Kino

Kino is the main character of Kino's Journey. They are a composed, stoic, and precocious teenager who travels with their motorrad, Hermes, in search of a country with specific desired characteristics. Their gender is ambiguous.

Kino was born in the Land of Adults with the name of a flower. They dislike it as it resembles that of an insult, which resulted in them being teased. Their original name is never explicitly stated. Their father describes the flower that their named for as a bright red prairie flower that, while short lived, blooms in abundance in the fields just beyond the borders of their home country during their birthday.

Kino is a 15-year-old traveler. Although they appear apathetic at first, they are a caring and understanding person. They travel through different countries to experience their customs and understand their histories, but never stay longer than three days. They…