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OnS Theories (24S). Second Theory - Explanation of the Memory Segment and the World of Illusions.

Hello everyone, finally we start with new theories, and I must say, chapter 106 just rocked. It was a really well done chapter, sasuga Kagami-sensei!

Nevertheless, there have been many doubts surrounding it, specially one about Mika and Shikama appearing, which actually have a more simple explanation than what it looks like, therefore, let’s begin!

P.S: Theories are held within neutral view and ships are excluded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js0bL1jOjeY

Before I start up explaining how this memory segment and the illusions work, let’s make a review or recap of the chapter:

First of all, the chapter resumes were Mikaela saw the big eye in the darkness; of course, such eye represents the depthness within Yu’s heart, as to why, I’ll explain that later on, but nevertheless, he noticed something peculiar about such eye:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

He was aware the eye meant no harm to him, thus leading him to touch it, which of course, the eye gave permission to him, but why?

The reason to this is very simple; despite the eye which in fact is Yuu’s heart, or the source of origin of Yuu; the memories and experiences that have been withstood within Yuu along being engraved deep within his very soul remain there, thus meaning he trusts Mika completely, knowing he does not mean any harm along the very fact that he does see him as an equal, a human to the very core.

After this, the memory segment begins.

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

But, is this truthfully a memory segment?

The answer to this is absolutely yes.

You might wonder where or how exactly this is possible, and for that, I’ll bring the biggest reference possible to this kind of scenario and that is the franchise of Assassin’s Creed.

For those who might not know, Assassin’s Creed is a game franchise which of course, focuses on a secret order that works in the shadows to keep balance in the world against Templars, but of course, the main point or comparison is that the game itself uses memory segments, what do I mean?

The MC within those titles, uses a special machine to experience and live in a simulation the memories of their ancestors...

Along this, another anime that uses such events is actually a bizarre anime that I do not recommend to watch, which is Corpse Party. (Warning: Do not watch unless you tolerate horror and gore)

Within said anime, there’s a scene on which one of the main cast gets to experience lively what happened to the unfortunate souls that were living in a constant grudge to their tragic past. Which this could relate as living a memory segment as well...

And this is precisely what happens with Mikaela after touching said eye. ,it could be said he is set into a world made of the memories the very origin of Yuu experienced in flesh, which is why the next panel goes like this:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

In the picture above and my failed attempts to trace a circle, the one looking at everything is in fact Mikaela Hyakuya; which is why he asks about where he currently is, along the creepy eyes in the tanks along spotting a child which is Yuu, the one that lived in with the progenitors and the chosen apostles.

It could be said that the big eyeball that allowed Mikaela to touch it, displayed Mika the distant past, along letting him experience everything in flesh, which is why he took the form of the tiny eye watching everything including Yuu.

Following this, Noya arrives and spots Yuu, which of course, knowing Yuu’s nature, he’s quite happy and hopeful to awake Mika without the knowledge of knowing that, in order to awake the corpse, he needs to disappear, but of course, knowing Noya’s nature, he stops being tolerant with him and decapitates him in the act:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

Of course, to the scene, Ashera arrives and tells Noya that he shouldn’t have done that since Sika Madu would take heed and notice the incidents going around. (To this point, the memory segment is normal.)

This follows up Noya into saying that he’ll create another:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

Within the circled dialogue box and the eye floating which of course is Mikaela, he notices that from the eyes that were floating in those tanks, they instantly materialized Yuu which of course was bestowed with life once it was out of the tank.

But since Noya couldn’t tolerate how noisy the cloned Yuu was, he ended up killing the newborn clone, thus leading to Mikaela’s position:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

Mikaela realized he’d get materialized as Yuu and by experience, understood that if he made a noise, he’d get killed:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

But now, the biggest question comes, which one could it be?

How was Noya not able to detect the changes and why did this memory segment continued? Does it mean the memory segment continued normally?

Within this, there are two scenarios:

First Scenario - The Past Simply Repeated Itself

Within this First Scenario, it’s very likely that the next clone made of Yuu wasn’t killed, which of course paints very well as to why Noya didn’t do anything else like ejecting or killing the current clone standing

Second Scenario - The Memory Segment didn’t consider such action as a huge alteration of the events

Within this scenario, which is likely just like the first one, it implies that the memory segment wasn’t affected that much, which is why it didn’t get destroyed or ejected Mikaela from it, since sooner or later, the next part of the segment would replay leading the events of seeing Shikama and the other demons arriving to the scene, and the biggest proof to this is the next panel:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

After Noya and Ashera stopped paying mind to the clone of Yuu in there, Mikaela managed to wonder who they were and where exactly such events took place, thus leading to the arrival of the other demons which, until that spot, was where the memory segment was going or replaying:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

When the other demons arrived, the memory segment was slowly getting disturbed by something, but what could this something mean?

Correct. The Power of Illusion and Distortion

The First Progenitor is well known to have powers that are equivalent of those to a God; powers that are extremely powerful to invade whatever he wishes to do, but, within this, the First Progenitor hasn’t even considered that within his schemes, there’s already a Trojan Horse invading his plans since the First Progenitor pretty much underestimates everything around him due to his arrogance which is why Rigr uses this disadvantage of the First to execute his plans without his notice:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

Once Rigr finishes the countdown, the First Progenitor manages to fully materialize within the Memory Segment but, how is that possible?

Since the First Progenitor is capable of invading other’s hearts, which is heavily seen within chapter 73:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 73

Back in chapter 73, Shikama managed to infiltrate in Ashera’s heart with ease, without alerting Yuu about it, since he was pretty much focused on making Ashera remember their agenda and goals to fulfill which lead to the current present.

But returning to the main theory, how exactly does this revolve around the powers of illusion and distortion?

For this, it is needed to understand that the memory segment acts like a Lucid Dream, which can be defined as this:

Lucid dreams are when you know that you’re dreaming while you’re asleep.

You’re aware that the events flashing through your brain aren’t really happening. But the dream feels vivid and real. You may even be able to control how the action unfolds, as if you’re directing a movie in your sleep.

Link source: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/lucid-dreams-overview

This only gives strength as to why Mikaela was capable of changing few aspects without distorting the events of the past, but, since both Yuu and him lowered their guards, the First Progenitor had a door, but which one?

Correct. Asuramaru

After Asuramaru saw the transformation of the vampire Mikaela into a demon, he was able to remember everything, including how he became an apostle to Shikama and his loyalty towards him.

His main task is to serve him and retrieve Mikaela’s soul but since he was forced to obey Yuu due to the laws of the contract, the only thing Asuramaru might have been able to do is allow Shikama Doji enter within his heart, allowing him to fully enter into the heart of Yuu which was left wide open.

Thus leading to the next event, which is, creating an illusion, what do I mean?

After he managed to enter into Yuu’s heart or rather the deepest part of his heart, he mixed himself within the memory segment, allowing the segment to continue until he reached a safe distance where Mikaela was present, what do I mean?

This could be described as him acting as a part of the memory segment, but, instead of showing the memory of Sika Madu; he exchanged that memory figure with him, which could be single defined as substitution.

Which is why once he got close to Mika, the next thing that happened was this:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

The Sika Madu displaying there isn’t the one from the past, but in fact, it’s the current Shikama Doji wearing a disguise and this is heavily seen by how he was able to manifest the scythes he currently uses as a demon; hence why he states he didn’t expect Mikaela would come that far to the past, and this is actually due to the fact that Mikaela wanted to understand why Yuu was that way and what he was mixed into, thus leading to the next panel:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

Mikaela realizes that the real monster managed to appear within the memory segment or lucid dream he was experiencing since he heavily states that he has to wake up and get out of there.

But within this, there’s something rather curious that many readers within the spanish and english fandom wonder, what could it be?

What does Shikama mean by not letting Mika get away again?

That’s actually easy, what do I mean?

If many might recall, in chapter 98 Shikama made an act of presence in order to retrieve the demon Mikaela by sending Asuramaru, Gekkouin and Kiseki-O to his wolrd, which, they almost managed to capture:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101

Of course, what they didn’t consider was the fact that Yuu was heading their way to save Mikaela, which is why the First Progenitor is doing the job himself:

  Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

Of course, due to the massive difference of power, Mikaela isn’t capable of defending himself, but, within this, there’s something huge to highlight, what could it be?

The current Demon Mikaela isn’t tied to Shikama Doji

What does this mean?

It means that the demon Mikaela is made of all the life experiences and memories Mikaela Hyakuya lived, it means the past he had is the one he lived, BUT, the very reason the First Progenitor targets his soul it’s because he needs a soul to bring back whatever he wants to bring which of course it’s not good news.

Once he gets Mika’s soul, Mika and Yuu will cease to exist.

Which is why, the next thing that happens is this one:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106

Yuu goes to his rescue as a voice; he reminds Mika that he’s not alone but in order to save him, he needs to accept the deal and contract of becoming his demon, so he can get more powerful and finally fend against the monster Shikama Doji truthfully is.

With this theory, it is focused to explain the events that happened in the latest chapter.

Hope this theory solves the many doubts the fandom may have!

Hope you enjoyed reading this!

What do you think dear readers?

Let me know!

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OnS Theories (22S). Second Theory - The Eye of Horus & The Eye of Ra/The Eye of Providence and its relation with Yuichiro and Mikaela - Part I

Hello everyone! I hope everyone’s been doing well This is the second theory I’ll bring for you dear readers, and of course, in the previous one, I mentioend that thanks to a proverb, there would be a counter or rather, another answer to the chapter 104, therefore, let’s begin!

P.S: Theories are held within a neutral view and ships are excluded!

One of the things that perhaps have made the fandom question several things is the fact that at the very end of the chapter, after the demon Mikaela went off with Yu’s head in order to pry in the depthness of his heart, he found himself surrounded by darkness and an eye that stared at him:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 104

In the previous post, I talked about one possibility, which is of course, the third mask/face, which in fact, is a proverb from Japan. But, at the same time, there have been statements that the eye itself could mean something else which has been mentioned by many readers within the spanish fandom, @mikaisyuudere​ and @saltysourpatch1​.

Therefore, brace yourselves because this theory will be long:

Eye of Horus

You might wonder such term or rather what could be described between an ancient amulet along the myth hidden within it could relate with OnS, thus for that, it is important to recall something rather interesting, what could it be?

Correct. Yuichiro, despite going through a constant cycle of life and death, most precisely, a “Samsara”, there’s something within him that gives some ties to such term that belongs to Egypt, and that’s precisely the given name Rigr and the Hyakuya Sect bestowed upon him, which name could it be?

Indeed. Sun God Aten.

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 81

While I have stated several or rather countless times that such name in another perspective of Religion is a solid reference to the Archangel Michael; there’s something that the eye that appeared in chapter 104 plays its role along the ties to the name of the Sun God Aten since both come from the ancient Egypt.

For that, let’s have a review of the Eye of Horus:

The eye of Horus is described as a symbol ofrestoration, rebirth, health and protection from evil in ancient Egypt.

But before it became a symbol of protection, before it even became something to be spoken with the pass of time, it is important to know how it came to be, such thing of course is referenced to the myth of Horus and the battle he had with his uncle Seth:

According to Egyptian myth, Horus lost his left eye in a struggle with Seth. The eye was magically restored by Hathor, and this restoration came to symbolize the process of making whole and healing. For this reason, the symbol was often used in amulets.

Taken from Britannica. Source:  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eye-of-Horus

If you’re interested to know about the myth: https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egcr10e.html

It is known that after such battle, peace returned between those two and of course the myth was passed down, along the creation of said amulet, but the question is, how does this relate with OnS?

If us as readers take a look at the past, there’s a part within the story on which Guren states that Yu is needed for certain plan, what do I mean?

That’s precisely correct and such plan is no less than Resurrection.

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 59

But within this, there’s quite an issue, what could it be?

According to the Myth of Horus, it is said at the end that he “revived his father Osiris and kept him alive in the afterlife” which of course might seem like a big set stone that might actually hold down the whole Resurrection plan, but in fact, there’s a possibility compared to the myth, what do I mean?

Despite knowing that OnS lore takes into a fictional possibility, aspects such as religion from ancient times and from current ones mix all together to bring forward a rather interesting story.

In this case, Yuichiro is not only a being that was just cloned at everything was set into stone, but instead, he constantly changed, his body suffered something to the point it could be something labeled close to a Chimera, what do I mean?

Indeed. Yuichiro has Seraph trait, demon possession, he wields a cursed gear, his seraph wings have been stained; furthermore he won’t simply die on a first strike and that is thanks to the countless Black Suns that exist within him:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 103

The very fact that the demon Mikaela was capable of seeing such countless Black Suns might actually imply that Yu’s fast healing to severe injuries is thanks to them.

And it’s highly thanks to that, that Yu is a definite set stone for the Resurrection process, but now, there’s one issue within this puzzle, what could it be?

Indeed, the Eye of Horus is not the only one that played its role within ancient Egypt Myth. There was another Eye that played its role too:

Eye of Ra

Now, you might wonder something and that is, what exactly is the Eye of Ra?

According to one myth, Ra (who was at that point the actual Pharaoh of Egypt) was becoming old and weak and the people no longer respected him or his rule. They broke the laws and made jokes at his expense. He did not react well to this and decided to punish mankind by sending an aspect of his daughter, the Eye of Ra. He plucked her from the Ureas (royal serpent) on his brow, and sent her to earth in the form of a lion. She waged war on humanity slaughtering thousands until the fields were awash with human blood. When Ra saw the extent of the devestation he relented and called his daughter back to his side, fearing that she would kill everyone. However, she was in a blood lust and ignored his pleas. So he arranged for 7,000 jugs of beer and pomegranate juice (which stained the beer blood red) to be poured all over the fields around her. She gorged on the “blood” and became so drunk that she slept for three days and awoke with a terrible hangover. Thus mankind was saved from her terrible vengeance.

There are a number of different versions of the myth, and a number of goddesses are given the title “Eye of Ra”, in particular Hathor, Sekhmet, Tefnut, Bast, Mut, Nekhbet and Wadjet . The “Daughter of Ra” was sometimes symbolised as a Cat who protected Ra from the serpent Apep (linking it with the leonine aspects of Hathor, Bast, Sekhmet, Tefnut, Mut, Nekhbet and Wadjet amongst others). The Cat was also thought to be able to cure and scorpion or snake bite and was associated with the goddesses Isis (although she is only linked to the symbol in its protective function).

Taken from: https://www.journeytoegypt.com/en/blog/eye-of-horus

In short words, the Eye of Ra is meant for destruction, but among this, there’s a curious fact within the myth stated, what do I mean?

I’m very sure many readers from both, spanish and english speaking readers have considered that the demon Mikaela’s shape is the one of a cat (honestly, I’m bad with this, so don’t say I didn’t warn you readers x.x) and according to the myth, the Eye of Ra not only had a bad insight within its connotation, in fact, as the fragment taken states, the Daughter of Ra was represented as a Cat and said cat was able to cure and protect all together, which of course, would heavily imply why Mikaela was needed back when he was a vampire:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 86

Back when Yu and Mika were reunited again and steady to leave due to Guren’s enhanced power, Noya pointed out that with Mikaela, Yuichiro and Ashera, what Guren desired could become a reality, and of course, such part or wish is to Resurrect the whole world.

Therefore, to conclude the very first part of the relation between the Eye of Horus, the Eye of Ra and the ties to Yu and Mikaela; it could be said that the gaze of said eye and the fact that, as pointed by Wisely before that Mika was surrounded by light:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 104

It could be said this is the encounter or the very fact that Mikaela entered in the darkness in order to find a huge eye staring at him, it could heavily imply the need of those two in order to trigger something important and that’s not figuratively, and of course, bringing forward the mythology of those two eyes, it enhances the fact why those two are the keys to bring forward:

Restoration and Resurrection

What do you think dear readers?

This is only part I. I hope you’re ready for part II.

I must say I thank deeply: @roxxy-ll​, @mikaisyuudere​, @saltysourpatch1​ and my friend from discord Wisely for the constant encouragement and support with ideas and thoughts!

Let me know what you think dear readers!

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OnS Theories (19S). Second Theory - Victory or Despair. Shinoa against time

lHello everyone, chapter 101 was quite a blow, but it also gave away something that perhaps might not end well depending a lot on what each reader aims for.

I hope you’ve been doing alright dear readers, remember to stay hydrated!

P.S: Theories are held within a neutral view and ships are excluded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiHA7Aw2GiE

As I stated, latest chapter gave an insight of hope thanks to the last panel on which Yu finally was able to reach Mika after the ordeal the black demons set upon him in order to capture him; of course, the human team rushed, specially Yu in order to save him from the grasp of the First Progenitor:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101

But despite this, why do I make a question about victory and despair? And how exactly does this relate to Shinoa?

If many might recall, Shinoa was “temporary saved” due to a drug her sister used in order to supress the cells of the First Progenitor, of course, it’s a matter of time whenever she can truthfully seal him or not, but, is there a proof there might be despair or victory for the human team?

In fact, both are correct. For that, let’s get into depth.

Hope for humanity

The victory is at hands for the humans in terms of sealing Mikaela, but as many might have wondered, how does that count as victory?

As I stated in other theories, along the behavior of the demons that literally made a hell out of Mikaela in the latest chapter:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101

It is clear that the First Progenitor does not seek Mika to protect him or save him; instead the latter, he aims to use him, and of course, I’m very aware that readers do consider the same thing in terms of making Mika or rather holding him within a cursed gear, but, how does this count as saving?

Guren indeed is an anti-hero, he left morality even if it’s not something that he wished to do since there’s grief and regret within him but it’s been 8 years of planning everything, and what he aims for is not to use Mika for selfish goals but rather, the main goal is to not give more power to the First; along with the fact that Guren aims to brigh forward the light that will face down the darkness or to put it bluntly, to make a battle between an angel and devil. 

There’s actually a third reason but that’ll be revealed in another theory! If I were you, I’d make sure to stay tuned!

Asides from the points mentioned, the reason why Mika needs to be sealed, is due to the fact that if he remains without possessing a human, he’ll eventually vanish, but how can I say such thing?

It’s actually simple, if many might have noticed, the demon Mikaela has remained in a space of Dream World or Samsara; but, back when he appeared in the real world, he stated he needed to hurry on finding a human:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 95

In said panel, after Mika finally appeared as a demon, he went to certain space and saw he was vanishing since he didn’t devour desires; which would explain why he appeared within the dream world and stayed there watching, since keeping his presence in the real world would put an ordeal for him.

But returning once again to the main topic of the theory, if there’s hope for humanity, how can despair exist?

Despair for humanity

One of the things that were noticed within the chapter is that both factions have their hands on something, in the case of humans, they will be able to save up Mikaela from the ambitions of the First Progenitor since it sums up that he needed Mika’s soul to be broken.

But in terms of despair the answer to this is actually simple:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101

After Ashera managed to break Mikaela; he stated something important: “The first would wake soon”.

He told Gekkouin that there was no need to worry since he’d return again, and, along this, there’s something that couldn’t be dismissed:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101

Shikama still has his vessel and the fact that he will awake soon along the fact that Shinoa’s smile given when Guren stated the policies of the squad about being family, gave a hint that she’s on her limit of restraining Shikama Doji, but how can I state this?

Shinoa’s smile is often carried as a personal mask to what she truthfully feels; in fact, in previous chapters when she was still alright without losing control of her own body, her smiles would carry truth or confidence, something implying that things would be okay or rather, they gave confidence towards the direction of future events, but thanks to the directions of the latest chapters, said smile gives a message of hope that the results at the end turn good for everyone she knows, but within said statement, there’s also a hint of sadness, it’ss not a smile carrying out confidence like the usual Shinoa portrays it.

Returning to other facts to despair of humanity, you’ll recall that Krul and Guren haven checked Shinoa if she was able to keep restraining the FIrst along the fact that the drug that Mahiru used only had a limited amount of time to give its effects, furthermore, if you might recall this:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 100

Krul is in fact taking measures and keeping Shinoa on check not because she cares but rather, because she’s aware that if the First Progenitor takes over her, everything will be over, hence why all the squad was hurrying on bringing Mika back since he’s the one of the main targets of the First Progenitor.

Therefore, what does this theory imply at the very end?

There’s a possibility that Shinoa will get possessed again after the First Progenitor fully awakes, leading to Shinoa be sealed or “asleep” for an unknown determinated amount of time, but, does that mean the First will proceed to attack the group?

There’s a possibility that in fact, the First might take a leave leading the human team to start a new strategy to separate the First from Shinoa in order to give a final confrontation against him.

Among this, there’s still a need for answers related to the vampire progenitors along the whereabouts of Ferid and Crowley all together with the past of the Sanguu sisters and what humanity will do towards the very end.

What do you think dear readers? what do you expect for next chapter?

Let me know!

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OnS Theories (20S). Second Theory - A gentle touch

Hello everyone, it’s been a day since official release of chapter 102 came, and of course, I switched the order of the theories (sorry for that :p and as to why, a friend wondered what the tittle suggest) therefore, let’s start with this one, shall we?

P.S: Theories are held within a neutral view and ships are excluded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih5Aj6QRzpA

Many might wonder what this theory tittle means since it isn’t clearer compared to others, but nevertheless, there was certain event that I believe called the attention of many, what do I mean?

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 102

Correct. After Yu defeated the 3 black demons that invaded Mikaela’s samsara and broke him mentally and emotionally, Yu went straight to him in order to make a contract with him (as for how that’ll happen will be reviewed in another theory). But nevertheless, Yuichiro understood the scene, understood something at first sight, what could it be?

He understood that more than ever, Mikaela needed to see that the world didn’t end, that there was still hope despite the outcome and torment he was suffering and, for that, in order to heal that crushed heart, in order to overcome that pain, there’s a need for light, what do I mean?

Correct. If many might know, Mikaela’s most treasured being was Yu since he was the last survivor of Ferid’s massacre, Mikaela carried on as he could in order to keep Yu protected even if it meant throwing his life away in the process, but deep down, even after dying as a vampire, his soul couldn’t find the proper rest desired since he was tormented by the negative emotions that were born ever since he lost his most treasured family from the Hyakuya Orphanage, but why exactly does this happen?

I’ll quote a phrase I consider it has an impact over life, this phrase comes from Boogiepop at Dawn:

“The shadow interrupted him. “You want me to judge you?” 

"...eh?" 

“If I do that, will you become the superhero you want to be?” 

 "............" 

“Would you wish for the regret in your mind to be cast aside? Would you want your mental state to once more be one she can be proud of? To return to the moment when your mind was a beautiful thing?”

Kouhei Kadono, Boogiepop at Dawn.

You might wonder, what does this quote have to do with Owari no Seraph and specially Mikaela Hyakuya, despite the different themes, there’s something in common here:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101

Humans tend to have regrets, some regrets end up torturing the soul to the point those regrets become curses; the fact that the man in question in said Boogiepop LN was asked if he wanted to be judged gives an insight of what in reality some humans would want; and this is what it’s reflected heavily with Mikaela’s desire, his deepest desire is to have someone blame him, his regret is that he couldn’t save anyone, he couldn’t save the kids he swore to protect

And of course, having Asuramaru reflect what the bottom of his heart truthfully feels and tormenting him with someone he wouldn’t think to do but due to the guilt, such scene was brought by Asuramaru to him:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101

This only lead to the eventual breakdown of Mikaela which resulted in favor to the demons to carry on the plan of their master,which is Sika Madu.

But how exactly does this relate to the “gentle touch”?

The gentle touch doesn’t mean to pat or to caress but rather the action Yu began within the first panel, what do I mean?

Yu is indeed there to make a contract with the demon Mikaela but also, he doesn’t aim to make a contract like it was often reflected but rather, he touched Mika in order to reach his soul, but why?

This is due to the fact that, even if Mikaela became a demon, he is still Mikaela Hyakuya, he still preserves that scene that defined Mikaela Hyakuya until the very end of his existance as a human and vampire.

Yu’s goal is not to use Mikaela as a tool nor use him for selfish purposes, but rather he aims to protect him and save him from the grisp of the First Progenitor, but, within that, his current main goal is to heal Mikaela’s wounds, those deep wounds within his heart that have tortured him for 16 years, those wounds that left him broken...the fact that Yu’s hand directly went towards where the heart is located means that he’ll soothe the restless Mikaela Hyakuya, along giving him a gentle push to accept the events and fight again, to see that life is worth and there will be a miracle at the very end of the journey they have to face in order to be free, in order to build up their own paths.

What do you think dear readers?

Let me know!

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OnS Theories (16S). Second Theory - Shikama’s goal with Mika

Hello everyone, I hope you’ve been well, it’s been a while since I wrote down a theory but well, let’s keep going, shall we?

Within the latest chapter, we saw how Shikama reacted to the fact that the King of demons appeared back or returned, all the black demons recovered their memories thanks to all the power released from Mikaela’s body:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 93

But within this, Shikama has stated that Mika is his “precious child”, and even shut down Krul when she stated that he’s the real enemy of the World; along with that, the fact that Guren ran over to the position she was in order to seal Mika speaks a lot of the urgency at matter:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 98

But then, why are Guren, Mahiru and Krul worried about him tracking Mikaela and using his current host for his ambitions?

Within Krul’s view, she sees the First Progenitor as an abomination she met on her whole life, a being that twisted everything and took all what was dear to her; this only made possible for a truce between a human and herself, being the vampire Queen of Japan; even if it meant taking decisions on which morality would be at stake.

For Guren’s side, he worries about it because he’s carrying a mission, a mission to save up the World even if he’s been displayed as an antagonist, Guren’s solemn wish is to bring back humanity since he was the one who triggered the End of the World with the Resurrection itself; but in order to do that, he has to fight against the very source of everything, which means, fight against the First Progenitor or at least give the key to the young squad to fence against him.

Therefore. They’re worried about the First’s goals; his goals alone have never been correct, both factions are aware that the First Progenitor has messed up many lives for his own selfish desires and reasons, both are aware that he has been responsible of the twists the world has followed suit, but then, returning to the question, why are both worried about such thing if he stated he’d save Mikaela?

That’s simple. The First’s objective isn’t to save Mikaela Hyakuya/Shindo, but rather he aims to devour him; he aims to absorb all what Mika is so he can bring back with his vessel what he lost long ago, but why? Why does it have to be Mikaela?

The newborn demon is a demon whose DNA was the strongest among all previous black demons; how can I state that?

Mikaela Hyakuya has been the only one to possess the Michaela trait and the Seraph trait; taking in count that his desire was “love” it only made it the biggest source of greed and desire he’d eventually feed on to the point of making him a prime example of overwhelming strength.

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 94

And just like Krul stated back in chapter 94 Mikaela became a 1st rank demon, one capable to keep up with Mahiru’s plan and of course, his powers keep surprising despite him not possessing a human to feed on human desires as he pleases, he’s already strong enough to face 3 black demons.

Even Noya is aware that Guren needs Yu, Ashera and Mika in order to trigger his main plan to defeat the First Progenitor which is something that I mentioned in a previous theory

For those interested, I leave the link here: 

OnS Theories (13S). Seventh Theory - Sun God Aten and The Sword of Michael

But, if Mika were to end within the First’s hands, he’d manipulate and rip Mika’s freedom along his soul in order to achieve and fulfill his final goal which, for the moment, remains as a mystery.

What do you think?

Do you believe Shikama is trying to save him or not? Let me know!

[lostsoulaltair]

OnS Theories (18S). Second Theory - Reason to Mikaela’s limited strength

Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well, make sure to stay hydrated and healthy!

The theory of today will be focused on something the fandom has noticed around and it is the fact that very asides that Mika became a powerful vampire, he wasn’t able to face down completely 3 black demons, therefore, let’s proceed!

P.S: Theories are held within a neutral view and ships are excluded

With the release of the latest chapter, most of the fandom weren’t expecting an interesting battle between Mikaela and Asuramaru along the tag or teamwork of Kiseki-O and Gekkouin; furthermore, there was expectance to see Mika as the most powerful being, but then, why did he lose since he’s labeled as the “King”?

Before proceeding to explain, let’s talk about some aspects of what made Mika the most powerful demon on Earth:

First of all, compared to other demons, Mikaela’s biggest source of desire wasn’t power nor greed, but rather “love”; his source of this desire came to the whole Hyakuya Orphanage, he treasured them and loved them, he saw them as his unique family

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 93

But of course, before he became a demon, he was aware he was in a perfect dream world, in a world on which Yu never threw his humanity, in a world on which demons, vampires, experiments nor cursed gears existed; only peace and his treasured ones, and of course, this lead eventually to his transformation and manifestation as a demon in the real world. This lead to the eventual birth of the most powerful demon to be ever created and that is due to the fact of his main source of desires that made him become one on the first place. We even saw many of his abilities in chapter 98.

P.S: If you wish to, you can read this theory focused on his abilities, of course there will be a part 2!

OnS Theories (16S). Third Theory - Demon Mikaela’s powers and abilities

But there was something to notice with the demon Mikaela, what could it be?

Correct. The color of his eyes were blue:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 95

At first thought, my mind suggested that it could be by the fact that he hasn’t fed on human desires, but now, this thought or idea that originally came might be divided in two options: 

Desires

Just like when he was a newborn vampire, his eyes didn’t dye in red but instead, they were blue giving a sign that he was still half human, half vampire until he later consumed human blood.

Soul

One of the characteristics that sets aside other demons from Mikaela is the fact that him being a demon, doesn’t imply he’s merciless, but rather, he harbors and cherishes what his soul longed even if he no longer recalls who he was or what he was and that’s highly visible in chapter 100.

It could be possible that, when a demon retains it’s soul or rather, the soul is not sealed or caught under the control of the First Progenitor like Ashera, Noya, Gekkouin, Byakkomaru, Raimeki and Kiseki-O, the demon might actually harbor elements of what it was once.

This will be further explained in another theory...

Retaking the theory, now the question is, why is the demon Mikaela not strong enough to defeat 3 black demons?

The answer to this is actually quite easy. What do I mean?

Correct. The demon Mikaela hasn’t fed on human desires. But how does this play in the role of strenght?

If you dear readers recall, all demons feed on human desires; but, have you wondered why?

This is due to the fact, humans harbor willpower, desires, greed, need, love, freedom, and most of all, a reason to live and exist.

Such strong emotions lead to a powerful cataclyst that boosts demons alone in order to prevail and exist along giving them power to fight. And this is heavily pointed back in chapter 98:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 98

Gekkouin in said panel asked Yoichi for power to enhance his power since they were aware they’d face a powerful newborn demon, but the question prevails,why did Mikaela lose against those 3?

As painful as it might sound, Mikaela is indeed a newborn demon; he might have knowledge on how to use his abilities for combat but,there’s an issue and that is the fact that he relies on his power alone, he doesn’t focus on tactics which is heavily reflected back in old chapters when he was a vampire:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 77

Back in chapter 77 Guren pointed that he was “alone” since he didn’t carry out a plan nor had teammates to help him out, he was literally going in a solo mission, and of course, this is highlighted by @distinguished-slacker , the 3 black demons worked up as a team in order to defeat him and carry out their mission, of course, the outcome hasn’t been displayed, it was left in a cliffhanger but nevertheless, the demon Mikaela doesn’t have combat experience against 3 black demons, it could be said he was careless in terms of checking the abilities of the other demons, hence why despite the abrupt raw power he has, he still lost in terms of tactics and teamwork.

Of course, the fact this was his first battle, doesn’t mean his path will follow doom but rather, something unexpected will happen for sure, but that’ll be mentioned in another theory.

What do you think dear readers?

Let me know what you think!

[lostsoulaltair]

OnS Theories (13S). Second Theory (Special Theory and Analysis) - Sika Madu and Shinoa, the journey and their relation with Yuichiro

Hello everyone, I hope everyone’s doing well! This is the 2nd theory and the last I post for the moment until a new chapter comes for the manga story; in the meantime I’ll be thinking more about it and perhaps update, but nevertheless, I’d like to thank everyone for their constant support!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vfcrC87v8A

NOTE: You might wonder why I gave the theory such title when I don’t involve ships. As I’ve stated so far, ships aren’t included in theories; the theory itself will focus on the reasons why these two characters ended up interacting or meeting along the fact that a third party mostly known as Shikama Doji, is involved with this.

Therefore, let’s begin!

Shinoa Hiragi and Yuichiro Hyakuya are well known to be the main lead protagonists of Vampire Reing Story; of course, that doesn’t mean everything resolves around them; every character is important within the story. But then, why do I state that Sika Madu and Shinoa have made a journey?

First of all, in older theories, I’ve stated that Shinoa is literally a part of Shikama Doji or a reflection, what do I mean?

Shinoa has a lot of mannerism Shikama has and that’s not because he influences her decisions, instead, it’s more that her personality was molded towards what Shikama or Sika Madu is like but with one sole difference, what kind of difference you might ask.

There’s a reason why Shinoa is the perfect vessel for Shikama Doji and this is because there’s compatibility, Shinoa was a being that lacked lively emotions,furthermore it was stated by Shikama that she herself is a part of him.

But, to give you a better idea why they are alike, there two pictures below speak about their way of speaking:

Now, you might perhaps believe the author is likely to repeat speeches but so far, those two are the only ones that have a similar way of speech whenever their dialogues appear.

Therefore, those two are two sides of the same coin.

Now, focusing more into the theory, you might wonder why I stated a journey, therefore, let’s start explaining about it.

Sika Madu’s journey and relation with Yuichiro

Sika Madu, before he revealed his true colors to Ashera Tepes, was displayed as a kind buyer, he made sure Ashera and Yu ate; but now, why do I state there was a journey and relation with Yu?

Sika Madu long ago used to use Yu as a test subject for his experiments, it can be said that the Yu from the past was made out of his real blood (The blood of the angel Michaela, the one sleeping in the coffin)  or certain composition that gave autonomy to Yuichiro which might actually explain why the Yu from Greece wasn’t very smart as for the aspect for his memories, it was due to the fact Yuichiro was killed along the fact that he was cloned when the experiments Sika Madu performed wiith persons he bought ended up in failure.

Still, what kind of journey did Sika Madu have with Yu?

Despite Sika being centered on his goals and experiments, he displayed a kind demanor, he was aware of human behavior and was quite intrigued by how Yu evolved once he was able to create young vampires; furthermore, it can be said that Sika Madu learnt more about how humans behaved, what their natural reactions were, their traits along the fact that he was aware that the vampires he sired adquired more traits than an average human.

But, within this journey, before leaving the progenitor council, he was focused on creating a new Michaela vessel, which is why the vampires that ended up being turned by him or by Yu’s blood in Ashera’s case were failures in terms to achieve becoming Michaela.

Once he found that a future vessel would give him what he required, he decided to leave the Progenitor Council and take Ashera Tepes with him for being the first vampire that wasn’t turned by him.

As for his relation with Yu, well, it can be implied that the way he saw Yu was nothing less than a test subject but was surprised by the changes Yu had within time; such surprise can be seen in chapter 74 when he calls Yu as a supposed empty vessel.

Shinoa Hiragi’s journey and relation with Yuichiro

Shinoa Hiragi was born as the youngest one in the Hiragi Family, she received the training other Hiragi received but, compared to her siblings, she was locked down from human sight except for Mahiru and Guren until the end of the world came in.

Shinoa was a person that ended up learning to grow alone, she didn’t get to experiment the warm love of a family, furthermore, when she got Shikama Doji back, she felt completed, as if the missing piece of hers came back to her.

Shikama Doji of course, told her about her desires along dreams she has deep within her heart but of course, Shinoa learnt very well how to make her heart being unreachable for demons, which is why he referred to her as the perfect vessel that could ever exist.

With the pass of time, eventually Shinoa was able to meet Yuichiro Hyakuya; it can be said that at the beginning, she saw him as another person she had to watch so said person could enter in the demon army, of course, such thing ended up in the creation of the Squad we’ve come to known within the story.

Within this, Shinoa taught Yu to be patient, to follow orders so there wouldn’t be deaths within the squad and family they ended up building with Mitsuba, Yoichi and Kimizuki; eventually, Mika and Narumi.; but, at the same time, Yu taught her the values of being a human, the meaning of treasuring those around you, the concept of a family, and furthermore, something within Shinoa grew, which is “love”.

Of course, many believe Shinoa is a lustful person because Shikama Doji in chapter 66 and 67 stated Shinoa’s lust would overcome her but, why do I imply that’s not the case?

To begin with, Shinoa within the story, started to learn what it meant to be human, furthermore, the emotions she experiments are something new for her, she doesn’t know what to think of said emotions, which is why she’s awkward whenever Yu got too close to her.

NOTE: Theories don’t involve ships.

Shinoa so far has displayed a selfless “love”. What do I mean?

She’s worried about Yu’s well being, and since he is the one that taught her the concept of a family, taught her the value of a human life along other details, she’s willing to put in practice what she’s been learning.

To certain extend, it can be said that she shows admiration towards Yu’s will and how he faces the world so he can achieve what he wishes for.Thus, it can be said that the emotion she feels so far is respect towards Yu’s will and a caring side that was eventually born within her.

Now, perhaps many might wonder where exactly is the journey between these two. The journey itself are the many adventures the squad has had, the new additions, new beginnings, losses, moments of sadness, etc. Along the fact, that both have learnt from each other to grow more 

Now, once stated these two points, there’s something Shikama and Shinoa share in common, what could it be?

Correct. Both have shared time with Yuichiro, both have viewed and learnt some things from him in a different manner; but then, does this mean Shinoa will eventually use Yu?

Of course not; despite the fact that I’ve stated Shinoa and Shikama are two faces of the same coin; there’s a huge gap between them, but what kind of gap?

First of all, Shinoa Hiragi is like the human side of Shikama Doji/Sika Madu, I mean, despite her being able to use the power she harbors or her being able to use her position as a Hiragi, she chose a different lifestyle, she didn’t focus on going through a path of ambition or keeping up with human experiments, instead, she seeks to put an end to the messed up world she and the others live in.

Furthermore, despite being possessed by the first, Shinoa’s mindset hasn’t changed, her goal is still firm along her mission, which is to ensure the squad ends up alive and survives; along the fact the end up finding a way to ensure their safety and priorities.

What do you think guys? Do you believe Shinoa might end up losing herself or not? Do you believe she has the power to actually turn the tables against the first? What are your thoughts about her or her future?

Let me know!