| “ | If you have something to say, then say it. Words will give you strength. | ” |
—Valkyrie Yuna, Chapter 47 | ||
Valkyrie Yuna (ヴァルキリー・ユナ Varukirī Yuna?) is a machine and one of the Four Shining Stars.[1] As the Sword of Edens, she is responsible for maintaining Edens Zero's armaments.[2] She was also the teacher of Homura Kōgetsu, a member of the Crew of Edens, and Paul.[3][4] In Universe 0, she is alive and has joined the crew.
Appearance[]
In Valkyrie's deleted memories, she lacked a ponytail leaving her hair down and had a black leather jacket. [5]
Valkyrie is a machine with the figure of a tall yet slim, woman with a dark skin tone, salmon pink eyes, and matching long hair tied in a ponytail with a lock of hair that hangs over the left side of her face. She wears a white armored battle suit that is form-fitting with green gauntlets, pauldrons, and a pair of winged boots with the emblem "E1" on her chest.[6] She has a seam line on her face that goes through her right eye.[7]
Personality[]
According to Homura, Valkyrie is an awe-inspiring individual who had a mischievous side to her.[8] She also has an air of intensity,[9] and is very encouraging and caring towards her pupil.[10] She believes in the invigorating power of one's own words, as demonstrated when she first encouraged Homura to speak her mind.[11] According to Sister Ivry, she liked to look at the stars.[12] Homura's habit to challenge others while in the bath also comes from Valkyrie.
Synopsis[]
History[]
Valkyrie was created by the former Demon King, Ziggy, on Planet Granbell as a member of the Demon King's Four Shining Stars.[13][14] At some point on Oedo, she saved a very young Homura Kōgetsu from three thugs who wanted to sell her on Guilst,[15] and took her on as a disciple,[16] training her until her sudden disappearance around X487.[17] It is later revealed that Valkyrie disappeared in order to find Homura's biological mother after suffering discrimination by the citizens of Oedo for not being an actual blood relative of Homura which affected her young pupil. She traveled to Mildian to see Xiaomei to learn the location of Homura's real mother Kurenai Kōgetsu.[18] She traveled to Planet Sun Jewel, meets Paul who would become her disciple after being inspired by her, and finds Kurenai imprisoned within the Labor District.[19] After learning that Kurenai can't return because she accumulated a huge debt at the wealthy sector casinos, Valkyrie offers to pay off her debt in her place so that she can return to Homura, which she tearfully accepts.[20]
Valkyrie unleashing Odin Strike to protect the people of Labor District
Two years passed and Valkyrie found out from Paul that Kurenai never returned to Homura after being freed. Instead, she became the wife of the then ruler Baron Mordo, assassinated him, and seized his wealth and power for herself as the new ruler of the planet instead.[21] Moments later the Labor District was attacked by a huge swarm of Stones, provoked by Kurenai to force the laborers to mine more metals for her.[22] It was then, Valkyrie fought the swarm entirely on her own to protect the people of the Labor District. She ultimately defeated the swarm but had suffered critical damage during the fight. Thinking about Homura, she knelt down and lamented that she never told Homura that she indeed loved her before she finally succumbed to her wounds and died. Despite this, Valkyrie becomes a symbol of hope to the rebellion with Paul forming the Valkyrie's Army.[23]
Universe 0[]
After leaving the Edens Zero, Valkyrie went to Oedo where she fought in the war waged by Sun Jewel's private army. During this she met Homura, where she then took her on as a disciple and raised her.[24] Valkyrie had apparently died five years ago,[25] because she took her student's place to be beheaded as Homura had accidently injured Seiji's wrist in a match within the great shogun's presence. She told Homura to live strong before her head was sliced off in front of her student.[26]
A few weeks after this, she woke up in Seiji's second home, where the boy had repaired her. Unfortunately, Homura had already left the planet to find Kurenai. Valkyrie then traveled to Mildian, where Xiaomei instructed her to simply wait for Homura on Sun Jewel. There, she met Kurenai and told her of the situation, where they both agreed to wait for Homura together.[27] She wanted to save Kurenai, but could not do so while the man who forced Kurenai into a marriage still held the Satellite Blaze.[28]
Sun Jewel arc[]
While in the Labor District, Paul talks to Valkyrie's remains about the arrival of Homura, now a member of the Crew of Edens, asking what they should do about it.[4] Later after finding out the truth, Homura and the others find Valkyrie's smiling corpse, kneeling in the center of the mining area where she died heroically and Paul tells them how she died protecting the people.[29] Homura stays with Valkyrie's remains,[30] until she hears the sound of battle and tries to get up but is paralyzed. Garrot arrives and reveals the slow-acting drugs she got from his whip are starting to take effect. Garrot then goes to Valkyrie, saying that he has some respect for her, proceeding to lick her face and say that she was special. He hits Valkyrie's head with his whip, making her head fall off.[31] Homura then uses Odin Strike to knock Valkyrie's sword away into the air, making it pierce through Garrot. Her head is later placed back.[32]
After the short reunion between mother and daughter, Homura goes back to Valkyrie's remains and leaves her doll that she used to carry as a child. Stating that if it represents her bond with her mother, then she wants Valkyrie to have it. Homura thanks her for all she's done, calling her mother.[33] After the liberation of Sun Jewel, the Edens Zero crew decides to leave Valkyrie's corpse on Sun Jewel as a symbol of hope for the planet. The team returns to the Edens Zero, informing the remaining Shining Stars of Valkyrie's death. Sister refuses to accept Valkyrie's death and asks why they did not bring her body back. After explaining their reasons, Sister insists she could fix or rebuild her, only for Witch to tell her that it would not be the same. To honor Valkyrie's memory, Homura steps up to replace her teacher's position as "The Sword of Edens".[34] Afterward at the observatory, Sister and Witch followed and both Shining Stars mourned for their fallen friend in private.[35]
Edens Zero Reunion arc[]
Before Homura is swarmed by the Stones, Valkyrie comes to her rescue and slices a number of them. Seeing her student standing still, she asks what she is doing and reminds her that her mother Kurenai is in danger. She smiles after Homura slices the beast and saves her mother.[36]
Miltz arc[]
Edens One War arc[]
Powers and Abilities[]
Soul Blade (ソウルブレイド Sōru Bureido): Valkyrie has the ability to create and wield swords made of Ether.[7]
- Odin Strike (戦乙女最終奥義 オーディンストライク Ikusa Otome Saishū Ōgi: Ōdin Sutoraiku): After activating her Valkyrie Armament System, Valkyrie summons an insurmountable number of Ether blades around herself and launches them upon her enemies, creating explosions on impact.[37]
Battle Dress (バトルドレス Batoru Doresu): As one of the Four Shining Stars, Valkyrie possesses the ability to requip into a different outfit designed for combat purposes.[38]
- Valkyrie Armament System (ヴァルキリー兵装システム Varukirī Heisō Shisutemu): Valkyrie transforms her mainframe as her body surges with Ether, the upper right portion of her face turning black and her back reconfiguring into wing-like ports.[39]
Overdrive (オーバードライブ Ōbādoraibu): Valkyrie is shown to be able to use Overdrive. Her appearance changes, gaining a more revealing outfit, her hair untied and flowing wildly, and most notable a pair of wing-like extensions from her back.[40]
Enhanced Senses: As with all modern androids, Valkyrie should be equipped with heat sensors and thermal imaging allowing her to easily detect high temperatures in her surroundings.[41]
Longevity: As a machine, Valkyrie is resistant to aging and lives far longer than humans.[42]
Skin Customization: Valkyrie, along with the other members of the Four Shining Stars, can customize the appearance of her skin at will, allowing her to hide her mechanical seams to appear more human or give herself an instant tan.[43]
Master Swordsmanship Specialist: Valkyrie is a highly accomplished swordswoman and the one who instructed Homura in using her sword-based Ether Gear. A duplicate of Valkyrie held the upper hand against Homura during most of their battle with skillful fencing before ultimately being defeated however Homura is confident that the real Valkyrie would not be so easily defeated.[44]
Manga Appearances[]
| 15. Warship of the Demon King | Absent |
| 16. Sister | Absent |
| 17. The Collection | Absent |
| 18. Wind Howls on the Highway | Absent |
| 19. Geniuses at Coming Up with Fun Ideas | Mentioned |
| 20. Planet Guilst | Absent |
| 21. Soul Blade | Mentioned |
| 22. The Great Naked Escape | Absent |
| 23. Million Bullets | Absent |
| 24. Sister Ivry | Absent |
| 25. Take Aim | Absent |
| 26. Two Sisters | Absent |
| 27. The Great Guilst Escape | Absent |
| 28. New Friends | Mentioned |
| 29. Iron Hill | Mentioned |
| 30. The Super Virtual Planet | Absent |
| 31. The People of Digitalis | Absent |
| 32. Mass Murderer Jamilov | Absent |
| 33. The Girl on the Hill | Absent |
| 34. Survive the Night | Absent |
| 35. The Girl and the Monster | Absent |
| 36. The G.I.A. | Absent |
| 37. Great Kaiju Shiki | Absent |
| 38. 22 Hits | Absent |
| 39. Spider the Genius Hacker | Flashback |
| 40. Operation C7 | Absent |
| 41. Fireworks | Absent |
| 42. Pino's Dream | Mentioned |
| 43. Smells Like Money | Mentioned |
| 44. The Temple of Knowledge | Mentioned |
| 45. The Battle Coliseum | Mentioned |
| 46. Footsteps of the Warrior Maiden | Mentioned |
| 47. Words Will Give You Strength | Flashback |
| 48. From the Planet of Eternity | Mentioned |
| 49. Captain Connor | Mentioned |
| 50. Madame Kurenai | Corpse |
| 51. Stones | Mentioned |
| 52. Kurenai's Gauntlet | Absent |
| 53. Wibble Wobble Ruby Bobble | Absent |
| 54. The Truth Is in the Cube | Mentioned |
| 55. Black Rock | Mentioned |
| 56. Reset | Mentioned |
| 57. My Mother, the Machine | Flashback |
| 58. A Silent Reunion | Corpse |
| 59. I Know You Can Keep Pressing On | Corpse |
| 60. Until the Day it Turns to Strength | Corpse |
| 61. Enter Arsenal | Mentioned |
| 62. The Legend of Me | Absent |
| 63. Taking Up the Torch | Mentioned |
| 64. Leaper | Flashback |
| 65. The Swordswoman Incapacitated | Corpse |
| 66. Gravity's Gonna Crush You | Mentioned |
| 67. Someone to Love | Corpse |
| 68. Valkyrie | Corpse |
| 69. Rebecca's Nightmare | Mentioned |
| 70. Belial Gore | Absent |
| 71. The Steel Sorceress | Absent |
| 72. The Element 4 | Mentioned |
| 73. Don't Shed a Tear | Absent |
| 74. Weisz vs. Laguna | Absent |
| 75. A Wind Blows Through the Sakura Cosmos | Absent |
| 76. Rebecca vs. Sylph | Absent |
| 77. The Winds that Bind | Absent |
| 78. No.29 | Absent |
| 79. That Which Obstructs and That Which Steals | Absent |
| 80. 60-Day Commemorative Coin | Absent |
| 81. Intercession | Absent |
| 82. Scolding | Absent |
| 83. The Shot Heard Round the Underworld | Absent |
| 84. A World Without Shiki | Absent |
| 85. Our Future | Absent |
| 86. EZ-Attack!! | Absent |
| 87. 4 on 4 | Absent |
| 88. Eye of God | Mentioned |
| 89. Hermit vs. Fie | Absent |
| 90. Sister vs. Daichi | Absent |
| 91. Homura vs. Sylph | Absent |
| 92. The Sword of Edens | Absent |
| 93. The Execution Site | Absent |
| 94. Shiki vs. Drakken | Absent |
| 95. Kris Rutherford | Absent |
| 96. A Young Man's Memories | Absent |
| 97. The Time Is Now | Absent |
| 98. Advent of the Demon King | Absent |
| 99. The Pendant | Absent |
| 100. Edens One | Absent |
| 101. Singularity | Absent |
| 102. Time to Say Goodbye | Absent |
| 103. Clash of the Cosmos | Mentioned |
| 104. The Woman They Called Pirate | Mentioned |
| 112. When You Live Life on a Ship | Flashback |
| 113. In the Doghouse | Absent |
| 114. Glue | Absent |
| 115. The Battle of Foresta | Absent |
| 116. The Sky Sweeper | Absent |
| 117. Shiki vs. Orc | Absent |
| 118. Star Drain | Absent |
| 119. Homura vs. Mora | Absent |
| 120. Rebecca vs. Britney | Absent |
| 121. Darling Little Piece of Junk | Absent |
| 122. Titanic Victory | Absent |
| 123. The Light of Justice | Absent |
| 124. Kiss & Die | Absent |
| 125. Heart of Gravity | Absent |
| 126. The Doctor, Armed and Dangerous | Absent |
| 127. The Doomsday System | Absent |
| 128. What's Important | Absent |
| 129. So We Can Smile Brighter | Flashback |
| 130. Oceans 6 | Absent |
| 131. VR-C | Absent |
| 132. Chrono Witch | Absent |
| 133. Following Ziggy's Path | Absent |
Trivia[]
- Hiro Mashima chose the name "Valkyrie Yuna" because he wanted her name to sound Japanese despite her having dark skin.[45]
References[]
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 19, Page 14
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 69, Page 7
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 29, Page 10
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 50, Page 22
- ↑ 191
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 39, Page 2
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 46, Page 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 42, Page 6
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 47, Page 11
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 47, Page 16
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 47, Page 15
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 68, Page 17
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 15, Pages 14 - 15
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 41, Page 11
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 47, Pages 11 - 15
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 28, Page 11
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 42, Page 7
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 57, Page 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Page 2
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Page 7
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Pages 8 - 9
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Pages 10 - 11
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Page 18
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 234, Page 15
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 231, Pages 19 - 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 232, Pages 9 - 11
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 234, Pages 9 - 10
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 234, Pages 14 - 16
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Pages 18 - 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 59, Page 6
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 65, Pages 2 - 9
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 65, Pages 12 - 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 67, Pages 19 - 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 69, Pages 4 - 12
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 69, Pages 18 - 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 233, Pages 16 - 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Page 15
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 71, Page 2
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 58, Page 14
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 241, Pages 17 - 18
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 89, Page 17
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 111, Page 13
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 107, Page 3
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Chapter 47, Pages 18 - 20
- ↑ Edens Zero Manga: Volume 9 Afterword
[]
| Demon King | Shiki Granbell • Ziggy ‡ |
| Four Shining Stars | Hermit Mio • Homura Kōgetsu • Sister Ivry • Valkyrie Yuna • Witch Regret |
| Crew | Connor • Couchpo • E.M. Pino • Happy • Mosco Versa-0 • Rebecca Bluegarden • Weisz Steiner • Kleene Rutherford • Kris Rutherford • Laguna Husert |
| Left | Hermit Mio • Shiki Granbell • Sister Ivry • Valkyrie Yuna • Witch Regret • Ziggy |
| Deceased | Annie • Castellan • John • Michael • Mithra |
| Leader | Kurenai Kōgetsu ‡ • Mordo † |
| Zaiten Three | Garrot • Nino ‡ • Baku |
| Other | Ward • Punishers • Cedric |
| Valkyrie's Army | Van • Eagle • Flappy • Paul • Valkyrie Yuna † • Yak |
| Active | Callum Steelford • Daichi • Drakken Joe • Eraser • Feather • Fie • Homura Kōgetsu • Highway Ena • Kleene Rutherford • Kris Rutherford • Laguna Husert • Lyra • Mirrani Lucra • Nasseh • Nino • Noah Glenfield • Paul • Poseidon Nero • Poseidon Shura • Shiki Granbell • Rebecca Bluegarden • Victory • Weisz Steiner (X442) • Weisz Steiner (X492) • Xenolith |
| Unknown | Britney • Mora |
| Deceased | Creed • Cure • Elsie Crimson • Fabiano • Ijuna • Jaguar • Justice • Valkyrie Yuna • Ziggy |