Kami are the spirits and deities of Shinto who serve as the "gods" of the religion. One look at Kiriko and it's clear that her in-game appearance is inspired by miko. The hair is tied in a ponytail with a white and red hair ribbon.\" Traditionally, they are tended to by shrine maidens called miko.įrom Wikipedia: \"The miko's attire consists of a white kosode and red hakama. Shinto shrines are located all throughout Japan (and I really do mean everywhere, check out this one hidden in the mountains). It's quite similar to Buddhism in that it is often understood less like a religion in the western sense, and more as a means of practicing spirituality or as a cultural heritage. Shintoism is Japan’s indigenous religion and one of its largest. Much of Kiriko's character is inspired by Shintoism and Japanese folklore. Connections to Shintoism & Japanese Folklore
With the release the dev update and her origin story, I wanted to go ahead and share all that I've learned so far.įor those who prefer a video format, I cover everything in this post on YouTube.
Hi everybody! I'm extremely excited for Kiriko's addition to Overwatch, so I've been doing a bit of research on her character recently.
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