Otoya is a male character from MAO, a boylike attendant who serves the onmyoji Mao and is later revealed to be a shikigami created from a small doll infused with spiritual power.
Otoya works as a servant under Mao, speaking politely and referring to himself as “this one.”
He looks like a young boy, wears a hat, carries an oar-like tool in his hand, and is almost always calm, expressionless, and composed.
Although he appears human at first glance, his true identity is a shikigami.
He was made when Mao placed spiritual power into a small doll.
He usually acts like Mao’s assistant and is almost always at his side.
He also often travels with Nanoka Kiba, who describes him as reliable.
Otoya has the appearance of a small boy and is typically seen wearing a hat.
He carries an oar-shaped implement in his hand, which adds to his unusual and memorable look.
On his back he carries a wrapped bundle.
Inside it is a jar used for kodoku, a poisonous curse ritual involving venomous creatures.
Otoya is consistently cool-headed and unshaken.
He rarely shows emotion and maintains a blank expression even in tense situations.
His speech is polite, reinforcing his role as a servant and assistant.
This steady, dependable manner is one reason others find him easy to trust.
Despite his human appearance, Otoya is not an ordinary boy.
He is a shikigami, a familiar created through sorcery.
His body can survive severe damage that would destroy a normal human.
Even if his torso is severed, Mao’s special techniques allow him to regenerate.
Otoya is one of the recurring characters in MAO.
He commonly supports both Mao and Nanoka Kiba, often taking on a helpful, behind-the-scenes role.
Rather than standing in the spotlight, he strengthens the group through quiet competence.
His usefulness, loyalty, and eerie durability make him a distinctive presence.
Momoka Terasawa voices Otoya.
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