Kagari Shiina is a pivotal character in Steins;Gate 0. She is a young woman who time-travels from a dystopian future to 1998 alongside Suzuha Amane. Adopted by Mayuri Shiina in the future timeline, Kagari forms a deep bond with her as a mother figure. After becoming separated from Suzuha during their journey, Kagari suffers memory loss and becomes entangled in a web of manipulation and mystery. Her story is one of emotional struggle, identity, and loyalty as she searches for answers and her place in the world.

Personality & Appearance

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Kagari is a striking young woman with bright red hair and deep blue eyes. Her gentle features bear a resemblance to Mayuri, emphasizing their connection as adoptive mother and daughter. She is naturally kind-hearted and soft-spoken, though her memory loss causes moments of fear and vulnerability. Despite her struggles, Kagari's determination to find Mayuri and uncover her past showcases her resilience and loyalty.

Skills & Abilities

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• Combat Training: Kagari is trained in hand-to-hand combat and firearms, making her a formidable fighter when necessary.

• Musical Talent: Her beautiful singing voice is tied to the lullaby taught by Mayuri, which becomes a key trigger for her fragmented memories.

• Time Travel Knowledge: As a time traveler, Kagari fundamentally understands time mechanics and their consequences.

• Emotional Resilience: Despite her manipulation and hardships, Kagari's determination to reconnect with her family shows her inner strength.

Trivia

• Kagari's name, derived from "kagaribi" (meaning "bonfire"), symbolizes the hope and warmth she brings to a dark and dystopian future.

• The lullaby Mayuri taught her as a child becomes a recurring and emotional motif throughout her story in Steins;Gate 0.

• Kagari's physical resemblance to Mayuri sparks intrigue about her origins and fuels speculation about her connection to other characters.

• Her relationship with Suzuha is one of mutual respect and sibling-like affection, and Kagari often admires Suzuha's strength and leadership.