One look at Kiriko and it's clear that her in-game appearance is inspired by miko. The hair is tied in a ponytail with a white and red hair ribbon.\" Traditionally, they are tended to by shrine maidens called miko.įrom Wikipedia: \"The miko's attire consists of a white kosode and red hakama. Shinto shrines are located all throughout Japan (and I really do mean everywhere, check out this one hidden in the mountains). It's quite similar to Buddhism in that it is often understood less like a religion in the western sense, and more as a means of practicing spirituality or as a cultural heritage. Shintoism is Japan’s indigenous religion and one of its largest. Much of Kiriko's character is inspired by Shintoism and Japanese folklore. Connections to Shintoism & Japanese Folklore With the release the dev update and her origin story, I wanted to go ahead and share all that I've learned so far.įor those who prefer a video format, I cover everything in this post on YouTube. The best contemporary actors come together to create a work offering entertainment and social comment, and the audience is invited to enjoy a look at contemporary Japan along with the dark comedy.Hi everybody! I'm extremely excited for Kiriko's addition to Overwatch, so I've been doing a bit of research on her character recently. In the background is the serious problem of senior-aged crimes in current Japan, but at the heart of the story is a positive message about the chances one has to find goals in life and pursue them regardless of age. The story is based on a novel by popular storywriter Harada Hika.
Inspired by this thought, she sets prison as her final home, and begins to search for ways to get arrested with the least amount of trouble caused to other people. Then one day she sees on TV a man arrested for theft claiming that he had nothing left to hope for in his life, and that he had committed his crime for the purpose of going to prison. The foreseeable days of emptiness, the pressure of carrying on alone, and the fear of dying in solitude gnaw at her heart. Amidst her barely managed life relying on her meager pension and part-time income, her best friend and sole source of consolation had just died.
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