Kaho is Sekirei #87, and first appeared during a flashback from Homura when he recalls his activities as the Sekirei Guardian. She officially debuted while witnessing the first match of the third stage with her Ashikabi.[1][2] Her name and number were revealed at the beginning of the 4th match.[3] Later in the match, she protects Minato and Kusano from other Ashikabi and Sekirei[4], and advanced to the Fourth Stage of the Sekirei Plan after she and Oosumi were able to claim a Jinki. In the Fourth Stage, held on Kamikura Island, she and Oosumi were matched up against Karasuba and Natsuo, and she was terminated when the latter's sword was thrust through her chest following a Norito clash.[5] By the time of the epilogue, she had been revived and joined the Disciplinary Squad's latest, and more benevolent formation, alongside Oosumi, and pre-existing members Natsuo, Haihane, and Benitsubasa.
Appearance[]
Kaho has long black hair, secured with a dark red bow and large brown eyes. She is seen wearing a predominantly white, pink, and red yukata secured with a white bow.
Personality[]
Kaho appears to be a very serious person whose resolve is unwavering even in the heat of combat. As a Sekirei, she seems to have a strong warrior's sense of pride, seen when she scolds the Sekirei attacking Kusano and compliments others when they do not give up, even if they are at a clear disadvantage.[6][7] She is somewhat naive and friendly to a fault when not in combat, and clealry loves Oosumi.
Abilities and Powers[]
Kaho is a weapon user, fighting with a Naginata; a long pole with a curved blade on the end.
Attacks:
(戦ノ舞咲く姫 Ikusa no Mai – Sakuhime ): Lit. "Battle Dance – Blossoming Princess"
(Tsuwamono no Mai - Hyakka): Lit. "Warrior Dance - Thousand Blossoms"
Norito[]
- Further information: Norito
A Sekirei battle technique used to temporarily unlock a large reserve of power. Every Sekirei can perform it if standard conditions are met in battle. The form to execute Norito requires two steps:
- A kiss between a winged Sekirei and their Ashikabi.
- A prayer, unique to each individual Sekirei.
- Prayer: "This is the dance of my pledge, slash the calamities that befall my Ashikabi!" (我が誓約の舞 葦牙が厄 薙ぎ払わん, Waga seiyaku no mai ashikabi ga wazawai nagiharawan)[8]
- Sekirei Sacred Dance: Lovers Dance (鶺鴒神楽.比翼ノ舞, Sekirei Kagura: "Hiyoku no Mai")[8] The user swings their naginata, which, when crossed with the blade of an opponent, and presumably by itself, creates an explosion of highly pressurized air which can then cut into their opponent.
History[]
During one of the multiple invasions of Kamikura Island, Kaho and Musubi were kidnapped by an unspecified group. After they were rescued by the Second Generation Disciplinary Squad (Yume and Karasuba), both she and Musubi promised Yume that they would fight until one of them was the last Sekirei left, as well as free all of the terminated Sekirei with "broken wings." Before being winged by Oosumi Orihiko, she was among the many Sekirei protected by Homura during his time as the Sekirei Guardian, including a dangerous incident with a few thugs which was resolved by her winging. During the Sekirei Plan's Third Stage, and once she survived the final skirmish onboard M.B.I.'s ship, Kaho boldly proclaimed to Karasuba that she would defeat her. [2][6]