Armed Detective Agency

Port Mafia: Mori Ogai (boss), Chuuya Nakahara, Michizu Tachihara, Koyo Ozaki, Ryuro Hirotsu, Ichiyo Higuchi, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Gin Akutagawa, Motojiro.

Armed Detective Agency: Yukichi Fukuzawa (President), Osamu Dazai, Doppo Kunikida, Kyouka Izumi, Ranpo Edogawa, Atsushi Nakajima, Kenji Miyazawa, Junichiro Tanizaki, Naomi Tanizaki, Akiko Yosano.

Face: He appears tired but intelligent. He has medium-length black hair slicked back (sometimes a few strands fall into his face) and dull violet eyes with dark circles under them. His expression changes frequently, from a feigned, good-natured smile to icy indifference.
Clothing: He usually wears a formal suit, emphasizing his status. His standard outfit includes a white shirt, black vest, and tie, over which he wears a long black coat. His most recognizable detail is the long red scarf, a symbol of authority inherited from his previous boss.

Mori Ogai is the embodiment of logic and rationality. He is not guided by emotions, but perceives people and events as pieces on a chessboard.
Pragmatism: His every decision is aimed at the good of the Port Mafia and the protection of Yokohama. He is prepared to resort to any cruelty if it brings strategic advantage.
Manipulator: He's a master of psychological games. Mori knows how to find people's weaknesses and exploit them for his own ends, as he did with Dazai and Akutagawa.
Duality: in everyday life, he may seem eccentric or even a little comical (especially when communicating with Alice), but this mask instantly disappears when it comes to work.

The doctor's background: as a military doctor, he retained the cool detachment of a surgeon. For him, the entire city is his "patient," and he is willing to "amputate" any part of it to save the whole.

Appearance

Face and Hair: Chuuya has bright blue eyes and vibrant red hair. It's usually medium-length, with one strand pulled back into a small ponytail that falls over his left shoulder. His facial features are sharp, often expressing irritation or bold confidence.
Clothes: His style is "biker chic" with elements of Victorian classics.
He wears a white shirt under a grey vest and a short black bolero jacket with sleeves that he often rolls up.
He always wears a black choker around his neck.
Hat: The black hat with rats and a ribbon is his signature accessory and is something he treasures greatly.
Black coat: He often drapes it over his shoulders like a cloak.
Height: Chuuya is quite short (160 cm), which is a constant source of jokes (especially from Dazai) and the reason for his short temper.
Chuuya's character
— is the "honor and conscience" of the Port Mafia. Despite his profession, he adheres to strict moral principles.
Temperament: He is quick-tempered and easily angered. He is easily angered, but in combat, he rarely loses control of the situation.
Loyalty: Unlike Dazai, Chuuya is incredibly loyal to the mafia and his subordinates. He cares deeply about the lives of the organization's rank-and-file members and is willing to risk his life for them.
Aggressiveness: He loves a good fight. As the "Mafia's Ultimate Fighter," he relies on his strength and ability to manipulate gravity, but is also an excellent tactician.
Humanity: Despite being the vessel of the deity of destruction (Arahabaki), Chuuya strives to remain human above all else. He appreciates fine wine, expensive motorcycles, and has refined taste.

Face and Hair: Koyo is a stunning beauty with classic features. She has long, bright red hair styled in an intricate traditional Heian-style hairstyle, adorned with numerous kanzashi hairpins and flowers. Her eyes are deep red or deep pink, and she often wears a thin coat of red lipstick.
Clothing: It almost never goes beyond the traditional style.
She wears a luxurious, multi-layered kimono, usually light pink or red, with a floral pattern (including golden osmanthus).
Over the kimono, she wears a long dark coat (haori), which gives her image the stern look of a modern mafia woman.

She often holds a red wagasa umbrella in her hands, with a blade (shikomizue) hidden in the handle.
Koyo is a woman with an "iron fist in a silk glove." She's been through hell, and it's hardened her heart.
Aristocratic restraint: she always carries herself with great dignity and composure. Even during torture or fierce battles, Koyo maintains the manners of a refined lady.

Tragic fatalism: Due to a failed attempt to escape the mafia in her youth (which ended with the death of her lover), she is convinced that "flowers grown in the shadows can only live in the shadows." This makes her somewhat cynical about any hopes for a brighter future.
Motherly (with a touch of control): She genuinely loves Kyouka and Chuuya. She treats Kyouka like a younger sister or daughter, though her fear-based and cruel parenting methods are motivated by a desire to "protect" the girl from the disappointments of the outside world.
Gentle Cruelty: She can be very sweet in conversation, but at the same time order an entire squad of enemies to be destroyed.

Face: tousled red hair (lighter than Chewie's) and amber eyes. The most noticeable feature is the plaster on the bridge of his nose, which has become an integral part of his "boyish" image. His gaze is usually irritated or predatory.
Clothing: as practical as possible and a little untidy.
He wears a dark green military-cut jacket with a raised collar.
Under the jacket is a simple black T-shirt.

On his hands he has black fingerless gloves (mittens).
Loose trousers and heavy boots.
Weapons: Unlike most espers, he always carries two pistols with him, which he wields skillfully.
Tachihara's character is a "double agent" and his character is revealed gradually.

Hot-tempered and cocky: As a member of the Black Lizard (a mob squad), he behaves like a typical gangster: he is rude, the first to get into a fight, and a constant rival with Gin. He is energetic and often acts under the influence of emotions.
Hidden responsibility: Despite the outward chaos, Tatihara is a professional. When the situation becomes critical, he instantly becomes serious and focused.
A conflict of identities: its main tragedy is the gap between duty and feelings. As a spy (the fifth member of the Seekers squad), he was supposed to be a cold instrument of justice, but he became genuinely attached to his "colleagues" from the mafia.
Willpower: Has incredible endurance. Tachihara is ready to go to the end, even if for the sake of a higher goal he has to go against friends or his own conscience.
By the way, thanks to his ability "Copper Snow" (metal manipulation), he is one of the few who can give a worthy rebuff even to very strong opponents without using magic.

Gin's appearance
is a master of the art of disguise, so her appearance can be divided into two states:

Working Image (Shinobi): As the Commander of an Assault Squad, she appears as a silent assassin.
She wears a dark gray or black jacket with a high collar and a mask that covers the lower part of her face.
Her hair is tied up in a high, slightly disheveled ponytail, and long bangs cover her eyes.
At this moment, her gaze is cold and sharp, like the blade of her dagger.
True Appearance: Without a mask, Gin is an incredibly beautiful young girl with delicate, graceful features.
She has deep gray eyes and long black hair (like her brother Ryunosuke).
Outside of work, she dresses very simply and femininely (for example, in a long skirt and sweater), which makes it almost impossible to recognize her in a formidable mafia officer.
Gin's character
is a man of action, not words. Her character is defined by restraint and deep devotion.
Absolute Silence: She almost never speaks during missions. Her voice is quiet and soft, which contrasts with her reputation as a killer.
Professionalism: It is incredibly fast and efficient. Gin does not possess supernatural abilities (esper abilities), but her skills with a knife and stealth movement make her no less dangerous.
Caring: Despite the hard work, Gin has a kind heart. She is very attached to her brother Ryunosuke, although their relationship is not easy, and genuinely respects her Lizard co-stars (Tachihara and Hirotsu).
Modesty: She does not seek fame or recognition. Gin feels comfortable in the shadows, doing his job cleanly and without too much pathos.
By the way, it is Gin who makes Tachihara constantly nervous because of their eternal arguments about who does a better job.

Appearance

Face: Akutagawa has a very sickly appearance, with pale, almost white skin, a haggard face, and deep dark circles under gray eyes. He has medium-length black hair with distinctive white tips on the strands framing his face.
Clothing: his image has become iconic among fans of "dark" aesthetics.
He wears a long black cloak that reaches his knees. These are not just clothes, but his weapon (the "Rashomon" ability).
Under the cloak there is a white shirt with a high collar, decorated with an intricate ruffle (lace scarf).
Black pants and black shoes complete this dark, almost Victorian look.
Details: He often covers his mouth with his hand or handkerchief when he coughs, which indicates his poor health.
Akutagawa's character is a man who lives in constant inner tension, trying to prove his right to exist.
Cruelty and ruthlessness: he believes that the weak must die to make room for the strong. His methods are radical: he rarely takes prisoners and prefers to deal with them on the spot.

Thirst for recognition: For many years, his only motivation was to hear words of approval from his former mentor Dazai Osamu. This thirst for recognition makes him incredibly strong and at the same time vulnerable.
High discipline and pride: despite his illness, he has incredible endurance. Akutagawa never gives up, even if his body falls apart. He despises fear and cowardice.
Social alienation: he does not understand the emotions of other people well and does not know how to communicate "normally". For him, the world is a battlefield where the one with sharper "fangs" survives.
His ability "Rashomon" allows him to transform the fabric of his cloak into a predatory beast that can even cut through space. It's the perfect metaphor for his character: he uses his shell to protect himself from a world that has been cruel to him.

Appearance: He has a very peculiar appearance that is hard to forget. Motojiro has narrow eyes, which he often keeps half-closed, and a wide, slightly maniacal smile. He has short black hair that sticks out in different directions, which gives him the appearance of a "disheveled genius".
Clothing: His wardrobe combines classic and laboratory style.
He wears a long white coat that is almost always unbuttoned.
Under the bathrobe, he wears a dark green suit (jacket and trousers) and a light-colored shirt.
The most noticeable detail is the strange glasses (similar to aviators or welding) that he usually wears on his forehead rather than over his eyes.
And of course, he almost always has his signature lemon-shaped bombs in his hands or pockets.
Motojiro is a true extrovert and science fanatic, but his "science" is always about destruction.
Eccentricity: he is extremely energetic, noisy and likes to make pathetic speeches. For him, every explosion is an art, and death is just an interesting biological process that he wants to study.

Obsession with science: Kai truly believes that the world can only be understood through experimentation. He is not so much interested in money or power as in the opportunity to test his theories in practice.
Lack of empathy: he is completely indifferent to the suffering of others. For him, people are just guinea pigs. He can talk with a smile about scary things, considering them "elegant solutions".
Self-confidence: Motojiro considers himself a consummate genius. He gets irritated when someone doesn't understand the "beauty" of his lemon bombs or interferes with his experiments.
Thanks to his Lemon Bomb ability, he is invulnerable to the explosions of his own devices. Therefore, he can calmly stand in the center of the fiery hell that he himself has arranged, and just laugh.

Appearance

Face: Hirotsu is a man of venerable age. He has slicked back gray hair, a neat beard and a mustache. The most characteristic detail is the monocle on his right eye, which makes him look like an English aristocrat of the last century.
Clothing: His style is impeccable classics.
He wears a long black coat with a high collar, a white shirt with a black tie, and a light-colored vest.
He always wears white gloves, which he does not take off even during battle.
He often appears with a cigarette in his hands, which gives his image a noir atmosphere.
Hirotsu is the "voice of reason" in the chaos of the Port Mafia. He has seen bosses change and knows how to survive in this world.
Iron Endurance: Unlike Tachihara or Akutagawa, Hirotsu is unfazed. He remains polite and calm even under a hail of bullets.
Manners and etiquette: he behaves like a true gentleman. His speech is exquisite, and his movements are calibrated. Even when killing an enemy, he does so with a certain professional respect.

An experienced mentor: he treats Gin and Tatihara almost like a son (albeit a strict one). He often gives them advice and tries to restrain their impulses.
Ultimate Loyalty: Hirotsu is loyal to the Port Mafia as an organization. He unquestioningly follows orders, but at the same time he has his own idea of honor and duty.
His Fallen Blossom (or Falling Camellia) ability allows him to unleash powerful kinetic energy through his fingertips. This makes him incredibly dangerous in close combat - one touch is enough to knock an enemy back tens of meters or break through a wall.

Appearance
Face: Higuchi is a young woman with very pleasant, somewhat soft facial features. She has large golden-brown eyes that often express anxiety or determination. She has blonde (blonde) hair tied up in a high ponytail, and two long strands frame her face.
Clothing: She wears a formal business suit that looks like a high-ranking secretary.
She wears a classic black pantsuit (jacket and skinny pants).
Under the jacket is a white shirt, usually unbuttoned.

On his feet are black heeled shoes.
Glasses: Often wears sunglasses to look stricter during missions, but usually leaves them on his head or in his pocket.
Weapons: Since she does not possess supernatural powers (at least they have not been revealed), she is always armed with two submachine guns.
The character of Higuchi
is the character of a person who is torn between the "world of light" and the "world of shadow".
Fanatical devotion: Her loyalty to Akutagavi borders on adoration. She is willing to go against the boss's orders, risk her life, and engage in battle with much stronger espers to save her mentor.
Self-doubt and self-criticism: she constantly doubts whether she is worthy of being a member of the mafia. Due to her lack of ability and "soft" nature, she is often the object of ridicule, but her will is often stronger than any magic.
Emotional: Higuchi is one of the most emotional members of the organization. She genuinely worries, cries, gets angry, and doesn't know how to hide her feelings behind a mask as skillfully as Ogai or Koyo.
Responsibility: Despite her fears, she is very disciplined. When it comes to leading Black Lizard Squad, she acts decisively, although her subordinates don't always take her seriously the first time.
Higuchi is a reminder that you can remain a human being in the Port Mafia, even if you have to hold a weapon in your hands every day.

Appearance: A tall adult man with a perpetually stern expression, silver hair, and gray eyes. He always wears a green yukata underneath a black and gold haori and a setta with white long socks.
Role: Director of the Armed Detective Agency, martial arts master.
Personality: A serious and shrewd person who can keep his cool even in the face of danger. A good leader, he cares about his subordinates.
Ability: "All Humans Are Equal" allows him to control the abilities of those who are members of the Armed Detective Agency. The condition for control is that a person must be an official member of the Agency and pass the entrance exam, otherwise the ability will not manifest itself.
Skills: Fukuzawa has incredible strength, speed, and reflexes, with a perfect command of the katana and the art of hand-to-hand combat.
Nickname: Silver Wolf
Background: In the past, Fukuzawa was the government's strongest swordsman assassin, earning him his nickname.

Birthday: August 30.
Height: 189 cm.Weight
: 78 kg.Blood
type: II (A)
Appearance:
A tall young man of medium build.
Blonde hair, hairstyle with long bangs (directed to the right) and a ponytail, there are protruding strands.
The eyes are gray-grassy.
He always wears glasses.
Clothing: Beige vest over a black long-sleeved shirt, red ribbon around the collar, beige pants, brown boots.
Personality:
Very serious and responsible, a perfectionist to the core.
He is short-tempered, especially when his plans are ruined or when he is annoyed by his partner Dazai.
He is practical and pragmatic: he is ready to make tough decisions for the good of the agency.
Organized to the extreme: plans everything in advance, maintains a strict schedule, documents events in a notebook
Idealist: believes in clear principles and strives for the "ideal" in everything.
He is loyal and reliable: colleagues rely on him as an authoritative and diligent employee.
He is naïve in some situations: he can believe Dazai's lies and write them down in a notebook for "future use".
Past:
Used to work as a math teacher.
He felt guilty for the death of Rokuzo's father Taguchi (the hacker he patronizes): Doppo indicated the location of the terrorist ("Azure King"), after which untrained detectives were sent - among them was Rokuso's father.
Profession and organization:
Member of the Armed Detective Agency.
In fact, he is the deputy president of the agency.
Dazai Osamu's partner.
Ability: "Doppo Poetry"
Allows you to materialize objects from words written in his notebook.
Limitation: the size of the created item cannot exceed the size of the notebook page.
The notebook is not just a tool, but an "ideal" and a guide to life for Kunikida.
Preferences:
Likes: his notebook, fishing, lightly fried mackerel.
Dislikes: surprises, power.
Nicknames:
"Four-Eyed" (from Rokuzo Taguchi).
"Prime Minister of the Planning Country" (by Dazai).

Ranpo Edogawa's
appearance is a short young man with a height of 168 cm, which makes him appear younger than his years. His appearance is somewhat reminiscent of the classic image of a detective story - in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes.
Details of appearance and clothing:
short black hair, cut as if without a mirror;
green eyes of an unusual narrow shape;
brown hat;
brown poncho (to match the hat and trousers);
dark gray jacket;
white shirt;
dark blue striped tie;
long white socks (three-quarters long);
Simple black shoes.
Ranpo's personality
combines the traits of a genius and a child:
Self-confidence. He is proud of his intelligence and openly calls himself "the greatest detective in the world".
Playfulness. He likes to tease colleagues, condescendingly pats people on the head, regardless of their status.
Straightforwardness. He does not hesitate to call others "fools" and "blockheads".
Selectivity. He does only those things that fascinate him, ignores requests if they are not interesting.
Prudence. In critical situations, he becomes cold-blooded and extremely logical.
Quirks. He loves sweets, does not know how to perform household tasks (for example, travel by train), cannot sleep in complete darkness.
Abilities
Ranpo claims to have the supernatural ability "Superdeduction" (超推理, Chō Suiri), which allows him to instantly solve any riddles. To "activate", he wears glasses given to him by the director of the agency.
In fact:
Ranpo has no supernatural powers - his successes are explained by his brilliant mind, observation and logic;
Overdeduction is powerless against crimes erased by the Perfect Crime ability;
his deductive skills have been compared to those of Kogoro Akechi, a character in the works of the real-life writer Edogawa Ranpo.
Past
Parents: Father is a detective with the nickname "Clairvoyant", mother is a housewife, according to Ranpo, even smarter. Both died.
Ranpo's
role in the plot is a key member of the Armed Detective Agency (ACA). His analytical skills:
help solve the most complex cases;

Birthday: December
7 Height: 166 cm.Weight
: 52 kg.Blood
type: I.Likes
: flowers, wagashi (Japanese sweets), eel, sake.
Dislikes: male chauvinism, weak men.
Yosano is a doctor at the Armed Detective Agency. She is known for her rare ability and special methods of healing.
Ability: "Don't Give Your Life, My Love" - Allows Dr. Yosano to heal anyone on the verge of death. However, a person who is not mortally wounded cannot be healed until he is brought to a semi-dead state.
Appearance: Yosano is a young woman who cares about her appearance. She has short black hair with straight bangs and a golden bow tie clip on the side. In the manga, her eyes are dark gray, while in the anime, they are purple.
Personality: Yosano is almost always portrayed as calm and reserved, but when she is angry, she is shown to be a very strong girl to contend with. She is prone to sadistic and aggressive actions, which are further exacerbated by the condition of her abilities.
Past: A few years ago, as a child, Yosano was a subordinate of Mori Ogai and healed all the wounds of soldiers (even the smallest ones), thus providing the front with regular cannon fodder. She received the nickname Angel of Death from the soldiers. The constant use of the ability drained her physically and mentally. The war broke Yosano so much that she was confined to a wheelchair. Three years after the end of the war, she was found by Fukuzawa Yukichi and Edogawa Rampo and taken to the Armed Detective Agency.

Appearance: A young man with partially wavy, short, dark brown hair and narrow dark brown eyes. Bangs frame the face, some strands are gathered in the middle. Dazai is quite tall and slender. He wears bandages all over his body due to injuries sustained in battle.
Personality: has a cocky and cheerful character, while being self-sufficient. Dazai is a mysterious person, his true motives will never be revealed unless he reveals them himself.
Ability: Inferior Human - Allows Dazai to neutralize another esper's abilities through direct physical contact. Does not work from a distance, but Dazai can nullify the ability while bound if an opponent touches his skin.
Some facts about the character:
Previously a member of the Executive Committee of the Port Mafia and was a partner of Chuya Nakahara.
Dazai decides to leave the organization after the death of Sakunosuke's friend Oda. Before he died, he asked Dazai to go over to the side that saves people.
Dazai, who always appears relaxed and carefree, is in reality very intelligent, cunning, and quite cruel.
In most cases, he tends to dramatize and exaggerate. He presents any of his ideas or actions as a joke, although he carefully thinks through all actions.
Dazai drives terribly, because of this, his agency partner Doppo Kunikida always drives the transport.
He hates dogs.

Appearance: Atsushi has silver hair, pale skin, and yellow eyes with a purple tint. He has short hair on the right side of his face and long hair on the left side. He is of average height and thin build.
Personality: Due to the abuse at the orphanage, Atsushi is insecure and even hates himself. He is fixated on the past and has made many bad decisions throughout history due to his low self-esteem.
Some character traits:
Due to the fact that the young man grew up in an environment of humiliation and punishment, he is always set up for failure.
Since Atsushi was an outcast himself, he does not like to be bullied by others.
Despite a terrible childhood and constant bullying, Atsushi was able to grow up to be a kind and sympathetic person for whom the life and well-being of other people are above all.
He has a developed sense of morality, which directly stems from his upbringing. He believes that his worth in life depends on his ability to protect others, and he abhors the abuse of anyone's power and preventable deaths.
Atsushi has a paralyzing fear of fighting alone and often needs a companion to help him in battle or sometimes save him to feel confident.
Ability: Moonlight Beast - Gives Atsushi the ability to transform into a white tiger.
Favorite food: rice poured with green tea.
Motto: "Everything is fine while I am still alive."
Ideal type: a kind person.
Favorite place in Yokohama: shopping district.
In his free time: he reads books and studies.

Appearance: A small girl with long dark blue hair tied in two low ponytails with white flowers. Before meeting Atsushi, her eyes were dark, but when she joins the Armed Detective Agency, her eyes become lighter, clearer. She is always dressed in a red kimono with a flower pattern and a yellow ribbon tied around her waist. He also wears long white socks and sandals.
Personality: As a Port Mafia assassin, Kyoka resembles a doll, lacking all emotions and being ruthless when completing missions. After meeting Atsushi, Izumi became more real, similar to a girl. She is easily carried away by trifles and feels the need to see everything.
Ability: Snow Demon allows Kyoke to materialize a katana-wielding phantom that follows orders from the girl's phone and does not follow her own wishes.
Skills: Kyoka has a very good memory, quickly memorizing people's faces and location maps. She also demonstrates great physical abilities, making inhuman jumps and slicing people with great strength, even without her abilities.
Attitude towards other characters: Kyoka is very grooming for Atsushi, sharing a room with him, and worries when he is in danger. Presumably, he has romantic feelings for Atsushi Nakajima.

Appearance: He has golden eyes, freckles on his cheeks, short light-colored hair that reaches the back of his head, and bangs across his forehead. He wears light blue overalls, under which he wears a beige shirt with torn sleeves that reach to the elbows and a black tank top with sleeves that end just below the elbows. Kenji also wears a straw hat around his neck. He usually goes barefoot, but sometimes wears sand-colored sandals.
Personality: Kenji hails from the small village of Ikhatovo. He's simple, carefree, and hospitable, always greeting people with a smile, making him quite popular in town. He has an optimistic outlook on life. Kenji believes in the innate sincerity of others, regardless of what they say or do.
Ability: "Not Yielding to the Rain" grants Kenji superhuman strength. It allows him to accomplish things no ordinary person could ever do, such as easily lifting a car or pulling a road sign out of cement. A condition for this ability is that Kenji can only use it when he is hungry. After satisfying his hunger, he falls asleep.
Past: Yukichi was recruited by the Armed Detective Agency two months before the events began. Before this, Kenji lived in the village of Ikhatovo, herding cows. He lived without any modern technology, and the concept of money was new to him, as the residents of Ikhatovo simply traded things.

Naomi Tanizaki is a character in the anime "Bungou Stray Dogs" and the younger sister of Junichiro Tanizaki. She works at the Armed Detective Agency but possesses no supernatural abilities.
Appearance: A girl with delicate features and pale, almost alabaster skin. She has large gray eyes with long, fluffy eyelashes, a straight, slightly upturned nose, and full lips. Long, black hair with a bluish tint reaches her hips. She wears a school uniform: a red tie, a white shirt, and a black, pleated skirt that reaches about knee-length.
Personality: A bold and free-spirited young woman who never shies away from engaging in adventures, most often those involving her older brother. Despite having no special abilities, she often gets caught up in the agency's problems, and when told to leave, she usually refuses.
One of her most striking characteristics: a deep love for her older brother, with whom she has been her entire life. With her brother, she can act both childishly and provocatively.
Skills: Naomi is intelligent and resourceful, even in difficult circumstances. She possesses deductive skills, agility, and endurance.

birthday: July 24;
height: 174 cm;
weight: 54 kg;
eye color: hazel;
hair color: red;
blood type: A (II);
likes: Chinese cuisine, eels, cats;
dislikes: earthquakes.
Appearance: A thin, fairly tall young man with pale, slightly pinkish skin. He wears silver earrings and a matching hair clip, which prevents strands of hair from falling uncontrollably into his face.
Personality: Tanizaki is depicted as a slightly carefree teenager who is very concerned about his younger sister, Naomi. He also cares about the well-being of his colleagues and friends. He is very friendly and perhaps one of the most "normal" members of the detective agency.
Ability: "Light Snow" allows Tanizaki to project illusions in a certain range around himself, covering the affected area with snowfall.