\Plot Summary\ One day, an ordinary high school student, Yuji Sakai, encounters a girl who calls herself 'The Flame-Haired, Burning-Eyed Conqueror.' Yuji names her Shana because the great sword she wields is called 'Nietono no Shana.' She tells Yuji that his life is about to end—apparently, beyond this world, there exists another world called the 'Red World,' where people, in order to fulfill their ambitions, gradually steal the 'Power of Existence,' the intrinsic power of humans. Yuji is one of the victims. After stealing the 'Power of Existence,' the people of the Red World leave behind a 'Torch' as a substitute to ease the distortions that occur in reality. However, over time, the 'Torch' will eventually fade from people's memories. What will become of Yuji's fate?\Character Introduction:\ Shana\ Japanese: シャナ (SHANA)\ Voice Actor: Rie Kugimiya / Fu Qihui\ The female protagonist of the series.\ Zodiac: Pisces\ Birthday: March 18\ Inherited the role of the first 'Flame-Haired, Burning-Eyed Slayer' as a flame warrior.\ In the anime version, her height is set at 141 cm. Based on her appearance, she looks about 11 or 12 years old, but since she becomes ageless after forming a contract, her true age cannot be determined.\ The name 'Shana' was given by Yuji after her wielded weapon, the great sword 'Nietono no Shana' (translated in the Taiwanese broadcast as 'Shana'). She made the contract before awakening her spontaneous combustion ability, so her fighting style mainly involves wielding Nietono no Shana and close combat. Before meeting Yuji, she lived a wandering life of hunting Red World Lords, and only after taking the place of Yuuhi Fuji did she begin engaging in normal social activities and show her personal side.\ She especially loves sweets, even going so far as to drink very sweet coffee; her favorite food is Melon Bread (also translated as melon bun or pineapple bun, Japanese: メロンパン (melon pan)).\ She has a very stubborn personality and is a representative tsundere character, sharing a deep bond with Yuji. One of the Kugimiya pathogen characters (Type S), her catchphrase is: 'Noisy! Noisy! Noisy!' (うるさい!うるさい!うるさい!))”Give you, your gift,\ Having lived in “Tiandao Palace” since childhood, trained by Will Amina Carmel and Merrishim (Xiaobai) who specifically trained him, he is a well-rounded killer in both martial arts and academics. Many teachers at Misaki High, who only wielded the authority of their position but had no actual ability, lost the dignity of being teachers in front of her. Later, they were divided into two types (direct confrontation, extremely responsible, and ignoring, just doing a job for a living). She is both a rival and a friend to Yoshida Kazumi. During a battle with Faria Gani, he was forced by the Noble Phantasm “Trigger of Happiness” to reveal Araster within his body, and thus, in the battle with the “Eulogy Reciter,” he recalled the powerful self he felt at that time, acquiring the ability to use flames and learning to fly with flaming wings, firmly believing that with Yuji beside her, nothing is impossible. (2008 China Moe Battle Champion, tied with C.C. as Moe King) (Spoiled lolita version, of course, tsundere is even better)\ Sakai Yuji\ Japanese: 坂井 悠二 (Sakai Yūji)\ Voice Actor: Hino Satoshi / Li Shiyang\ The male protagonist of the work.\ Birthday: August 4\ A student of Misaki High School, Class 1-2, along with Shana and Yuji, at the beginning of the story he encounters Feruz, where Phosphor discovers that he is a Mistis with an internal Noble Phantasm, thereby becoming involved in the battle between Phosphor and Shana, and beginning the fate of being a “Mistis” whose body hosts the Noble Phantasm “Zero Hour Lost Child.” At the beginning of the story, he is merely a “torch.” “Zero Hour Lost Child,” after leaving the “Eternal Lover” John, randomly transfers into his body, allowing him to move freely during Feruz; strictly speaking, he is not human.\ Unlike other torches, “Zero Hour Lost Child” allows the existence power he consumes each day to restore at midnight, preventing him from disappearing. However, if “Zero Hour Lost Child” is destroyed or removed, Yuji still has the possibility of vanishing. In the novel, the “Zero Hour Lost Child” within Yuji is added with “Kaimin” (Restraining Seal). In the first season of the anime, the plan by the “Masquerade” to turn Misaki City into the “Fountain of Existence” gives him existence power equivalent to a normal Crimson World King, which can also be restored daily as the upper limit. In the novel, the storage capacity of existence power is increased because “Kaimin” tore off and absorbed a branch of Xiudenan.Later, he learned the method of freedom from the 'Eulogy Reciter' and used the 'Vampire' left by the Aizen siblings, successfully defeating several 'Disciples' and 'Phosphor'.\ Although he has no obvious strengths and lacks strong ambition, he is not lazy because of this. His performance at school is average, but when faced with difficulties, he can demonstrate exceptional observation and judgment skills and is good at identifying key points, which everyone finds interesting about Yuji. He is emotionally clueless (he has not noticed Kazumi Yoshida's feelings, but it is quite obvious that he has romantic feelings for Shana) and is currently involved in a love triangle.\ Later, Yuji Sakai, who became part of the 'Serpent of the Festival,' took away the glass vessel and Shana. He also became the leader of the 'Masquerade.'\ Kazumi Yoshida\ Japanese: 吉田 一美 (Yoshida Kazumi)\ Birthday: March 30\ Voice Actor: Ayako Kawasumi / Ma Junpei\ A first-year, class 2 student at Misaki High School, a shy and cute girl who developed feelings for Yuji after receiving his and Shana's help; the second female lead of the story. She faces the most intimidating romantic rival and can be very stubborn. Her figure is well-known among classmates (mainly seen in the first season OVA of the anime). She once helped the 'Tuner' Camus. She has a pet dog named 'Ekatelina'; she also has a younger brother named 'Ken' (who enjoys teasing his sister but loves her very much) (the above plot points are mentioned in both the manga and the first season of the anime). After the Color Pie Lace incident, she obtained a treasured item that allows her to summon Color Pie Lace using her own existence power.\ Alastor\ Japanese: アラストール\ Voice Actor: Masashi Ebara / Chen Youwen\ Real name is 'Heavenly Calamity Fire.' A Crimson Lord contracted with Shana, who acts righteously and is referred to as 'King' or 'God' in the Crimson Realm. Since the death of the first-generation 'Flame-Haired, Burning-Eyed Slayer,' he has remained in the 'Tendou Palace.' In the anime, on the 'Day of Scarlet Birth,' he contracts with Shana and serves as a guide for Yuji and Shana, acting as a father, mentor, and comrade. He once communicated with Yuji's mother via cellphone and also agrees with Yuji's mother, Chigusa Sakai's philosophy. His divine artifact is a pendant called 'Cucutis,' and his flame color is crimson. His manifested form is 'God of Punishment,' a flaming lord with horns and black wings.The Red World refers to it as 'Haphazard Divine Punishment'\ Ikesoku Hito\ Japanese: 池 速人 (Ike Hayato)\ Voice Actor: Hirofumi Nojima / He Yujie\ A friend of Yuji since middle school, a bespectacled gifted student, and also the class president of Class 1-2 at Misaki High School, proud of his skills in information gathering and organizing activities (although in reality he does not like being busy). He has a crush on Yoshida but often helps her pursue Yuji. He is prone to motion sickness and gets dizzy on long buses, electric doll cars, roller coasters, and Ferris wheels.\ Hirai Yukari\ Japanese: 平井 ゆかり (Hirai Yukari)\ Voice Actor: Masumi Asano / Xu Yunyun\ A student in Class 1-2 at Misaki High School, the girl sitting next to Yuji, often discussing homework with him, has a crush on Ikesoku Hito. In the original novel and manga, there is no detailed account of her, only that she and her family had already become torches, her existence taken over by Shana before she disappeared. In the anime version, she is attacked by Phyris on her way home and has her existence drained. Shana creates a torch for her on the day she disappears, but it extinguishes the next day. In the anime, Yuji is saddened by the fact that the real Hirai Yukari is a torch and tries hard to make everyone remember her, but ultimately her presence fades due to the loss of existence power. As in the original, she is eventually replaced by Shana. Hirai Yukari's personality no longer exists, effectively dead.\ Sato Keisaku\ Japanese: 佐藤 啓作 (Sato Keisaku)\ Voice Actor: Kenji Nojima / Chen Youwen\ A student in Class 1-2 at Misaki High School, handsome and frivolous young scion of a wealthy family, with a private collection of fine wines. In episode 5 of the first season of the anime, he becomes a subordinate of Marjoline Dore and wholeheartedly wants to help her, but is repeatedly obstructed and rejected. He becomes a significant figure in Marjoline Dore's heart.\ Tanaka Eita Sato, Tanaka, Ogata, Ike\ Japanese: 田中 栄太 (Tanaka Eita)\ Voice Actor: Takayuki Kondō / He Yujie\ A student in Class 1-2 at Misaki High School, a big, gentle guy. Together with Sato, he becomes a subordinate of Marjoline Dore, admires her, and respectfully calls her 'Big Sister Boss.' He develops a romantic relationship with classmate Ogata Makake.Ogata MatakeJapanese: 緒方 真竹 (おがた またけ)
Voice Actor: Yumiko Kobayashi / Xu Yunyun
A student in Class 1-2 at Misaki High School, a girl who is lively like a boy in class and a powerful hitter in the volleyball club. Average build, plays the role of a leader, has a fondness for Ryouma Tanaka, has confessed her feelings to him, and has been guided multiple times by Marjorine Doe. The female protagonist of the first season OVA of the anime.
Konoe Fumina
Japanese: 近卫 史菜 (このえ ふみな)
Voice Actor: Mamiko Noto
An original character in the second season of the anime. A transfer student in Class 1-2 at Misaki High School for the new semester, with an appearance almost identical to Topmost Kuraki, causing Shana to suspect that she is Kuraki in disguise. Extremely unfamiliar with daily life matters, seemingly a life-idiot, but possesses the ability to communicate and bond with small animals. Clings tightly to Yuji, causing displeasure and trouble for Shana and Kazumi. In the fifteenth episode of the second season, her true identity as Kuraki's "false vessel" is revealed, and in the same episode, she merges with Kuraki while retaining memories of the human world.
Sakai Chigusa
Japanese: 坂井 千草 (さかい ちぐさ)
Voice Actor: Tomo Sakurai / Ma Junpei
Yuji's mother, whose husband works overseas. Skilled in household management, intelligent and gentle, can handle any situation, has guided Shana and Wilhelmina in cooking. Due to her expertise in daily matters and emotions, Shana almost unconditionally obeys Chigusa. After Chigusa advised Shana on her views on love at one point, Alastor actively spoke with Chigusa, and after their conversation, Alastor not only admired Chigusa greatly but also granted her rights similar to "guardianship" over Shana. Often refers to Yuji as "Little Yu" and Shana as "Little Shana" (Taiwanese broadcast version translates it as "Shana mm").
Sakai Kantarou
Japanese: 坂井 贯太郎 (さかい かんたろう)
Voice Actor: Keiji Fujiwara
Yuji's father, deployed overseas for long periods and not at home, makes his appearance only in Volume 9 of the novel (second season of the anime), possesses outstanding insight.
Marjorine Doe Marjorine Doe
Japanese: マージョリー?ドー
Voice Actor: Hitomi Nabatame / Xu Yunyun
Commonly known as the "Elegy Reciter" fire mist warrior, contracted Red World Satan is "Ravaging Claw," Maccusias.From the United Kingdom, wearing a purple suit, with long chestnut hair tied in a ponytail, blue eyes, wearing flat glasses, a mature beauty with a figure comparable to a supermodel. A combative personality; when she has a target, she goes on a relentless sweep, hunting Lamy indiscriminately. Likes drinking, but has very poor alcohol tolerance, showing all sorts of embarrassing behavior during hangovers, yet still drinks heavily whenever there is a chance. She would punch Makosias for teasing her, and when drunk, she applies more severe torture—the Hundred Turns.
The spells she recites in battle are collectively called the 'Improvised Poem of Massacre.' She also has a tragic past unknown to others, driven entirely to find 'Silver' for revenge. When she learns that 'Silver' is merely an inanimate object, she is greatly shocked and almost cancels the contract, later being awakened by Sato Keisaku.
[Also translated as Mazorido, Marculi Dunn, or Marjorie Tong]
Makosias
Japanese: マルコシアス
Seiyuu: Mitsuo Iwata / He Yujie
His true name is 'Trodden Minion,' a red-world demon lord, manifesting in the form of a wolf as large and strong as a bear. He likes to tease his contractor Marjorine Doe. His divine tool is a large deluxe book called 'Grimoire,' with a flame color of ultramarine; his name is derived from the demon Marchosias (Hell Marquis, appearing as a horned wolf). He often says things that displease Marjorine Doe.
