Mikage Towano, also written as Mykage Towano, is a character from the anime Aquarion Evol who serves as one of the primary antagonists. He is a mysterious and otherworldly being who initially appears trapped within a crystalline coffin or ice, awakening from a long stasis in the early part of the series when the seal of the infinite circle is broken. His physical appearance is striking, featuring long, feather-like white hair and purple eyes, along with two colorful wings on his head that he usually keeps concealed. In terms of personality, Mikage is described as a sadist who is fascinated and entertained by interfering with people's emotions and affections. His own love was denied at some point in his past, and as a result, he seeks to destroy the love of others out of vengeance. This manifests as a cruel and manipulative nature; examples of his actions include kidnapping Donar's lover with such force that the lover is dismembered, torturing Kagura with thorny vines while forcing him to watch Mikono suffer, and using psychotropic drugs on Jin's comrades as they mourn his apparent demise. Mikage's motivations are rooted in his role as a spiritual leader to the people of Altair, the sister planet of Vega, and he acts as a co-conspirator with Izumo, as well as a foster father and mentor to Kagura. His role in the story is that of a shadowy puppet master who pushes events toward the awakening of Aquarion's true power, believing this will grant him divine abilities. He possesses a range of notable abilities that include flight, astral projection, telekinesis, the power to open warp gates for dimensional movement, and the ability to manipulate the minds of others. Over the course of the series, Mikage is revealed to be a reincarnation or echo of a figure from the original Aquarion series, and his development involves a deepening obsession with the heroine Mikono Suzushiro, whom he sees as the key to his goals. His key relationships include his complicated bond with Kagura, whom he raised but also tormented, and his alliance with Izumo, both of whom he uses to further his plans. Ultimately, Mikage's role is to test the heroes and drive the conflict between Vega and Altair, embodying the darker aspects of love and obsession that the series explores.