Ando Meiko

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ando Meiko (安藤芽子)
Alias(es)	Ando Koichi; Meizi; Red Princess; Red Comet; Hero Ruby; Saintess; Ruby
Species/Race	Human; Half-Aether Body; Destiny Body
Gender	Female; formerly Ando Koichi, who became female after becoming a Magical Girl
Age	16 64
Height	157 cm 64
Affiliation	S.H.I.E.L.D./Divine Shield, Tokyo Branch 37 180
Occupation/Role	Magical Girl; defender of the Reality World; Hero in the other world
School	Phantom Cherry High School, second-year student 64
Status	Active 373
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Magical Girl	8	Begins living as both a girl and a Magical Girl; Ruby becomes her magical staff and partner. 8
Half-Aether Body	31	Learns that Aether has fused into every part of her body, making her half-human and half-Magical Girl; accepts Kajieliena's training. 31
Advanced Magical Girl	115	Condenses her exclusive Domain, Quartet, and gains the ability to replicate other Magical Girls' spells. 115
Star Eclipse	168	Rebuilds her destroyed body with Primordial Aether and the Voidflame Dragon Orb; the resulting form greatly amplifies her magic but initially leaves her unconscious. 168
Super Tier Magical Girl	340	Advances to Super Tier, comprehends Laws, and obtains the World Sword and access to the world's power. 340

Background

Ando Meiko was originally Ando Koichi. After becoming a Magical Girl and acquiring a female body, she adopted “Ando Meiko” as a new identity, initially presenting herself as Koichi's younger sister while attending his school in his place. Her public cover later identified her as Koichi's cousin. 3 64

The abrupt change leaves Meiko uncomfortable with both her appearance and the attention it draws. Her classmates immediately focus on her beauty and figure rather than the person she was before, while former neighbor Sawamura Rin does not recognize her as Koichi. 3

Sakura Fuko, Meiko's childhood friend, learns her secret and moves in with her. Fuko's acceptance gives Meiko a crucial source of support as supernatural threats, Magical Girl duties, and the care of Nanako become part of her daily life. 8

Appearance

Meiko is a petite, conventionally attractive girl with a 157 cm frame. She is smaller than Fuko in clothing size, though her recorded measurements list an E+ bust. 12 64

• Her school debut draws immediate attention from classmates for her beauty and figure. 3
• Her magical transformations can manifest a red combat dress, combat gloves, and a petal-like visual effect in Starlight Radiance Form. 70 71
• Phoenix Wings emerge during combat and later grow larger and more maneuverable. 119 303
• Dragonification produces golden vertical pupils, crimson horns, scales, a tail, claws, and draconic limbs. 296 307

Personality

Meiko begins her new life as an introverted former shut-in and otaku who finds social attention exhausting. She is embarrassed by her changed body, uncertain how to interact with girls, and often prefers avoiding trouble rather than seeking it out. 3 16 19

Despite this reluctance, Meiko repeatedly puts herself in danger for people she cares about. She is willing to exhaust all her magic to protect Rei, agree to demanding training after recognizing her weakness, and enter obvious traps to save Kajieliena. 27 71 154

She does not see herself as an altruistic hero. Meiko openly considers herself selfish, explaining that she fights primarily to protect the people closest to her rather than for recognition or abstract ideals. 237

Abilities & Skills

Half-Aether Body

A rare constitution in which Aether has fused throughout Meiko's body, granting abnormal physical and recovery capabilities. 31

• Rapidly heals injuries sustained in battle. 37
• Possesses physical ability beyond ordinary human limits even without active magic. 186
• Can use Body Enhancement Magic to further raise speed, strength, durability, and reaction time. 104 283
• Her body resists certain forms of magical suppression after being reshaped by Source Aether. 293

Destiny Body

Meiko's Destiny Body grants exceptional affinity for combat-related learning and exerts a passive influence on people around her. 52 125

• Learns battle skills and weapon techniques unusually quickly. 191 360
• Her presence can attract or influence Aether-based beings and Magical Girls. 52
• The passive effect has endangered or complicated the lives of people close to her, making Meiko cautious about it. 138

Transformation Forms

Meiko uses multiple forms specialized for different combat needs.

• Starlight Radiance Form — Enhances magical control and supports rapid spellcasting, weapon creation, and high-output combat. 70 104
• Starlight Flash Form — Raises physical and thought speed, allowing Meiko to track fast-moving opponents with Fish Radar. 120
• Eclipse Form — A red-and-black transformation that can evolve magic and dramatically increase combat power. 181 182
• Danger Mode — An unstable state within Eclipse Form that exposes draconic traits and grants extreme power at the cost of judgment and emotional control. 211 220 229
• Star Eclipse — A Primordial-Aether-forged form created after Meiko reconstructs her body in the Dragon Vein. 168

Synchronization and Weapon Creation

Through Synchronization, Meiko converts Ruby into Aether and shapes it into weapons suited to the situation. 45 70

• Forms melee weapons such as the Ruby greatsword and one-handed swords. 70 104
• Creates ranged weapons, including the Pseudo-Divine Bow Tianhong and sniper rifles. 104 134
• Uses changing weapons and spell combinations to adapt against stronger opponents. 102 104
• Weapon creation and sustained high-output attacks consume substantial magic power. 72 205

Quartet

Meiko's exclusive Domain, obtained upon becoming an Advanced Magical Girl. 115

• Replicates spells used by other Magical Girls. 115
• Can copy abilities such as External Avatar and Furate's Reinforced Exosuit. 197 217
• Lets Meiko combine allies' magic with her own tactics, but copied spells still demand magical power and control. 115 217

Fish Radar

A detection spell used to locate enemies, map surroundings, and identify magical fluctuations. 120 205

• Tracks rapidly moving targets within a barrier by pairing detection with Starlight Flash Form. 120
• Locates Ghost General during pursuit. 205
• Detects hidden threats and magical formations over large areas. 264 284
• Can be obstructed by barriers or enemies able to conceal themselves outside its detection conditions. 120 320

Phoenix Wings

Meiko gains wings after facing a rampaging mass of magic power. 107

• Provides high-speed aerial mobility and evasive movement. 107 181
• Can be enhanced through Quartet's copied Reinforced Exosuit. 181 217
• Later grows wider and improves in speed, acceleration, and handling. 303
• Wing damage can severely impair Meiko's flight. 155

Skyflame Dragon Power

Meiko's Blood Pact with Hesvita grants access to draconic power, which develops further through the Voidflame Dragon Orb, Primordial Aether, Dragon Qi, and Sky Flame. 93 107 222 276

• Blood Pact — An equal contract linking Meiko and Hesvita's lives; Hesvita's soul resides in Meiko's Consciousness Space as Vita. 93
• Voidflame Dragon Orb — Absorbs unstable magic power and later helps forge Meiko's reconstructed body. 107 168
• Dragon Qi — Discovered while fighting the Six-Winged Nether Serpent; strengthens Meiko's anti-draconic combat ability. 276
• Dragonification — Greatly enhances Meiko's body with draconic strength, scales, claws, and bloodline pressure. 296 307 321
• Sky Flame and Heartfire Seed — Meiko compresses Sky Flame into a Heartfire Seed within her heart, allowing her to wield flame-based higher power. 222
• Law Power — At Super Tier, Meiko learns to copy and use Law-based techniques in battle. 340

Combat Training

Meiko supplements her natural talent with formal and improvised combat study.

• Learns basic Tai Chi Fist and Tai Chi Sword from Rin. 360
• Trains in close combat with Rin before the Magical Girl Exchange Tournament. 45
• Studies the lethal Kamijō Style swordsmanship through Renka's guidance and imitation. 191 209
• Uses strategy, terrain, baiting, barriers, clones, and weapon combinations rather than relying solely on direct force. 104 205 286

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ruby — Sentient magical staff and Meiko's principal armament; can communicate with animals, repair clothing, and transform through Synchronization. 8 45
• Voidflame Dragon Orb — Absorbs magic power and plays a central role in Meiko's Primordial-Aether body reconstruction. 107 168
• Flame Emperor Staff — Used to cast the large-scale Sky Flame spell Starfire Scorches Heaven. 276
• Rainbow Bow — A powerful bow used for high-output arrows and tactical attacks, including disrupting Sparta's blood-moon power source. 264 286
• Blazing Sun Series weapons — Fire-enchanted weapons used in Meiko's battles against the Four Heavenly Kings. 330
• World Sword — Formed when the eight Stone Balls resonate; grants Meiko control over the other world's power. 340
• Artificial Tarot card — A card provided by Tachibana Ruoxue that saves Meiko's life after the Void Bloodworm incident. 138

Relationships

• Sakura Fuko — Childhood friend, roommate, Magical Girl ally, and partner. Fuko knows Meiko's original identity, supports her through crises, and later becomes a Magical Girl herself. 8 118 193
• Nakajima Rei — First love, girlfriend, and long-standing combat ally. Meiko repeatedly risks herself to protect Rei, who remains central to Meiko's life after her return from the Dragon Vein. 71 179 356
• Sawamura Rin — Former neighbor, childhood friend, fellow Magical Girl, and close combat-training partner. Rin initially does not know Meiko is Koichi, but later learns the truth. 3 45 356
• Kajieliena — Former adversary and harsh trainer who becomes one of Meiko's partners. Meiko rescues her from God's Staff and later intervenes when Kajieliena's training becomes self-destructive. 31 154 227
• Vita / Hesvita — Contracted Skyflame Dragon whose soul resides in Meiko's Consciousness Space after their Blood Pact. Vita provides magical knowledge, guidance, and support. 93 104 222
• Nanako — Evil God contracted to Meiko and later her familiar. Meiko treats Nanako as a little sister and can summon her through their spiritual connection. 102 197 343
• Kanjō Renka — Trusted ally and swordsmanship mentor. They fight together frequently, and Renka helps protect Meiko during major crises. 197 209 217
• Tachibana Ruoxue / Mika — Childhood friend whose death devastates Meiko. Ruoxue's soul is preserved, motivating Meiko to learn Memory Magic and create a new body for her. 220 222 366
• Ando Yuriko — Meiko's mother. Yuriko recognizes Meiko as her son through ingrained habits and chooses to act as her mother and daughter for the time being. 186
• Beth — Companion from the other world who confesses romantic feelings for Meiko and repeatedly fights alongside her. 251 256
• Ista — Draconic familiar and devoted ally who identifies herself as Meiko's sword and shield. 307 343

Story Role / Major Arcs

New Identity and Early Magical Girl Life

Meiko begins attending Phantom Cherry High School under her new identity while concealing that she is Ando Koichi. She meets Rei, reconnects with Rin, and gradually accepts a life she initially wanted to avoid. 3 8 16

Her early battles expose her physical limits and inspire her to improve. Kajieliena's overwhelming performance prompts Meiko to accept severe training, while her Half-Aether Body reveals why she has unusual magical potential. 27 31 32

Tokyo Branch Defender

Meiko joins S.H.I.E.L.D. to protect Rin and help preserve peace between the Reality World and Void World. Her rapid healing and willingness to fight stronger enemies make her increasingly important to the Tokyo Branch. 37 70 71

After advancing to Advanced Magical Girl, she gains Quartet and becomes capable of copying allied magic. Her later victory over Lust makes her a widely known figure in Japan's Magical Girl community. 115 198

Dragon Vein Rebirth

During the Mount Fuji crisis, Meiko enters the Dragon Vein and chooses to expose herself to greater pressure to compress her magic power. Her body is destroyed, but her soul survives in Primordial Aether. 166 168

Meiko spends a year restoring herself before emerging in Star Eclipse. The experience leaves her far stronger, but Eclipse Form's Demonic Aether influence becomes a persistent danger. 168 179 182

Pride, Danger Mode, and Sky Flame

Meiko activates Danger Mode to protect allies against overwhelming enemies, but its loss of control frightens both her comrades and herself. Ruoxue's death pushes Meiko into another destructive outburst against Pride. 211 220

Afterward, Meiko resolves to gain control over her power rather than be ruled by grief or Demonic Aether. With Vita's guidance, she condenses Sky Flame into a Heartfire Seed. 222

Other World Hero

Summoned to the other world as its Hero, Meiko is falsely branded a Demon Race spy after refusing the Lance Kingdom's king. She travels through major powers, builds alliances, gathers the elemental Stone Balls, and develops her Dragon Qi and Dragonification. 239 276 290 321

Meiko returns to the Lance Kingdom as Hero Ruby, defeats powerful demon generals, protects Ronia's rise to the Potter Kingdom's throne, and ultimately defeats the First Demon King with the World Sword. 321 328 340

Return and Memory Magic

After returning home, Meiko reveals her identity to her parents and reconnects with the people she left behind. She later becomes Ximen Qingxuan's disciple to learn Memory Magic, intending to create bodies for Ruoxue and Nakajima Ming's preserved souls. 356 366

During the Five Veins Sword Gathering and later battles, Meiko openly reveals her identity to her group and leads them against increasingly dangerous Void Beasts. 369 373

Notable Quotes

“I think everyone has overestimated their own combat power a little.” 237

“I fight and protect others not because I want to become some hero, but simply because I do not want anyone to be sacrificed.” 237