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Miz Mishtal is the water priestess of Mount Muldoon and the eldest of the three priestess sisters who help maintain balance in the world of El-Hazard. Approaching her late twenties, she is acutely conscious of her age and devotes considerable effort to preserving her beauty and finding a suitable husband so that she can retire from her sacred duties. Her first encounter with the history teacher Masamichi Fujisawa occurs when a bumbling servant accidentally pours freezing water on her while she is bathing in the Springs of Arliman. Misinterpreting her scream as a sign of danger, Fujisawa rushes to her aid and knocks down the servant. Captivated by what she perceives as his heroic rescue and impressed by his steady occupation as a teacher, Miz immediately becomes infatuated with him and begins actively pursuing marriage.
Her personality blends romantic idealism with a strong practical streak. She dreams of a grand wedding and often prioritizes her personal goals even during crises; for instance, her primary motivation for helping end the Bugrom conflict is to clear the way for her own marriage ceremony. Although she is fully capable of defending herself, she sometimes feigns weakness or distress to draw Fujisawa’s attention and affection. This manipulative tendency is driven by her deep desire for companionship rather than malice, and she remains essentially good‑hearted. Despite her vanity and single‑minded focus on matrimony, she is a loyal ally to the main characters and a responsible priestess when the situation demands it.
In the story, Miz serves as a supporting character whose comic relief often stems from her exaggerated romantic aspirations and her sensitivity to any mention of her age. She holds the title of chief priestess and wields the Lamp of Water, a ring that allows her to control moisture and water. By kissing the ring, she can summon powerful water blasts, create high‑pressure jets capable of piercing enemies, and generate a rain‑like attack of concentrated water bullets that can wipe out groups of Bugrom. She can also form air‑filled water spheres for underwater travel, tunnel through earth and stone using water currents, sense the presence of water over long distances, and manipulate large bodies of water. Among the three priestesses, her water‑based abilities are considered the most elegant and versatile.
Her key relationships include her fellow priestesses Shayla‑Shayla, who commands fire, and Afura Mann, who commands air. The three sisters work together when needed, though Miz’s preoccupation with romance occasionally creates friction. Her bond with Fujisawa is central to her character arc. Fujisawa, a carefree mountain‑climbing enthusiast, is initially resistant to her advances, but over the course of the series she gradually wins him over. By the end of El‑Hazard: The Magnificent World 2, she marries him and takes the name Miz Fujisawa. In later installments, such as The Alternative World, she gives birth to their son and steps down as water priestess, passing her duties to a successor. In the television series The Wanderers, her personality remains largely unchanged; a notable event involves Nanami briefly converting her water temple into a water park, much to Miz’s dismay.
Development‑wise, Miz evolves from a lonely, marriage‑obsessed priestess into a wife and mother, achieving her long‑standing goal of retiring from her priestly role. Her vanity softens as she gains the family life she desired, though her dramatic flair and love of attention persist. Notably, she is one of the few characters in the franchise whose romantic pursuit culminates in a lasting marriage. Her role in the overarching narrative is primarily that of a comic foil and a source of water‑based power, but she also contributes to the emotional resolution of Fujisawa’s storyline. Through her abilities and her determined, if sometimes over‑the‑top, pursuit of love, Miz Mishtal remains a memorable and distinctive figure in the world of El‑Hazard.
Her personality blends romantic idealism with a strong practical streak. She dreams of a grand wedding and often prioritizes her personal goals even during crises; for instance, her primary motivation for helping end the Bugrom conflict is to clear the way for her own marriage ceremony. Although she is fully capable of defending herself, she sometimes feigns weakness or distress to draw Fujisawa’s attention and affection. This manipulative tendency is driven by her deep desire for companionship rather than malice, and she remains essentially good‑hearted. Despite her vanity and single‑minded focus on matrimony, she is a loyal ally to the main characters and a responsible priestess when the situation demands it.
In the story, Miz serves as a supporting character whose comic relief often stems from her exaggerated romantic aspirations and her sensitivity to any mention of her age. She holds the title of chief priestess and wields the Lamp of Water, a ring that allows her to control moisture and water. By kissing the ring, she can summon powerful water blasts, create high‑pressure jets capable of piercing enemies, and generate a rain‑like attack of concentrated water bullets that can wipe out groups of Bugrom. She can also form air‑filled water spheres for underwater travel, tunnel through earth and stone using water currents, sense the presence of water over long distances, and manipulate large bodies of water. Among the three priestesses, her water‑based abilities are considered the most elegant and versatile.
Her key relationships include her fellow priestesses Shayla‑Shayla, who commands fire, and Afura Mann, who commands air. The three sisters work together when needed, though Miz’s preoccupation with romance occasionally creates friction. Her bond with Fujisawa is central to her character arc. Fujisawa, a carefree mountain‑climbing enthusiast, is initially resistant to her advances, but over the course of the series she gradually wins him over. By the end of El‑Hazard: The Magnificent World 2, she marries him and takes the name Miz Fujisawa. In later installments, such as The Alternative World, she gives birth to their son and steps down as water priestess, passing her duties to a successor. In the television series The Wanderers, her personality remains largely unchanged; a notable event involves Nanami briefly converting her water temple into a water park, much to Miz’s dismay.
Development‑wise, Miz evolves from a lonely, marriage‑obsessed priestess into a wife and mother, achieving her long‑standing goal of retiring from her priestly role. Her vanity softens as she gains the family life she desired, though her dramatic flair and love of attention persist. Notably, she is one of the few characters in the franchise whose romantic pursuit culminates in a lasting marriage. Her role in the overarching narrative is primarily that of a comic foil and a source of water‑based power, but she also contributes to the emotional resolution of Fujisawa’s storyline. Through her abilities and her determined, if sometimes over‑the‑top, pursuit of love, Miz Mishtal remains a memorable and distinctive figure in the world of El‑Hazard.