OVA
Description
Pai Ayanokoji stands as the final Sanjiyan Unkara, an immortal race marked by a third eye on their foreheads. Discovered in Tibet by Yakumo Fujii's father, this 300-year-old being initially appears fractured into two distinct personalities: the cheerful, naive human-appearing "Pai" and the rigid, magically formidable "Parvati IV," who surfaces when Pai faces danger or emotional distress. The transition manifests through the opening of her usually concealed third eye, prompting others to call her "Sanjiyan" in this state. Parvati wields immense magical power, though its use drains her strength, leaving her vulnerable. This duality echoes the Hindu goddess Parvati's multiple identities, later mirrored by the introduction of her clone Kali in the manga.
Her driving purpose across all media is to attain humanity using the Ningen no Zō (Statue of Humanity), an artifact capable of transferring Sanjiyan powers to another. She believes this will end her solitude as the last of her kind. This quest brings her to Tokyo, where she encounters Yakumo Fujii. After Yakumo sacrifices himself to shield her from her pet demon Takuhi, she absorbs his soul, transforming him into an immortal "Wu" irrevocably bound to her existence. His restoration links their fates; he can regain humanity only if she first becomes human.
Four years later, in the "Seima Densetsu" OVA arc, Pai resurfaces with amnesia under the alias "Pa-bo Ayanokoji," living as a whiny, helpless high school student oblivious to her true past. Yakumo finds her, and they embark on a journey to recover her memories. This amnesia stems from the demon snake Hawasho, sealed on her forehead by Benares (Kaiyanwang's servant) to suppress her Sanjiyan powers and identity. Hawasho had unknowingly manifested as the "Pa-bo" persona. In the climax, Hawasho sacrifices itself by reciting a spell that destroys Benares and Kaiyanwang's altar, releasing the dormant Sanjiyan. Parvati IV reemerges, revealing Pai's consciousness remains asleep. She grants Hawasho a new human life as a brown-haired girl named "Pai Ayanokoji" devoid of memories involving Yakumo or their adventures. Parvati then retreats to the Sanjiyan holy land to recuperate.
Manga arcs delve deeper into her history and growth. Originally named Parvati IV, she was engaged to Kaiyanwang (Shiva) before his turn to evil led him to slaughter the Sanjiyan race. Her younger self sealed him away, though the exact reasons for his corruption and the nature of her sealing power remain undisclosed. Her bond with Yakumo evolves, gradually softening Parvati’s initially aloof demeanor into genuine care, a defrosting catalyzed by his presence. Later arcs introduce Ushas, Ratri, and Kali (her clone), challenging her status as the last Sanjiyan. Her dual personalities eventually integrate, allowing Pai to retain Parvati’s memories and powers without dissociation. She also becomes a maternal figure to Setsu, the daughter of Haan and Yoko, in sequel manga.
Her abilities encompass soul absorption to create near-invulnerable Wu servants and potent mystical powers channeled through her third eye, including energy blasts ("Eye Beams") and light-based magic. Using these powers renders her physically vulnerable afterward. Her personas exhibit contrasting traits: innocence-driven humor as Pai and strategic ruthlessness as Parvati, with both aware of each other and capable of internal dialogue.
Key relationships define her journey: her deepening bond with Yakumo fosters mutual reliance and implied romance, while her past with Kaiyanwang adds tragic layers. Dynamics with allies like Ling Ling and Mei Shin (holders of the Statue of Humanity) and enemies like Benares drive ongoing conflicts, though some allies are not featured in the OVAs.
Her driving purpose across all media is to attain humanity using the Ningen no Zō (Statue of Humanity), an artifact capable of transferring Sanjiyan powers to another. She believes this will end her solitude as the last of her kind. This quest brings her to Tokyo, where she encounters Yakumo Fujii. After Yakumo sacrifices himself to shield her from her pet demon Takuhi, she absorbs his soul, transforming him into an immortal "Wu" irrevocably bound to her existence. His restoration links their fates; he can regain humanity only if she first becomes human.
Four years later, in the "Seima Densetsu" OVA arc, Pai resurfaces with amnesia under the alias "Pa-bo Ayanokoji," living as a whiny, helpless high school student oblivious to her true past. Yakumo finds her, and they embark on a journey to recover her memories. This amnesia stems from the demon snake Hawasho, sealed on her forehead by Benares (Kaiyanwang's servant) to suppress her Sanjiyan powers and identity. Hawasho had unknowingly manifested as the "Pa-bo" persona. In the climax, Hawasho sacrifices itself by reciting a spell that destroys Benares and Kaiyanwang's altar, releasing the dormant Sanjiyan. Parvati IV reemerges, revealing Pai's consciousness remains asleep. She grants Hawasho a new human life as a brown-haired girl named "Pai Ayanokoji" devoid of memories involving Yakumo or their adventures. Parvati then retreats to the Sanjiyan holy land to recuperate.
Manga arcs delve deeper into her history and growth. Originally named Parvati IV, she was engaged to Kaiyanwang (Shiva) before his turn to evil led him to slaughter the Sanjiyan race. Her younger self sealed him away, though the exact reasons for his corruption and the nature of her sealing power remain undisclosed. Her bond with Yakumo evolves, gradually softening Parvati’s initially aloof demeanor into genuine care, a defrosting catalyzed by his presence. Later arcs introduce Ushas, Ratri, and Kali (her clone), challenging her status as the last Sanjiyan. Her dual personalities eventually integrate, allowing Pai to retain Parvati’s memories and powers without dissociation. She also becomes a maternal figure to Setsu, the daughter of Haan and Yoko, in sequel manga.
Her abilities encompass soul absorption to create near-invulnerable Wu servants and potent mystical powers channeled through her third eye, including energy blasts ("Eye Beams") and light-based magic. Using these powers renders her physically vulnerable afterward. Her personas exhibit contrasting traits: innocence-driven humor as Pai and strategic ruthlessness as Parvati, with both aware of each other and capable of internal dialogue.
Key relationships define her journey: her deepening bond with Yakumo fosters mutual reliance and implied romance, while her past with Kaiyanwang adds tragic layers. Dynamics with allies like Ling Ling and Mei Shin (holders of the Statue of Humanity) and enemies like Benares drive ongoing conflicts, though some allies are not featured in the OVAs.