La Hire from Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemy Knight is a female mercenary and a brave warrior in the French army. Despite appearing like a beautiful girl with big breasts, she is strong and has a kind, caring nature towards her subordinates. Here we introduce La Hire from Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemy Knight.
What kind of story is Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemy Knight?
This work is a historical media mix
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"Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemist Knight" is a historical media mix set in late medieval Europe, the era in which Joan of Arc was active.
The author is Kasuga Mikage, who is known for "The Ambition of Oda Nobuna," and one of the notable features of this work is that many of the characters who appeared in historical events have been transformed into beautiful girls.
Historical figures transformed into beautiful girls
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While fans of real history may find this a bit iffy, the defining feature of this work, "Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemy Knight," is that historical characters are transformed into beautiful girls, which softens the dark and heavy worldview of medieval Europe.
As a result, even traditional anime fans can enjoy it without any hesitation, and many of the characters have unusually large breasts, giving it a strong moe element.
Fairies and supernatural beings appear
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The concept of "Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemist Knight" is one of the themes of what would have happened if fairies and supernatural beings had existed in late medieval Europe... The fantastical setting is a delight.
Cute fairies and powerful beings with supernatural powers make an appearance and play a major role, so this is a must-read for fans of worlds that mix historical facts with fantasy.
[Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemy Knight] What kind of character is La Hire?
La Hire is a female mercenary employed by the French army.
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La Hire is a female mercenary employed by the French army. She is a beautiful, busty girl with a competitive personality, but she also commands a large following and is a feared, charismatic figure.
He possesses high combat abilities and possesses top-level combat sense and experience among ordinary humans, making him a very reliable companion.
La Hire's main weapon is a small musket.
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La Hire's weapon is a small musket, a highly effective weapon that can be used almost like a handgun.
However, he can also use axe-like weapons such as large halberds, and his physical strength exceeds that of an average man.
La Hire has quite the big sister personality
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Charlotte of the French royal family is also a big sister personality, but La Hire, as a female mercenary with a large following, has a clear big sister personality and is loved by the older male mercenaries.
She dislikes risky tactics that could lead to the deaths of her subordinates, and her steady, wise choices of action are characteristic of a veteran warrior. The contrast between her beautiful appearance and her high potential is captivating.
La Hire means rage
La Hire means rage, and the name was given to her in reference to her bravery, fierce fighting spirit, and intimidating presence on the battlefield.
She seems to dislike the nickname La Hire, and even boasts of it. However, she also has a feminine desire to become a bride someday, and her love of cute things creates a contrast.
Why La Hire Became a Mercenary
La Hire was originally an ordinary girl working in a vineyard. But one day, something about her broke after her beloved brother was killed by the English army. That night, she attacked the English soldiers who had killed her brother, setting them on fire and smashing their heads with an axe.
It was also at this time that she was first called La Hire, and the original story tells us that since then, La Hire has given up her dream of becoming a cute bride and has fought on the battlefield.
La Hire is doting on Jeanne and Astaroth
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La Hire loves cute things, especially small ones. She's doting on Jeanne and Astaroth, showing her feminine side despite her appearance.
When I first saw Astaroth, I was so overwhelmed by her cuteness that I exclaimed, "Is it really okay for something this cute to exist in this world?" The moments when we get a glimpse of her repressed feminine girlishness may be La Hire's best highlight.
[Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemist Knight] La Hire's voice actor is Shizuka Ishigami
While Stella and La Hire have different personalities and backgrounds, they share the common trait of being fighting female warriors, and Ishigami seems to excel at voice acting for these types of assertive female characters.
[Ulysses: Joan of Arc and the Alchemist Knight] La Hire Summary
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The original manga offers more background on La Hire, so if you're interested, I recommend checking it out.
A competitive, beautiful girl character who's skilled in combat is truly appealing.
