Kyouka Nijiku ¹

Japanese: キョウカ・ニジク

romanized: Kyōka Nijiku

Species: Human

Gender: Female Female

Relatives: Nameless Father Nameless Mother Goka Nijiku (Younger brother) Zanka Nijiku (younger brother)

Affiliation: Nijiku Family Hell Guard (Red Horns)

Occupation: Hell's Guard

State: Alive

Place of birth: Floor

Vital instrument: Jinki(s) None

Kyouka Nijiku (キョウカ・ニジク, Kyōka Nijiku) is a character from Gachiakuta. She is the older sister of Zanka Nijiku and Goka Nijiku, and the commander of squad one of the Red Horns of the Hell Guard.

Kyouka is an extremely tall and slightly muscular woman with a somewhat seductive appearance. She has striking facial features, with a pair of tired blue eyes lined in red, reddish-brown triangular earrings, red lipstick, and the same dark brown haircut as her brother, but dyed red instead of blonde, with bangs long enough to cover her left eye. She wears loose clothing similar to that of the other Hell Guards, consisting of a navy blue kimono fastened with a gray belt and long yellow ribbons, beneath an ornate red coat, which in the manga is revealed to conceal weapons in its seams. She appears to have specialized attire due to her high rank within the organization. She also carries what appears to be a katana at her waist.

In her youth, she sported long hair tied in a bun with two rods and wore a light-colored kimono.

Kyouka has a fierce, tough, and intimidating demeanor, and she takes matters very seriously without losing her composure. She is proud of her family and the role of the Hellguard in protecting and maintaining order on Terra. She wastes no time and is direct in her conversations. She shows no mercy to assailants and is willing to personally mutilate criminals during interrogations if necessary to make them talk. Despite her relentless approach to her work, she is reasonable and will not abuse her power, as demonstrated by her retreating from her mission to capture Rudo Surebrec after Arkha Corvus pointed out how unjust it would be.

Although proud and self-assured, Kyouka appears to have a mature perspective on herself and those around her. According to Zanka, Kyouka was the top student at her academy and could have sat on the school's "Golden Throne," but she chose not to. She believes that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses and considers it a pointless and narrow-minded effort to compare one person to another. However, she harbors a strong dislike for Givers, and it is strongly implied that this is partly because some of them are arrogant and consider themselves superior to ordinary humans.

Arch of the heritage mural

She and a group of Hellguard members unexpectedly appeared at the Cleaners' headquarters under the pretext of wanting to discuss the garbage storm caused by the Invader's flying Garbage Beast, but their true motive was the Sphere. The Hellguard wanted to arrest Rudo to analyze the Sphere's DNA and uncover information about it and how it was connected to Terra.

Arkha apologizes to Kyouka, explaining that she can't hand Rudo over since he's now one of their members and is fulfilling his duties as such. She says it's unreasonable to arrest Rudo when he hasn't committed any crimes since appearing. Kyouka admits they acted rashly and didn't actually intend to punish him, only to learn more about the Sphere before getting up to leave. Arkha asks why she's leaving so soon without even touching her coffee. Kyouka says she doubts the cleaners will show her Rudo anyway before boldly stating that she hates coffee. She tells Arkha not to forget to do the report on the Raider's trash beast. Arkha asks if she wants to say goodbye to Zanka, but she declines and asks her to send her regards to Enjin. Before leaving, she asks one last question about the Sphere's name. Arkha replies that it's Rudo.

The Hell Guard group, led by Kyouka, encountered Konza, who had been expelled from the Plunderers, in a swamp while returning from their meeting with the Cleaners. Konza challenged them to a fight, claiming his Life Instrument had the advantage in the swamp, unlike the Hell Guard, who were not Givers. However, Kyouka unexpectedly drew a pistol and shot Konza instantly, knocking him unconscious. The rest of the Hell Guard later captured him for questioning.

Doll Festival Arch During the Doll Festival storyline, he operates behind the scenes as commander of the Hell Guard, responding to a terrorist plot linked to Mymo, an extremist who proclaims himself Supreme Ruler. Instead of attending the festival directly, he coordinates intelligence and repression efforts remotely.

She warns Goka about a large-scale incident planned for the festival and subsequently oversees the interrogation of an informant, who reveals that Mymo and her followers believe the world has lost its ruler and must be transformed under her command. In response, she orders the lockdown of Andio, prioritizes the capture of those involved, and resorts to older methods of communication to avoid interference.

Although he doesn't appear at the festival itself, his decisions play a crucial role in the Hell's Guard's response and in containing the threat posed by Mymo.

As a high-ranking and trained Hell Guard, Kyouka should have the strength to defend herself against the Givers, as demonstrated when she shot Konza. It can also be assumed that she is skilled enough to wield the katana at her waist.

Goka Nijiku and Zanka Nijiku As the eldest of her siblings, Kyouka is strict and fair with them. In the past, she put Zanka through grueling training and astutely observed his great potential. She eased Goka's insecurity about being less talented than Zanka by praising his good qualities and encouraging him to have a broader view of himself and the world. Kyouka and Goka work together on the same team, Hell Guard, with Kyouka as captain and Goka as her second-in-command. Goka respects Kyouka, and Kyouka trusts her to handle missions and tasks while she attends to other matters.

Currently, Kyouka is distant and reserved with Zanka due to her anger and disappointment that he is a Giver and has chosen to be a Cleaner instead of a Hell Guard.

Enjin He seems to have a high opinion of Enjin, describing him as a charming blond with tattoos, but he also blames him for Zanka becoming Cleaner. Rude Surebrec Little is known about her relationship with Rudo. However, it is confirmed that she arrived at the Cleaners' headquarters accompanied by members of the Hellguard with the intention of arresting Rudo to investigate the connection between the Sphere and Earth, including an analysis of his DNA. Arkha Corvus rejected the request, pointing out the injustice of arresting Rudo, as he had not committed any crime since arriving on Earth. In response, she accepted the decision and clarified that she did not intend to punish him, but only to obtain more information about the Sphere.

The Ground (下界Gekai), known as the Pit by the Sphere Ones, is the surface of the world, a wasteland with a mostly toxic environment infested with Garbage Beasts due to the constant rain of garbage from the Sphere. It is inhabited by humans called Terrans.

At least 150 years ago, a large number of humans departed for the sky aboard the Sphere, leaving the rest of humanity behind on Terra. During this time, the inhabitants of the Sphere believed that no one remained alive on Terra and referred to it as "the pit," generally understanding it as a vast garbage dump.

In 150 years, the garbage the sphere spewed to the ground transformed into Garbage Beasts. The polluted air, as well as the danger posed by the Garbage Beasts, forced the inhabitants of the ground into designated safe zones, where walls were erected and mass air filtration/ventilation systems were built to keep these areas clean.

The level of pollution has drastically altered the landscape. Growing flowers is now extremely difficult, making them rare and expensive, though artificial flowers are sold for aesthetic purposes. The snow in the Northern District is contaminated and dangerous to the touch, making winter a deadly time. Contaminated areas have formed entirely new biomes, such as the Penta Desert, composed of shredded garbage, and the Tori Jungle, where plants have adapted to the pollution.

Both the Sphere and Terra have little to no knowledge of each other, as neither has any way of accessing the other. Information about their relationship on Terra has been censored or erased. However, clues to their history remain. Macaca Icol's mural in Canvas Town highlights the four symbols of her closest friends, one of which includes Canis Surebrec, the creator of the Watchman series.

Currently, several scattered clues left by Canis tell the story of the place. Canis left his will in Tori, guarded by the King of Tori, stipulating that he had been unable to stop them and could only bury the humans. Canis knew Kuro, who at some point begged him not to leave. It is hinted that Canis himself is able to travel between the Sphere and the Ground, leaving his gloves and book in the Sphere. Furthermore, the Watchman series takes its name from The Watchman, or vice versa.

In real life, information is a currency. No one gives it away for free, and it's usually exchanged for money, a task, or more information. Kuro was known as a reliable, albeit eccentric, informant, and the price of his information varied, even going so far as to ask Rudo for a game of tag in exchange for his data. Mymo offers free news and weather information through broadcasts. However, he does so with loud gestures and slang, much to the annoyance of the locals, but he gets the information faster than most, so everyone keeps an eye on him.

Beyond information, the territory uses its own currency, the gala. An ice cream cone costs 70 galas.

The territory retains its own language, which uses English letters and words, but aspects of ancient languages ​​still persist in its culture. The name Enjin comes from an ancient language of the territory, and August occasionally uses Spanish words.

Canvas Town, formerly known as Arts City, has forged its culture around art. Since many cities in the area don't embrace street art, Canvas Town was built with the express purpose of welcoming artists from across the region. The city is covered in graffiti, and all forms of art are permitted within its walls, provided they are well-intentioned.

Human trafficking exists because of the impunity that reigns on the ground, as some individuals take advantage of the lack of strict law enforcement to kidnap and exploit vulnerable people.

The case of Amo Empool and Enijn is a stark example: Amo was sold by her own mother to an unstable and abusive man, whose name has not been revealed; while Enijn was an orphan living in an institution that later became a slave market, thanks to a man who "appeared to have money." Enijn established a "connection," ostensibly seeking better funding for his orphanage, and used his newfound influence to further exploit the system, turning the orphanage into a front for trafficking. This stark reality highlights the vulnerability of these environments, where exploitation runs rampant, and underscores the urgent need for increased oversight and protective measures to safeguard individuals at risk of suffering similar fates.

There are beings called Vianders whose abilities help them grow food in contaminated land. For this reason, sweets are not scarce as they are on Earth, and they are said to be more addictive than drugs.

The land is divided into four districts, containing both safe and contaminated zones. Each is quite spread out; the southern district is a two-day drive from Cleaners headquarters.

Northern District

Main article: Northern District It is the only place on Earth where it snows and is said to be the closest to the Sphere. The snow is toxic, so winter in the Northern District is said to be dangerous. Follo Tunito was born and raised here.

Southern District

Main article: Southern District Two days from Cleaners headquarters, the South Ward is home to Tori's No Man's Land. The South Ward is known for its annual Doll Festival, where Donors who consider dolls and other toys vital tools display them.

Eastern District

Main article: Eastern District This is where the Cleaners' headquarters is located and where Team Akuta spends their free time. Mono, a no-man's-land, is nearby, and it's where Rudo first landed. A larger region known as Genia is located in the East District.

Cleaners' headquarters City of the Canvas Hole Village Genius Kremmos Village Klutess Village (Abandoned)

West District

Main article: Western District Little is currently known about the West District, but the Hell's Watch has authority there.

Safe zone: This is where humans can breathe without masks. Several settlements form, usually protected by a large wall. In these zones, the Cleaners establish their bases, like their headquarters. Shops and hospitals operate here, and the settlements have a seemingly large population. These zones can exist as a single unit, and when the sky shakes and deadly debris falls, there is a predetermined route that allows the people on the ground to build without worrying about falling debris.

List of locations: City of the Canvas Kamuatari District Hole Village Creepy

Contaminated area: The contaminated zone is the most dangerous and closest to the settlements. Here, monsters of garbage form, and humans cannot survive 15 minutes without a mask. Large quantities of trash accumulate, and sometimes humans are seen scavenging for materials and corpses to sell, especially small spheres.

No man's land Main article: No Man's Land The No Man's Lands are the most dangerous and unexplored of the three zones, and there are only six of them. A human would die almost instantly in these zones, and the Garbage beasts that form there are said to pose a challenge even to the most generous.

To date, only three No Man's Lands have been named in history: Infectious mononucleosis Tori Penta

The Nijiku family (二軸ファミリーNijiku Famirī) is a noble family on Earth. They own the Kamutari district, and most of them are Hell Guards.

The Nijiku family has been noble for generations and is immensely wealthy, enjoying great respect among other Grounders. They maintain close ties with the Hell Guard, as most of their members hold high-ranking positions. They also own the Kamutari district, the city where the Hell Guard's Central Training Academy is located.

Hell Guard (獄卒 Gokusotso) is a group in Gachiakuta. They are a group composed mainly of people who are not Givers and focus on suppressing humans who commit crimes, being the main law enforcement force on Earth.

Before they can join the Hell Guard, its members must go through a training camp located in the Kamuatari district.

The Cleaners answer to Hell's Watch and must submit reports on their work when it causes injuries to civilians.

They are all capable fighters without powers who can defeat the Givers and have access to rare items, such as firearms. Despite this, they are still unable to stop the Invaders.

The Hell's Guard has a fearsome reputation and uses torture to extract information. They own a prison where prisoners are said to suffer agonizingly.

In addition to maintaining order, the Hell Guard is also investigating the relationship between Earth and the Sphere, as Kyouka was sent to arrest Rudo to find out more about the sphere, his race, and to fill in the "gaps in history."

Squadrons The Hell Guard has different groups known as "Horn Squads" that handle the organization's functions. Zanka Nijiku's mother is the commander of the headquarters for all the squads.

Squadron 1, Red Horns Kyouka Nijiku (Commander) Goka Nijiku (second in command)

The Garbage Beasts (or aberrants) in Gachiakuta are hostile monsters formed from the accumulation of waste and negative "thoughts" thrown from the floating sphere to the surface. These creatures, which inhabit polluted areas, come to life and are immune to conventional weapons, attacking by sound. They can only be destroyed using a Jink, a weapon created from a special object imbued with power.

The Cleaners (掃除屋, Sōjiya) are a group in Gachiakuta. They employ a large number of Givers who use their powers to exterminate Trash Beasts on the Ground.

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