Sin City Research: Character 7 - Miho

Miho

Mute Japanese Miho resides in Sin City's Old Town, though unlike other characters, there is nothing to suggest she is a prostitute. She is seen as the protector of the women, and a is often referred to as 'deadly litttle Miho.'

She uses Swords and a longbow to defend them, as is described as enjoying her violent acts "She's been aching for some practice."

She is also described as "a pixie perched on a rooftop" which I love the idea of. She seems almost half superhero, with her protection over Old Town, or a vigilante, which is an idea I would love to explore myself.

I also think she has very unique costume design. the long coat with no top and bra looks great and very iconic in a sexist Sin City sort of way, but Miho seems to not make the most of this design. She also uses signature weapons and as the only Japanese character in Sin City, she quickly becomes very memorable visually.

Thou she can't talk, her personality is clear, despite her barely having any expression in her face, not even a flinch when blood is splattered in her face. She is strong, fearless, aggressive, protective and loyal.

She seems to be a very nonsexist character for Sin City, if only she wore a top. But this is Sin City, and a character like that just wouldn't fit in like the rest.

I think I would take alot of inspiration from Miho, in costume, uniqueness, and especially the term 'pixie on the rooftop.' She is tough, silent, deadly and a very memorable character in Sin City.

"I adored Miho from the moment I first started drawing her. She's a character, who, in a way, is from a different realm than Sin City. Shes a character of magic much more than the others are. I don't mean she can fly or anything, but close to it. In Sin City everybody talks alot. Miho never says a word, and she is completely and literally leathel."

- Frank Miller - Sin City: The Making of the Movie - P132