The popularity of "SPY×FAMILY" has attracted many readers to Jump+ works, but how much do you use them in your daily life? Unlike Jump, which is published as a weekly magazine, Jump+ is developed as an app and can be enjoyed easily on your smartphone, so you can enjoy it anywhere, even on the train. Among the Jump+ works that have been attracting a lot of attention in recent years, "Ayashiki Triangle" has been decided to be made into an anime following "SPY×FAMILY", and is currently attracting a lot of attention, but this work is just as interesting as "SPY×FAMILY"! Here, I would like to introduce the main character, Kazamaki Matsuri, who appears in the Jump+ work "Ayashiki Triangle", which is a little different from "SPY×FAMILY"! Matsuri is a typical male protagonist, typical of Jump manga, but he is a character who has changed his sex to a woman due to the magic of the ayashiki during the work. The setting makes him a very interesting character, so please check it out!
What kind of character is Kazamaki Matsuri?
First of all, what kind of character is Matsuri, the protagonist of this work? First, I would like to introduce his character and basic information. Since the main character is the first to understand the work, let's check it out.
He has been able to see ayakashi since he was a child! ?
The Kazamaki family seems to be a family of ninjas who have exterminated ayakashi for generations. Therefore, Matsuri, who is descended from a family that has had a relationship with ayakashi for generations, seems to have been able to see ayakashi since she was a child. It was because she was able to see ayakashi from a young age that she was able to come into contact with Suzu, who was also able to see ayakashi.
Inheriting his grandfather's ninja business
Because he was able to see ayakashi, Matsuri inherited the family business of ninja from his grandfather. Ninjas in this work are "thought bodies" that appear in people's lives, and since many of them harm humans, ninjas have been exterminating them for generations.
Excellent sense and fighting ability
Matsuri took over his grandfather's family business at an early age, but despite his young age, he has an excellent fighting sense and is active in many situations. Many powerful people in the story are surprised by his fighting ability, so it can be said that he is a character who has not only lineage but also ability.
Strong sense of justice
He is a straightforward character, so he is portrayed as a character with a strong sense of justice who can work hard for those in weaker positions. In the story, he saves Suzu, who is often targeted by ayakashi, from desperate situations many times.
A Jump-like character
In recent years, there has been a trend of fewer works that are traditionally Jump-like, but even in such a situation, it can be said that Matsuri is a character that has pursued the "Jump-likeness" as before. For fans who want to enjoy works that are traditionally Jump-like, it can be said that this character is the perfect fit.
One day, she has a sex change and becomes a woman! ?
Thus, Matsuri has been active as a ninja since the beginning of the story, but at the very end of the story, she is forced to undergo a sex change to become a woman by the hands of an ayakashi. Even among the many works that have been drawn in Jump so far, it has been rare to see a male character suddenly become a woman. What's more, the protagonist of this work becomes a woman, so it can be said to be a very bold work.
Meeting with Shirogane, the King of Ayakashi
At the beginning of the story, Shirogane, the self-proclaimed King of Ayakashi, stands in Suzu's way, but his abilities are so extraordinary that even Matsuri, who has inherited the techniques of generations, was unable to seal him. Although they were able to suppress some of his abilities, Shirogane fought back and turned her into a woman through his magic.
Even after becoming a woman, she continues to be active in battle
Although Matsuri was struck by the terrible tragedy of "becoming a woman," she resumes her activities in the story without being too shocked. Her fighting ability does not seem to have changed even after she became a woman.
Will she be able to return to being a man?
However, it seems that he has no intention of remaining a woman for the rest of his life, and in the story he tries various methods to return to being a man, but so far he has failed every time. Will he be able to return to his original form? This will be one of the points of interest in this work.
He doesn't seem to mind...
Although Matsuri suffered the tragedy of being turned into a woman, he doesn't seem to be too shocked. In the story, he is seen staring at his own female body, so on the other hand, his charm lies in the fact that he doesn't get discouraged by small things like this.
A delicate relationship with Hanasou Suzu
What about his relationship with Suzu, the heroine of this work? From here on, I would like to give a detailed introduction to his relationship with the heroine Suzu, who is an indispensable presence in Jump works.
Suzu with a special constitution
Suzu, the heroine of this work, seems to have a very special constitution and seems to have been born with a high vitality. Because of this, many ayakashi are attracted to her vitality and gather around her, making her a character who is always in danger from ayakashi.
Matsuri's role is to protect Suzu
It is Matsuri, a ninja, who protects the peace of Suzu's life, which is always in danger. Although the two are childhood friends, each is bound by the mission of protecting the other.
Suzu's affection! ?
On the other hand, Suzuhara seems to have feelings for Matsuri, and in the story she tries to approach him at various times, but fails due to her embarrassment. Matsuri herself seems to be interested in Suzu, so it's just one step away, but it always ends in a frustrating development.
"Is it okay for girls to date each other?"
Moreover, in this work, Matsuri has become a woman, so even if she wants to date, there is no male Matsuri, so it seems that it is difficult to bring up the topic. In the work, Suzu, who is troubled by her thoughts, suddenly says, "Is it okay for girls to date each other?", so maybe that kind of development will happen.
Relationship with Ayakashi
The protagonist of this work, Matsuri, is one of the most active characters in the work, but what kind of relationship does she have with the ayakashi that appear in the work? From here, I would like to introduce her relationship with the ayakashi, who are particularly important characters in the work.
They got along well at first
Matsuri, like Suzu, has been able to see ayakashi since she was a child, so they seem to have had a friendly relationship at first. Just like Suzu still does, Matsuri herself didn't have a bad impression of ayakashi at first.
He hardens his attitude to protect Suzu
However, when he finds out that Suzu is easily targeted by ayakashi, his attitude towards them changes drastically. This shows just how strong his feelings towards Suzu are.
Changes through her encounter with Shirogane
Thus, Matsuri, who had a rather cold attitude towards ayakashi, changes through her encounter with Shirogane, whom she meets at the beginning of the story. At first, the two were enemies, but as their interests coincide during the story, they gradually become more open with each other. Through her interactions with Shirogane, Suzu realizes that ayakashi are not just dangerous to her, and gradually begins to change her own way of thinking.
The growth of Matsuri is depicted
As such, Matsuri, the protagonist of this work, has been working desperately just to protect Suzu's safety, and has been unable to forgive the existence of ayakashi, who was once a good friend to her. However, through her interactions with Shirogane, she begins to change her past thoughts, and her growth as a person is depicted.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we introduced Matsuri, the protagonist of this work, "Ayashiki Triangle". Matsuri has been active in protecting the safety of her childhood friend Suzu, so she seems to have a rather negative image of ayakashi. However, through his friendship with Shirogane in the story, he begins to change his mind. This work depicts Matsuri's feelings for Suzu and their romance, but also depicts the change in Matsuri's feelings towards ayakashi as an individual.
