Description
Myōe, born Yakushimaru, was discovered as a war orphan by the priest Myōe after a suicide attempt upon finding his deceased biological parents. The priest revived him using an immortality-granting pomegranate and adopted him. Yakushimaru relocated with the family to the surreal Looking Glass City (Mirror Capital), a realm created by the priest. There, he gained adoptive siblings Kurama and Yase, who were paintings animated to life.
Following the departure of the priest and his wife, Lady Koto, Yakushimaru inherited the title of Myōe and the priest's prayer beads. He joined Kurama and Yase on the Council of Three governing the Looking Glass City during their parents' absence. Responsible for the city's upkeep, he often neglected duties, sleeping in or skipping meetings.
His personality exhibits immaturity and irritability, particularly toward disruptions caused by Koto—a girl who later arrives—and her familiars, A and Un. Siblings mock his enduring hope for their parents' return as "crybaby" behavior, revealing underlying depression and anger over abandonment. Despite his grumpy demeanor, he accepts duty by taking Koto and her brothers under his care.
Central to his character is profound trauma and a death wish. Viewing his immortality as a curse, he requests Koto kill him once she locates the black rabbit (revealed as Lady Koto). This stems from centuries of unresolved grief and isolation.
In combat, Myōe wields his adoptive father's prayer beads as projectiles or restraints, serving as a key defender of the city.
His development intensifies when Koto's arrival destabilizes the city. Initially detached, he gradually bonds with her, perceiving her as a person rather than a tool—unlike his siblings or adoptive father. He supports Koto during crises, such as her self-blame for the city's destruction or manipulation by Inari (the original Myōe) to destroy it. Myōe intervenes, helping Koto regain control. Together, they use the prayer beads to restore the city and planes. He later confronts Inari about abandonment and selfishness, marking a shift from passivity to agency.
By the series' end, Myōe rejects his death wish, choosing to live and rebuild the Looking Glass City alongside Koto and his family, signifying acceptance of his past and newfound purpose.
Following the departure of the priest and his wife, Lady Koto, Yakushimaru inherited the title of Myōe and the priest's prayer beads. He joined Kurama and Yase on the Council of Three governing the Looking Glass City during their parents' absence. Responsible for the city's upkeep, he often neglected duties, sleeping in or skipping meetings.
His personality exhibits immaturity and irritability, particularly toward disruptions caused by Koto—a girl who later arrives—and her familiars, A and Un. Siblings mock his enduring hope for their parents' return as "crybaby" behavior, revealing underlying depression and anger over abandonment. Despite his grumpy demeanor, he accepts duty by taking Koto and her brothers under his care.
Central to his character is profound trauma and a death wish. Viewing his immortality as a curse, he requests Koto kill him once she locates the black rabbit (revealed as Lady Koto). This stems from centuries of unresolved grief and isolation.
In combat, Myōe wields his adoptive father's prayer beads as projectiles or restraints, serving as a key defender of the city.
His development intensifies when Koto's arrival destabilizes the city. Initially detached, he gradually bonds with her, perceiving her as a person rather than a tool—unlike his siblings or adoptive father. He supports Koto during crises, such as her self-blame for the city's destruction or manipulation by Inari (the original Myōe) to destroy it. Myōe intervenes, helping Koto regain control. Together, they use the prayer beads to restore the city and planes. He later confronts Inari about abandonment and selfishness, marking a shift from passivity to agency.
By the series' end, Myōe rejects his death wish, choosing to live and rebuild the Looking Glass City alongside Koto and his family, signifying acceptance of his past and newfound purpose.