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- I'm sure everyone living in Inazuma has heard of the "Shirasagi Himegimi." The lady of the Kamisato Clan is as perfect as a person can be, though our paths have seldom crossed. I wonder what she thinks of the state of Inazuma today?
- —Kaedehara Kazuha's voiceline about Kamisato Ayaka
Kazuyaka is the het ship between Kamisato Ayaka and Kaedehara Kazuha from the Genshin Impact fandom.
Canon[]
Version 2.6 Event[]
Kamisato Ayaka and Kaedehara Kazuha, alongside the Traveler, Paimon, Albedo, and Venti, gathered to discuss matters during the Irodori Festival. In this event, Kazuha noted that “Miss Kamisato” shared his thoughts, reflecting a mutual understanding between them. During the festival, both served as models for characters from the Five Kasen tale: Kazuha as Akahito and Ayaka as Sumizome. In the story, Sumizome investigates a poem falsely accusing Akahito of plagiarism, ultimately uncovering his innocence. Historically, the Kaedehara Clan had ties to the Kamisato Clan through their shared involvement with the Isshin Art. Kazuha’s great-grandfather even collaborated with members of the Kamisato Clan to pursue a saboteur, leading to a tragic encounter with Kunikuzushi that left both clans scarred.
Though they haven't had many canon interactions, Thoma mentioned Kazuha to the Traveler upon arrival in Inazuma. Throughout the Inazuma arc, Kazuha joined the resistance and blocked an attack from the Shogun, while Ayaka supported the Traveler in opposing the Shogun’s rule. Sharing roots in Inazuma, they also share similarities, such as their sword-sheathing animations. Both are powerful five-star sword users whose Cryo and Anemo elements create a strong “Swirl” reaction. Ayaka’s alternative sprint allows for ice-bridging, while Kazuha’s abilities help with airborne mobility and 20% stamina reduction while sprinting, making them valuable traveling companions.
Ayaka and Kazuha have both experienced loss—Ayaka with her parents and Kazuha with a close friend. Inspired by these losses, they embody their loved ones' qualities. In the Inazuma Archon Quest, Ayaka helps people affected by the Vision Hunt Decree, mirroring how Kazuha carries his friend’s ambition forward.
Ayaka’s “Favorite Food” line expresses a desire to try foreign cuisine, while Kazuha, as a ronin samurai traveling with Beidou’s crew, has likely gathered recipes from beyond Inazuma—potentially fulfilling Ayaka’s wish. Their shared interests include poetry and music, with Ayaka admiring these arts and Kazuha displaying talent in both. Ayaka admires those who have survived the Musou no Hitotachi; Kazuha not only survived it but managed to block it.
Kazuha’s voice lines reveal his admiration for Ayaka’s reputation as the ideal Inazuman, leaving him curious about her thoughts on Inazuma’s state. In an official animation, a maple leaf—a motif associated with Kazuha—falls into Ayaka’s tea, symbolizing their subtle connection. Kazuha is shown sparring with Aether, and in Ayaka’s official trailer, she speaks of swordsmanship and requests a sparring match with Thoma, reflecting their shared dedication to the art of the sword.[1][2]
Songs[]
- The Road Leading to Tomorrow
- Song by Kazuha and Ayaka Japanese voice actors
Quotes[]
Voice Lines[]
- “To witness the Musou no Hitotachi and live to tell the tale is quite a remarkable feat. Even though I recognize her as our true deity with the power to change Inazuma's fate at will, if there is conflict between the two of you, then... I shall choose to side with you.”
- — Kamisato Ayaka, about the Raiden Shogun, standpoint.
- “I'm fascinated by food from overseas. Though I don't get to try it very often... So, if I had to choose something from Inazuma, then probably... Chazuke. But not when anybody else is watching... So I tell you that in confidence.”
- — Kamisato Ayaka, favorite food.
- “I have great affection for the arts: music, song, poetry, shougi, and dancing. And you?”
- — Kamisato Ayaka, hobbies.
- “I'm sure everyone living in Inazuma has heard of the "Shirasagi Himegimi." The lady of the Kamisato Clan is as perfect as a person can be, though our paths have seldom crossed. I wonder what she thinks of the state of Inazuma today?”
- — Kaedehara Kazuha, about Kamisato Ayaka.
Fanon[]
Kazuyaka was once considered a rare ship, but after Kazuha and Ayaka’s interaction during the Irodori Festival, it began gaining popularity. Since then, fan art and fan fiction of the pair have emerged across various online platforms. Though they’ve only interacted during that single event, their shared gentle, peaceful personalities and similar gameplay styles have drawn fans to the pairing. Some shippers even imagine a backstory: as children, Kamisato Ayaka and Kaedehara Kazuha were engaged, fostering a deep friendship and a sweet, youthful love between them. However, Kazuyaka remains overshadowed by more popular ships for Kazuha, such as KazuScara and HeiKazu. Presently, there are over 200+ fanfics for Kazuyaka on AO3.
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Kaedehara/Ayaka tag on AO3
- Kaedehara & Ayaka tag on AO3
- Kazuyaka posts on Twitter
- @dailykazuyaka on Twitter
- FAN ARTISTS
- @vvces178847 on Twitter
- @IlumiArts on Twitter
- @tortillamatioka on Twitter
- DISCORD
- Kazuyaka Estate Server
Trivia[]
- Common symbols used to describe this ship are: 🍁🌸 Variations include: 🍁🪭 and 🍁❄️
- Ayaka's first banner came out after Kazuha's first banner.
- Both use the same accessories in their visions, which are also attached to their back.
- In the Official Story Promotional Video Animation, both Ayaka and Kazuha are seen. A maple leaf, which appears in many of Kazuha’s attacks, and also his character design, fell into Ayaka’s tea cup.
- Kazuha is a polite and well-spoken person.
- Ayaka is a kind-hearted girl with a pleasant temperament who treats others with politeness and courtesy.
- Both are from noble families
- Kazuha was not born a commoner. He hails from an Inazuman noble house of old, the last son of the Kaedehara Clan.
- Ayaka is the Daughter of the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan from Inazuma. Poised and graceful, noble and virtuous. Working in tandem with her elder brother and the current head of the clan, Kamisato Ayato, the siblings divided among themselves different responsibilities arising from their noble lineage.
- Ayaka has great affection for poetry and music, and Kazuha has a talent in making poetry, and he makes amazing music.
- “I have great affection for the arts: music, song, poetry, shougi, and dancing. And you?”
- — Kamisato Ayaka, hobbies.
- In Ayaka’s “Favorite Food” line, she expresses that she want to try oversea foods more often, and Kazuha, being a ronin samurai who travels with Beidou and the Crux Crew, probably picked up some recipes from places that aren’t from Inazuma, and hence would be able to grant Ayaka’s wish of trying oversea food.
- “I'm fascinated by food from overseas. Though I don't get to try it very often... So, if I had to choose something from Inazuma, then probably... Chazuke. But not when anybody else is watching... So I tell you that in confidence.”
- — Kamisato Ayaka, favorite food.
- In version 2.6, Ayaka and Kazuha represented Sumizone and Akahito who were members of the Five Kasen. In the story, Sumizone read Akahito's work.[3]
- Saori Hayami (Ayaka's jp va) and Nobunaga Shimazaki (Kazuha's jp va) both sang the song: " The Road Leading to Tomorrow "[4]
- Kazuha is familiar with the Watatsumi Army and the resistance led by Kamisato Ayaka, Thoma and Yoimiya, as outright stated and/or implied in the Archon Quest Chapter II: Act II - Stillness, the Sublimation of Shadow and the Archon Quest Chapter II: Act I - The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia respectively.
- Kamisato Ayaka references Kazuha's friend, and implies that she knows Kazuha when the Traveler notes that they are aware of Kazuha's friend.
- Ayato looks out for both Ayaka and Kazuha.
- Both are samurai's.
- Based On The LOFTER Rankings, Kazuyaka is the top seventh most popular Genshin Ship.
- Kazuha and Ayaka have the same icon (different colors) for Constellation 1, an hourglass
Snowswept Sakura (Ayaka´s Constellation 1)
Scarlet Hills (Kazuha´s Constellation 1)
Gallery[]
- Main article: Kazuyaka/Gallery
Fan Videos[]
