TV-Series
Description
Cikapasi, an Ainu boy from a kotan near Otaru in Hokkaido, became an orphan when smallpox claimed his parents and siblings, leaving village elders as his caretakers. He carries the name "Cikapasi," meaning "he who makes birds fly," bestowed by his parents; this name also possesses a secondary meaning related to an erection, a deliberate linguistic choice by the series creator.
Physically, he has long dark hair tied in a topknot, bushy eyebrows, and large eyes. He typically wears traditional Ainu attire: an attus garment, tekunpe hand coverings, and hoop earrings, frequently barefoot but using deerskin boots in cold. Standing approximately 124 cm tall, he is shorter than Asirpa and the series' smallest character, weighing about the same as her.
Cikapasi exhibits intense curiosity and amazement, especially toward impressive hunting feats. Preferring solitude, he rarely interacts with other children; village adults interpret this as oddness, though it likely stems from orphaned loneliness. He displays occasional childish fixations, like an interest in breasts, leading to comedic situations. His likes include bean snacks, while he dislikes salmon eyeballs.
His story unfolds upon encountering Genjirou Tanigaki and Makanakkuru hunting a deer. Disclosing his background, he follows Tanigaki and the fortune-teller Inkarmat without permission, stating no one awaits him. Inkarmat permits him to join, suggesting they pose as a family for discretion. Traveling with them, Cikapasi shifts from initial self-reliance to dependence on Inkarmat, viewing her and Tanigaki as familial figures. His presence influences Tanigaki’s actions, urging him to save Inkarmat from threats and later reminding him to focus on solutions over blame.
In Karafuto, he bonds with the Ainu girl Enonoka. They collaborate to rescue her dog from Russians, and he later assists Sugimoto’s group against a wolverine, aided by Tanigaki. Enonoka gifts him a hohciri ornament, explaining he may remove it after solo hunting a wolverine. He expresses fierce determination to find Kiroranke after Kiroranke stabs Inkarmat.
During the circus arc, Cikapasi participates in performances. He volunteers for a spinning-top act, drawing audience amazement despite it inducing vomiting, and assists Sugimoto’s harakiri act by pouring water. He witnesses Russian assassins attack Sugimoto during the show.
Amid a blizzard while crossing the border, Cikapasi separates from part of Sugimoto’s group. He endures harsh conditions in makeshift shelters, huddling with sled dogs for warmth and eating mochi for sustenance. A lighthouse guides them to a Russian couple’s home, where he helps prepare food and learns the Russian word for "delicious."
The series concludes with commentary indicating he achieved happiness despite historical upheavals.
Physically, he has long dark hair tied in a topknot, bushy eyebrows, and large eyes. He typically wears traditional Ainu attire: an attus garment, tekunpe hand coverings, and hoop earrings, frequently barefoot but using deerskin boots in cold. Standing approximately 124 cm tall, he is shorter than Asirpa and the series' smallest character, weighing about the same as her.
Cikapasi exhibits intense curiosity and amazement, especially toward impressive hunting feats. Preferring solitude, he rarely interacts with other children; village adults interpret this as oddness, though it likely stems from orphaned loneliness. He displays occasional childish fixations, like an interest in breasts, leading to comedic situations. His likes include bean snacks, while he dislikes salmon eyeballs.
His story unfolds upon encountering Genjirou Tanigaki and Makanakkuru hunting a deer. Disclosing his background, he follows Tanigaki and the fortune-teller Inkarmat without permission, stating no one awaits him. Inkarmat permits him to join, suggesting they pose as a family for discretion. Traveling with them, Cikapasi shifts from initial self-reliance to dependence on Inkarmat, viewing her and Tanigaki as familial figures. His presence influences Tanigaki’s actions, urging him to save Inkarmat from threats and later reminding him to focus on solutions over blame.
In Karafuto, he bonds with the Ainu girl Enonoka. They collaborate to rescue her dog from Russians, and he later assists Sugimoto’s group against a wolverine, aided by Tanigaki. Enonoka gifts him a hohciri ornament, explaining he may remove it after solo hunting a wolverine. He expresses fierce determination to find Kiroranke after Kiroranke stabs Inkarmat.
During the circus arc, Cikapasi participates in performances. He volunteers for a spinning-top act, drawing audience amazement despite it inducing vomiting, and assists Sugimoto’s harakiri act by pouring water. He witnesses Russian assassins attack Sugimoto during the show.
Amid a blizzard while crossing the border, Cikapasi separates from part of Sugimoto’s group. He endures harsh conditions in makeshift shelters, huddling with sled dogs for warmth and eating mochi for sustenance. A lighthouse guides them to a Russian couple’s home, where he helps prepare food and learns the Russian word for "delicious."
The series concludes with commentary indicating he achieved happiness despite historical upheavals.