Narciso appears in the anime Manga Sekai Mukashi Banashi as the protagonist of a single episode adaptation of the classical myth of Echo and Narcissus, which aired on May 31, 1978, as episode 87A. He is presented as a strikingly handsome young man living in ancient Greece, whose extraordinary physical beauty draws the admiration of many, including the nymph Echo. His background is that of a mortal youth whose appearance sets him apart and becomes the central element of his identity. Personality wise, Narciso is characterized by a profound sense of pride and self‑absorption. He is aloof and dismissive toward those who express affection for him, showing little empathy or interest in others. His interactions are marked by a cold indifference, and he treats the love offered by Echo and other admirers with disdain, believing no one is worthy of his attention. His primary motivation is an insatiable preoccupation with his own beauty and a desire to remain untouched by the feelings of others. This self‑centered drive ultimately leads him to reject all romantic advances. Within the story, Narciso functions as the tragic central figure whose flaw of excessive vanity sets the plot in motion. His role is to demonstrate the consequences of pride and the inability to love anyone but oneself. The most significant relationship in his life is with Echo, a nymph cursed to only repeat the words of others. Echo falls deeply in love with him, but Narciso cruelly spurns her, causing her to retreat in grief until only her voice remains. There is no other meaningful bond shown; his isolation is a direct result of his own behavior. In terms of development, Narciso undergoes a change only at the very end. After rejecting Echo, he becomes thirsty and stops at a clear pool, where he sees his own reflection for the first time. Mistaking the image for a beautiful water spirit, he falls hopelessly in love with it. He tries to embrace and kiss the reflection, but it dissolves at his touch. Realizing that the object of his desire is himself and that his love can never be fulfilled, he experiences despair and understanding of the pain he caused others. This awareness, however, comes too late. He wastes away by the pool, unable to tear himself away from his own image, and eventually dies. In the episode, his body transforms into a delicate flower, the narcissus, which grows beside the water as a lasting symbol of self‑love and lost beauty. Notable abilities are limited to his extraordinary physical attractiveness, which has a powerful effect on those who see him. He possesses no supernatural powers or combat skills; his influence is entirely derived from his appearance. The story emphasizes that his beauty, while remarkable, ultimately becomes a curse that prevents genuine connection and leads to his destruction.