Kanata Misumi

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**Kanata** (叶 (かな) 多 (た) ) was one of the characters in Yuto Sano's manga series, *Gokurakugai*. She was affiliated with an undisclosed organization within the realms of Gokurakugai District.

## Appearance

Kanata had a petite stature and a slender physique. Her short hair fell just past her chin and possessed a slightly disheveled appearance, with her bangs hanging across her face, partially obscuring her left eye.

During her initial encounter with Alma, Kanata was dressed in what appeared to be the uniform of Izumisawa High School. She combined this attire with a lengthy, dark hoodie jacket. Around her neck, she had a tassel resembling a necktie. Her ensemble was completed by a modest skirt featuring knife pleats. She had covered her legs entirely with long, dark stockings and paired them with dark shoes.

## Personality

Possessing a gentle and compassionate nature, Kanata was able to maintain a cheerful demeanor even during moments of personal difficulty. She chose not to respond in kind to instances of bullying, instead demonstrating a patient and composed attitude.

### Traits

As previously mentioned, Kanata was a compassionate and likable individual, recognized for her delightful smiles. However, an astonishing truth emerged: Kanata had been deceased and later resurrected as a "Maga" by Yomi.

Despite her inherent "Maga" characteristics, Kanata wrestled with an unrelenting hunger for consuming humans. Nevertheless, she exercised restraint in succumbing to this impulse, upholding her dedication to Alma.

## Plot

### Background

Kanata's life had started as a series of chance encounters and unexpected connections. She had been initially introduced as a woman who appeared uneasy and out of place in a crowded area. Alma, a troubleshooter from Gokurakugai, had approached her and inquired about her well-being. Despite her initial resistance, Alma's persistence had led them to engage in a conversation. They had bonded over a meal at a restaurant on 10th Avenue, during which they had shared stories about their lives and interests. Kanata had revealed that she often felt lonely and found solace in being outdoors, which had resonated with Alma's own experiences.

As they had spent more time together, their connection had deepened. They had discovered shared interests, such as a show called "Shijimi-san" and a character named Michelangelo. Their conversations and interactions had led to an emotional connection, and Alma had found Kanata's smile to be her most captivating feature.

However, Kanata's life had taken a darker turn when she had been confronted by a man in a restroom. He had made inappropriate advances towards her, and in her defense, she had bitten his hand, causing him to bleed. This incident had marked her as a "monster" due to her defensive actions. Meanwhile, Alma had learned about Kanata's situation through news articles detailing the incident.

Despite this encounter, Alma had continued to care for Kanata and had searched for her when she had disappeared. He had found her at a subway station, upset and struggling with her internal conflict. Kanata had revealed to Alma that she had become involved in recent cannibalism cases, admitting that she had bitten a man who had almost assaulted her. Alma had shared his own secret with her – that he was a half-human, half-maga hybrid working to protect others from harm.

As their connection had grown stronger, Kanata had unintentionally transformed into a Maga and had confronted the men who had previously harassed her. In a moment of desperation and self-defense, she had undergone a violent transformation and had eliminated them. Alma had tried to calm her, but the situation had escalated, resulting in Kanata's accidental death during a confrontation with Yomi, a member of an organization associated with Maga.

## Relationships

* **Alma:** Alma was the central figure in Kanata's life. They had initially met by chance and gradually formed a strong emotional connection. Alma's kindness and understanding had played a significant role in helping Kanata cope with her struggles as a Maga. Despite the tragic events that unfolded, Alma remained by Kanata's side, offering support and trying to guide her toward a better path.
* **Unknown Organization:** According to sources within the undisclosed organization, presumably under Yomi's leadership, they had portrayed her affiliation as a member of their ranks, essentially depicting her as part of their collective familial unit. They emphasized her struggle against her tendencies for violence and human consumption, illustrating a process in which she initially resisted and later yielded to these cravings.

## Abilities and Skills

### Hybrid Abilities

* **Maga Ability:** Kanata's combat prowess was portrayed with restraint, which created an element of uncertainty about her actual power. However, in moments of extreme hunger, Kanata transitioned into her Maga form, hinting at a level of strength beyond the ordinary. Kanata had the ability to transform her appearance from human to Maga form.

## Trivia

* Kanata and Alma shared an affinity for a cat featured in Shijimi-san, affectionately referred to as Michelangelo, or by the nickname Miche. In Shijimi-san, Miche is a moniker given to a cat named Michelangelo. Notably, Miche is part of the Fuku Fuku Nyanko Cats franchise in real life, which primarily offered cat-themed plush merchandise. This range included the character Miche among its designs.
* Regarding the additional illustrations in Volume 3, providing character details, she likes Melon bread but has a dislike for Yukhoe, a Korean dish of seasoned raw beef, and liver.

## References

*Gokurakugai* Manga: Chapter 7 (Page 4),Indicated on the newspaper Tao was reading
*Gokurakugai* Manga: Volume 3 . — Volume Extra, Character Information.
*Gokurakugai* Manga: Chapter 9.
*Gokurakugai* Manga: Chapter 7 (Pages 16-17),Unknown organzation presumably lead by Yomi
 "Fuku Fuku Nyanko Cats Website".