Hinako, an Au Ra, surfs confidently in what appears to be the cosmos. She's dressed in a red bunnysuit with white stockings. She glances as she goes toward three TIE Fighters—yes, TIE Fighters—flying nearby. This is an homage to the 1983 DAICON IV cinematic, which was made by a number of animators who would go on to form the now-defunct studio GAINAX.

it's either real or it's a dream
there's nothing that is in between

T w i l i g h t —

I only meant to stay awhile...

#gpose #hinakodaigo

In a deep forest shrouded at night, Hinako (again in a kasa and scarf), looks toward the viewer with a gentle smile. She holds Masakaki and her open hand is raised toward her face, pointing. Little green lights like fireflies are scattered all around her before the winding branches of grand, ancient trees, underlit by something in the distance.

There, Beyond The Trees—

#gpose #hinakodaigo

In a Yanxian/Doman town setting, a young Au Ra (Hinako) gleefully holds a Bakusan, a tapir auspice, before her. They're slightly fuzzier and desaturated than the world around them, which grows a subtly more vibrant going upward, and above them can be seen Baku's human form, pressing their hands against their chest - one over the other - head lowered a little, eyes closed in reflection. Then behind them is the adult Hinako, faced away completely, meeting the late afternoon sun.

And you're full of melodies
And you're full of memories
You've seen death across the street
People move on, times change
But I can't leave you, it's become too hard
You've held me in your arms...

#gpose #hinakodaigo

Hinako stands solemnly, wearing a kasa and scarf and holding her shakujo. Bakusan can be seen below her. Behind them a myriad of ghosts and monsters (yokai/mononoke) are seen, including wanyudo, tengu and Byakko.

the gaze

#gpose #hinakodaigo

Hinako Daigo | RPHub Follower of the kami.

Posting this again, as I think I've done enough to be comfortable with it! (or at least to take off the WIP tag) #hinakodaigo

大悟の日和子 HINAKO DAIGO AKA: Hina, Xuemei (雪梅), Hozuki (鬼灯) RACE: Raen Au Ra HEIGHT: ~63 ilms NATIONALITY: Yanxian-Hingan GENDER: Female AGE: 26 (c. ARR) NAMEDAY: 16th. 3rd Umbral Moon BIRTHPLACE: Iwa, North Yanxia OCCUPATION: Shrine Priest, Adventurer DISCIPLINE: Shugendo Hinako is angelic; Few things waver her nigh-saintly disposition or sunny aura. Long attuned to the spiritual, she stands undaunted in the face of the unknown and unseen. The priest aims to be a friend where possible and always loves to share freshly-brewed tea, and she is known be more openly outgoing to those with closer bonds to her. Despite all of this, she is not someone who should be trifled with—as a skilled mage and, when backed into a corner, a fierce combatant. As a Shugenja, Hinako wields a mix of elemental conjury, versatile talismans (ofuda) and summoning arts. Masakaki, a shakujo adapted from traditional ritual displays, is bestowed upon seasoned priests of Iwa Temple. The Magatama, Hinako's lone soul crystal, is proof of a certain level of mastery in Shugendo. The Daigo clan seal (kamon). These sturdy guoc of Nagxian make are Hinako's go-to footwear for standard travel. The tasseled earring often adorning the base of Hinako's right horn is a protective charm that also carries a linkpearl. Princess Peach's Corsage; Dai-Ryumyaku Earring; Dai-Ryumyaku Necklace; Dalmascan Draped Top; High Summoner's Armlets; Eikon Cloth Culottes of Healing; Guoc; Masakaki Kai. A large scar near Hinako's shoulder. Hinako's limbal rings will glow brighter as she concentrates and channels a surfeit of aether/qi, and can likewise grow darker when drained or depressed. Burn scars on the side of Hinako's torso, as well as slight scars dotting her body. "Classic" haircut (ARR and recurring) Post-Takamagahara Ponytail (Late EW to DT 7.3) hinako.crd.co [bsky] rasenkaikyo.etheirys.social [discord] [tumblr] rasenkaikyo *MCDFs and Lightless available.

⛩️ HINAKO DAIGO ⛩️
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#hinakodaigo #gpose

A monochrome close-up shot of Hinako, skin bare for what can be seen, partly cloaked in shadow. Her head is tilted, and one hand is raised against half of her face. She glances toward the viewer with the glow of her visible eye.

rumination

#gpose #hinakodaigo

Seen directly overhead is an Au Ra, Hinako, wearing a kasa and traveling gear, shakujo in her hand. She is followed close behind Baku, her tapir. They walk along a snowy path bordered by countless red spider lilies.

Spider lilies are fickle, wont to appear for a fairly brief time as to herald the arrival of autumn ... It is when they bloom out of season that especially frighten the smallfolk, as they tend to serve as gates to the other world.

#gpose #hinakodaigo #oclore

Hinako (Daigo) standing, glancing back over her shoulder, while spider lilies encroach upon a wall.

in darkness blooms

#gpose #hinakodaigo

Hinako Daigo as Hinako Shimizu from Silent Hill f. She has short hair and looks disconcerted, and is wearing a blue school uniform while holding a bent and bloodied metal pipe. Fog enshrouds the steps behind her.

Happy Halloween/All Saints' Wake + #autumnofslaughter!

You might've seen this one coming.

#gpose #hinakodaigo

Hinako, holding Masakaki, in a dynamic pose with a number of ofuda fluttering around her. In the back in monochrome are snippets of older gposes from over time.

fate unfolding

#gpose #hinakodaigo

A group standing or sitting atop a rocky outcropping. Clockwise from the top left: Ashelia, Natsumi, Tsukiko, Kurenai, Mozu, Kanako, and Hinako. Below them is the word "MYTH" in Far Eastern script. There is a composite of various individuals behind them; mostly people, but also tengu, Seiryu, a tapir called Baku, and a bakechochin. You might be in there, yourself.

MYTH

#gpose #hinakodaigo
#misuzukurenai #tsukikogyokuto

A letterboxed wide shot depicting the immediate aftermath of a clash between a ghastly armored warrior on the right and Hinako on the left. The samurai looks as if recoiled, while Hinako is stanced and holding a blade of light opposite her shakujo.

How fascinating...
Very well... I see you now... Hōzuki...

#gpose #hinakodaigo

A monochrome shot of Hinako sitting at a booth and table, holding a yunomi. The light of a window shines off of her. She glances over it with a sort of pensive expression, her eyes the only color in the scene.

movements

#gpose #hinakodaigo

Hinako standing off center smiling, wearing contemporary casual attire consisting of a cap turtleneck and plaid skirt (but still with Masakaki). In the backdrop is a zoom-in of her normal self with purple hues and crystalline overlays.

who put this lizard in tokyo

#gpose #hinakodaigo

Two Au Ra stand back to back, stanced as if in the heat of combat. In the for, Mozu frenetically holds a katana high while another is clutched in her teeth; her open hand in mudra. Purple electricity emanates around her. Hinako can be seen in the back, turned directly away, along with some drifting talismans.

shock me like an electric eel

@justasmallfox.bsky.social
#gpose #hinakodaigo #anewroad

Hinako in the attire of a priest, hands clasped, eyes closed, mid-speaking. She is basking in the glow of a fire with embers passing by in the night.

... It is said that Far Eastern spell-weaving originated and developed from traditional ritual intonation — norito.

#gpose #oclore #hinakodaigo

A character card template with an image of Hinako Daigo at the center, displaying various gameplay-related details.

I never did do one of these. (via)
#gpose #hinakodaigo

#9 INVENTORY / THUNDER Hinako is sitting on rocky ground eyeing a set of talismans and a rosary in her hand, cradling Masakaki with her other arm. Behind her, Mozu can be seen sitting with, checking the integrity of her blade. The sky looks a bit ominous with distant lightning.

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #9 (v2) ~

Before the storm.
w/ @justasmallfox.bsky.social's Mozu 💜

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#10 JUMP At the Moonfire Faire, Hinako - in swimwear - gleefully leaps at the end of one of the water chutes. Her pose happens to evoke a previous year's event splash art (pun unintended).

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #10 ~

yippee!!!!!!!!!

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#8 HEARTFELT / REMEMBER Hinako looks to the sky with one hand half-raised in front of her. The peaks of Yanxia rise from the mists behind her.

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #8 ~

(iykyk)

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#7 GALLANT / WALK Hinako walks with a severe look in her visible eye, part of her face blocked by the ofuda she holds one hand along with Masakaki. A number of other talismans and an ascetic ward can be seen behind her in the blue glow.

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #7 ~

POV you're about to be exorcised.

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#6 FIERCE / HOME Hinako is in the air, framed by one of the Dairyu Moon Gates in Yanxia, ready to make her next move against Tamamo Gozen, a monstrous fox who is coming up from the bottom, baring her teeth as if to try to clamp Hinako in her jaws.

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #6 ~

"Upon capture by a wicked Hingan onmyoji, the nine-tailed fox spirit slumbering deep within the young maiden Mikuzume awakens. Now, the only way to stop the legendary Tamamo Gozen is with an excessive display of force."

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#5 ENCHANTED / REST Hinako and Bakusan sit at a campfire in the forest at night, looking up at a certain orange pixie who is gesturing in conversation.

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #5 ~

Have you met with my most lovely sapling?

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#4 DUNGEON / FLOWING Hinako sitting at Serenity, the summit of the Swallow's Compass. Her hands are being held in a mudra, and she is facing the camera with a peaceful expression - her eyes' limbal rings flashing orange (earth), green (wind) and blue (water).

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #4 ~

Allow the qi to pass through you.

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#3(rd strike) CRITICAL / TARGET Chad Hunkler and Hinako Daigo in a duel/sparring match in Tertium. Chad is dealing a flurry of kicks (Houyoku-sen) while Hinako is matching and parrying her blow-for-blow, much to the former's chagrin. Let's go Chad!!!!!!

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #3 ~

EVO Moment #37...... w/ @chadhunkler.bsky.social !

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#2 BRIGHT / LUSTRE Hinako in a bright undefined void, bare-skinned, eyes closed. Her more sensitive features are covered by apparent arms and hands of some figure obscured by white light, gently wrapped around her. One hand is raised, making contact with the ethereal hands.

[cw slight/implied nudity]

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #2 ~

In Amaterasu's embrace.

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

#1 ADVENTURE / HELLO Hinako Daigo is walking, in traveling gear with a knapsack, and Bakusan following just a ways back. Hinako is raising her hand in greeting toward someone unseen, a bright and warm smile on her face.

Au Ra August 🦎
~ Day #1 ~

A warm arrival.

#gpose #hinakodaigo #auraugust #auraugust2025

I've been rather happy with gposes I've done lately! Including some I can't share yet, but I look forward to when the time is right 💜
#gpose #hinakodaigo

Hinako, and tapir Bakusan, looking back amidst a series of torii, surrounded by overgrowth. Ahead of them are a cluster of onibi. The area at the end of the torii seems desaturated.

The world that you see is not all there is.

#gpose ⛩️ #hinakodaigo ⛩️ #etoilestudios