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Description
Kiriha Kisaki is a character introduced in the second anime series, making her first appearance as a primary figure in the Swords-Shaman of Shadow arc. She serves as a member of the Taishikyoku, also known as the Taishi Bureau, a national agency that specializes in addressing magical disasters and supernatural threats. Within this organization, she holds the position of a Six Blade Priestess and operates under the designation of the Black Sword Shaman, which reflects her expertise in channeling and utilizing demonic energy.
Described as a beautiful young woman, Kiriha has long black hair and distinctive pink eyes that are often characterized as having a cold quality. Her typical attire consists of a black school uniform and stockings. In terms of personality, she possesses a calm but belligerent nature and has a noted enjoyment of teasing other people, with Kojou Akatsuki being a particular target of her playful provocations. One example of this behavior includes wearing a bikini to share a hot spring with him, deliberately aiming to elicit a reaction. Despite an initial exterior that can appear cold-hearted, her character is noted as having a heart of gold.
Kiriha's primary weapon is a unique double-pronged spear named Richel Carle. This weapon holds a significant ability to copy the powers and techniques of others, which she utilizes strategically in battle. Using her spear, she has been able to replicate abilities from other characters in the series, such as Sayaka Kirasaka's Koukarin to project protective barriers and Yume Eguchi's mind control powers to manipulate others. Beyond her spear, her combat repertoire is extensive. She can release powerful violet energy beams from her weapon known as a Dark Beam. She is also skilled in summoning shikigami, often in the form of panthers, which she uses for sending messages or as alert systems. Furthermore, she commands a range of incantation-based techniques. These include Pulsation, a spell that amplifies the effect of a magical ability to its limit when applied directly to a target; Burning Thunder, which unleashes fire across a surrounding area; and Resonant Thunder, which boosts her physical prowess to incapacitate an opponent. She can also perform an invisibility chant to hide herself from view.
Initially, Kiriha serves as an antagonist and a rival to Yukina Himeragi, acting as an opposing force to Kojou and Yukina's objectives. Her first mission in the narrative is to capture a powerful succubus, which puts her into conflict with the main protagonists. However, her role in the story evolves significantly over time. She appears again later, where her objectives align more closely with those of Kojou and his companions. In this later role, she functions as an anti-heroine who provides crucial assistance. Specifically, she leaks critical information to Kojou and Yukina regarding the whereabouts of Kojou's sister, Nagisa, during a rescue operation. She further aids them by providing a private jet and forged travel documents to facilitate their escape from Itogami Island. This assistance leads to a confrontation with the powerful Natsuki Minamiya, during which she defends Yukina. Through these actions, her status changes from a straightforward foe into a valuable ally and friend.
Described as a beautiful young woman, Kiriha has long black hair and distinctive pink eyes that are often characterized as having a cold quality. Her typical attire consists of a black school uniform and stockings. In terms of personality, she possesses a calm but belligerent nature and has a noted enjoyment of teasing other people, with Kojou Akatsuki being a particular target of her playful provocations. One example of this behavior includes wearing a bikini to share a hot spring with him, deliberately aiming to elicit a reaction. Despite an initial exterior that can appear cold-hearted, her character is noted as having a heart of gold.
Kiriha's primary weapon is a unique double-pronged spear named Richel Carle. This weapon holds a significant ability to copy the powers and techniques of others, which she utilizes strategically in battle. Using her spear, she has been able to replicate abilities from other characters in the series, such as Sayaka Kirasaka's Koukarin to project protective barriers and Yume Eguchi's mind control powers to manipulate others. Beyond her spear, her combat repertoire is extensive. She can release powerful violet energy beams from her weapon known as a Dark Beam. She is also skilled in summoning shikigami, often in the form of panthers, which she uses for sending messages or as alert systems. Furthermore, she commands a range of incantation-based techniques. These include Pulsation, a spell that amplifies the effect of a magical ability to its limit when applied directly to a target; Burning Thunder, which unleashes fire across a surrounding area; and Resonant Thunder, which boosts her physical prowess to incapacitate an opponent. She can also perform an invisibility chant to hide herself from view.
Initially, Kiriha serves as an antagonist and a rival to Yukina Himeragi, acting as an opposing force to Kojou and Yukina's objectives. Her first mission in the narrative is to capture a powerful succubus, which puts her into conflict with the main protagonists. However, her role in the story evolves significantly over time. She appears again later, where her objectives align more closely with those of Kojou and his companions. In this later role, she functions as an anti-heroine who provides crucial assistance. Specifically, she leaks critical information to Kojou and Yukina regarding the whereabouts of Kojou's sister, Nagisa, during a rescue operation. She further aids them by providing a private jet and forged travel documents to facilitate their escape from Itogami Island. This assistance leads to a confrontation with the powerful Natsuki Minamiya, during which she defends Yukina. Through these actions, her status changes from a straightforward foe into a valuable ally and friend.