KAZE NO STIGMA
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is a Japanese light novel series written by Takahiro Yamato and illustrated by Hanamaru Nanto. An anime television series adaptation directed by Junichi Sakata and animated by Gonzo began airing on April 11 2007.
Plot
Four years ago, Kazuma Kannagi was defeated by his cousin Ayano Kannagi for the right to be the successor of ''Enraiha'', a sword passed down in the Kannagi family. His defeat, along with his lack of talent for ''En-Jutsu'', the fire arts, the Kannagis' specialty, resulted in his banishment from the family. Now, Kazuma returns as Kazuma Yagami, a skilled master of ''FÅ«-Jutsu'', the wind arts.
Characters
Main characters
Kazuma in the anime version
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:Kazuma is a former member of the Kannagi household. He was banished from the family by his father after being defeated by Ayano during the successor ceremony for Enraiha, his family's sacred sword, due to his inability to use En-Jutsu. Four years later, at the age of twenty-two, he returns to Japan as a skilled master of FÅ«-Jutsu.
:As a FÅ«-Jutsushi, Kazuma's powers are extensive. Apart from being able to fly even while holding three people, Kazuma can launch blasts of wind that act as blades, and manipulate wind spirits to create a barrier, protecting his body from physical harm or reflecting light in order to camouflage himself.
:Kazuma is also a Contractor, having entered into a contract with the ''Kaze no Seirei-Ou'', the Wind Spirit Lord. Thanks to that, Kazuma is able to draw upon all wind spirits in the atmosphere, which can amplify his powers, and allow him to heal his wounds. When using that power, his eyes turn azure blue. However, this ability puts a strain on his body.
Ayano in the anime version
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:Sixteen year old Ayano is a skilled ''En-Jutsushi'' and the successor to the Kannagi family's head. She is arrogant and irrational, usually taking action by herself even while going against orders. Though she seems undisciplined, she is very proud of her heritage.
:Despite claiming to hate Kazuma, Ayano develops a crush on him and later comes to realize that she loves him. Kazuma is also the only person she sees as stronger in power and presence than even her own father.
:Ayano's power is the Crimson Flame, although she is not yet able to consciously control it. She also holds Enraiha, the Kannagi's sacred sword, which she won by defeating Kazuma at the successor ceremony four years before the start of the story. The sword has fire properties and can be summoned by Ayano at any time.
Kannagi family
Ren in the anime version
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:Kazuma's younger brother. He looks up to both Kazuma and Ayano as his older siblings.
:His best friends include classmates Suzuhara Kannon (who has a crush on him) and Serizawa Tatsuya.
:Ren's power is the Golden Flame, said to have the largest purification effect.
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:Ren and Kazuma's strict father. Though he is responsible for banishing Kazuma from the Kannagi family, he only wanted his son to find his own path.
:Genma is the strongest En-Jutsushi of the Kannagi's, and wields the blue God Flame, ''Shinen'', which only eleven others have wielded since the founding of the clan.
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:Ayano's father and Genma's cousin. He is the current head of the Kannagi family. JÅ«go worries about his headstrong daughter. Contrary to the Kannagi doctrine that is based solely on strength, JÅ«go has been trying to stop discrimination against the FÅ«ga Clan. He also regrets not being able to stop Kazuma's expulsion from the family. Believing that Kazuma is essential to the Kannagis, he constantly creates situations in which Ayano can form a relationship with Kazuma.
Others
Kirika in the anime version
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:A detective working for the Tokyo MPD's Special Investigation Unit, in charge of investigating crimes related to jutsu.
:She occasionally works together with Kazuma. Her department aims to become the new partner of the Kannagi family, filling the gap made by the FÅ«ga Clan's betrayal. To that end, they assist the ÅŒgamis by investigating and tracking other users of jutsu.
:She is later revealed to be an OnmyÅji, a practitioner of the Yin Yang arts who can cast spells through chants and charms.
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:One of Ayano's best friends and classmates. Yukari, along with Nanase, often teases Ayano about her apparent crush on Kazuma. She is well-connected to the information network of the student body and often knows what is happening around the school.
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:One of Ayano's best friends and classmates. She and Yukari know about the existence of ''jutsushi''. Nanase is also a very athletic student, who is part of many of their school's athletic clubs, and is admired by many of the female students.
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:A member of the Kannagis, Takeya is part of the party initially sent to bring in Kazuma for questioning. He is killed in the first episode by Ryūya after being knocked down by Kazuma.
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:Sister of Takeya, who was the only person kind to her. Although a kind person at heart, having saved Kazuma from bullying ten years ago, Misao blames Kazuma for her brother's death, and becomes a pawn in Michael's plan to take him down. In the end, Kazuma convinces her to atone for her sins by living on, and she is later instructed by JÅ«go to retire to a convent.
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:The girl Kazuma could not protect. She was used as a sacrifice to summon Lapis, who now resides in her body. Before her sacrifice she and Kazuma worked in a restaurant and were in love.
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:A member of an American family of En-Jutsushis, specially skilled in creating and controlling spirit beasts to harness flames. She manipulates myriads of spirits into a single virtual persona to grasp tremendous power. While seemingly capable of creating different spirit beasts, her favorite is Metatron, an angel-like statue equipped with a sword. Kazuma has observed and mentioned that her fighting style is similar to Ayano's, referring to their simplistic and direct attacks, which lack any strategy or tactics. A rival against Ayano in both En-Jutsushi and Kazuma's "love".
Enemies
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:Son of Hyoue Kazamaki, leader of the Fūga Clan, which served the Kannagis for the last 300 years. In an elaborate plot to release the Fūga Clan's ancient master and take revenge on the Kannagis for the humiliation received since then, Ryūya's body becomes the host for a powerful ''yoma''. Later on, he is killed in a joint attack by Kazuma and Ayano.
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:A young boy from the Stars of Sagacity, an organization related to Kazuma's past and Tsui-Ling's death. He uses Misao's anger at Kazuma and promised to grant her wishes. In truth, he only uses her as a medium, in order to obtain enough ''yoki'', or life energy, to kill Kazuma. He is killed by Ayano's Shinen empowered Enraiha.
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:The chairman of Armagest, a powerful organization of modern magic users. He holds a grudge against Kazuma for killing his master.
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:The yoma that has taken over Tsui-Ling's body.
Terminology
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:The spirit arts are split into elements such as Fire, Wind, Earth, and Water.
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:The fire arts are most effective for combat. Users of En-Jutsu are known as En-Jutsushi and can draw upon flame spirits. Common powers include fireballs.
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::A sacred sword with fire properties, given to the successor of the Kannagi family. It was supposedly given to the Kannagis by the HonÅ no Seirei-Ou, Flame Spirit Lord. Ayano, who won the right to carry it when she defeated Kazuma at the succession ceremony four years ago, is able to summon Enraiha whenever she pleases. Should it be flung from her hand, it can materialize there again.
::Later in the series, Kazuma is shown to be able to use his Contractor powers on Enraiha to temporarily allow the sword to possess the blue God Flame, Shinen.
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::The founder of the Kannagi clan originally entered into a contract with him a thousand years ago, and the Kannagi family derives their strength from his power.
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::The fire of purification has the power to exercise youma from their hosts or environment. The Kannagi clan is in charge of purifying and eradicating evil youma in Japan, due to their contract with the Flame Spirit Lord. Ren Kannagi, who uses the Golden Flame, is said to have the largest purification effects.
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:The wind arts are most effective for reconnaissance. Users of FÅ«-Jutsu are known as FÅ«-Jutsushi and can draw upon the wind spirits. FÅ«-Jutsushi are able to conceal their own presence and are better at detecting elemental users. The FÅ«ga clan of FÅ«-Jutsushi served the Kannagis for 300 years but is eliminated in the course of plotting revenge for their subjugation.
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::The Wind Spirit Lord, whom Kazuma has entered into a contract with.
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:Users of Chi-Jutsu are called Chi-Jutsushi. The Tsuwabuki clan is known as the most powerful of Chi-Jutsushi. Common attacks are making spikes rise from the ground, and creating earthquakes.
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:The water arts are said to be strong against En-Jutsu however it is completely erased when up against a higher level en-jutsu user.
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:A Contractor is a person who enters into a contract with a Spirit Lord. That contract grants the user the power to call upon all the spirits (of a certain element, depending on the element of the Spirit Lord) in the atmosphere or even tap into the power of the Spirit Lord. Contractors are said to have the most power, but their use of it is very limited, as that great power would put a strain on their body. In most cases, the powers of the Contractor would last through their lineage to future generations.
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:An item given by a Spirit king. It can amplify one's power to the extent of a contractor.
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:A product of alchemy, which is said to be extremely rare. It heals any injury inflicted upon a person.
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:Youma are demons that appear throughout the story. They can possess people and give them power while devouring their souls. They are considered to be evil spirits and are used in evil ways by some Jutsushi. Most youma do not have names as they are not of great importance.
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::Youma in the form of a slime. They cover people and absorb their life energy
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Media
''Kaze no Stigma'' light novel volume 2.
Light novel
''Kaze no Stigma'' began as a light novel series serialized in the Japanese seinen light novel magazine ''Gekkan Dragon Magazine'', published by Fujimi ShobÅ, a subsidiary of Kadokawa Shoten. It began serialization in January 2002, and as of April 2007, is still running. Nine bound volumes have been published — six main volumes and three short story compilations. The latest main volume was released on October 20, 2005, and the latest short story volume went on sale in Japan in March 2007.
Manga
A manga series illustrated by Neko Miyakai began serialization in the Japanese shÅnen manga magazine Dragon Age on April 9 2007. As of September 2007, one bound volume has been published by Fujimi ShobÅ.
Anime
Gonzo's ''Kaze no Stigma'' animated TV series first premiered on Japanese broadcasting channels on April 11 2007. It is airing in a late night slot.
Episodes
Staff & cast
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Theme songs
''Kaze no Stigma RPG''
;Opening theme: ''blast of wind'' by Saori Kiuji
;Ending themes:
:''Hitorikiri no Sora'' by Saori Kiuji
: by Ayumi Fujimura, Yuka Inokuchi and Shizuka ItÅ
Releases
The first DVD release of ''Kaze no Stigma'' is scheduled for August 242007.[1]
Role-playing game
A ''Kaze no Stigma RPG'', published by Fujimi ShobÅ, went on sale in Japan in June of 2007. The game is designed by Kiyomune Miwa, and uses the Standard RPG System.
Differences between the novel and the anime
The major difference between the novel and the anime is the significant darker tone in the novels. Kazuma is much more of a darker character in the novel which depicts him killing most of the antagonistic characters in the series while the anime changes these deaths so Kazuma is uninvolved with them. Other scenes involving gruesome deaths are simply removed. [2]
References
1. Official announcement. Retrieved on May 19, 2007.
2. "Scrumptious Anime blog" on a comparison of the novel to episode seven of the anime Retrieved July 17, 2007
External links
★ Official website
★ Official website at Gonzo
★ Official Blog
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★ Kaze no Stigma Sitio en Español
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