Following their search for the second kintama, an unforeseen complication arises when Momo, after consuming food from the Fairy-Tale Card’s dimension, accidentally shrinks to a miniature size. This unexpected transformation presents the Family with a fresh challenge: discovering a method to restore her to her original form.

Appearance

In Anime and Original Manga

Momo is a teenage girl of average height with medium-length auburn hair that predominantly falls to the right side of her face, complementing her brownish-crimson eyes. Her appearance is often praised by Okarun and several other male characters, who find her quite attractive.

Throughout the series, Momo is depicted in various outfits, although her most frequently worn attire is her school uniform. This ensemble consists of a white undershirt layered beneath a long-sleeved, light pink sweater adorned with a loosely tied red bow. She pairs this with a pleated navy blue skirt, baggy white socks, and brown loafers. Her overall fashion sense aligns with the kogal style typically associated with gyarus.

Additionally, Momo accessorizes her look with green circular earrings and a black choker around her neck. The choker features a circular green ornament at the back that matches her earrings. Regardless of the outfit she chooses, this combination of earrings and choker remains a constant part of her appearance.

In Age-Restricted Manga

Surrounded by suffocating darkness, Momo sprinted through the abandoned hospital corridors, searching for the one thing that could save Okarun—medicine. She knew he wouldn’t last much longer without it, and leaving him behind with Aira had not been an easy choice. But there was no time for hesitation. Every passing second was a race against time, and she had to return before it was too late. However, lurking in the shadows was something far more dangerous. The tentacle monster, which had relentlessly hunted them from the start, reappeared—more vicious, more intelligent, and more determined than ever.

As the battle intensified, the monster exploited her weaknesses, preying on her exhaustion and hesitation. Every strike she took drained her strength further, making survival seem impossible. Her body was failing, her mind wavering. But even in the depths of despair, one thought remained unwavering—Okarun. Memories of him, their journey, and everything they had endured together became the only force keeping her on her feet. And somewhere in the back of her mind, Aira surfaced as well, a presence that had always been by her side through countless struggles. With the last remnants of her strength and determination, Momo refused to surrender. She had to survive, she had to return, she had to ensure that the people she cared about didn’t fall into the same darkness now threatening to consume her.

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In Age-Restricted Manga

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Personality

When angered, Momo tends to react impulsively, frequently resorting to exaggerated, comedic acts of violence against those responsible for frustrating her. Despite her fiery temperament, she demonstrates a sense of remorse when she recognizes that her outbursts have crossed the line. Furthermore, Momo has a sharp tongue and is not above hurling insults, as evidenced by her occasional verbal spats with Aira.

Her fierce loyalty to her loved ones is evident in how she reacts when they are wronged or harmed. For instance, after overhearing that Aira had deliberately toyed with Okarun’s emotions when they first met, Momo swiftly retaliated by using her psychic abilities to drop a basin on Aira’s head, accompanied by a sharp, sarcastic comment. Unlike her grandmother, Momo has no qualms about seeking support from her friends and allies when needed. However, her trust can be easily broken if someone deceives her in a significant way.

Momo also possesses the capacity to empathize with her enemies, particularly if she discovers that their malicious actions are rooted in redeemable qualities hidden beneath their wicked exterior or stem from a tragic past that shaped their behavior.

Even in moments of physical vulnerability, Momo’s fighting spirit remains unshaken. After her intense battle with the Imotako Kur left her severely injured and too weak to move, she still did not waver when surrounded by the Serpos. Lying helpless on the ground, she defiantly challenged them to try capturing her, confident that she could still muster enough strength to unleash her Moe Moe Tri-Beam if necessary.

Despite her courage and resilience, Momo is not completely immune to fear or shock. Certain situations and individuals can startle her, though these instances tend to be minor and do little to diminish her overall fearless disposition.

Momo considers herself a smart and resourceful individual, a belief that is often validated by her ability to use deductive reasoning to navigate difficult situations and help her friends escape danger. Her intelligence is further acknowledged by her allies, with both Okarun and Unji referring to her as a genius. Momo takes pride in her achievements and is not shy about recognizing her own capabilities.

She is also willing to use manipulation to achieve her goals, although her methods are typically lighthearted and harmless. For example, she once tried to use an innocent, wide-eyed expression to convince Okarun to enter the Turbo Granny’s tunnel ahead of her, hoping he would act as a precaution against any lurking dangers. Additionally, she attempted to persuade her grandmother, Seiko, to buy new uniforms for herself, Okarun, and Aira by employing a tactic of exaggerated pleading, humorously described as an attempt to “exploit the financial means of adults.” However, both strategies proved ineffective, as her approaches were too straightforward and easily recognized by those familiar with her personality.

Despite her intelligence, Momo can sometimes act impulsively when her friends’ safety is at stake. A notable example is when she was prepared to jump into a pit of magma to rescue Okarun after he became trapped, demonstrating her willingness to prioritize their well-being over her own safety, even if it means making rash decisions.

Although Momo approaches serious matters with determination, she also has a playful, lighthearted side that occasionally reveals a sense of humor and childlike enthusiasm— a trait she shares with her grandmother. This playful streak is evident during the process of trying to restore Okarun’s kintama, where she eagerly engages in the challenge as if it were a game. Her competitive nature especially shines through during the second attempt, where her excitement to outsmart the Turbo Granny leads her to become overly enthusiastic about winning.

Momo’s expressive nature is also reflected in her behavior, as she sometimes reacts with exaggerated facial expressions and dramatic gestures that add a comedic flair to her actions, showcasing her spirited and lively personality.

Similar to her grandmother, Momo is easily swayed by flattery, often responding with a cheerful and pleased expression when receiving compliments. However, her reactions can vary depending on the context. While praise typically makes her happy, she is also prone to feelings of embarrassment when someone directly acknowledges her positive traits or admirable qualities, revealing a more bashful side to her otherwise confident demeanor.

As a gyaru, Momo prioritizes wearing clothes that make her feel comfortable and confident, believing that a girl’s sense of style serves as a form of battle armor. This mindset reflects her strong sense of individuality and personal expression. Her commitment to this belief is evident when she chose to change out of Seiko’s spirit medium attire before entering the Turbo Granny’s tunnel, despite the outfit providing protection against evil spirits, similar to a bulletproof vest. Instead, Momo opted to wear her own clothes, demonstrating her preference for maintaining her personal style even in dangerous situations.

Background

Momo began living with her grandmother, Seiko Ayase, when she was still a young girl. During her childhood, she formed a close friendship with Jiji, with whom she also developed a crush. However, her childhood was not without challenges. While in public, Momo was often compelled by her grandmother to perform a daily ritual intended to bring good luck. Unfortunately, this practice made her a target of bullying from the boys around her, including Jiji, which caused her considerable frustration and embarrassment.

At the time, Momo resented her grandmother for subjecting her to such humiliation and even questioned whether Seiko was truly a Spirit Medium. However, as she grew older, Momo came to a deeper realization: what had truly bothered her about the bullying was not the teasing directed at her, but rather the ridicule aimed at her grandmother. This newfound understanding led her to let go of the resentment she had once harbored.

Over time, Momo developed a genuine love and appreciation for her grandmother and her work as a Spirit Medium. Although she was unsure whether spirits were real or if Seiko truly possessed psychic abilities, Momo gradually came to believe in the existence of spirits, influenced by the bond she shared with her grandmother and the respect she gained for her profession.

Abilities and Powers

Natural Abilities

Physical Prowess

Immense Durability: As a human, Momo possesses remarkable physical resilience, often enduring intense attacks with minimal injury. One notable example of her toughness is when the Flatwoods Monster unleashed a furious barrage of punches powerful enough to create a crater in the wall behind her. Despite the force of the assault, Momo emerged with only a few minor bruises and, after resting for a few minutes, was able to move around without issue.

Her resilience is further demonstrated during her encounter with Acrobatic Silky. After being forcefully kicked and sent crashing through the air, Momo not only survived the impact without injury but also managed to stay on her feet even after the yokai violently thrashed her around. These incidents highlight Momo’s exceptional endurance, allowing her to withstand physical punishment that would incapacitate most humans.

Stamina and Endurance: In addition to her remarkable durability, Momo exhibits exceptional stamina and endurance, allowing her to remain conscious and continue fighting even after sustaining severe injuries. Her resilience was evident during her battle with the Flatwoods Monster, where, despite enduring multiple devastating blows from the alien, she managed to stay alert long enough to deliver the final attack and secure victory.

Momo’s endurance was further demonstrated during her encounter with Acrobatic Silky, where she withstood a series of powerful strikes and maintained her composure despite being violently thrown around. Even after being set on fire, she displayed the fortitude to endure the pain and continue pressing forward, showcasing both her physical tenacity and unwavering determination in the face of extreme adversity.

Mental Prowess

Great Tactical Intellect: Momo possesses a high level of intelligence, with several individuals recognizing her as a genius. Her sharp intellect is particularly evident through her advanced deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills, which enable her to act as a capable tactician. During critical paranormal situations, Momo plays a pivotal role in helping her allies overcome challenges by quickly analyzing available information and combining it with her prior knowledge to devise effective strategies on the spot. This quick thinking has often led to successful outcomes, with her actions during the Daija Town Incident serving as a prime example.

Faced with the threat posed by the Tsuchinoko, Momo cleverly set fire to the Enjoji house to attract the attention of firefighters. Anticipating that their use of water hoses would flood the creature’s subterranean hideout, she successfully forced the cryptid to surface, where it was killed by exposure to sunlight. This strategy stemmed from her understanding of “worm suicide,” a concept she had learned from Jiji during their childhood.

Building on this success, Momo further demonstrated her intelligence by deciphering the true meaning behind the Great Serpent legend—a narrative that had been misinterpreted for centuries. Acting swiftly to prevent the eruption of Daija Town’s volcano, she used the Tsuchinoko’s carcass as a conduit, connecting it to a geyser of hot spring water. This ingenious tactic caused the creature’s phlegm to be expelled from its mouth and onto the approaching lava, effectively cooling it and averting the disaster. Through these actions, Momo showcased not only her quick thinking and strategic mindset but also her ability to apply knowledge from seemingly unrelated sources to resolve life-threatening situations.

Although Momo’s strategies for defeating her opponents are undeniably clever, they often involve a high degree of recklessness, frequently placing her life in significant danger. Her willingness to take extreme risks is exemplified during her battle against the Flatwoods Monster. To prevent Okarun from succumbing to the talisman’s effects before they could reattach it to the torii gate, Momo chose to endure repeated blows from the alien, allowing herself to be slammed into the wall embedded in the gate. She continued to withstand the assault until a crater large enough for both her and Okarun to escape through was formed—all while concentrating on suppressing his curse despite the immense pain and physical strain.

Another example of her daring tactics occurred during her confrontation with the Hastur Kur. In a bold and dangerous move, Momo intentionally leaped into the alien’s spatial carving, entering its pocket dimension. Once inside, she relied on her dimensional-transcending psychokinesis to target and destroy the exosuit from within using her Moe Moe Tri-Beam. These instances highlight Momo’s willingness to put herself at great risk to ensure victory, demonstrating both her courage and her tendency to push her physical limits to the extreme in order to protect her friends and defeat her enemies.

Skill Set

Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Momo has proven herself to be a skilled melee combatant, capable of holding her own against formidable opponents such as the Kito Family. Her fighting abilities are enhanced by her adept use of psychic powers, which she seamlessly integrates into her combat style. During her confrontation with the Kito Family, Momo demonstrated the ability to manipulate her opponents’ movements, drawing them toward her punches and kicks to maximize the impact of her strikes. Additionally, she utilized her psychokinesis to pull objects into her opponent’s blind spots, creating unexpected distractions and openings that gave her an advantage in battle. This combination of physical prowess and psychic abilities makes Momo a highly versatile and unpredictable fighter.

Supernatural Abilities

Spiritual Awareness

Momo possesses the ability to perceive supernatural entities, including earthbound spirits and yokai. Her heightened spiritual awareness sets her apart from most individuals, as it allows her to interact with beings that are typically invisible to the human eye. This unique capability also grants her access to Empty Space, a realm that only a select few are able to enter, further emphasizing her rare connection to the supernatural world.

Ki

Momo possesses the ability to harness her ki, which enables her to tap into and utilize her spiritual energy. This capability serves as a foundation for her psychic powers, allowing her to channel and amplify her abilities during both combat and supernatural encounters.

Aura Detection

Psychokinesis

Strengths

A key advantage of Momo’s psychokinesis is her ability to move and levitate both living and non-living objects, regardless of their size or weight. This impressive strength allows her to lift massive objects such as a fire truck or even the Tsuchinoko with ease. Since her psychokinesis manifests through both hands, she can simultaneously grasp and manipulate two separate targets, increasing her versatility in combat and other situations.

Momo’s psychic power is also capable of influencing large-scale environments, as demonstrated when she used it to part a large body of water. Additionally, her psychokinesis is potent enough to counter and neutralize other psychic users. This was evident during her confrontation with the Serpo, where she successfully pushed back its psychic field, which had been suppressing Okarun and Aira’s yokai abilities. By breaking through this barrier, Momo enabled her allies to regain their powers, showcasing both the strength and tactical utility of her abilities.

The first instance of this power occurred during the transference of Acrobatic Silky’s aura into Aira, when Momo unexpectedly witnessed the yokai’s tragic past from its time as a human. The second instance happened while restraining Jiji during the exorcism of the Evil Eye. In that moment, Momo caught a brief glimpse of the yokai’s past, revealing fragments of its former life. These incidents suggest that her psychic connection allows her to tap into the emotional and historical imprints of those she engages with, although the full extent and potential of this ability remain unexplored.

Full Power

This surge in power grants Momo both levitation and a substantial boost in physical strength. Her enhanced abilities were demonstrated when she delivered a single kick strong enough to send a Serpo flying back into its spacecraft, causing considerable damage upon impact.

However, this advanced state has since been sealed away, limiting Momo’s psychokinetic capabilities to a lesser degree. Despite this restriction, Seiko believes that with proper training and discipline, Momo can gradually unlock this full potential once more, suggesting that her true power is still within reach.

Weakness

At first, Momo could only grasp auras that were visible within her line of sight. However, following her confrontation with the Turbo Granny, her abilities advanced significantly, allowing her to sense and seize auras through touch alone, even if they are hidden from view. This development has greatly enhanced her versatility in combat and other situations involving supernatural entities.

Additionally, Momo’s psychokinetic powers are directly connected to her sense of touch, making her psychic hands vulnerable to sensations of strain and pain. Although her psychic arms are durable, they can be shattered if an opponent exerts enough brute force to break free or strikes them with a powerful attack. When this happens, Momo experiences intense pain in her hands, rendering her temporarily unable to manifest her powers.

Even when her physical hands are restrained, Momo can still use her psychokinesis, though she finds it difficult to control her abilities effectively under such conditions. This limitation reduces her precision and strength, making it harder for her to maintain control over targets or execute complex maneuvers.

Usage

In close-quarters combat, Momo integrates her psychic powers with physical attacks to enhance her effectiveness. During her battle against the Kito Family, she demonstrated the ability to pull her opponents toward her punches and kicks, increasing the impact of her strikes. Additionally, she used her powers to launch objects at her enemies, targeting their blind spots to catch them off guard.

Momo further displayed her creative use of psychokinesis during her initial confrontation with Reiko Kashima. To increase the offensive capabilities of her psychic arms, she surrounded them with levitated rubble, transforming them into physical, damage-dealing appendages. However, this strategy proved ineffective against Reiko Kashima, who easily swiped away the rubble in a fit of rage before Momo could land a single blow. Despite this setback, Momo’s adaptability and innovative application of her abilities highlight her resourcefulness in combat, as she continuously explores new ways to maximize her powers.

Additionally, Momo can use her psychokinesis to push enemies away when they get too close, creating space to evade further attacks or regroup. This ability allows her to maintain distance from opponents, giving her more time to counter or reposition herself during combat.

During her battle against a mind-controlling alien, Momo discovered how to harness her psychokinesis for offensive purposes. Drawing upon a lesson from Seiko about the Power of Words, Momo successfully developed the ability to generate a powerful repulsion blast using her hands. This attack closely resembles the psychokinetic strikes used by the Serpo, delivering immense force capable of overwhelming multiple enemies at once.

In combat, a single blast from Momo’s hands proved strong enough to knock back several mind-controlled Serpos simultaneously while also obliterating the alien she was directly confronting. This newfound technique not only expanded Momo’s offensive capabilities but also demonstrated her quick adaptability and ability to apply her spiritual training in high-stakes situations.

Throughout the series, Momo has demonstrated her ability to apply her psychic powers in a wide range of practical and creative ways:

• In medical emergencies, Momo can use her abilities to assist in life-saving procedures. By gripping a person’s heart with her psychic hands during cardiac arrest, she is capable of performing a cardiac massage to restore blood circulation. Additionally, if someone has swallowed excessive water after drowning, Momo can force the water out of their mouth, clearing their airways and aiding their recovery.
• During the transfer of Acrobatic Silky’s aura into Aira, Momo acted as a conduit between the two by using her powers to link their auras. This connection served as a “communication cable” that helped restart Aira’s diminishing energy, as instructed by Acrobatic Silky.
• In her confrontation with the Serpo and Mr. Mantis Shrimp within the flooded Empty Space, Momo devised a unique method for rapid movement. By repeatedly using her psychokinesis to squeeze Okarun forward, she effectively turned him into a living speedboat, enabling them to traverse the water swiftly.
• Momo can also use her powers to navigate urban environments with agility. By grabbing onto nearby buildings using her psychic hands, she propels herself through the air, swinging from one structure to another until she reaches her intended destination. This technique enhances her mobility, allowing her to maneuver quickly and efficiently during both combat and exploration.

Techniques

Moe Moe Tri-Beam (モエモエ気功砲 Moe Moe Kikōhō)

The technique’s aesthetic—both in name and hand formation—bears a striking resemblance to the Tri-Beam attack from the Dragon Ball series, serving as a clear homage to the iconic move while showcasing Momo’s playful yet powerful fighting style.

Collaboration Techniques

Moe Moe Tri-Beam (モエモエ気功砲 Moe Moe Kikōhō)

Power of Words (言霊 Kotodama)

Momo possesses an ability that enables her to turn seemingly impossible actions into reality simply by speaking them into existence. As a child, she underwent training from Seiko to harness this skill but struggled to activate it. It wasn’t until her confrontation with a mind-controlling alien that Momo successfully unlocked this power. By channeling it into her psychokinesis, she was able to significantly amplify the strength of her attacks, demonstrating the true potential of this long-dormant ability.

Equipment

Bats

Great Kinta Bodhisattva, Zeta Version (グレートキンタ菩薩ゼータバージョン Gurēto Kinta Bosatsu Zēta Bājon)

Together, their combined powers elevated the mecha’s effectiveness, enabling it to fight with increased precision and range. Momo’s psychokinesis allowed the detached hands to strike from a distance, granting the mecha greater flexibility in combat. Simultaneously, Aira’s hair acted as a powerful restraining tool, capable of ensnaring enemies by wrapping around them. This tactic proved especially useful when the kaiju attempted to vanish using its invisibility, as Aira’s hair clung to its body, outlining its shape and making it visible once more, giving the mecha a clear advantage in the battle.

Techniques

Powerbomb (パワーボム Pawābomu)

Seizing the opportunity, she executed a powerful finishing move by slamming the kaiju headfirst into the ground with a forceful powerbomb maneuver. The impact was so intense that it left a massive crater within the Empty Space of Kamigoe City, marking the final blow that defeated Bamora and caused the kaiju to shrink back to its normal size.

Etymology

• The name “Momo” translates to “peach” (桃) in Japanese.
• Her surname, “Ayase,” is composed of two kanji characters: “綾” (aya), meaning “design” or “pattern,” and “瀬” (se), referring to “swift current” or “rapids.” Together, the name carries connotations of elegance and fluidity, reflecting both aesthetic beauty and dynamic movement.

Trivia

• Momo holds the top spot among Yukinobu Tatsu’s four favorite characters in the series, reflecting her popularity and significance within the story.
• Those who are familiar with her refer to her by her given name, “Momo” (モモ), reflecting a sense of closeness and informality.
• A consistent element of Momo’s appearance is her black choker, which she is rarely seen without. Even during sleep, she continues to wear it, emphasizing its importance as part of her identity. The only occasions where she removes the choker are during baths, suggesting that it is a near-permanent accessory in her daily life.
  • In the anime adaptation, there are instances where Momo is depicted without her choker, deviating from her usual portrayal in the manga.
    • Notably, during her confrontation with the male members of the Kito Family at Hot Springs Manju, the anime version shows her wearing the choker, despite the manga version depicting her without it, creating an ironic contrast between the two adaptations.
• According to Miko, Momo has a history of struggling to maintain part-time jobs due to frequent disagreements with her supervisors. These conflicts often stem from Momo’s perception of being treated unfairly, which leads to friction and prevents her from keeping steady employment.
• Momo’s parents are only briefly mentioned in the series during a phone call with Okarun, where she states that she has none. However, the nature of this statement remains ambiguous—leaving it unclear whether her parents are deceased, estranged, or if she has never known them. This lack of clarity adds an element of mystery to her background, hinting at a potentially complex family history.