The character of Hikaru Genji has had several adaptations in other media, from different iterations of The Tale of Genji. Describing his superlative qualities, Murasaki wrote: 'but to recount all his virtues would, I fear, give rise to a suspicion that I distort the truth.' His appearance was said to tempted men and women alike, having desirable features such as smooth white skin, accredited fashion, and famed popularity. It's implied that Hikaru Genji was extremely attractive and talented, easily gaining the favor of those around him at a young age. He is often called Genji when speaking of the story. He is also referred to as Rokujō no In ( 六条院), sometimes abbreviated as In ( 院). 'Hikaru' means 'shining', which is a nickname deriving from his appearance.

His true given name is never referred to in the story, like most other characters.

' Genji' is the surname as a noble demoted from royalty. He appears from the first volume 'Kiritsubo' to the 40th volume 'Illusion'. The first part of the story concentrates on his romantic life, and in the second, his and others' internal agony is depicted. Genji is the second son of a Japanese emperor, but he is relegated to civilian life for political reasons and lives as an imperial officer. The story describes him as a superbly handsome man and a genius. The pair would get into numerous scraps.Īt some point he was present in King’s Row, where he protected omnics and their sympathizers from rioters.Hikaru Genji ( 光源氏) is the protagonist of Murasaki Shikibu's important Heian-era Japanese novel The Tale of Genji. Once again donning his Crusader armor, he vowed to fight for justice across Europe like a knight of old, defending the innocent and winning hearts and minds with the promise of better days to come. In this he was accompanied by Brigitte, who helped maintain his armor. Though Overwatch was eventually disbanded, Reinhardt was not content to sit idly by while the world fell to disorder.

Reinhardt spoke fondly of his former commander at his memorial service. One year prior to its disbandanment, Overwatch’s Swiss headquarters was destroyed, apparently killing Jack Morrison in the blast. As times grew darker and Overwatch came under suspicion of corruption and sedition, Reinhardt could only watch as the cause he had dedicated his life to defending surrendered in disgrace. Despondent about being removed from active duty, Reinhardt feared that his days of purpose and glory had ended. Having served into his late fifties, Reinhardt was faced with mandatory retirement from combat operations.

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