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Harukanaru Toki no Naka de

遙かなる時空の中で

Title
遙かなる時空の中で
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de
AliasesHaruka 1, Within the Expanse of a Distant Time
Play timeLong (45h22m from 2 votes)
DeveloperKoei & Koei Tecmo
PublishersKoei & Koei Tecmo
Relations
Alternative version

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de ~Maihitoyo~

Same setting

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2

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Related anime[DB-ANN] Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de: Ajisai Yumegatari (OVA, 2002)
[DB-ANN] Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de: Hachiyoushou (TV Series, 2004)

Description

On the first day of a new school term, high school student Akane Motomiya, her classmate Tenma Morimura, and their underclass friend Shimon Nagareyama are sucked into a mysterious old well. When they awake, they are in Kyō, another world that resembles Kyoto during the Heian Period. According to the young scion of the Star Clan, Fujihime, Akane is the Ryūjin no Miko, who has come to save Kyō from the ambitions of the Oni Clan. In this task, the Akane has the help of eight men known as the Hachiyō, and her friends Tenma and Shimon number among them. Initially, Akane is bewildered by her new circumstances, but she gradually comes to face up to her own destiny and understand the world of Kyō.

[From Wikipedia]

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Protagonist

Motomiya Akane元宮 あかね
AliasesRyuujin no Miko
MeasurementsHeight: 160cm
HairBob Cut, Pink, Short, Straight
EyesGreen
BodyPale, Teen
ClothesCeremonial Japanese Clothing, Detached Sleeves, Robe, Skirt
PersonalityEnergetic, Honest, Kind, Optimist, Watashi
RoleHigh School Student, Miko, Nameable, Schoolmate
Engages inDimensional Travel, Time Travel
Voiced byKawakami Tomoko

Description

15 or 16 years old.
The main character, she is a cheerful, forthright high school freshman. This character's default name is Akane, but the player can pick other names for her. Akane is summoned into the world of Kyou and becomes the Ryuujin no Miko, (Priestess of the Dragon God). She is the only person capable of communicating with the Ryuujin, and with the help of the Hachiyou, she can use the powers of the five elements to defeat the onryou that the Oni Clan has unleashed throughout Kyou.

[From Wikipedia]

Main characters

Abe no Yasuaki安倍 泰明
Birthday24 September
Age21
HairGreen, Side Bun, Side Tail, Straight, Waist Length+
EyesAmber, Green, Heterochromia
BodyPale, Young-adult
ClothesFeather Accessory, Kimono, Necklace, Sokutai
PersonalityBlunt, Stoic, Tsundere
RoleOnmyouji
Voiced byIshida Akira

Description

<hidden by spoiler settings>

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Genbu of Earth. Yasuaki is an Onmyouji, and a disciple to the famous, historical Onmyouji Abe no Seimei. He is cold and analytical. <hidden by spoiler settings> His elemental attribute is Mountain, and his dragon jewel is located beneath his right eye.

[From Wikipedia]

AkramアクラムAB
MeasurementsHeight: 182cm
Birthday4 December
Age26
HairBlond, Curtained, Long, Ponytail
BodyTall (obsolete), Young-adult
ClothesEye Mask, Hat, Kimono
PersonalityConfident
Voiced byOkiayu Ryoutarou

Description

-In Harukanaru 1-
Head of the Oni tribe. He wants to get rid of all the foolish races like humans. He believes that he should rule the world. A cruel person who thinks of his underlings as nothing more than tools.
(Is only attainable in the PS2 and PSP versions.)

-In Harukanaru 2-
He's the first person the protagonist meets upon arriving in the parallel universe.
He gives advice to the protagonist, a man whose true intentions can't be seen whose words and deeds are filled with mystery.

Eisen永泉
Birthday6 July
Age27
HairCurtained, Long, Violet
EyesViolet
BodyPale
ClothesKimono
ItemsFlute
PersonalityLow Self-esteem, Refined, Shy
RoleApprentice, Flutist, Half-brother, Monk
Voiced byHoshi Souichirou

Description

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Genbu of Heaven. Eisen is the Emperor's half-brother who has left the Imperial Family and become a monk. He is a refined youth who hates conflict. He plays the flute skillfully. His elemental attribute is Water, and his dragon jewel is located in the palm of his left hand.

[From Wikipedia]

Fujiwara no Takamichi藤原 鷹通
Birthday22 December
Age19
HairGreen, Long, Ponytail
EyesAmber
BodyYoung-adult
ClothesGlasses, Kimono
PersonalityKind, Refined, Serious
Voiced byNakahara Shigeru

Description

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Byakko of Heaven. Takamichi is a nobleman, and he works in the government as the Vice Minister of Civil Affairs. He has a serious but calm personality, and a strong sense of justice. His elemental attribute is Heaven, and his dragon jewel is located on the right side of his neck.

[From Wikipedia]

Inoriイノリ
Birthday18 August
Age15
HairPonytail, Red, Shoulder-length
EyesGarnet
BodyTeen
ClothesBandanna, Bindi (Jewelry), Bracelet, Kimono
PersonalityHotblooded
Voiced byTakahashi Naozumi

Description

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Suzaku of Heaven. Inori is a blacksmith's apprentice. He has a fierce hatred of Oni. Though he can be hot-headed, Inori has an open, honest personality, and he values his family. His elemental attribute is Fire, and his dragon jewel is located on his forehead.

[From Wikipedia]

Minamoto no Yorihisa源 頼久
MeasurementsHeight: 185cm
Birthday9 October
Age25
HairBlue, Curtained, Long, Ponytail
EyesBlue, Hosome
BodyTall (obsolete), Young-adult
ClothesBrooch, Hair Tie, Kimono
ItemsKatana
PersonalityLoyal, Refined, Watashi
RoleBodyguard, Samurai, Warrior
Voiced byMiki Shin'ichirou

Description

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Seiryuu of Heaven. Yorihisa is a samurai in the service of the Imperial court. Serious and disciplined, he swears fealty to Akane as his master, and he always obeys Akane's commands. His elemental attribute is Wind, and his dragon jewel is located on his left ear.

[From Wikipedia]

Morimura Tenma森村 天真
Birthday2 April
Age17
HairOrange, Short
EyesAmber
BodyMagic Tattoo, Teen
ClothesNecklace, Tank Top
PersonalityHotblooded, Short-tempered
RoleTsukkomi
Engages inDimensional Travel
Voiced bySeki Tomokazu

Description

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Seiryuu of Earth. Tenma is Akane's classmate and friend, who is pulled into Kyou with her. He has little concern for formality and can be abrasive, but he has a strong sense of responsibility to others. Tenma's younger sister has been missing for some time. His elemental attribute is Thunder, and his dragon jewel is located on his left arm.

[From Wikipedia]

Nagareyama Shimon流山 詩紋O
MeasurementsHeight: 158cm
Birthday25 February
Age14
HairBlond, Curtained, Short, Wavy
EyesBlue
BodyKid
ClothesKimono
PersonalityDocile, Friendly, Shy
RoleMiddle School Student
Engages inDimensional Travel
Voiced byMiyata Kouki

Description

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Suzaku of Earth. Shimon is a junior high student and a friend of Akane who also is pulled into Kyou. The Oni Clan is said to have blond hair and blue eyes, and because Shimon has a similar appearance, the people of Kyou often mistake him for an Oni. His elemental attribute is Earth, and his dragon jewel is located on the back of his right hand.

[From Wikipedia]

Tachibana no Tomomasa橘 友雅
Birthday11 June
Age31
HairCurtained, Long, Teal, Wavy
EyesTeal
BodyYoung-adult
ClothesEarrings, Kimono
ItemsHand Fan
PersonalityWomanizer
Voiced byInoue Kazuhiko

Description

One of the Hachiyou, he is the Byakko of Earth. Like Takamichi, Tomomasa is a nobleman, employed as a Lieutenant of the Left Imperial Guard. He is aloof and easy-going, and though he hides it much of the time, he is a good judge of character. His elemental attribute is Swamp, and his dragon jewel is located between his collar bones.

[From Wikipedia]

Side characters

Fujihime藤姫A
MeasurementsHeight: 135cm
Birthday15 June
Age10
HairViolet, Waist Length+
EyesViolet
ClothesKimono, Tiara
Voiced byOotani Ikue
Ikutidaalイクティダール
MeasurementsHeight: 193cm
Birthday1 November
Age35
HairGrey, Short
EyesTeal
BodyOlive
ClothesEyepatch
RoleAntagonist
Voiced byIshii Kouji

Description

One of Akram's subordinates.
<hidden by spoiler settings>

Ranラン
Aliases
MeasurementsHeight: 165cm
Birthday17 January
Age16
HairBlack, Curtained, Twin Tails, Waist Length+
EyesBrown
PersonalityStoic
RoleAntagonist
Voiced byKuwashima Houko

Description

The one among the Oni Clan that can summon Onryou.
<hidden by spoiler settings>

Sefuruセフル
MeasurementsHeight: 163cm
Birthday15 May
Age14
HairBlond, Short
EyesBlue
BodyKid
PersonalityOpposite Gender Voiced
RoleAntagonist
Voiced byAsakawa Yuu

Description

Akram's subordinate who is fiercely loyal to him.

ShirinシリンB
MeasurementsHeight: 170cm
Birthday7 March
Age24
HairBrown, Long, Ponytail
EyesBlue
BodyYoung-adult
ClothesEarrings
RoleAntagonist
Voiced byKawamura Maria

Description

Enthralled by Akram's appearance, Shirin dedicates her every waking moment to him. Her admiration for Akram is completely one-sided.
Occupation: Demon Clan member / Shirabyōshi
Weapon(s): Demon powers

[From Koei Wiki]