Shiki was created by Kinoko Nasu as part of the visual novel Tsukihime.
The visual novel Tsukihime, featuring Shiki as the protagonist, was first released, introducing the character to the public.
Shiki appears as a playable character in the fighting game Melty Blood, expanding his exposure beyond the visual novel.
Shiki's character design was updated for the Tsukihime remake, modernizing his look for a new generation.
Announcement of a new anime adaptation featuring Shiki, renewing interest in the character.
Shiki Tohno was born as the son of a wealthy family, inheriting the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.
Shiki gained the ability to see lines of mortality, allowing him to perceive and cut through the inherent death of objects and beings.
Shiki encountered Arcueid, a vampire princess, marking the beginning of his involvement in supernatural affairs.
Shiki confronts and defeats Roa, a deadly vampire antagonist threatening his friends and the city.
Shiki regains memories of his family and past, understanding his origins and destiny.
