Mina

Mina {{{jpname}}}, {{{roname}}}
108 Stars Chiin Star
Gender	Female
Race	Human
Age	14 (S1)
Appears in	Suikoden

Mina (ミーナ, Mīna) is a supporting character in Suikoden. Mina is a popular dancer in Antei.

History

Have you come to see me dance? —  Mina

This is also a viable dating strategy.

Mina is a professional dancer whose skills was renowned enough that she had been invited to the Imperial court in the past. However, she has always turned those invitations down. With the type of personality that stops her from being tied down to anything, she drifts through life with a carefree air.

During the Gate Rune War, she was working in a tavern in Antei and was beloved by her frequent patrons. She recognized the Toe Shoes-clad McDohl when he came to Antei and joined the Toran Liberation Army on the condition that he danced with her. As Mina explained, dancing allows a person to open up, showing her what they are truly like. By dancing with him, Mina was able to ascertain his true character and being drawn to his heart, joined the Liberation Army.

Even though she did not have a stage to perform on at Toran Castle, with her naturally cheerful personality, she was well loved by all members of the Liberation Army.

Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Mina because the most famous dancer in the new Toran Republic, living a life free of inconvenience. The dancer Karen would become her disciple and participate in the Dunan Unification War.

Music

Belle of the Village

Mina's theme is the song "Belle of the Village". The short track plays when the player dances with Mina in order to recruit her in Antei. It is song 27 on disc 1 of the Genso Suikoden Original Game Soundtrack.

References

1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 269
2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 119
3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 101-2