Inouva is Zagato's loyal adviser and servant. He's tall,
skinny and looks almost fragile. His pale complexion highlights his sharp golden
eyes and the candid dye of his hair, cut at the height of his neckline. He
wears a couple of longer white strands which frames his cheeks down to the
shoulders, merging with the delicate texture of his face. Refined long pointy
ears complete the regular harmony of Inouva's ethereal features, and an amethyst
gem is set on his forehead. His symmetrical outfit, mostly white and decorated
with simple golden lines is partly covered by a light ash-colored mantle pinned
with a single shoulder plate. Few amethyst jewels, matching the very one on his
forehead complete his severe and practical look. He doesn't carry any weapon
because he likes to rely on his magical ability and on long-distance fighting tactics.
Inouva, as much as he looks like an elf in appearance, is actually a
magical creature with very little human features. In his true form, he looks like a large
candid furry wolf with long whiskers. Both his shapes share the golden eyes and
the gem in the center of the forehead, along with a transparent, fleeting aura
of strength, grace and whiteness mixed together. He also regains the full use of
his magic powers and he can inflict great damage to an opponent with spells
based on his elemental property, the lightning. Weather condition influences his
magical strength, that is why he reaches his top form and casts most powerful
spells during storms.
Inouva has been specifically created for the anime and it's the only
brand new character who appears in the first season of the show. However is role
is very limited and his whereabouts are mostly unknown, since no clear past is
outlined for him. Thru a series of flashbacks is shown
that he is an arcane being who once served and protected Princess Emerode, being
her faithful pet. Later he was given to Zagato as precious gift, and this latter
granted Inouva's greatest wish: getting human shape. Although he looks mostly
human, some of his original characteristics remain and his behavior seems to be
completely unaffected by his anthropomorphic appearance....the astonishing beast-like devotion to his
master could be proof of it. Inouva strikes at the girls a couple of times,
in the Wind temple and on the path to the Fire temple. He carefully
planned his attack, disguising himself as a girl, Sera, who gets
rescued by the passing Ferio on the mountains near the temple. He
noticed the feelings between the boy and Fuu and took them to his
advantage: he tricked the boy to lure the Green knight alone in the
temple, engaging her in battle. He had the upper hand almost all the
time, but Fuu awakened her Mashin and Inouva got wiped away. Feeling
the shame of his failure he resorts to his trump card: his true shape.
Zagato reluctantly turns him back to his true form, and he challenges
the girls in a fierce and felt battle. However Princess Emerode, in
order not to let her Knights die, feels forced to reveal them Inouva's
weak point. The fight ends in tragedy after he gets hit on the gem of
his forehead and both his masters feel his loss.
He is as devoted to his master just
as a pet could be,
in a sincere, passionate yet childlike way. It seems he would do namely anything
to please his master, to be, even for a little, useful to him. He deeply accepts
Zagato's means, he never questions orders, he doesn't even seem to be thinking about them.
He's completely different from his other fellows, he acts the way he does
out of pure devotion and sense of duty, not for a personal return or for love. He's surely the most loyal and closest being to his master, probably the only
one this latter cares for, and trust. This mutual perfect understanding leads to
a kind of silent friendship between master and pet, even if in a way
others cannot really comprehend: for Zagato as much as for Inouva
dying for the people they treasure is the highest proof of their
feelings, as to say life is not worthy to be lived without them. He's actually devoted to Emerode too and that is
also why he deeply
embraced Zagato's crusade against the Knights, giving away his life for the sake
of his masters.
He just wish for their happiness, be it achieved thru death or any other way. He
wished for a human look in order to help his master better with
military matters, and since Zagato accepted his request he probably
felt trusted and decided to achieve anything Zagato wanted him to.
However, the shape shifting spell could be cast just once, so when he
asked to be turned back into a beast, he knew painfully well what it
meant. But for him, killing the Knights and making his master's dream
come true was the only thing that mattered anymore. Just for a chance
to accomplish his mission he sacrificed his desire and later, his own
life. Inouva is by far, along with Rafaga, the most powerful of Zagato's minions and he's also got brains. Since the beginning he was the only one
who really knew Zagato's true intentions.
Inouba ()
Personal Interests:
Birthplace: Cephiro
Magic Spells:
Dark Dragon
Did you know
that...
His corresponding car is "Honda Ascot
Innova".
He is a "Seijyuu", a magical creature.
His name is also spelt "Innova".
In the Italian version of MKR he's renamed "Imago".
Sera is named after "Toyota Sera".
His first appearance is in ep. 1
He appears disguised as Sera in ep. 15
Voice actor:
Okiayu Ryoutarou
Sera's voice talent is Satomi Koorogi, who dubs
Sanyun too.
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