Kotori

Biodata

Background and history

Kotori gained Spirit powers during a fire five years before the main events. She remembers little of the transformation; Ratatoskr found her afterward, and she eventually became commander of the Fraxinus. She describes herself more precisely as a human possessing Spirit powers 100.

As commander, Kotori directs Ratatoskr’s efforts to help Spirits live peacefully. She guides Shiori through encounters with newly appeared Spirits, supplying information, dialogue advice, surveillance, and teleportation support from the Fraxinus 13 16 36 37.

Kotori initially investigates Qian Huanyue because of her closeness to Shiori. After identifying her as the Spirit [Magic Swordsman], Kotori remains wary but finds it difficult to reconcile the combat footage with the considerate guest she met at home 6 7. Their relationship grows more cooperative: Kotori thanks Huanyue for protecting Shiori and later agrees to obtain Ratatoskr’s help for Nia Honjo’s brain implant in exchange for Huanyue’s assistance with Spirit-related matters 33 86.

Appearance

Kotori has pink hair worn in twin tails and is frequently seen with a ribbon in her hair and a Chupa Chups lollipop 81 90.

• White ribbon — accompanies her affectionate “little sister” mode 2 75.
• Black ribbon — accompanies her firmer “Commander” mode 7 87.
• Astral Dress — a red, feathered-kimono-like outfit with white horns and a black ribbon ornament 93.

Personality

Kotori’s command style is decisive and often blunt. She pushes Shiori into Spirit missions and teases her about her romantic difficulties, but she also monitors threats closely and worries about her sister’s safety 13 15 81. Her suspicion of Huanyue begins partly as protectiveness toward Shiori; she becomes willing to work with Huanyue when their goals align 7 33 86.

Abilities and skills

Camael and flames

Kotori wields the fiery Angel Camael in combat 93.

• Produces powerful flame strikes and can transform into Camael—Cannon 93 94.
• Her flames rapidly repair wounds, though healing during her period of spiritual instability does not restore her clarity of mind 93 94.

Command and tactical support

• Coordinates Spirit encounters from the Fraxinus and directs Shiori through an earpiece 13 16 36.
• Uses the airship’s surveillance and teleportation capabilities to assess danger and move people to safety 7 37.
• Mobilizes the Fraxinus’s weapons and Realizers when Huanyue asks for help during the crisis surrounding Rinne 174.

Spiritual-power instability

Kotori’s Spirit power begins flowing backward, causing exhaustion, pain, and increasingly violent impulses 92 103. She asks Huanyue to defeat her when she fears losing control; Huanyue incapacitates her and takes her to the Fraxinus medical room 93 94. Reine later links the backflow affecting Spirits connected to Shiori to deterioration in the two-way channels through which Shiori seals their power 116.

Relationships

• Shiori Itsuka — Kotori’s older adoptive sister and the person she most persistently tries to protect, even while sending her to meet Spirits 2 15 81.
• Qian Huanyue — initially the subject of Kotori’s investigation; later a trusted, if teasing, collaborator whom Kotori asks to protect Shiori and assist Ratatoskr 7 33 86.
• Reine Murasame — a Fraxinus colleague who investigates Spirits, advises on spiritual-power problems, and takes over command when Kotori leaves the ship 7 81 95.
• Mana Takamiya — Shiori’s blood-related sister; Kotori agrees to have Ratatoskr examine and treat her after learning of the damage caused by DEM 111 113.

Notable quotes

“I solemnly thank you, not only as the Commander, but also as a younger sister. No matter what, you protected my sister, Shiori.” 33

“Beat me until I lose the will to fight—Qian Huanyue.” 93