Meta Saga Universe
Meta Saga Universe (MSU) is a narrative universe where stories about skin, soul, questions, and beauty gently resonate within a shared world.
It begins with Takano Kodama’s “dialogue with the spirits of materials,” and unfolds into themes such as regeneration, posture, forgiveness, color, microscopic life, and the skin of the next generation.
Each saga stands independently, yet remains quietly linked—
united by the belief that skincare = heartcare.
What is the Beauty Saga?
Beauty lives
within stories.
A “Beauty Saga” is a story that unfolds in harmony with skincare,
centered around spirits and the forces of life.
In the story, you will encounter slightly mysterious objects that possess fermentation, aroma, and nature-derived power.
They are drawn from actual materials and experiences in skincare development.
Stories centered around skincare are surprisingly rare.
That is why tales of skin’s memory and the warmth of touch
may awaken something new within you.
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The Structure of This Universe
At its center lies the origin story—
one that also informs the SHISUI brand:
“Dialogue with the Spirits of the Skin – The Mystical Beauty Saga.”
The materials, ferments, and spirits spoken of in this tale
lead into “Viw’s Whisper and the Beautiful Challenge”—Naomi’s path to renewal.
They ripple outward into “Burai,” the story of men seeking readiness and forgiveness.
“Soleil Levant” is a story of wisdom, facing skin weathered by time.
“Skinland*” is a fable of life circulating within the skin.
“YASUKÉ*” carries the dark aesthetic passed down from the bloodline of Yasuke.
“Okyan*” is the journey of uncovering one’s essential color.
And “Takajo!*” walks beside the tender fluctuations of teenage skin.
Each story begins with stillness and a question about the meaning of beauty.
*Saga in preparation for publication or in the process of being written.
Where Should You Begin?
Start anywhere, at any time.
Let each story find you in your own moment.
What is a Saga?
Each series is called a saga, unfolding through different situations and themes.
Most sagas consist of four seasons to complete one arc.
Choose the Saga That Speaks to You
Feel free to begin with any saga that interests you.
Each one stands alone as its own world.
And the more you read, the more deeply the sagas interconnect.
Follow the Episodes in Order
Within a saga, reading the episodes in order is recommended.
Characters and events unfold sequentially, creating a deeper resonance.
Easy to Read in Short Moments
Each episode is light and easy to read—
perfect for breaks, commutes, or moments of calm.
The Three Pillars of This Universe
Skincare
The ingredients and scenes in each story are based on real materials,
research and experiments, and actual experiences from skincare development.
The Spirits of the Skin
The voice within the skin.
These “Spirits of the Skin” are tied to nature, memory, and place—
and they awaken our inner senses.
Experiencing the Story
Through mysteries, brand origin dramas, and structures inspired by history or sci-fi,
each story seeks to ask: What is beauty?
Sagas at a Glance
Where stories and skincare meet,
a deeper truth of beauty awaits.
Stories that stir the heart and touch the skin—
a new kind of experience begins here.
The following sagas are available now or coming soon.
Dialogue with the Spirits of the Skin
A Mystical Beauty Saga
All beauty begins in stillness.
A gifted Kewaishi named Takano Kodama listens to the spirits that dwell within the skin,
weaving tradition and science together in search of a lost beauty.
From Kyoto to Kanazawa, and into distant lands—
this is a skincare saga of stillness and renewal.
Viw’s Whisper and the Beautiful Challenge
A gentle embrace for the heart: skincare as heartcare
Naomi nearly lost everything—her job, her family, her love.
Yet guided by the whisper of viw, she begins to create a brand that restores both heart and skin.
This is the story of a quiet challenge: to believe in herself once more.
Burai
To care for the skin is to prepare the self.
A former spy rises again as a Kewaishi.
To care is to compose oneself—to stand ready.
Beneath Tokyo, a nameless presence begins to stir.
He does not confront it to fight,
but to embody unwavering beauty.
A skincare saga grounded in bushidō, *shuhari*, and the pursuit of the path.
Soleil Levant
To scent the skin is to begin the heart anew.
There is a place called Kōza, where those who carry wounds come in search of stillness.
Through fragrance, they release the past and receive quiet forgiveness
in the sacred rite of kōgaeshi.
A skincare saga of scent and memory, beauty and redemption—
where forgiveness is worn like perfume.