Kino is the main character of [Kino's Journey](https://anilist.co/anime/486/Kinos-Journey/). They are a composed, stoic, and precocious teenager who travels with their motorrad, [Hermes](https://anilist.co/character/88/Hermes), in search of a country with specific desired characteristics. Their gender is ambiguous.

~!In Land of Adults, Kino's sex is confirmed to be female. They borrow the name "Kino" from [Kino](https://anilist.co/character/3872/Kino) - a traveler they met before his death. Their birth name is left unstated, but there are implications in the anime that their name is "Sakura".!~

Kino was born in the Land of Adults with the name of a flower. They dislike it as it resembles that of an insult, which resulted in them being teased. Their original name is never explicitly stated. Their father describes the flower that their named for as a bright red prairie flower that, while short lived, blooms in abundance in the fields just beyond the borders of their home country during their birthday.

Kino is a 15-year-old traveler. Although they appear apathetic at first, they are a caring and understanding person. They travel through different countries to experience their customs and understand their histories, but never stay longer than three days. They are afraid of settling down, because it would cause them to no longer be a traveler.

Kino is an excellent marksman with amazing speed, agility, and accuracy. They initially traveled with a revolver persuader "Canon" which takes six .44 caliber bullets that they used solely for the execution or maiming of other humans or hunting. They were later gifted with a semi-auto persuader, "Woodsman" which replaced their revolver's purpose of hunting. They use "Woodsman" if they are hunting down other humans without an intent to harm or kill. Kino is rarely known to use a sniper persuader "Flute," but when they do, it is used for hunting and long-distance combat. They make use of many knives hidden in various locations in their clothing for cooking, distraction, and close-combat. They also carry a ballistic knife that doubles as a triple-barrelled gun complete with a laser sight as a final deception tactic when they are cornered. They use all of their weapons with extreme proficiency, if not flawlessly.

While adept at being a survivalist, they have a knack to disappear with impeccable timing to prevent physical and/or emotional harm. They often monologue many times to Hermes that they are no "God" and will only take in their environment and the many countries that they visits as they are. Although they is persuaded many times to sway events into the favour of many people during their travels, they are never tempted to follow up proving their unwavering discipline to their principle; "The world is not beautiful; and that, in a way, lends it a sort of beauty." Their honesty is brutal, and their self-loyalty trumps all of their actions. However, they are known to assist others out of their own inconvenience simply because Kino wants to.

Kino has a sweet tooth; it is used as comic relief against a bleak backdrop of survival and hardships of traveling. Another source of comic relief is their preference for tidiness; they are vexed whenever they cannot maintain a well maintained physical figure/appearance.

In [Gakuen Kino](https://anilist.co/manga/41263/Gakuen-Kino/), Kino is a high school magical girl who defeats evil which appear in their world, known as Mysterious Bishoujo Gun Fighter Rider Kino.

(Sources: Kino's Journey Wiki (edited), Wikipedia)

Based on a hit light novel series by Keiichi Sigsawa, the philosophical Kino's Journey employs the time-honored motif of the road trip as a vehicle for self-discovery and universal truth. Deeply meditative and cooler than zero, the series follows the existential adventures of the apt marksman Kino along with talking motorcycle Hermes as they travel the world and learn much about themselves in the process. Imaginative, thought-provoking, and sometimes disturbing, Kino's journey is documented in an episodic style with an emphasis on atmosphere rather than action or plot, though still prevalent.

__Non-anime roles:__  
- Ayana in "GIII-Gamera 3: Iris Kakusei (The Awakening of Irys)"
- Young O-ren Ishii in "Kill Bill vol. 1 - Chapter Three: The Origin of O-Ren Ishii" (movie) 
- Miki in "Jotei" (TV)
- Shiori Kitano in "Battle Royale 2: Revenge"

Not to be confused with the voice actress [Ai Maeda](https://anilist.co/staff/95487/).

Ai Maeda is a Japanese model and actress. Her only voice acting role so far has been that of [Kino](https://anilist.co/character/87/Kino) in the TV animation [Kino no Tabi](https://anilist.co/anime/486/Kinos-Journey/). Her younger sister is actress and songstress [Aki Maeda](https://anilist.co/staff/95645/Aki-Maeda).

The story follows the travels of Kino, a young adventurer who rides a talking motorcycle named Hermes. They explore the people and cultures of different places throughout their adventures, spending only three days at each location. 

(Source: ANN)

**Height:** 145 cm (4'9")
**Nicknames:** Ao-chan (あおちゃん), Kodomo sensei (こども先生, lit. Child teacher)
__Agency:__ Aoni Production

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Aoi Yabusaki, better known by her stage name Aoi Yuuki, is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer represented by Pro-Fit.

Yuuki entered the entertainment industry at the age of four. As a child, she acted in films and dramas. From 1999 to 2002, she made regular appearances on the variety shows Appare Sanma Dai-sensei and Yappari Sanma Dai-sensei which aired on Fuji TV. When she was in fifth grade, she made her debut as a voice actress as [Sakura](https://anilist.co/character/15429/) on [Kino's Journey](https://anilist.co/anime/486/).

In late 2006, she was affiliated with the theater company Central. After her admission to high school in August 2007, she joined the agency Breath, whilst changing her stage name to Aoi Yuuki. In 2008, she got her first major role in [Kure-nai](https://anilist.co/anime/3358/) as [Murasaki Kuhouin](https://anilist.co/character/10174/). In August of the same year, she moved to the agency Pro-Fit.

In October 2011, she won the Newtype award for best lead voice actress for her role as [Madoka Kaname](https://anilist.co/character/37832/) in [Puella Magi Madoka Magica](https://anilist.co/anime/9756/). She was also awarded for Best Lead Actress in the 6th Seiyuu Awards for Madoka Kaname, [Victorique de Blois](https://anilist.co/character/20170/) and [Tooru Ichii](https://anilist.co/character/38904/).

In 2013, Yuuki and [Ayana Taketatsu](https://anilist.co/staff/101996/) formed the singing unit [petit milady](https://anilist.co/staff/116523).

**Non-anime voice roles:** 
- [Lumine](https://anilist.co/character/209682/Ying) - Genshin Impact (VG)
- Gwen Stacy - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Movie); Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Movie)
- Renne Bright - Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki IV (VG), Eiyuu Densetsu: Hajimari no Kiseki (VG), Eiyuu Densetsu: Kuro no Kiseki (VG)
- Yurusen - Kamen Rider Ghost (VG)
- Fiona - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (VG)
- Rita Rossweisse - Honkai Impact 3rd (VG)
- Moddey - Memento Mori (VG)
- Futaba Sakura - Persona 5/Royal (VG)
- Pascal - NieR: Automata (VG) (VG)
- Nian - Arknights (VG)
- Istina - Arknights (VG)
- Ravi & Apocalyptic Ravi - Epic 7 (VG)
- Schneider - Reverse: 1999 (VG)
- Lysithea - Fire Emblem: Three Houses (VG)
- Cinderella - Nikke: Goddess of Victory (VG)
- Sugar - Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery (VG)

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An American actress and voice actress, mostly starring in independent film roles and anime voice over roles for Funimation.

In 2016, she won the Staff Choice Award for Voice Actress of the Year at the 4th Annual BTVA Anime Dub Awards. Then, in 2018, she won the Staff Choice Award for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA for her role as Yuzu in "Konohana Kitan" at the 6th Annual BTVA Anime Dub Awards.

Destination is a state of mind. A tale of one girl and her bike and the road ahead. Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes, her unusual, anthropomorphic motorcycle, only staying in each country for three days. During their adventures, they find happiness, sadness, pain, decadence, violence, beauty, and wisdom. But through it all, they never lose their sense of freedom. They discover that because of the world's imperfections, it is actually a thing of beauty. "The world is not beautiful, therefore it is." 
(Source: Tokyopop)

A prequel to the Kino no Tabi series, Kino is being trained by their teacher. They learn how to ride Hermes and become gifted with excellent marksmanship. However, their guilt revolving the real Kino is with them when they decide to set off on a journey. Shizou even directs them to Kino's real mother. All the while, Kino is becoming confused with their real identity. 
(Source: Anime News Network)

“So, who’s the kid?” 
“My name is…” 
××××× hesitated for a moment, turning slightly to look back along the road they were traveling. Beyond the red horizon, her homeland’s gates sank into the distance, never to be seen again.
Facing forward once more, ××××× looked past Kino’s side to focus intently on the path ahead before answering. 
“My name is—”
 
Kino travels with the trusty talking motorrad, Hermes. The duo are always together, with Hermes providing speed, and Kino providing balance. They stay in each country for no more than three days, as a rule—enough time to learn about each destination’s unique customs and people. And so Kino and Hermes journey ever onward…." 
 
(Source: Vertical, Inc.) 
 
This is the first adaptation. Note : the chapter count includes 4 extra chapters.

Kino sets off to yet another country: Tower Country. Here all citizens work on the construction of a massive tower, without knowing what purpose it serves. The rather odd encounter with a young boy adds yet another twist to the story.

The film adapts a story from volume 5 of the Kino no Tabi light novel series and tells of another country Kino travels through. 

Destination is a state of mind. A tale of one girl and her bike and the road ahead. Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes, her unusual, anthropomorphic motorcycle, only staying in each country for three days. During their adventures, they find happiness, sadness, pain, decadence, violence, beauty, and wisdom. But through it all, they never lose their sense of freedom. They discover that because of the world's imperfections, it is actually a thing of beauty. "The world is not beautiful, therefore it is." 
 
(Source: Tokyopop) 
 
The second manga adaption of the Kino's Journey series. Adapts random chapters in no particular order.

It is a tasuketsu (multiple choice) drama split into 3 separate stories featuring the three primary trios: Kino/Hermes, Shizu/Ti/Riku and Shishou/Aibou with multiple options to choose from throughout their stories, however, all three focus on the travelers of choice venturing into the Country of Ruins and meeting the lone citizen Sera.

Played at Dengeki Bunko's Movie Festival on 21 April 2007 before the Shakugan no Shana, Inukami! and Kino no Tabi movies. It was later released on DVD and sold at Dengeki's 15th Anniversary event.

Kino is an ordinary high school student enjoying an ordinary life in an ordinary world. But when a mysterious entity transforms her classmates into demons and besieges the school, it’s up to her to transform into Mysterious Bishoujo Gun Fighter Rider Kino and bring peace back to the city! 
Accompanied by Hermes the talking cell phone strap, Samoyed Mask the handsome but highly incompetent self-proclaimed protector, and the ever-mysterious Detective Wanwan, Kino sets out to conquer every restaurant in town and maybe save the world if she has time to spare. 
A spin-off of the acclaimed Kino’s Journey series, Gakuen Kino is a lighthearted comedy where nothing is sacred—not even the original series. (Source: Untuned Translation Blog)

A parody of Kino no Tabi starring Kino as a magical schoolgirl with her talking cell phone Hermes.
