TV-Series
Description
Ai Asato, widely known as Maria, works as a patrol officer in the Katsushika Police Headquarters’ Transport Department. Her name, written with kanji interpreted phonetically as "Maria" in katakana, reflects her feminine identity. In the manga, Maria initially transitions from male to female via a wish granted by the Old Man of Heaven and assistant Rika Hanayama in Volume 75, though this change is temporary. She achieves permanent womanhood in Volume 111 through magic to rival Haya Isowashi for Ryotsu’s affection. The anime removes supernatural elements, conveying her transition through appearance and behavior alone.
Maria’s striking femininity features long, straight dark brown hair (black in manga art), straight bangs, and amber eyes (darker brown in anime). She dons a lilac police uniform mirroring female officers’ attire: a long-sleeved coat, skirt, and matching shoes, with T-shirt sleeves in summer. Her physique, delicate features, and clothing cement her female presentation, though pre-transition anatomy remains concealed unless touched. She adopts the pronoun "watashi," aligning with feminine speech.
A former top Muay Thai champion under a Ryotsu-like coach, Maria retains her martial expertise post-transition, deploying it in self-defense or anger. She exhibits obsessive affection for Ryotsu, calling him "Ryo-sama," clinging to him despite his protests, and filling her room with his memorabilia. Her jealousy flares toward women near Ryotsu, sparking rivalry.
Her family includes mother Kyoko Asato, father Ban Asato (alias Hondara-ken), and twin sister Rin Asato, who mirrors her looks and mannerisms. At work, Maria bonds with Reiko Akimoto, another officer whose foreign-influenced elegance contrasts Maria’s local aesthetic, though both excel in cooking, fashion, and share a tall, curvaceous build (Maria’s measurements: 93.5-58-88 cm). Colleagues note her compassion, though conflicts occasionally reveal her combat skills.
Notable details include conflicting birthdates (April 14 anime, May 5 manga) and her temporary reversion in Volume 75 before securing her female identity in Volume 111, underscoring the series’ engagement with her gender journey.
Maria’s striking femininity features long, straight dark brown hair (black in manga art), straight bangs, and amber eyes (darker brown in anime). She dons a lilac police uniform mirroring female officers’ attire: a long-sleeved coat, skirt, and matching shoes, with T-shirt sleeves in summer. Her physique, delicate features, and clothing cement her female presentation, though pre-transition anatomy remains concealed unless touched. She adopts the pronoun "watashi," aligning with feminine speech.
A former top Muay Thai champion under a Ryotsu-like coach, Maria retains her martial expertise post-transition, deploying it in self-defense or anger. She exhibits obsessive affection for Ryotsu, calling him "Ryo-sama," clinging to him despite his protests, and filling her room with his memorabilia. Her jealousy flares toward women near Ryotsu, sparking rivalry.
Her family includes mother Kyoko Asato, father Ban Asato (alias Hondara-ken), and twin sister Rin Asato, who mirrors her looks and mannerisms. At work, Maria bonds with Reiko Akimoto, another officer whose foreign-influenced elegance contrasts Maria’s local aesthetic, though both excel in cooking, fashion, and share a tall, curvaceous build (Maria’s measurements: 93.5-58-88 cm). Colleagues note her compassion, though conflicts occasionally reveal her combat skills.
Notable details include conflicting birthdates (April 14 anime, May 5 manga) and her temporary reversion in Volume 75 before securing her female identity in Volume 111, underscoring the series’ engagement with her gender journey.