#jyoka

[trashahime]

More Yashahime funkiness.

Once again Sunrise is providing clues with their preview pics and keyword profiles.

Jyoka's earrings always nagged at me and I just realized what it was. The ones in the cold intro and preview pic are different then the ones later in the show.

In the beginning they are just gold. As you can see in the keyword profile, a purple gem as been added.

All that focus on the gold and purple jewelry in the infamous titty shot scene makes me think I may be right about the pearls being based on the Wuxing 5 phases and the gold and purple pearls go together.

I have been wondering about the many pics Yashahime releases of towa with her sword. Her other eye usually illuminated with blue. And the indigo and silver pearls should go together too according to the 5 phases.

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[trashahime]

I've seen more people speculating Jyoka is based on the Chinese goddess Nuwa. And I think so too. Maybe involving her flood mythology. All those large bodies of water are there for a reason. I feel like I've seen more water in 8 episodes of Yashahime then all of Inuyasha.

But her appearance makes me think she is also based on an Indian style naga. She is wearing a lot of gold and her top reminds me of what I believe is called a choli. Her role in Yashahime may also involve some Buddhist naga lore. I single out Buddhism because there has been a ton of references to it and nagas have some important roles in the religion.

[trashahime]

So now that I have watched the episode I think Jyoka is actually Riku in disguise.

They both have red hair with it partially pulled up. And Jyoka's hair was sort rolled up on the sides to be the same length as his. There's the purple eyeshadow. A clue is also that she a purple gem in the same spot where the snake twins have their stolen pearls. The green dress was a call out to his eyes maybe. And there's all gold of course.

I admit I am biased because I have long though Riku is a snake youkai because I think he is a Satan like character. His feet in his website profile pic kinda look like cloven hooves too.

Jyoka even may have spelled out Riku plans for the twins, especially Towa. Let them build up their power so he can later steal it. An anon ask over on @dogs-over-people actually predicted this scenario earlier this week.

Apparently there will be another snake youkai in the next episode. That might be the Nuwa reference I thought Jyoka would be. A lot of the elements for the flood myth are already in place so I would be really surprised if it doesn't happen.

[trashahime]

I know some of you think I am insane for thinking all these characters are actually other characters in disguise but this occurred to me when replying to another post...

Sunrise spent a lot of time explaining why Treekyo had Kikyo's appearance. I think they did this to let the girls and viewers know that sometimes people will look like someone they're not.

Anyway, many people have commented on Jyoka's titty shot in the last episode, calling it fanservice.

I disagree. Whenever Yashahime does weird stuff like that, they are usually giving a clue.

Since she had Indian stylings, I thought she was representing a Buddhist or hindu goddess. And also, they really emphasised the gold jewelry and five purple points of her headpiece. And the jewel on forehead which I think is a callout to a bindi.

I think she's a representative of the goddess Tara. She has a five point crown and wears a lot of gold.

Also the way Jyoka hair is rolled on the sides but has little pointy things at the bottom is a shout-out to her ears and earrings. Most depictions of Tara have the same kind of earrings.

As you can see above, Tara is often portrayed topless, with gold necklaces dangling between her breasts. Like many eastern gods, she has many different versions or avatars. I think the point of the breast shot was to put us in mind of green Tara, her most popular incarnation. Anyone who makes the Jyoka/Tara connection will think of her first.

But I think it's possible she is actually a representation of the much less common violet/purple Tara. Her skin in that scene has a purplish grey undertone and the purple of her jewels was really highlighted.

If she is Purple Tara then I will have to reassess my theory Jyuka is really Riku. I know a lot of y'all aren't buying my perils/parents theory but I think even if it's wrong, Sunrise is associating purple with the mother.

Purple Tara is embodiment of forgiveness and change and that really fits Kagura if she is the mom.

I was going to include the lore surrounding Tara but this post is already too long and I am trying to cut back on my novel length posts. If any of you decide to google her, I reckon her buddhist history will be the most relevant if Jyoka's representation of Tara has any additional significance for the story.

[trashahime]

Hi. I came across your blog from a link on the inuyasha subreddit. I really want to believe the perils are the parents and the mom is really Kagura but I don't understand how since she's full demon. I also wanted say you missed a clue. Konton's red beast has Inuyasha's bangs too. I hope you're right because I really don't want Rin to the mother. You said there would be another "Kyuki". Do you think she's the snake lady?

For me, Kagura's full demon status has always been a bigger hurdle than her death. It's been theorized she's actually a hanyo because Naraku was one. I'm not convinced, but maybe. Jyoka, the snake youkai, could be based on Nuwa who's implied to have the power to reincarnate youkai into humans. If my theory it's all a simulation of sorts, it could also be the twins are full demons in "reality" and obtaining the other pearl that corresponds to their Wuxing element is part of the "game". Maybe it will turn them into full demons. Maybe they are half because they are half powered. At this point, it's still murky.

And I could be completely wrong about the perils theory. But I don't think I am. I know it's kinda of cracky but I posted it before we knew anything about Konton and he really fits the pattern. Also, the bangs are kinda Inuyasha-ish. Thanks for pointing that out.

As for Jyoka being Kyuki 2.0 or Kagura 3.0, I am waiting to see the episode. I did notice she has a gold encased purple jewel that corresponds to Setsuna's Wuxing phase. My gut feeling is Jyoka could actually be a stand in for Sesshomaru's mother if other non-peril villians are representations of Inuyasha characters. I think I forget to mention it but I think the owl demon was Jaken.