Talk:Hotaru/@comment-45283028-20200323110342/@comment-5634426-20200329153210

I think that comicality is inherent of his nature and it is part of his rivalry with Shinrei. Shinrei is water, Hotaru is fire; Shinrei is loyal to Mibu, Hotaru is rebel to them; Shinrei is serious, Hotaru is comic and funny, etc. Fire is the simbol of his suffering, of his determination, of his solitude (before encountering Kyo and the others). Same suffering of Yuan (his mentor), forced to become a Taishirou to procect his family (he taught fire to Hotaru). Fire and comicality are a way to rebel against Mibu (Taishirou) and symbol of a personal route :)