Description
Kanata Shinkai embodies a carefree spirit with profound ties to water and marine life, often radiating calmness. His reclusive upbringing as the living deity of an isolated religion imposed strict constraints, including vision-limiting masks and uncut hair. After inheriting his mother's role upon her apparent death, he later discovered she faked her demise to abandon the faith, leaving him with an empty urn. Childhood isolation defined his world, broken only by caretaker Madara, who covertly shared idol magazines and candy against religious rules.
At Yumenosaki Academy, Kanata’s sheltered past hindered adaptation, earning him a place among the "Five Eccentrics"—talented idols targeted by student council leader Eichi Tenshouin. He was likened to Shinto sea god Susano'o, symbolizing his water affinity and perceived power to purify calamities. During the "War Era," he renounced godhood to join idol unit RYUSEITAI as RYUSEI Blue, arriving late to the Battle of the Sea God where he was executed as an eccentric by unit AKATSUKI.
Within RYUSEITAI, Kanata initially kept distance from juniors but gradually bonded with them, reigniting his childhood dream to become a hero. He settled into a supportive role, often overseeing members during leader Chiaki Morisawa’s endeavors. His dependency on water manifests physically and psychologically; prolonged separation causes distress, driving him to soak in fountains or ponds despite an inability to swim, which occasionally leads to near-drowning.
Eccentricities include conversing with sea creatures and exclusively using hiragana in speech and writing—a reflection of his unhurried delivery that challenged teachers during grading. He maintains an aquarium and crafts marine-themed items like seashell replicas and stuffed fish. Though physically slight, he displays notable strength, single-handedly transporting large fish tanks.
His journey centers on reconciling his divine past with human existence. Prioritizing others’ happiness, he conceals personal struggles until confronted by peers like Kaoru in the "Aquarium" narrative, prompting efforts to avoid burdening others. In the ONA *Tsuioku Selection "Element"*, part of the War Era storyline, Kanata appears among the Five Eccentrics confronting conflicts orchestrated by ex-fine.
At Yumenosaki Academy, Kanata’s sheltered past hindered adaptation, earning him a place among the "Five Eccentrics"—talented idols targeted by student council leader Eichi Tenshouin. He was likened to Shinto sea god Susano'o, symbolizing his water affinity and perceived power to purify calamities. During the "War Era," he renounced godhood to join idol unit RYUSEITAI as RYUSEI Blue, arriving late to the Battle of the Sea God where he was executed as an eccentric by unit AKATSUKI.
Within RYUSEITAI, Kanata initially kept distance from juniors but gradually bonded with them, reigniting his childhood dream to become a hero. He settled into a supportive role, often overseeing members during leader Chiaki Morisawa’s endeavors. His dependency on water manifests physically and psychologically; prolonged separation causes distress, driving him to soak in fountains or ponds despite an inability to swim, which occasionally leads to near-drowning.
Eccentricities include conversing with sea creatures and exclusively using hiragana in speech and writing—a reflection of his unhurried delivery that challenged teachers during grading. He maintains an aquarium and crafts marine-themed items like seashell replicas and stuffed fish. Though physically slight, he displays notable strength, single-handedly transporting large fish tanks.
His journey centers on reconciling his divine past with human existence. Prioritizing others’ happiness, he conceals personal struggles until confronted by peers like Kaoru in the "Aquarium" narrative, prompting efforts to avoid burdening others. In the ONA *Tsuioku Selection "Element"*, part of the War Era storyline, Kanata appears among the Five Eccentrics confronting conflicts orchestrated by ex-fine.