The Twelve Kingdoms Forum

A sudden thought just suddenly fell on me-what could be the meaning behind the title of the arcs if there's any. I was just thinking..

Shadow of the moon ; the sea of shadow
"Shadow of the moon" could be Auzura's impact/shadow on Youko? The moon being Youko as she's on the more positive side-bright as the moon[?] And the "shadow"-Auzura's negative influence being an obstacle to the "moon"? "the sea of shadow" could be refering to the mysterious sea or shoku that brings them into the world of 12 kingdoms so it means the mysterious 12 kingdoms. How do I put it.. erm.. hmm..

this is tough. And we have:

Sea of the wind ; the shore of the labyrinth
A thousand miles of wind ; the sky of dawn
Sea God of the East ; Azure Sea of the West

Any ideas?

Sea God of the East; Azure Sea of the West

"Sea God" could be referring to En-ou, since emperors are considered as Gods. "East" could be referring to En-koku, since En is a country at the East of the 12 kingdoms. "Azure Sea" could mean Atsuyu, since he governs the West. "West" could mean Ganboku(capital of Gen province), as the province is at the West of the country.

Hmm... have you ever seen a moon's shadow before? Just asking. ^_^

I think...without a doubt that the moon represents Youko. (no definite explanantion for it though)

"Shadow" of the moon probably symbolises Youko's hidden destiny. Her true destiny yet to be revealed, not till the timing is right. Perhaps, when a light is cast on her at the perfect time, her shadow will present itself, thus uncovering her true destiny?

"The sea of shadow" might be the sea that somehow separates Hourai and the realm of the 12 kingdoms, where Youko's true destiny lies?

What do you think??

A mysterious man named Keiki appeared at school and took Youko away. Took her away through the moonlight's reflection on the ocean.

Luingaladhien wrote:Hmm... have you ever seen a moon's shadow before? Just asking. ^_^

The literal meaning of 影 (kage) is "shadow", but I read somewhere that in a more poetical context, it's meaning can be extended to include reflections. If so, the title could be something like: Reflection of the moon in a sea of reflections. I'm not entirely sure whether that makes the title make more sense or less, but at least it presents a clearer visual image.

Luingaladhien wrote:I think...without a doubt that the moon represents Youko. (no definite explanantion for it though)

"Shadow" of the moon probably symbolises Youko's hidden destiny. Her true destiny yet to be revealed, not till the timing is right. Perhaps, when a light is cast on her at the perfect time, her shadow will present itself, thus uncovering her true destiny?

"The sea of shadow" might be the sea that somehow separates Hourai and the realm of the 12 kingdoms, where Youko's true destiny lies?

What do you think??

A mysterious man named Keiki appeared at school and took Youko away. Took her away through the moonlight's reflection on the ocean.