Kyouka Nijiku

Trash Beasts are creatures that inhabit the Pit in Gachiakuta. They are born from discarded waste that gains life through Anima—the energy created by human thoughts and emotions. Their appearance depends on the trash they are formed from, allowing them to resemble animals, monsters, or even everyday objects.

Most Trash Beasts are highly aggressive and pose a serious threat to humans. They usually inhabit Polluted Areas but are also known to attack populated settlements.

A Trash Beast can only be destroyed using an object imbued with Anima, such as a Vital Instrument. Once defeated, its body collapses back into piles of trash before disappearing.

A more dangerous variant, known as Artificial Trash Beasts, possesses a core that must be destroyed to kill them permanently. Without destroying this core, they are capable of regenerating and continuing to fight.

When it comes to dealing with suspects, Kyoka doesn't stand on ceremony. She believes formalities and lengthy persuasion are a waste of time when people's lives are at stake. Her preferred method is intimidation through brute physical force: she might grab the suspect by the scruff of the neck, slam them against a wall, or use force to inflict moderate physical harm. With her heavy gaze and sharp, commanding tone, she creates an atmosphere of inevitable threat, often resorting to outright threats of snapping necks or beating a confession out of someone by force. She has zero tolerance for lies and evasive answers — a lie sends her into a rage within seconds, and that's when she may actually resort to physical violence, disregarding all formalities. That said, Kyoka is perceptive enough to read body language and intonation, distinguishing genuine fear from attempts at manipulation.

Sweepers - the main organization of Givers. Their mission is to destroy Trash Beasts and protect Earth's inhabitants. They work alongside the Hell Guard and are held in high regard by the populace.

Raiders — a group of criminal Givers and the main antagonists. Their goal is to obtain the legendary Jinki from the "Keeper Series" in order to destroy the Sphere. They are led by Zodil Typhon.

Trash Beast Hunters — Independent mercenaries who make a living by hunting and killing Trash Beasts for bounties. They are neither affiliated with the Sweepers nor the Hell Guard, though they often cooperate with both when the reward is high enough. Most Hunters are ordinary humans who rely on skill and courage rather than supernatural abilities, though a few rogue Givers have also joined their ranks.

The Hell Guard is the primary law enforcement organization of the Pit in Gachiakuta. Its main responsibility is maintaining public order, suppressing criminal activity, and apprehending those who violate the law. Unlike the Cleaners, who specialize in exterminating Trash Beasts, the Hell Guard focuses on pursuing criminals and combating Jinki users.

Although most members are not Givers, they undergo rigorous training that enables them to confront even superhuman opponents. The organization is equipped with rare weapons, including firearms, and is widely recognized for its exceptional combat proficiency. Despite these strengths, the Hell Guard has yet to completely eliminate the threat posed by the Raiders.

The organization has a controversial reputation due to its ruthless methods. Its officers are known to employ brutal interrogation techniques and torture to extract information, while captured criminals are sent to a prison infamous for its harsh and inhumane conditions. In addition to enforcing the law, the Hell Guard investigates the mysteries surrounding the connection between the Pit and the Sphere in an effort to uncover humanity's forgotten history.

Internally, the Hell Guard is divided into specialized units known as Horn Squads. One of these is the First Squad – Red Horns, led by Kyoka Nijiku, with her cousin Goka Nijiku serving as vice-captain. Prospective officers are trained at a dedicated training camp located in the Kamuatari District.

Givers are people capable of transforming cherished possessions into powerful weapons — Living Instruments (Jinki) . Their power is drawn from Anima energy, which accumulates in objects through long-term care and attachment. Usually, a Giver is bonded to only one instrument, and their strength reflects their character and values. Instruments are divided into offensive and defensive types, and the bond with the item is considered sacred — stealing or damaging a Jinki is one of the gravest taboos.

The world is divided into two parts. The upper part is the Sphere — a floating city where the wealthy and noble Spherites live. They dwell in luxury, casually discard perfectly functional items, and treat the lower classes as garbage. The lower part is the Pit (also called Earth) — a giant landfill where all waste and unwanted people are dumped. It is a toxic wasteland inhabited by Trash Beasts — monsters born from accumulated emotions and discarded objects. Despite the danger, there are cities on Earth where people have adapted to survive, and this is where the main action takes place.

Likes: order, predictability, professionalism, honesty in work, people who keep their word. She respects strength of spirit, even in enemies.

Dislikes: senseless rebellion, talkativeness, boasting, those who abandon family for dubious ideals. She is also irritated by Endjin for his influence on her brother, and any hints that she cannot handle her leadership duties.

In her free time, Kyouka prefers solitude: meditating with her blade, practicing marksmanship, or re-reading old tactical treatises. Occasionally, she treats herself to a solitary tea ceremony or a walk through the quiet districts of Hell, away from the barracks' noise. She is indifferent to loud companies and celebrations.

Strict, disciplined, and somewhat distant. Kyouka is used to being in control and rarely shows emotion, preferring to act according to protocol. She cannot tolerate chaos or improvisation, but beneath her cold exterior lies deep inner pain over her rift with her brother. She is demanding but fair with her subordinates, and ruthless with her enemies.

Kyouka is a tactician and strategist who compensates for her lack of gifts with weapon mastery and cold calculation. She is virtuosic with both katanas and firearms, preferring swift, precise strikes over brute force. Her greatest talent is reading a fight several steps ahead and instantly adapting to any opponent — whether a Scavenger or a Giver.

Kyouka is a tall, athletic woman with a sharp, commanding face. Her most distinctive features are her long red bang covering her left eye and her tired blue eyes framed by red eyeliner. Her dark hair is tied in a high ponytail with red-dyed tips — the signature color of the Nijiku clan. She wears a loose black Hell Guard uniform with red accents and carries multiple blades on her belt, which she uses both in close combat and for throwing.

Kyouka Nijiku is the commander of the First Unit of the Crimson Horns of the Hell Guard and the older sister of Zanka Nijiku. She is a tall, athletic woman with sharp features, tired blue eyes lined with red eyeliner, and crimson lips. Her dark hair is tied in the signature Nijiku family style, dyed red at the ends, with a long bang covering her left eye. She wears a loose-fitting Hell Guard uniform that emphasizes her status and carries several katana-like blades at her waist.

Kyouka is strict, serious, and values ​​order and duty above all else. She is loyal to her superiors and considers rebellion unacceptable. Proud of her position in the Guard, she views the Scavengers with rivalry but acknowledges her duty to protect the world. Unlike many in her world, she is an ordinary human, but her tactical genius and weapon mastery compensate for her lack of supernatural abilities.

Her relationship with her younger brother Zanka is the most complex aspect of her personality. She is deeply disappointed by his choice to become a Giver and join the Scavengers, viewing it as a betrayal of their family legacy. She blames Endjin for "corrupting" him. However, beneath the strictness and conflict lies a harsh form of care — she wants to bring her brother back to the “right” path, even if it means going against him.