OVA
Description
Kanna Kirishima hails from Okinawa, Japan, where she was born on September 7, 1903. She stands approximately 197 centimeters tall, making her the tallest member of the Imperial Combat Revue, with a robust and athletic build that reflects her rigorous training. As the 28th generation master of the Kirishima style of Ryukyu karate, her physical strength is exceptional, even surpassing that of the team's captain, and she is said to be capable of defeating a bull with her bare hands.
Kanna's personality is defined by her easygoing, straightforward, and tomboyish nature. She is known for her hearty appetite, often consuming large quantities of food, such as ten bowls of rice in the morning, to fuel her intense training regimen. Despite her tough exterior, she has a notable fear of snakes, a phobia that stems from a childhood incident in which she was bitten while training alone. She also has a great fondness for children, often caring for lost children she encounters at the theater. Her motivations are deeply rooted in her martial arts heritage and a desire to protect others, carrying on the legacy of her late father who trained her in their family's fighting style.
Within the Imperial Combat Revue, Kanna serves as the team's primary close-combat powerhouse, often referred to as its raw muscle. When piloting her Koubu, which is red in color and wields magnetized hand-claws, she is a formidable melee attacker capable of dealing massive damage to enemies. On stage, her tall and powerful presence often leads to her being cast in male roles, such as Son Wukong. In Sakura Wars 2, she continues to play a supportive role within the team, acting as a reliable and level-headed comrade for the protagonist, Ichiro Ogami, whom she addresses as Captain.
One of her most significant relationships is her rivalry and friendship with the refined and aristocratic Sumire Kanzaki. The two frequently clash over their opposing attitudes, with Kanna often teasing Sumire as a cactus girl while Sumire retorts by calling Kanna a gorilla girl. However, this bickering masks a deep mutual care and respect, as they are the ones who understand each other's hidden traumas, including Sumire's fear of spiders. Kanna generally gets along well with all members of the team and is known for her steely mentality, almost never showing signs of mental weakness or doubt even in dire situations.
Should the player choose Kanna as the main heroine in Sakura Wars 2, her character undergoes further development. The story takes the protagonist to her hometown in Okinawa, where they visit her father's grave. This journey reveals a more vulnerable and heartfelt side to Kanna, who despite her strong and independent demeanor, still deeply misses her parents and harbors sincere romantic feelings for the captain, showing a dramatic and maternal charm beneath her tough-girl archetype. Beyond her unparalleled hand-to-hand combat skills, she is also proficient in piloting the airship Shogeimaru, a skill she learned from a former commander. Her cooking, however, is noted to be simple and not particularly varied.
Kanna's personality is defined by her easygoing, straightforward, and tomboyish nature. She is known for her hearty appetite, often consuming large quantities of food, such as ten bowls of rice in the morning, to fuel her intense training regimen. Despite her tough exterior, she has a notable fear of snakes, a phobia that stems from a childhood incident in which she was bitten while training alone. She also has a great fondness for children, often caring for lost children she encounters at the theater. Her motivations are deeply rooted in her martial arts heritage and a desire to protect others, carrying on the legacy of her late father who trained her in their family's fighting style.
Within the Imperial Combat Revue, Kanna serves as the team's primary close-combat powerhouse, often referred to as its raw muscle. When piloting her Koubu, which is red in color and wields magnetized hand-claws, she is a formidable melee attacker capable of dealing massive damage to enemies. On stage, her tall and powerful presence often leads to her being cast in male roles, such as Son Wukong. In Sakura Wars 2, she continues to play a supportive role within the team, acting as a reliable and level-headed comrade for the protagonist, Ichiro Ogami, whom she addresses as Captain.
One of her most significant relationships is her rivalry and friendship with the refined and aristocratic Sumire Kanzaki. The two frequently clash over their opposing attitudes, with Kanna often teasing Sumire as a cactus girl while Sumire retorts by calling Kanna a gorilla girl. However, this bickering masks a deep mutual care and respect, as they are the ones who understand each other's hidden traumas, including Sumire's fear of spiders. Kanna generally gets along well with all members of the team and is known for her steely mentality, almost never showing signs of mental weakness or doubt even in dire situations.
Should the player choose Kanna as the main heroine in Sakura Wars 2, her character undergoes further development. The story takes the protagonist to her hometown in Okinawa, where they visit her father's grave. This journey reveals a more vulnerable and heartfelt side to Kanna, who despite her strong and independent demeanor, still deeply misses her parents and harbors sincere romantic feelings for the captain, showing a dramatic and maternal charm beneath her tough-girl archetype. Beyond her unparalleled hand-to-hand combat skills, she is also proficient in piloting the airship Shogeimaru, a skill she learned from a former commander. Her cooking, however, is noted to be simple and not particularly varied.