Description
Himeko Murata stands tall at 1.67 meters with long red hair, fair skin, and amber eyes, frequently noted for her distinctive stature and appearance. Her hairstyle varies, occasionally appearing as a messy wavy updo with parted bangs.
Professionally, she embodies a dedicated and headstrong warrior, prioritizing her role as a protector against threats with such intensity that she often acts recklessly in battle, placing others' safety above her own. She projects strength to inspire comrades, concealing deeper vulnerabilities. Outside combat, Himeko displays contrasting traits: laziness, an untidy living space before cohabitation, and struggles with alcoholism that manifest during work hours and social events. Her romantic relationships frequently falter due to work conflicts. Despite these flaws, she harbors profound concern for her students' futures and maintains a fundamentally caring nature, especially toward those under her guidance.
Born on June 11 to university researcher Murata Ryusuke and an unnamed mother, Himeko remained in the Far East when her father relocated to Europe in 2000 to direct Schicksal's St. 7308 Labs. After her mother's death, she lived largely alone through adolescence. Academically gifted, she graduated secondary school at the top of her class and enrolled at the California Institute of Technology to study space engineering and astrodynamics. There, her interest in UFO hunting led her to lead an extraterrestrial research club. Proximity to figures like Welt Yang and her father made her a conflict target, resulting in severe injuries. Upon awakening from unconsciousness, she learned of her father's death and Welt Yang's disappearance. She completed her PhD shortly after and joined Schicksal to investigate her father's fate.
Lacking innate Honkai resistance, Himeko received artificial Stigmata to wield Nexus Armor, a procedure that reduced her lifespan. At 19, she entered Schicksal's Valkyrie program, joining the first commando Valkyrie batch at A-Rank. Mentored by Ragna Lothbrok in the Valkyrie Assault Squad, she adopted the greatsword as her primary weapon. In 2010, the squad nearly perished during a mission, with Ragna among the fatalities, leading to its disbandment. Himeko subsequently became a teacher at St. Freya Academy and later captain of the Hyperion. She recruited Bianka Ataegina (Durandal) from a Schicksal orphanage into St. Freya.
At St. Freya, Himeko served as squad leader and teacher for Kiana Kaslana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya Zaychik after rescuing them during Nagazora's 3rd Eruption in 2014. She reassured Mei about controlling her Herrscher powers, implementing safety measures like a heart bomb. Viewing Kiana as a person rather than merely a clone, she extended protective instincts toward her. During a 2016 mission to rescue Kiana from Schicksal's custody, Himeko acquired the Vermilion Knight battlesuit. Confronting the Herrscher of the Void, she sacrificed her survival chance by using the God-Slaying Spear to suppress Sirin's control over Kiana, succumbing to injuries exacerbated by overloading the battlesuit. Her death was confirmed in Chapter 25 of the game's storyline.
In the "Cooking With Valkyries" setting, Himeko's interactions reflect her established mentorship dynamic with Kiana, Mei, and Bronya. The series depicts her participating in communal food preparation and shared meals, highlighting lighter aspects of her personality during daily life at St. Freya.
Professionally, she embodies a dedicated and headstrong warrior, prioritizing her role as a protector against threats with such intensity that she often acts recklessly in battle, placing others' safety above her own. She projects strength to inspire comrades, concealing deeper vulnerabilities. Outside combat, Himeko displays contrasting traits: laziness, an untidy living space before cohabitation, and struggles with alcoholism that manifest during work hours and social events. Her romantic relationships frequently falter due to work conflicts. Despite these flaws, she harbors profound concern for her students' futures and maintains a fundamentally caring nature, especially toward those under her guidance.
Born on June 11 to university researcher Murata Ryusuke and an unnamed mother, Himeko remained in the Far East when her father relocated to Europe in 2000 to direct Schicksal's St. 7308 Labs. After her mother's death, she lived largely alone through adolescence. Academically gifted, she graduated secondary school at the top of her class and enrolled at the California Institute of Technology to study space engineering and astrodynamics. There, her interest in UFO hunting led her to lead an extraterrestrial research club. Proximity to figures like Welt Yang and her father made her a conflict target, resulting in severe injuries. Upon awakening from unconsciousness, she learned of her father's death and Welt Yang's disappearance. She completed her PhD shortly after and joined Schicksal to investigate her father's fate.
Lacking innate Honkai resistance, Himeko received artificial Stigmata to wield Nexus Armor, a procedure that reduced her lifespan. At 19, she entered Schicksal's Valkyrie program, joining the first commando Valkyrie batch at A-Rank. Mentored by Ragna Lothbrok in the Valkyrie Assault Squad, she adopted the greatsword as her primary weapon. In 2010, the squad nearly perished during a mission, with Ragna among the fatalities, leading to its disbandment. Himeko subsequently became a teacher at St. Freya Academy and later captain of the Hyperion. She recruited Bianka Ataegina (Durandal) from a Schicksal orphanage into St. Freya.
At St. Freya, Himeko served as squad leader and teacher for Kiana Kaslana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya Zaychik after rescuing them during Nagazora's 3rd Eruption in 2014. She reassured Mei about controlling her Herrscher powers, implementing safety measures like a heart bomb. Viewing Kiana as a person rather than merely a clone, she extended protective instincts toward her. During a 2016 mission to rescue Kiana from Schicksal's custody, Himeko acquired the Vermilion Knight battlesuit. Confronting the Herrscher of the Void, she sacrificed her survival chance by using the God-Slaying Spear to suppress Sirin's control over Kiana, succumbing to injuries exacerbated by overloading the battlesuit. Her death was confirmed in Chapter 25 of the game's storyline.
In the "Cooking With Valkyries" setting, Himeko's interactions reflect her established mentorship dynamic with Kiana, Mei, and Bronya. The series depicts her participating in communal food preparation and shared meals, highlighting lighter aspects of her personality during daily life at St. Freya.