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Makina Hoshimura is the main protagonist of the anime Corpse Princess: Aka. She was originally the daughter of a Buddhist monk affiliated with the Kougon Sect, the same organization that later developed the process for creating Shikabane Hime, or Corpse Princesses, undead female warriors who are bound to a contracted monk. As a child, she grew up alongside Keisei Tagami, a boy who came to live with her family after his own parents died; the two became like siblings, and Keisei eventually became a monk of the Kougon Sect while staying in touch with Makina.
When Makina was fifteen, she and her entire family were brutally murdered by a group of Shikabane known as the Seven Stars. Makina herself was tortured during the attack, and she felt profound regret at being unable to protect her family. Because of this, she chose to become a Shikabane Hime herself, not primarily to earn entry into heaven by killing one hundred eight other Shikabane, but rather to fuel her burning desire for revenge against the Seven Stars. She personally asked Keisei to become her contracted monk, a role he initially hesitated to accept.
As a Shikabane Hime, Makina possesses formidable physical strength and a curse that grants her a form of indefinite regeneration, allowing her to recover from wounds that would be fatal to a normal human. Her energy and continued existence in the world of the living are sustained by the spiritual power of her contracted monk, which connects her directly to her partner. She wields two Ingram MAC‑11 machine pistols, which she uses with lethal precision in combat.
In terms of personality, Makina is driven primarily by rage and a single‑minded determination to achieve her revenge. Before her death, she was a kind‑hearted and earnest girl who strove to live up to her family’s legacy. After being resurrected, she becomes emotionally guarded, pragmatic, and fiercely independent. She rarely shows vulnerability and often keeps others at a distance, though she still makes occasional dry remarks that hint at her former self. Her obsession with vengeance sometimes consumes her, but beneath her hardened exterior remains a sense of duty and a protective instinct toward those she considers allies.
Makina’s key relationships shape her journey. Keisei Tagami is her first contracted monk; the two share a deep, brother‑sister bond from childhood, and his support enables her to fight. Later, Keisei is fatally wounded in a battle with the Seven Stars. Remembering the tragic fate of another Shikabane Hime whose contract collapsed when her monk died, Keisei transfers the contract to Ouri Kagami, Keisei’s adopted younger brother. Makina initially resents this change and keeps Ouri at arm’s length, but over time she slowly begins to trust him and accept him as her new partner, a development that marks a significant step in her character arc.
Throughout the series, Makina evolves from a figure consumed by pure vengeance into someone who gradually re‑engages with the possibility of protecting others and finding a purpose beyond revenge. Her role in the story is that of the central warrior and the emotional anchor of the conflict against the Shikabane, particularly the Seven Stars. Her abilities, combined with her relentless will, make her a formidable force, while her personal struggle between hatred and the remnants of her humanity drives the narrative forward.
When Makina was fifteen, she and her entire family were brutally murdered by a group of Shikabane known as the Seven Stars. Makina herself was tortured during the attack, and she felt profound regret at being unable to protect her family. Because of this, she chose to become a Shikabane Hime herself, not primarily to earn entry into heaven by killing one hundred eight other Shikabane, but rather to fuel her burning desire for revenge against the Seven Stars. She personally asked Keisei to become her contracted monk, a role he initially hesitated to accept.
As a Shikabane Hime, Makina possesses formidable physical strength and a curse that grants her a form of indefinite regeneration, allowing her to recover from wounds that would be fatal to a normal human. Her energy and continued existence in the world of the living are sustained by the spiritual power of her contracted monk, which connects her directly to her partner. She wields two Ingram MAC‑11 machine pistols, which she uses with lethal precision in combat.
In terms of personality, Makina is driven primarily by rage and a single‑minded determination to achieve her revenge. Before her death, she was a kind‑hearted and earnest girl who strove to live up to her family’s legacy. After being resurrected, she becomes emotionally guarded, pragmatic, and fiercely independent. She rarely shows vulnerability and often keeps others at a distance, though she still makes occasional dry remarks that hint at her former self. Her obsession with vengeance sometimes consumes her, but beneath her hardened exterior remains a sense of duty and a protective instinct toward those she considers allies.
Makina’s key relationships shape her journey. Keisei Tagami is her first contracted monk; the two share a deep, brother‑sister bond from childhood, and his support enables her to fight. Later, Keisei is fatally wounded in a battle with the Seven Stars. Remembering the tragic fate of another Shikabane Hime whose contract collapsed when her monk died, Keisei transfers the contract to Ouri Kagami, Keisei’s adopted younger brother. Makina initially resents this change and keeps Ouri at arm’s length, but over time she slowly begins to trust him and accept him as her new partner, a development that marks a significant step in her character arc.
Throughout the series, Makina evolves from a figure consumed by pure vengeance into someone who gradually re‑engages with the possibility of protecting others and finding a purpose beyond revenge. Her role in the story is that of the central warrior and the emotional anchor of the conflict against the Shikabane, particularly the Seven Stars. Her abilities, combined with her relentless will, make her a formidable force, while her personal struggle between hatred and the remnants of her humanity drives the narrative forward.