job does not let her shoot often enough to satisfy her. This urge is so strong that she will take potshots at lawbreakers even while off duty, and she has been known to threaten to quit the police and become a mercenary if she cannot get more trigger time. To her, bigger guns are always better, and she derives deep satisfaction from handling everything from handguns and sniper rifles to heavy weaponry. She also has a quirky habit of collecting automatic pistols, giving each one a name, and she is fiercely protective of them. Outside of firearms, she enjoys collecting teddy bears, a hobby that contrasts sharply with her aggressive professional persona. Maya is also blunt and outspoken, especially when pointing out Rio’s shortcomings, which often leads to Rio retaliating with a painful smack to her temple.
In the story, Maya fills the role of Team Warrior’s long-range combat specialist. She is the unit’s go‑to sniper and gun expert, providing cover and firepower during missions. Her primary duty is to support her teammates from a distance, and she is often paired with Rio, covering her back during dangerous operations. She is not afraid to get creative with her arsenal—she once used an EMP grenade to disable a swarm of robotic insects during a hostage crisis at Neo Neo Tokyo Tower. Her trigger-happy nature sometimes puts her at odds with the need for restraint, but her skills make her an invaluable asset to the team.
Maya’s key relationship is with Rio Kinezono, her frequent partner in the field. The two have a dynamic built on mutual dependence and friendly antagonism. Maya is also close with Lilica Ebett, the team’s ace hacker, and works alongside the engineer Nanvel Candlestick and the pilot Yuji Naruo, though her connections with them are less central. Her family background occasionally surfaces, most notably when she travels to Osaka to visit her ailing father and becomes embroiled in a conflict with a rival construction group, revealing her ties to the criminal underworld while reaffirming her loyalty to the police.
Development for Maya in Burn Up W is limited by the OVA’s short runtime, but her backstory as the police officer from a crime family adds depth to her motivations. She does not undergo a major transformation; instead, her character remains consistently defined by her unshakable passion for firearms and her commitment to her chosen path as a cop. Her notable abilities include expert marksmanship across a wide range of weapons, proficiency as a sniper, and a solid tactical understanding of how to use firepower effectively in the field.
Her background sets her apart from her teammates in a dramatic way. Maya comes from a powerful criminal syndicate in Osaka; her father is the head of the Jingu crime family. In a deliberate break from her family’s legacy, she moved to Tokyo and chose to become a police officer, making her the black sheep of the family. This decision is a key part of her identity and influences her relationships and motivations.
Personality-wise, Maya is defined by an intense, almost compulsive love for firearms. She joined Team Warrior primarily for the opportunity to shoot at criminals, but she frequently complains that the job does not let her shoot often enough to satisfy her. This urge is so strong that she will take potshots at lawbreakers even while off duty, and she has been known to threaten to quit the police and become a mercenary if she cannot get more trigger time. To her, bigger guns are always better, and she derives deep satisfaction from handling everything from handguns and sniper rifles to heavy weaponry. She also has a quirky habit of collecting automatic pistols, giving each one a name, and she is fiercely protective of them. Outside of firearms, she enjoys collecting teddy bears, a hobby that contrasts sharply with her aggressive professional persona. Maya is also blunt and outspoken, especially when pointing out Rio’s shortcomings, which often leads to Rio retaliating with a painful smack to her temple.
In the story, Maya fills the role of Team Warrior’s long-range combat specialist. She is the unit’s go‑to sniper and gun expert, providing cover and firepower during missions. Her primary duty is to support her teammates from a distance, and she is often paired with Rio, covering her back during dangerous operations. She is not afraid to get creative with her arsenal—she once used an EMP grenade to disable a swarm of robotic insects during a hostage crisis at Neo Neo Tokyo Tower. Her trigger-happy nature sometimes puts her at odds with the need for restraint, but her skills make her an invaluable asset to the team.
Maya’s key relationship is with Rio Kinezono, her frequent partner in the field. The two have a dynamic built on mutual dependence and friendly antagonism. Maya is also close with Lilica Ebett, the team’s ace hacker, and works alongside the engineer Nanvel Candlestick and the pilot Yuji Naruo, though her connections with them are less central. Her family background occasionally surfaces, most notably when she travels to Osaka to visit her ailing father and becomes embroiled in a conflict with a rival construction group, revealing her ties to the criminal underworld while reaffirming her loyalty to the police.
Development for Maya in Burn Up W is limited by the OVA’s short runtime, but her backstory as the police officer from a crime family adds depth to her motivations. She does not undergo a major transformation; instead, her character remains consistently defined by her unshakable passion for firearms and her commitment to her chosen path as a cop. Her notable abilities include expert marksmanship across a wide range of weapons, proficiency as a sniper, and a solid tactical understanding of how to use firepower effectively in the field.