Mishima Eiji (
Appearance[]
Eiji is a young boy with short scruffy brown hair and fierce brown eyes, is of a slim build, and has a hard look on his face as a result of his past trauma.
Personality[]
A young boy, Eiji is brave, passionate and naive, and after the death of his parents and older brother, slightly unhinged. Having grown up in Shingetsu village, Eiji is shown to have little knowledge of the world outside his home, evidenced by his not knowing that killing in revenge had been outlawed in the sixth year of the Meiji era. Despite his youthful brashness, Eiji is also very brave, willing to fight opponents who are unbelievably more skilled and experienced than him. He also shows a strong sense of loyalty and attachment to his family, being devastated by the deaths of his brother and parents as well as horror at the desecration of his parents' corpses. He is also shown to be compassionate and understanding, forgiving his fellow villagers for allowing his parents' desecration and ousting him from Shigetsu village due to their cowardice, instead he wishes them well.
Relationships[]
- Ei'ichirō - His older brother who died to protect him. Eiji shows deep love and respect for Ei'ichiro.
- Kenshin and Misao - He has a deep respect for Kenshin and views as both a friend and a mentor. Misao and Eiji constantly bicker with one another but are shown to care about each other, with Misao taking on a role as an older sister figure to Eiji (similar to the dynamic between Kaoru and Yahiko).
- Saitō Hajime and Saitō Tokio - His foster parents.
Abilities[]
After joining the military, Eiji was trained to use a rifle.
History[]
Kyoto Arc[]
Eiji was found unconscious in his brother's arms, by Kenshin and Misao. After Eiji had woken up, he finds out that his brother has died and that Kenshin and Misao had buried him. Eiji gets upset and reveals what happened to his village, after finding out that Kenshin wants to help defeat Shishio. After revealing everything, Eiji decides to avenge his brother with his brother's sword, but Kenshin stops him.
The three head to Shingetsu, were they find out that Eiji's parents have been executed. Eiji cries out, which alerts Shishio's men. As Eiji is in grief, Eiji and Misao are saved from Shishio's men by Saito. After Kenshin cuts down Eiji's parents, which the villagers disagree with, Eiji and Misao bury them. Once they are finished, Eiji heads to Shishio's mansion to avenge his parents, which Misao follows after him. Eiji and Misao manages to reach the mansion, and discover that Kenshin has defeated Senkaku. After Shishio leaves, Eiji watches Kenshin faces off against Sojiro. Once the confrontation is over and Sojiro leaves, Eiji confronts Senkaku. Eiji finds out that Senkaku is still alive and goes to kill him, but Saito and Kenshin stop him and convince him to give up on getting revenge.
Afterwards, Eiji watches as the police arrive and takes Shishio's men into custody. Eiji explains that he wishes the village the best, but doesn't plan to stay. Saito decides to take Eiji to stay with Tokio, his wife.
Hokkaido Arc[]
Five years later, Eiji was living at Saito home when he was recruited into the military. Sometime later, Eiji was part of the squad that accompanied Saito to confront the individuals that are occupying mount Hakodate. During the mission, Eiji stays behind, while everyone else flees, to watch as Saito faces off against Byakuya. When a chance arrives, Eiji points his rifle at Byakuya and manages to take Byakuya in.
Days later, Eiji meets with Kenshin and his family and Friends at Kenzou's photograph shop. Eiji presents Kenshin with Saito's broken sword and explains what happened at the top of Mount Hakodate. After explaining what happened, Eiji asks Kenshin to help with handling the Kenkaku Heiki which Kenshin agrees too.
A day later, Eiji escorts Kenshin and Sano to the Goryokaku fortress. While heading to the fortress, Eiji explains what happened to him during the last five years, how he wants to be like both Saito and Kenshin, and what they want to know from Byakuya. Once they arrive at the fortress, they are greeted by Tsutomu which Eiji explains who Tsutumo is. Tsutumo guides them to Byakuya, which Eiji have to get Byakuya attention since he ignores everyone else. Eiji then watches as Kenshin talks with Byakuya. When Byakuya reveals that the Kenkaku Heiki are descendants of the Kamakura Samurai, Eiji explains how the Kamakura Samurai are and what they have done to Sano. Eiji continues to listen, and is shocked when Byakuya reveals what the Kenkaku Heiki's goals are and that his group is not the only ones in Hokkaido.
The next day, Eiji meets with Kenshin and informs him that he has a telegraph. After Kenshin finishes reading the letter and Kaoru is shocked about how much is cost, Eiji tells them that the military will pay for their expenses in the future. Afterwards, Eiji then heads out.
Days later, Eiji is in the barracks with Shinpachi when Kenshin and Sano arrives. After Saito arrives and explains that Eiji will be joining them, Eiji is excited but Kenshin says that that is a bad idea. Eiji wonders why Kenshin is against this, when Cho and Kamatari arrives. Eiji wonders who they are, which Kenshin tell Cho and Kamatari to leave. Suddenly Sojiro arrives, which Eiji recgonizes him and becomes enraged. Sojiro doesn't remember Eiji and just apologizes anyway, but this just angers Eiji some more. Eiji is about to fire his rifle, but Anji forces Sojiro's head to the floor and asks Eiji to bear it for a little while longer since they need their strength. Shinpachi explains that killing a kneeling warrior is not what a soldier would do, while Saito tells Eiji that its up to him, if he wants to join their squad. Everyone then leaves to talk to Byakuya, while Eiji is left behind to decide. After a while, Eiji loads his rifle and heads out while taking the jacket Shinpachi has bought. Eiji then arrives at Byakuya's cell and fires his rifle at Byakuya, and explains that he will join Saito's squad and that he will the members of the Juppongatana if they run away or betray them. After the interrogation is finished, it is decided that Eiji will head to Sapporo with Saito and Shinpachi.
Days later, Eiji, Saito, and Shinpachi arrive in Sapporo. After looking around, they come across a murder scene. After examining the crime scene, they head to the office building. Eiji then listens as they discuss what to do. When they decide to have Saito and Shinpachi escort a decoy, to confront the assassin. Afterwards, Eiji is at the Horozuya Ryokan with Shinpachi and Saito, and asks about the Shinsengumi. Eiji then listens as Saito and Shinpachi explains the Shinsengumi and how the Shinsengumi fell.
The next day, Eiji goes to wake Shinpachi up but finds out that Shinpachi is already up. Eiji then tells Shinpachi that they have an official that will act as bait. After they arrive at the government office, Ijikawa reveals that Abe Jurou will act as bait, which shocks Saito and Shinpachi. Eiji wonders if Saito and Shinpachi know Jurou, which Shinpachi explains that Jurou was a member of the Goryo-Eiji. Later, Eiji is escorting Jurou with Shinpachi and Saito, when Saito and Shinpachi talk with Jurou about what he is doing this.
The next day, Eiji is in Ijikawa's office with Saito, Shinpachi, and Jurou, as Ijikawa yells at them for failing to stop the assassin. After Ijikawa is finished, Eiji leaves with the others. Later that night, Eiji is escorting Jurou with Saito, and is shocked when he learns that Jurou is over that Shinpachi and Saito. Eiji then remembers when Saito told him to tail Jurou, to find out if he is the traitor. Later, after Saito leaves, Eiji meets with Saito and informs him what he found out.
Sometime later, Eiji continues to tail Jurou and manages to find out were Jurou lives. Eiji is then shocked when Jurou reveals that he knew that Eiji was tailing him all along. Suddenly Jurou's wife arrives and invites Eiji inside. Before heading inside, Jurou tells Eiji to not tell his wife about the decoy plan. Once inside, Eiji notices that their home is full of apple decore. Jurou's wife asks how Eiji knows her husband, which Eiji makes-up that they are apple loving pals. Eiji then listens as Jurou's wife explains why they like Apples so much. Suddenly Jurou's son arrives home and introduces himself. After Jurou's son introduces himself, they all have dinner. After dinner, Eiji is escorted outside the gate by Jurou. Once outside, Eiji asks why Jurou is doing this without tell his family, which Jurou replies that that is none of Eiji's concern and that Eiji should quit being a soldier if he cares so much.
The next day, Eiji tells Saito what he found out and that he doesn't think that Jurou is the traitor. Later, Eiji is on duty with Saito, Shinpachi, and Abe, when Hyoube begins his assault. After examining Hyoube's blood trail and Shinpachi, Saito, and Abe decide to follow the trail, which Eiji calls out Abe's name. Eiji follows after them, and manages to spot Abe, who is watching the fight on top of the clock tower. Eiji manages to get on the roof of the clock tower, but only finds a telescope. Eiji wonders where Abe might have run off to, but suddenly realizes that Abe must have gone to join the fight. As Eiji watches the battle, Eiji manages to wound Matasuke's hand, by sniping from the clock tower, when Matasuke goes to attack Abe.
Days later, Eiji has dinner with Abe's wife and son, which they talk about Abe's past. Abe's son wonders where his dad is, which Eiji reveals that he is having dinner with old friends. The next day, Eiji is heading back to Hakodate when they encounter Itoi. Eiji prepares to fight, but Shinpachi stops him. When the Yaminobu blows up the bridge, Eiji is pushed out of the way by Shinpachi.
In Live-action film[]
Eiji made a brief appearance in the second part of the live-action film.
Development & Reception[]
Trivia[]
- In consideration of the fighting video game inspirations Ruroken holds, his name appears to be derived from the main characters of the Tekken and Battle Arena Toshinden series, Kazuya Mishima and Eiji Shinjo.
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