Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World
キノの旅-the Beautiful World-
Destination is a state of mind. A tale of one girl and her bike and the road ahead. Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes, her unusual, anthropomorphic motorcycle, only staying in each country for three days. During their adventures, they find happiness, sadness, pain, decadence, violence, beauty, and wisdom. But through it all, they never lose their sense of freedom. They discover that because of the world's imperfections, it is actually a thing of beauty. "The world is not beautiful, therefore it is."
(Source: TOKYOPOP)
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エルメス
MAINHermes is often pessimistically realist, unbiased, and usually comes across as the comic relief character. He has a tendency to complain, which sometimes annoys Kino. Despite this, he is a very reliable companion both mentally and physically, as he is the only person who Kino can speak with about their innermost thoughts. He is naive and innocent in many ways, often believing things that are only meant as a joke. He also has a habit of trying to state famous quotes, but usually forgets or changes them, prompting Kino to correct him. Although Hermes can be interpreted as a caring companion towards Kino, Hermes however does not care whoever his rider is. His sole purpose is to provide speed while a rider provides him with a direction and balance. If Kino were to be killed, he would have to wait for an extended period of time before another traveler utilizes him as a mode of transportation. Kino is well aware of Hermes's purpose as a motorrad and therefore fiercely protects him from anybody attempting to steal or damage him as well as themself in order for Hermes to continue having a rider.
シズ
SUPPORTINGShizu is described in the novel as a tall, slender and well proportioned young man in his late teens or early twenties. He is dressed in a green sweater and blue jeans, wielding a katana.
陸
SUPPORTINGRiku (陸) is the pet dog of Shizu, and his loyal vassal. Despite being a dog, he is able to speak. He first appears alongside Shizu in the Land of Colosseum. Riku refers to his master as Master Shizu at all times.
キノ
SUPPORTINGKino (キノ, Kino) is the main character of Kino's Journey. Kino is a composed, stoic, and precocious teenager who travels with a motorrad, Hermes in search of a country with specific desired characteristics.
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- What is Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World about?
- Destination is a state of mind. A tale of one girl and her bike and the road ahead. Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes, her unusual, anthropomorphic motorcycle, only staying in each country for three days. During their adventures, they find happiness, sadness, pain, decadence, viole
- Is Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World still ongoing?
- Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World is currently ongoing.
- Who are the main characters in Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World?
- The main characters are Kino, Hermes.
