A feral, cannibalistic boy abandoned during a famine in 15th-century Kyoto who is named and briefly guided by a Buddhist monk. He struggles with his violent nature, forms a deep attachment to Wakasa, and ultimately survives the village's destruction to eventually find redemption as a monk.
Asura perceives Shichiro as a romantic rival, leading to a violent outburst that severs his last human tie.
Asura battles his own cannibalistic nature and existential despair, questioning his right to exist.
Wakasa provides Asura with maternal care, basic sustenance, and the foundational skills needed for human integration.
The wandering monk acts as Asura's first spiritual and practical mentor, providing survival resources and religious instruction.
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