Genpou Saji, a woman shaped by childhood ostracization over her gothic aesthetic and insect fascination, endured relentless bullying that solidified her resentment toward society. This bitterness fueled her quest for dominance through supernatural manipulation, initially disguised as a purple-cloaked fortune teller before adopting Nanyou Academy’s uniform—her petite frame contrasting peers like Hakufu Sonsaku and Shimei Ryomou.
Her mastery of genjutsu allows resurrection of the dead, exemplified by Ryofu Hosen, and mental domination over figures like Ryomou, Gentoku Ryuubi, and Hakufu, though each spell inflicts physical agony. Driven by contempt for love and camaraderie, she engineers emotional chaos to awaken dragons within others, seeking to claim their power. Yet her hardened exterior cracks with an unspoken affinity for Shishi Ouin, whom she perceives as her sole confidant.
In *Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians*, her scheme to seize Ryomou’s dragon via Ryofu’s revival unravels as Hakufu’s unwavering kindness challenges her worldview. Forced to confront empathy’s influence, Genpou gradually softens, abandoning overt malice after her defeat. She retreats to Chuubou Sonken’s care, remaining under her guardianship into *Xtreme Xecutor*, her antagonism dimmed.
Exclusive to the anime, her arc diverges from the manga’s male counterpart—Shishi Ouin’s alias—who orchestrates political machinations culminating in self-sacrifice. Genpou’s narrative instead weaves redemption through connection, contrasting her origins of isolation with the transformative weight of understanding.