Hakushurin is a main character in the manga "HAIGAKURA" by Shinobu Takayama. She is the Queen Mother of the West who rules over the immortal world and is one of the Three Emperors. Once an orphan, Hakushurin was chosen to be the new Queen Mother of the West because of a special arrangement of stars when the previous queen passed away. She met Ichiyō at Yaochi Palace, became close friends with her, and stopped aging after becoming an immortal at sixteen. Hakushurin had a lively childhood, liked wearing boys’ clothes, and loved martial arts, which made Ichiyō mistake her for a boy at first. Though she became friends with Hakushurin, Ichiyō later felt hurt when she learned Hakushurin’s true identity. Now, their relationship is complicated, highlighting the ups and downs in their long connection.
Hakushurin often wore boys' clothes as a child and kept her hair short.
She did not like wearing fancy or frilly clothes, especially when meeting Ichiyō.
After becoming a celestial being at sixteen, Hakushurin stopped aging and keeps a youthful appearance.
She was a very active and energetic child.
She loved martial arts and didn’t care about looking feminine.
She hated wearing floaty or frilly dresses, especially around Ichiyō.
As an adult and the Queen Mother of the West, Hakushurin is still lively, but the duties as one of the Three Emperors make her seem more responsible.
Hakushurin lost her parents at a young age and grew up as an orphan.
She lived at the Ankei Pavilion before being welcomed to Yaochi Palace.
She became the new Queen Mother of the West because the stars were in a special position the moment the previous queen died.
She stopped growing after becoming an immortal at age sixteen.
Hakushurin is a celestial being with the power and authority to rule part of the immortal realm as one of the Three Emperors.
She has great influence in the Western Kunlun Mountains, where she lives.
She can stop aging and has the skills of someone trained in martial arts.
- Ichiyō: Hakushurin’s childhood friend. Ichiyō first thought Hakushurin was a boy, calling her “Queen Father of the West” jokingly. Their friendship turned rocky after Ichiyō learned about Hakushurin’s true identity and felt hurt. For four years during Hakushurin’s coronation, Ichiyō avoided her, and they still have a complicated relationship.
- Sanu: When she lived at Ankei Pavilion, she was close friends with Sanu.
- Previous Queen Mother of the West: Hakushurin became her successor after her passing.
Becoming the Queen Mother of the West
Hakushurin started as an orphan and lived in the Ankei Pavilion.
When the previous Queen Mother died, a unique arrangement of stars appeared.
This led to Hakushurin being chosen as the new Queen Mother of the West.
Life at Yaochi Palace
After arriving at Yaochi Palace, Hakushurin met Ichiyō, who snuck into the palace.
They quickly became friends.
Hakushurin also became known for not liking girly clothes and often wore boys’ clothes, which caused Ichiyō to think she was a boy.
Becoming an Immortal
Hakushurin trained in martial arts since she was young and became a celestial being at sixteen, making her stop aging.
Problems with Ichiyō
While Hakushurin was close to both Ichiyō and Hakushurin, things changed when Ichiyō learned that Hakushurin and Hakushurin were actually the same person.
Feeling betrayed, Ichiyō avoided Hakushurin for four years during her coronation ceremony.
Even now, their relationship remains tense and complicated.
- Hakushurin is sometimes teased by Ichiyō, who calls her “Queen Father of the West” because she acts boyish.
- She strongly prefers boyish clothes and short hair over fancy dresses.
- Her growth stopped completely at age sixteen after becoming immortal.
- Hakushurin grew up in the Ankei Pavilion, where she was close to Sanu.
- She rules over the immortal realm from the Western Kunlun Mountains as one of the Three Emperors in "HAIGAKURA."
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