Distaff Counterpart: To Akira/Devilman due to some similarities they share, like their change in character and appearance upon becoming Devilmen, and their love for Miki.There's also the fact that Miko's actual name is Miki.
Also possibly of Miki Makimura, whose more aggressive traits from the manga were adapted out and presumably given to Miko.Of the original Mikiko Kawamoto, who makes a cameo in the last episode.
Contralto of Danger: Her voice, which was previously high-pitched, becomes much lower after turning into a Devilman. Composite Character: Her name and a bit of her personality come from the aforementioned Miko Kuroda from Susanoo her sexuality and athleticism are similar to Aoi Kurosaki from Devilman Lady her personal arc occupies the place and takes a bit of Mikiko Kawamoto from the Devilman manga and her Devilman form takes the place of the spider demon Rasber, who appears only in the manga lastly her appearance after becoming a Devilman resembles a number of female characters from Go Nagai's other works who fall under the same Muscular, Tough Girl archetype, two good example are Chiiko-Sensei from Dororon Enmakun, and Rikki from Shutendoji and Violence Jack. Otherwise, she doesn't exist in the manga universe. Canon Immigrant: She could be considered a heavily altered version of the similarly named Miko Kuroda, a female delinquent character from an obscure Nagai work named Susanoo. Though whether she's actually a lesbian or bisexual is ambiguous. Butch Lesbian: Her tomboyish demeanor coupled with her Amazonian Beauty post-transformation and love for Miki would make her qualify. Boobs of Steel: She is very busty, even more so after becoming a Devilman. Berserk Button: After becoming a Devilman herself, referring to Miki as Miko now counts as this to her. What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be good? What is justice? What is right? Armor-Piercing Question: She tries to give one to the mob who is out to kill Miki, but it falls on deaf ears. Anti-Hero: Likely more so then Akira she is a callous Jerk Jock Devilman who did some few questionable actions without ever stepping over the line, but eventually sides with Akira and Miki to help them out. The ambiguity comes from how messy and destructive her heterosexual relationships are (especially compared to her wholesome, redemptive crush on Miki), leaving open the possibility that she's a closeted lesbian Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places. Ambiguously Bi: She developed a crush on Kukun after his heartfelt rap, kept his glasses after his death, has a physical attraction to Akira after his Devilman makeover, has a dark fantasy about an older man, and outright confesses to being in love with Miki. Amazonian Beauty: After her transformation into a Devilman, Miko gains a sturdy figure. Always Second Best: Miko is a talented runner, but Miki had always been faster than her and more popular, giving her quite a bit of angst that eventually leads to her becoming a Devilman. Here in Crybaby, on the other hand, she starts off as a shy and modest Nice Girl who later becomes a mean and vindictive Jerkass, but also becomes nicer after having a change of heart. Adaptational Personality Change: In her original appearance in Susanoo, Miko was a free-spirited Genki Girl who was also quite sexually promiscuous and flirty. Action Girl: She started as a Dark Action Girl after getting her powers, but then becomes this instead, following Ryo's FaceHeel Turn.While talented and beautiful, she has long lingered in Miki's shadow to the point where her friends and teammates call her "Miko" to differentiate her from Miki, bothering her greatly. Ill be 'Miko' for the rest of my life."Ī member of the track team and a childhood friend of Miki and Akira. "Miki Makimura really is amazing, but I want to win at least one track event.