Kyōka Izumi, a recurring ally in Rohan Kishibe’s orbit, serves as a Shueisha editor tasked with managing the publication of his manga *Pink Dark Boy* in *Weekly Shonen Jump*. Petite and Japanese, she sports dyed hair styled in voluminous curls, plump lips, and a fashion sense merging Lolita-inspired flair with practicality. Her eclectic wardrobe features dark skirts adorned with diamond-shaped brooches, light yellow tops, chunky black belts, and later ensembles like red suits, tartan jackets, and silk blouses, emphasizing cute, fluffy aesthetics over ostentatious brands.
Beneath a veneer of naivety lies a blend of perseverance and overconfidence, often veering into unintentional rudeness. She casually dismisses Rohan’s creative input while championing her own ideas, her mild arrogance tempered by moments of feigned expertise—a habit stemming from her elite education and upper-class upbringing. Driven by ambition, she pursues the myth of Millionaire Village’s wealth-granting residents, though her goals intertwine altruism: aiding an injured bird and supporting her boyfriend, Taro Hirai, whose mental health fractures after a car accident.
Born in 1996 Hachioji, Tokyo, Kyōka’s childhood shifted when her father, a trading company employee, died during her fifth year. Her mother’s career at a TV station anchored their fortunate yet altered life. A high-school encounter with Taro’s photography ignited her passion for the craft, leading to a humanities degree and aspirations to edit fashion magazines. Instead, Shueisha placed her in their news division before transferring her to handle Rohan after his prior editor resigned.
Her personal history includes a short-lived college romance derailed by perceived clinginess and a deeper bond with Taro, whom she emotionally sustains. The *Millionaire Village* arc sees her purchasing a villa entangled with cursed mountain deities. Breaching their etiquette triggers her mother’s and fiancé’s deaths and her own near-fatal heart attack, reversed only by Rohan’s manipulation of the curse’s rules. Subsequent arcs like *Hot Summer Martha* and *Drip Painting Style* feature her aiding his supernatural inquiries, though her precise roles remain lightly detailed.
The live-action drama expands her world: adopting a dog named Maron, meticulous skincare rituals, and juggling editorial ambitions with personal life strains. It delves into unresolved tensions with Taro and her resolve to excel professionally. An accompanying booklet outlines her timeline—birth, family shifts, career milestones, and hobbies like sharing Maron’s photos online—further etching her determined, layered persona.