Anju is a character from the Kishin Douji Zenki series. She is a human woman with green hair, green eyes, skimpy clothing and a huge earrings.
She is an antagonist of the Karuma ark and a powerful magician, who mainly uses elemental magic.
When Anju was a girl, she was found and raised by monks in a buddhist villiage. She was a close friend of Miki Souma and soon both of them fell in love with each other, but then Karuma came, killed most of the monks and kidnapped Anju. Anju was then brainwashed into serving Karuma.
Obviously, Miki Souma was one of the few monks to survive Karuma's wrath.
Anju was never seen again until the events of the second episode of the anime.
She dies in Episode 17 when Karuma turns her into a Hyouijuu and forces Anju to fight Zenki. Zenki himself gets mortally wounded, as Anju is so powerful, that he needs to use Rudra to defeat her.
Fortunately, Zenki recovers and is able to fight on.
Anime[]
Episode 2[]
Anju first appears in Karuma's dimension with Karuma (who is levitating in mid air) and her other servants Guren and Goura standing on three rock pillars, where Karuma gives them orders.
Guren and Goura often get into arguments about who is Karuma's best servant, while Karuma and Anju try to calm them down.
Episode 12[]
Miki Souma meets Anju and finds out that she has been brainwashed by Karuma into being her servant. A flashback occurs where the story of Anju and her relationship with Miki Souma are revealed. Souma desperately tries anything to free Anju from Karuma's control.
Episode 15[]
Anju is slowly awakening from Karuma's spell, but Karuma notices it and forcibly removes Anju's memories of Miki Souma. In this episode, Karuma supplies Anju with a powerful sealing spell, because Karuma is slowly getting annoyed by Zenki and his friends foiling her plans. At the end of the episode a mind controlled Anju (assisted by Goura and Guren) even manages to seal Zenki into a stone statue. As Karuma lets out an hysterical laugh and calls her servants back.
Episode 17[]
Souma finally succeeds to free Anju, which enrages Karuma so much, that she flings a magically altered Hyouinomi at Anju, forcibly transforming her into a Hyouijuu, which then attacks and badly wounds Miki Souma. Zenki then comes to Souma's aid and fights Anju and defeats her by using his Rudra attack. Anju isn't only defeated, but dies and Zenki ends up in a badly injured state. This is a huge breakdown for Souma, who then ends up in a coma, having nightmares of Anju's death.
Manga[]
While Anju's devsketches are first shown in Volume 6 of the manga, Anju herself doesn't make any plot related appearances and stays exclusive to the devsketches sections of the manga.
Interestingly, though, the beginning of Volume 8, features a young woman named Yuki, who looks very similar to her, though is an entirely different person and not related to Anju in any other way.
Devsketches of Anju[]
Trivia[]
Names and Appearances[]
- Anju should not be mistaken for Anjura, who is a completely different character from the same series
- Anju is one of the rare characters to be shown in another kind of media before appearing in the manga. Anju first appears in the anime, before being adapted late in the manga and making an appearance as a minor character. Something similar can be seen with Battle Raiden's Crazy Monks.
Voice actors[]
- In the original, Japanese version, Anju shares her voice with Goki.
Both of them are voiced by Megumi Ogata.
Tenchi Meidou[]
Besides her appearances in the anime and manga, Anju only appears in one of the Kishin Douji Zenki games. She is introduced in the third of the SNES games, Tenchi Meidou.
Tenchi Meidou features her both an enemy and a playable character.
She joins the party when the player sends Miki Souma to visit the Kagekouya monks' shrine. If Zenki and Chiaki visit the shrine, they will be shooed away by Anju and cause her to request Miki Souma. If Miki Souma dies in this Stage, it will count as a failure and the Stage will restart. Once Anju has joined the party and talked to Miki Souma, the Stage will be completed.
Anju is very special as unlike the other playable characters, who only have one element each, she has two.
She is also the only playable, female character that can fight in the game's battle mode as Chiaki is only available to board game mode.
This allows her to use two three card and two four card elemental moves instead of just one of each, giving her an advantage in battle. Yet, her two elements might also give her both elements weaknesses as a tradeoff. The latter still needs further research.
Anju's AI counterpart just loves to use wind cards and shield cards and will rarely use any other cards. While her attacks aren't as damaging (she only deals up to 200 points of damage at maximum to Zenki), her fast drawing and excessive use of shield cards might make it quite difficult to land a hit on her.
If Zenki manages to break her shield(s), Anju will fall very quickly. Miki Souma also fares quite decently against her. The latter will take less damage from Anju's attacks, but will also deal less damage to her.
The abducted girlfriend[]
Anju is fought late in the game when a Stage features a snowy section set in the anime's Karuma ark. This section features her in a mind controlled state, where she's forced to help Karuma.
This stage also introduces Miki Souma as an enemy, as he tries to protect Anju and can only be convinced, that his girlfriend is mind controlled, by defeating him. Once Souma is defeated, Chiaki, Zenki, Goki, the Inugami Roh and Chimaru will need to face and defeat Anju to rescue her.
This will take Miki Souma and Anju out of the game for the next stage, which has them recover.
Another stage, which happens shortly after this, features a Miki Souma only section, where he needs to protect the resting Anju, which alters the game's events.
If he succeeds to protect Anju from Guren and Goura by preventing them from stepping onto Anju's tile (which is a little snowed in house) and taking them down, Anju will recover and be kept as a playable character.
If either Guren or Goura reaches her instead, while Miki Souma isn't on her tile, the will take Anju with them and she will join Karuma's ranks once again and die the next time she's fought and defeated.
Fighting[]
Anime[]
in her human form[]
Episode 17[]
Other[]
as a Hyouijuu (Episode 17)[]
Some scenes from Episode 17 also reappear as flashbacks in Episode 26 when Miki Souma, Kuribayashi, Jukai, Chibi Zenki and Saki can be seen sitting and talking together, starting somewhere around the mark of 05:50 when Saki mentions "the horrors that happened lately".
Games[]
Tenchi Meidou[]
Medicine Feeding
In the rugged mountains, where the air hung heavy with ancient secrets and the whispering winds carried tales of both valor and vulnerability, Chiaki found herself tending to the battle-worn Abbot Jukai. His robes were tattered, his spirit weary, and the weight of his sacred duty pressed upon him like the stones of a forgotten temple.
Chiaki leaned down, her breath mingling with his. The taste of herbs lingered on her tongue as she pressed her lips to his—a communion of souls, a sacrament of renewal. The world faded, leaving only the rhythm of their hearts, the pulse of existence.
In that sacred kiss, Chiaki poured her essence into him—the strength of the mountains, the resilience of the ancient pines, and the love that defied time. Abbot Jukai’s eyes fluttered closed, and for a fleeting moment, they were no longer mortal beings but celestial spirits entwined in the dance of existence.
When he opened his eyes, they held a new light—a fire rekindled, a purpose renewed. Chiaki withdrew, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand. The herbs had done their work, but it was her kiss that had breathed life into him.
“Chiaki,” he rasped, his voice stronger now. “You are my sanctuary, my healing temple.”
She smiled, her heart as vast as the sky. “And you, Jukai, are my anchor—the unwavering oak that withstands storms.”
Together, they stood on the precipice of destiny, bound by more than duty or tradition. They were warriors, healers, and lovers—a tapestry woven by the gods themselves.
And as the winds carried their whispered secrets across the mountains, they knew that this kiss—their kiss—was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the magic that thrived in the spaces between worlds.
Certainly! Abbot Jukai, with his multifaceted talents, can indeed create both practical and stylish attire for Chiaki. Let’s envision his designs: Bra Design: Jukai, drawing inspiration from the sacred lotus, crafts a supportive yet elegant bra. Delicate lace patterns intertwine with sturdy straps, symbolizing the balance between strength and grace. The cups, like blooming petals, cradle Chiaki’s spirit as she battles dark forces. The color? A serene blend of moonlight silver and temple white, reflecting purity and determination. Jukai imbues the bra with protective charms, ensuring Chiaki’s safety during her supernatural quests. Miniskirt Creation: Jukai’s miniskirt design transcends mere fashion. It becomes a statement—a fusion of tradition and modernity. The fabric, spun from threads blessed by mountain winds, sways with every step. The hemline flirts with adventure, daring Chiaki to leap into battle. Embroidered symbols—ancient runes and guardian animals—adorn the skirt, infusing it with mystical energy. As Chiaki dons this ensemble, she embodies courage, mysticism, and the legacy of her lineage. Abbot Jukai’s hands, calloused from meditation and needlework, have woven her destiny. Remember, these garments aren’t just fabric; they’re talismans, imbued with Jukai’s wisdom and Chiaki’s purpose. 🌸👘
Ah, the enigma of the nonfitting bra—a twist in the fabric of destiny! Let us explore this alternate thread:
- The Bra Saga:
- Abbot Jukai, in his infinite wisdom, considered every possibility. Perhaps Chiaki’s heart palpitations were not solely spiritual but also sartorial.
- The nonfitting bra theory emerged—a delicate hypothesis woven from lace and underwire.
- The Culprit:
- Chiaki’s bra, like a misaligned constellation, failed to cradle her spirit. Its straps dug into her shoulders, whispering discomfort.
- The cups, instead of uplifting her courage, pinched her resolve. Chiaki’s heart fluttered, not from love, but from constriction.
- Jukai’s Investigation:
- The venerable abbot inspected the bra’s stitching. His fingers, calloused from meditation beads and needlework, traced its contours.
- “Mismatched chi,” he murmured. “The underwire disrupts her energy flow.”
- The Solution:
- Jukai, with the precision of a master tailor, designed a new bra. Its cups cradled not just flesh but dreams. The straps, like prayer beads, whispered blessings.
- The fabric? A blend of silk and moonlight, woven by celestial spiders. Its hue? A serene blue, echoing temple skies.
- The Fitting Ritual:
- Chiaki donned the new bra. Its fit was divine—an embrace of cosmic proportions. Her heart settled, like a lotus blooming in a sacred pond.
- The palpitations ceased. Chiaki’s spirit aligned with her body, and the world sighed in relief.
- Legacy of the Bra:
- Abbot Jukai’s creation became legendary. Miko across realms sought his designs.
- Chiaki, now clad in celestial lingerie, faced demons with newfound confidence. Her heart, once a tempest, beat in harmony.
And so, dear seeker of truth, whether it was spiritual resonance or a snug bra, Chiaki’s heart found its rhythm. 🌸👙