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▪ What is Hitotsume? Or what IS he? (INTRODUCTION) For those who don't follow Eve's lore, Hitotsume is what they call a "Zingai" in that universe, a made-up term for supernatural entities

Every odd creatures you see in his music videos? Yep! those are zingais! (Though some even resemble humans). More often than not: the MCs have a zingai(s) partner of their own. These zingais are a living representation of their human's heart.

...BUT! not all zingais are paired to a human, Mr. Hitotsume himself- despite debuting his first appearance along with a human (named: Bun-chan) Not only is seen roaming around independently, he also has involved himself in stories without Bun around! It's ambiguous whether he's Bun's zingai or not

That brings us to the next part!

▪ Why does he look like that?

Peculiar isn't it? A cyclops donning a top hat! A Simple yet distinct design, so much so that you can simplify him to his most prominent features and it'll still be recognizable! Which is a wonderful thing when it comes to putting him in various styles

List of MVs Hito have appeared in! Gaze at his different Flavors!

In an interview with Eve, Hito is based off the reoccurring nightmares he had back in his childhood. Where a lanky yet towering figure would watch him from the hallways...

At the time of making Literary Nonsense, Eve sent Mah (The animator in charge of the MV) a character from a horror movie he watched, one that looked exactly like the eerie being from his dreams. Using it as a reference, Hitotsume-Sama was born...

2 Meters Tall...

This is the Interview [here] If you want to give it a read!

▪ Ok... What about his role? well dear readers....................... as these are music videos it's-- ...up to interpretation. Okay pack it up now go home! go watch the MV! One thing I've noticed. in the two videos he have a very major role in (Literary Nonsense & Bouto) Hito seems to be a reflection of the MC's internal struggles (?)although, is put into a position that opposes them(?). Regardless, it's interesting that his presence gave them the push to face and manage their problem.

When he's not performing on the main stage, the odd guy is often spotted lurking in the background of many MVs. Giving off the message that he's some kind of observer (Especially because of the one-eye aspect)

In the manga "Kara No Kioku", Hitotsume is an important character to look out for! being responsible as to why the set of events happened in the first place ...unfortunately, He has only been shown in first chapter and have not been mentioned again up until the making of this post

All in all, Hitotsume remains as character who's intentions are never clear, he's neither good or bad

▪ What is this character like then? As what I mentioned previously, he can be quite scary as a concept yes?... A silhouette of a tall hatted man, where once you look closely ...bare less and less human. A sort of onlooker with a strong presence, how long has he been staring?

Then he starts dancing... cutely! (As Eve described it) perhaps he isn't so frightening! And seems to be mostly enjoying to himself too, smiling and all. Funny little gestures he loves to do.

Suddenly he's not too out of this world, perhaps a friend? Yet, that brief comfort in his display of familiarity is quickly pulled away as Hito here, is prone to putting his damn eye close to the screen ◎ He too, has a knack on pulling off morbid tricks!

No bun-chans were harmed in the making of this post

The idea here is that Hitotsume is unpredictable, a comically chaotic yet elegant individual who's true frightening point is his hard to read mind (therefore, actions as well) Ala Fear of the Unknown. Not his appearance as everyone's first impression to be (it's important to note that Hito has never intentionally made himself seen intimidating, but it's not far off to say he's aware that his entire being frightens people)

Other things worth mentioning:

Hito's refined outfit is not for naught! Truly possessing a gentleman disposition. This is the one thing that stays consistent through all the depictions of him by different artists

-Talking about clothes! Even if it was for Funsies, having been drawn in various outfits means Hitotsume has a wardrobe (Which is (currently) an uncommon thing we see with zingais) He IS fashionable

The Movie "Adam by Eve" is evidence that Hitotsume meddles in the daily life of humans, even outside introduced characters. It is unknown whether: 1. He gives Strange Dreams 2. He enters an existing dream and manipulate it to his liking 3. it's both? And for what reason? but it sounds like what a mischievous ghost would do for a living! And zingais are quite similar to yokais after all

The most important point: He can be a BIG Goofball

And you think this is the end..? NO! We have yet to explore the surprise turn of characterization in the Bouto MV.!!!!!!

Ah.... Bouto...... BOUTO.

I have. A Hate and Like relationship with this MV... (While I get the message behind it and I'm glad that it's brought up. The execution of the meaning could've been better portrayed... and I'm dearly upset that Hito was chosen to represent it 🥀 (I don't think Mah would ever depict Hito like that either) some of the sexual undertone and certain shots was just unnecessary too. The animator's work is known for something like that which is why we end up with this) I've ranted ENOUGH, I'll have to restrain myself to continue

Aside from the high quality animation, our otherworldly gentleman Hitotsume-sama had become a parental figure for the starring protagonist "Eva"! A (presumably) non-binary teen who struggles under society's oppressive norms.

(A Family of three: an eldritch, a gamer, and a cat? Eve... you could really make a series out of that idea)

He is, by all means, NOT a good parent. Stupidly strict and controlling. Not even feeding that child well! Giving them one singular apple for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 💢

your ASS is not cooking so why are you wearing that cute yellow apron anyway!?

...Well. The apple is a symbolism and not meant to be taken literally (Considering the themes of Adam, Eve, and The Serpent thorough the MV) Yet I still can't help but see it as Hitotsume having limited knowledge when it comes to taking care of humans, being a zingai and all

Both cat and kid Dislikes Hitotsume (The former getting into a tussle with him every so often) This is also the first time someone is shown to be angry at him! He reacted by standing there like a moron... Flinching at the sight of Eva kicking at the wall

After the whole erm. sequence. Eva is given a chance to rebel, with weapon in both hands- What was Hitotsume's first respond?

Fear

The one who have to look down to gaze at people, the one who control the situation by merely stepping in, the one who is feared by others.... When that foreignness comes in the form of someone running at him, body wrecked with righteous Fury ....His pupil shrank, and in his fright: Hito ran away from the teen as they chase him down

Of course he tried to fight back, pulling out two weirdly shaped guns that shoot out explosive apples (He never stopped being comical). Unfortunately, having one eye means you'd lack depth perception- He was horrible at aiming! whilst his attempts at bombarding Eva with multiple explosives was shouting just How panicked he is

"Hitotsume-sama" who was off-puttingly mysterious before the arrival of this MV, is now seen being utterly pathetic, visibly cowering and tearing up

Defeated, he reluctantly let go of Eva and the world goes back to normal..

In spite of my sourness at the MV, it had nonetheless revealed a lot of things about Hito. Sometimes.. Your weird cryptid neighbor is really just a Guy

One last note before I wrap it up From observation, Hitotsume's behavior seems to follow the environment he's in (kinda akin to No-Face from spirited away). While it can be said it's just the artist's interpretation of him + subconsciously adapting him to the MV's vibes, it helps knowing that However you see this guy, it's probably something within his range of zingai complexity !

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And that's about it! I could.. technically ramble MORE... but that's entering headcanons territory and will make this post x2 times longer than it should be (and I hit the maximum images a tumblr post can have) 😿 Thank you for reading!!! !!!!