What is the prototype of a Japanese witch with skin in Da Qiao?

Judging from the clothes, it should not be called a witch, but a witch.

Witches in ancient Japan were like prophets. It is said that they can be psychic and convey God's message to people, so they are also called "sons of God".

When it comes to God, we should talk about Shinto. This is a native religion in Japan with a long history. They believe that everything in nature is spiritual, and everything is transformed into god for sacrifice and prayer. Witches are the media of nature and human world. They are holy and pure.

There are witches in Japan now, but it is very different from ancient times. Witches have lost the ability to talk to God, and they have become the names of ordinary clergy. There are even people who work part-time as witches in their spare time, so it won't feel so sacred to mention these two words again.

Witches wear clothes similar to Hanfu. In ancient China, the colors and styles of witches' clothes were different in different periods. Later, witchcraft was introduced to Japan and evolved into what it is now under the influence of local culture.

Generally speaking, the witch clothes seen in the shrine are mainly composed of white kimono underwear, white kimono coat and red kimono skirt. Wear white kimono socks and red sandals. Long hair must be wrapped in white sandalwood paper and tied with twine. Hold Kagrra's bell in your hand ~

More formal witches are graded, with different patterns on kimono coats and flower hairpins and gold crowns on their heads. Japanese people can see witches wearing this costume when they hold harmonious weddings.

Da Qiao's costume is very similar to the witch costume mentioned above. The biggest difference is that she is holding a lamp instead of the Kagrra clock. As mentioned in the previous answer, there is also a carp pattern on the lamp.

A long time ago, the story of "yue longmen the Carp" was introduced to Japan, and the locals thought that carp could bring good luck. There are many Japanese folk handicrafts and customs related to koi fish. The most impressive thing is the carp flag. When colorful hollow carp flags fly in the wind, there is always an irresistible joy.

Families with children will also hang carp flags to pray to the sky, hoping that their children can grow up healthily. There is also a festival for boys called "Carp Festival", which shows that everyone likes it very much. Now, koi fish is regarded as a "national fish" in Japan. It is also highly respected in China. Many people like to keep koi fish at home for good luck. Also known as "living gems in water".

In Japanese anime, there are also many witch characters. Although there are some similarities and differences in the image, you can see that she is a witch as soon as she appears, and her characteristics are still obvious. For example, Huo Yeli in "Beautiful Girl Warrior" and Platycodon grandiflorum in "Inuyasha" are familiar to everyone.

To sum up, the skin setting of Da Qiao witch in the game should refer to Japanese culture, extract some characteristic elements and integrate with China tradition, and finally produce such an image.