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Maria Cadenzavna Eve SG-x00 Airget-lamh
Maria Cadenzavna Eve
Kanji マリア・カデンツァヴナ・イヴ

Romaji Maria Kadentsavuna Ivu
Character Information
Age 21 (GX)[1]
22 (AXZ-XV)[2][3]
Birthday August 7, 2022[1]
Zodiac Sign Leo
Gender Female
Height 170cm[1]
Three Sizes B96/W62/H90
Blood Type AB[1]
Nationality Ukrainian[4]
Hair Color Pink
Eye Color Cyan
Relic Airgetlám
Gungnir (Former)
Solomon's Cane (Temporarily)
Theme Color Light Pink (In G)[5]
Silver (Airgetlám)
Affiliation F.I.S. (Formerly)
S.O.N.G.
Relatives Serena Cadenzavna Eve (Younger sister, †)
Finé (Ancestor, †)
Debut
Anime G Episode 1
Game Senki Zesshō Symphogear XD Unlimited
Voice Actors
Japanese Yōko Hikasa


Maria Cadenzavna Eve (マリア・カデンツァヴナ・イヴ Maria Kadentsavuna Ivu?) is one of the six main characters of the Senki Zesshō Symphogear series. She was initially an antagonist during G before becoming a protagonist from GX onwards.

She is a Symphogear user who primarily wields the Airgetlám relic, replacing her Gungnir she used in G.

Throughout most of Symphogear G, Maria claims to be the newest reincarnation of Finé after Ryōko Sakurai's demise. This ruse is eventually dropped, leading to confusion about the real identity of Finé's new host, as it is implied to be Kirika Akatsuki until G Episode 12 reveals it to be Shirabe Tsukuyomi.

Etymology[]

Maria (マリア?) – Means beautiful in Greek and comes from Miriam and Mirjam and the name of Jesus' mother: the Virgin Maria.

Cadenzavna (カデンツァヴナ?) – is a family name which implements both European and Ukranian grammar, in which female names end in "a" (example: Kowalska, Składowska) and male in "i" (example: Kowalski, Składowski), while the "v" is common in Ukranian, Belarusian, and Russian surnames. Cadenza comes from the Italian word cadenza, and is a form of music that is usually played or sung solo.

Eve (イヴ?) – English name originating from Hebrew, meaning "life" or "living one". It is most famously known as the name of the Biblical Eve, the first woman and sinner who caused humanity to be expelled from the Garden of Eden.

Appearance[]

Maria has cyan eyes and long pink hair with the top styled up in two horn-like curls, with a blue flower accessory centered into each curl. The rest of her hair hangs loose down to her hips.

In G, Maria is most often seen wearing a white corset-like top under a navy blue jacket with black frilled accents, a wide open collar, and white accents secured with a bow under her chest. She also wears white short-shorts, a nylon stocking on her right leg and black heels with black & white laced up leg-warmers.

In GX, Maria wears a light cyan top with three gold buttons and black shoulder straps. She has a black, purple & pink skirt with a white layer overtop and a bow in the front. She also wears a pair of black slingback heels with X-shaped straps.

In AXZ, Maria wears a salmon & lavender-colored overcoat with a white rose design on the bottom right and a purple & white striped top underneath with a tight white miniskirt and a pair of white & purple high-heeled boots.

Personality[]

Maria is an energetic idol and a bit mysterious. She's gradually revealed to have a conflicted heart, torn between her determination to complete her mission and her unwillingness to cause others harm. While she will gladly make harsh speeches and fight other Gear users, she cannot bring herself to harm normal people unless absolutely enraged. This conflicted nature makes her easily manipulated and vulnerable at times, but at heart Maria is just a kind and sincere girl who simply wants to help and protect everyone she holds dear.

History[]

Maria and her sister Serena originally hail from Ukraine. They were constantly put at risk by the flames of war fanned by territorial and ethnic disputes in the region. Eventually, Maria and Serena lost their home and family in the wars and became vagrants, wandering aimlessly and huddling together to stay alive. Sometime later, they ended up in the White Orphanage as part of the Receptor Children project.

Six years prior to Symphogear G, Maria watched Serena sacrifice herself in order to defeat the monster Nephilim by using her Superb Song. It was during this time that Professor Nastassja had lost the ability to walk as her legs were trapped under debris caused by the energy whiplash when she attempted to save Maria.

Years later, after the death of Ryōko Sakurai during season 1, the FIS attempted to determine if Finé had revived in any of the Receptor Children, but were unable to do so. They then planned to dispose of the project, but due to an armed uprising led by Nastassja — with the help of funding provided by the Bavarian Illuminati — the existence of the confined Receptor Children was brought to light. In fear of criticism from the international community, the US government quickly changed their tune and arranged for the children to be released of their own will or provided shelter. At this point, Maria, Shirabe, and Kirika joined with Nastassja and Dr. Ver in order to stop the fall of the Moon.

Sometime before Symphogear G, Maria made her debut as an idol and quickly rose to the top ranks in the US, eventually leading her to be arranged to duet with the top idol of Japan, Tsubasa, leading to the disastrous concert that would be used to awaken the Nephilim.

Synopsis[]

Symphogear G[]

Maria sees Serena die

Maria witnesses Serena's death

Maria is first seen in Episode 1 of G in a flashback. She searches for her sister Serena amongst the ruins of the laboratory. She manages to find her, but flames block her path from actually going to her. After a sister adresses her, Maria calls for her once more, but is pushed out of the way by Nastassja, from the collapsing parts of the lab. The last she sees of her sister is her standing amongst the ruins before being crushed by stone. Maria cries out for her.

Back in the present, Maria is seen performing Dark Oblivion, meanwhile Hibiki and Chris, intercept a hoard of noise. The next day, Maria is humming Apple when she gets a call from Nastassja, who tells her of their arrival and that as soon Sacrist S arrives she may begin the show.

Queens of Music Concert[]

Tsubasa and Maria finishing of Fushichō no Flamme

After an inticipating wait from the fans, The Queens of Music finally start their performance of Fushichō no Flamme. Maria joins in on Tsubasa's speech and thanks Tsubasa for collaborating with her. As she adds onto her words, Noise are summoned within the seats of the stadium. She comments on how Tsubasa is a "scary girl" and asks her if she thinks the audience can survive the Noise.

Maria reveals Gungnir

Maria after transforming on live broadcast

Maria declares that she bears the will of Finé to the world. Episode 2 shows Maria announce their demand for their territory. She threatens that if they do not meet their demands, then the capitals will be stormed by the the Noise. After Tsubasa attempts to transform, Maria releases the audience to make it easier for herself. Nastassja scolds her for not wanting to "taint herself" and tells her that Kirika and Shirabe are on the way. After the attendees are released, Maria challenges Tsubasa who still cannot transform. Tsubasa manages to ward her off and attempts to make a run for it, but she is stopped when heel breaks, which allows Maria to catch up to her. Maria kicks her in the middle of the Noise and Tsubasa decides to transform anyways.

After Shinji stops the broadcast signal and Tsubasa takes out the Noise, Maria and Tsubasa fight. Maria confirms the reality of her Gungnir and Nastassja tells Maria that Tsubasa's phonic gain sits at 22%. Tsubasa prepares defeat Maria, but is stopped by Shirabe's attack. Kirika and Shirabe manage to put Tsubasa down, but she is saved by the arrival of Hibiki and Chris. The six girls face off.

Hibiki, Tsubasa and Chris vs

After Nastassja summons the multiplicative Noise, she asks the three of them to withdraw. As Hibiki, Tsubasa and Chris perform the S2CA, Maria watches and declares that they will be their enemies.

Three Months Later[]

In Episode 3, Maria is seen in the shower with Kirika and Shirabe, where she tells them that they have no right on going back on their actions. An alarm in the facility interrupts them. Maria and the others arrive to where Nastassja is to asks what happened, but they are surprised to see Dr. Ver. Nastassja assured them it is okay and that the Nephilim was just acting wildly and that it should calm down soon.

After Nastassja assures Dr. Ver she will do the inspection, her and three wielders leave. At the end of the episode, Maria is seen with her Armed Gear, holding the cage with the Nephilim. Dr. Ver declares her to be the next reincarnation of Finé.

Maria with Nephilim

Maria after catching the Nephilim

In Episode 4, Maria evades Tsubasa's oncoming attack before answering her statement and saying she is not underestimating her. Maria lets the cage disappear before she stands to face off with Tsubasa. As Maria sings her song, Ressō Gungnir, Tsubasa looks to get her off the submarine as to not damage it futher. Maria, however, is able to take her out. Kirika and Shirabe join the fight, not long after and they take out Chris and Hibiki. Nastassja orders them to return because of their time limit. Once in the helicopter, Maria tells Kirika to stop hurting Dr. Ver since it will do nothing to help. In a flashback, Dr. Ver and the wielders discuss feeding the Nephilim, and proposes that they do it by relics fragments. Maria tells them that she will do it, but Kirika refuses, with Shirabe reasoning that they might lose Maria to Finé. Maria agrees to their request.

In Episode 5, Maria remembers what Kirika and Shirabe said about protecting her. Nastassja asks her if she regrets it. She says no, and assures Nastassja that she will fufill the task at hand. An alarm alerts them both of pursuers from their own homeland. Nastassja tells Maria to eliminate them before they find them both, but Maria is hesitant because she is afraid she could kill them. Nastassja compares this to the incident at the concert, and once again asks her if she is afraid of "tainting herself." Maria isn't able to answer.

After the warehouse explodes

Nastassja tells her to resovle her feelings. When the place where they landed the helicopter explodes, Nastassja order Maria to stop them. When Maria sees the assassins getting carbonized, she realizes that the Noise are present. Dr. Ver sends the Noise after pursuers. Maria watches with regret.

Maria shouts at Dr. Ver to stop, but he doesn't listen, seemingly in a daze as he unleashes the Noise on three kids. Maria screams in agony at their death. Later Maria is seen, sitting on the couch as she reminisces about six years ago when Serena sacrificed herself to stop the Nephilim. Serena tells Maria that if something bad happens, then she'll have to deal with it. Serena assures her that it will work out.

Kadingir Ruins[]

Back in the present, Nastassja tells Maria that they have arrived at the rendezvous point. When they land, Maria meets up with Kirika and Shirabe. She assures them that she is okay. Nastassja and Dr. Ver arrive shortly after, telling them they must go before they catch up. Nastassja scolds the three of them for playing games.

Maria attemps to leave

Maria attempts to leave the room

In Episode 6, Maria seen watching the situation at the Kadingir Ruins, along with Nastassja, Kirika and Shirabe. Maria, whose is feeling regret, attempts to leave, but is stopped by Nastassja. Maria questions if what they are doing is right, and the other wielders agree. Nastassja tells them to throw away their humanity and that they have no need to be happy. Maria leaves without another word. In her sadness and confusion, Maria asks Serena what she would do.

After the explosion from outside the ship, Kirika calls for Maria and tells her Nastassja isn't doing well. Maria rushes to find the woman passed out, she tells her companions to call Dr. Ver and they reluctantly agree. Maria blames herself for not being able handle Finé. Later, Maria is seen waiting for Nastassja to wake up, while she sings Apple. She notices Nastassja, who has risen up and follows the conversation between her and her partners.

In the City[]

Episode 7 has Maria operating the ship, while her and Nastassja fly over to Kirika and Shirabe location, where they were sent to retrieve Dr. Ver. Maria is surprised to see Hibiki, who took all of the strain of the S2CA by herself. Nastassja explains to her that Hibiki is the one who is able to control the Superb Song due to her Gungnir. Maria is able to see the signals of the Section Two. She informs Kirika and Shirabe of the signals heading their way, proably being Ame no Habakiri and Ichaival. The two wielders comply.

Maria, Kirika and Shirabe relieved at Nastassja's recovery

Later, the three F.I.S. wielders are seen waiting for Dr. Ver's results. He tells them that Nastassja is doing suprisingly well. The three of them are relieved. During the rainy night, Dr. Ver reveals to them the Nephilim's heart. He tells them that is had a sufficient supply of relics to be awakened, and tells Maria of the object 'she as Finé' stole five years ago. Nastassja comes to her defense, telling the doctor that Finé's memories are fully recovered.

Later, Maria and Nastassja are seen the river. The former laments on how weak her dedication is. Nastassja tells her to stop, and that there is no need for her to play the role of Finé anymore. Maria is suprised by this. Nastassja tells that Finé's soul didn't reincarnate into the Receptor Children. Dr. Ver overhears their conversation.

Maria Kirika Shirabe Training

Maria, Kirika and Shirabe traning at F.I.S.

The next night, as Maria flys the airship, she remembers how she and her partners trained at F.I.S.. Nastassja tells Maria through private communication that she need to pretend to be Finé again, in order to have Dr. Ver's assistance. In her confusion, she accidentaly ends up shooting a hologram of a person instead of a Noise. The simulation stops, and the doctor talks about the modified Symphogear System, along with the LiNKER. He tells them about how they can 'save the world'.

Tokyo Sky Tower[]

Back in the present, Maria wonders about why Nastassja told her tht she didn't need to lie anuymore about being Finé's reincarnation. Later, she listens as Nastassja tells her and Dr. Ver about the Shénshòujìng and how Finé stole it from the exacvation team on Mt. Minakami.

Later at Tokyo Sky Tower, Maria asks Nastassja what she meant when she said that Maria should stop playing the role of Finé. Nastassja tells her that they've acting like terrorists insteadof doing their true task, which is to stop the Moon's impact. When they enter the meeting room, Maria is suprised to see agents from the US. Nastassja tells her that she bought them there to discuss peace between them. Maria is suprised by this.

Maria hands over the chip containing the heretical technology

Maria ends up handing over data about heretical technology to the agents. They end up betraying them, pointing their guns towards Maria and Nastassja. One of them comments on how a bullet can take a life faster than Maria's songs can. He tells them both that they got everything they need, so now they can dispose of both of them. Just then, Two giant Noise fly past the window. They enter the room and go after the agents, killing them all. Maria procceeds to transform and fight the Noise.

After crushing the chip containing the data, Maria picks up Nastassja and makes for the exit, fight the Noise along the way. Just as the Sky Tower begins to explode, several military agents enter the buidling, firing their guns at Maria and Nastassja. Maria uses her cape to cover and defend them both. Nastassja suggest to her that they should continue upwards in order to avoid an ambush.

Maria kills the military

Maria goes on a rampage, killing all the agents

As she takes out more of the military, she laments on how it is all her fault for not being able to bear Finé's soul. She goes on a rampage, killing several of the military soldiers. Several civilians who witnessed her rampage beg her not to kill them too but she only tells them to escape. She remembers the concert where she told the crowd to calm down and tells herself the those words were for herself. She decalres that she won't hesitate anymore and she picks up Nastassja and continues towards the top of the tower.

In Episode 9, Maria is back at the airship with Nastassja. She cries over how her hands are stained with blood and remembers Serena. At night, when Kirika and Shirabe ask for the truth, Maria clarifies that she's not Finé's vessel, and the fact that they temporarily post their plan for saving humanity. Maria tells them of how they came in contact with the US government agents in order to enlist their help.

Maria defends Dr

Maria defends Dr. Ver actions at the Sky Tower, saying that they can't save the world with their feelings and that everything comes down to power. She believes that Ver's way of doing things is how their going to save the world and is going to support him. Maria watches as Nastassja falls into coughs.

Later, Maria is seen singing Apple while inspected Serena's broken Airgetlám. When she notices the kidnapped Miku staring at her, she asks her what is wrong. Miku thanks her. A flashback shows Maria who arrived to where Miku was in the Sky Tower. She offers her help to her and Miku accepts. When Miku questions her, she tells her that she saved her because all the flames reminded her of Serena. Dr. Ver enters the room, joining the conversation. Maria asks him why he told her to bring Miku to their base. Ver explains that it is part of their plan.

US patrol ship incident[]

Maria message

Maria agrees with Dr. Ver's plan to destroy the US patrol ship

Later, Maria is driving the airship when Kirika asks her about Nastassja's condition. Dr. Ver tells them that they have to make humanity come together and that it'll be their task to lead them. An alert shows that a US patrol ship has entered their territory. Dr. Ver suggests that they shold destroy to draw the world's attention. Maria agrees with this. She declares that they represent Finé, and that they should put an end to a world where the strong controls the weak.

Episode 10 has Maria worrying over Nastassja as she joins them at the cockpit. She says that Shénshòujìng will be used to break the Frontier's seal. Maria, along with Nastassja and Ver spectate the fight between Chris and Miku. As Nastassja illness continues to overwhelm her, Maria shouts at Ver to help her. At the end of the episode, her and Dr. Ver witness as the Frontier begins to surface.

Symphogear GX[]

Symphogear AXZ[]

Symphogear XV[]

Abilities[]

SG-x00 Airgetlám
Maria After Transformation XV
Holy Chant
Seilien coffin Airgetlám tron
Attacks Aufwachen Waveform
Main article:
Maria Cadenzavna Eve/Attacks
Airgetlám Aufwachen Waveform (Maria)
Other Transformations

SG-r03 Gungnir
Maria's transformation in GX (Gungir) 07
Holy Chant
Granzizel Bilfen Gungnir zizzl
Attacks Aufwachen Waveform
Main article:
Maria Cadenzavna Eve/Attacks
Gungnir Aufwachen Waveform (Maria)

As a candidate for the Symphogear, she has the ability to fight Noise with the use of the anti-Noise armor that clads her in battle. However, she requires LiNKER to do so.

Maria has used two Symphogears during her tenure, the first being the second Gungnir which is now in use by Hibiki. While Maria wears it, it becomes known as Black Gungnir due to its distinctive dark color palette, and reverts to the relic's original emphasis on fighting with an enormous two-handed lance. Maria's lance is somewhat different in design than Kanade's, featuring two distinct blades in a Philips head arrangement. During Symphogear G, Black Gungnir featured a cape which Maria could control to animate and change shape, using it as her primary form of offense and defense instead of her lance, but in GX, Black Gungnir had lost its cape.

While wielding Airgetlám, Maria's fighting style dramatically changes to emphasize the use of knives and whip-swords, producing a more exotic variant on Tsubasa's fighting style.

Trivia[]

  • Maria shares many similarities with Kanade:
    • Both are Gungnir users.
    • Both had a little sister.
    • Both did a duet with Tsubasa.
    • Both used the drug LiNKER to control their power.
    • Both have a bright-spirited personality and have a severe temper in battles.
    • Both are the strongest from their team.
    • Both used the same quote after the LiNKER began to fail: "So my time limit only goes this far?!"
    • But unlike Kanade, Maria plays a shy girl role when she's near her brave younger sister Serena.
    • Again, like Kanade, Maria is not the strong and determined person she first appears to be — the cold and proud personality is just a mere shell to hide her past sorrow and weakness.
  • Maria is the only character to have a character song sung completely in English (Dark Oblivion).
  • Maria is the second Symphogear user to own two relics, the first being Chris Yukine.
  • Maria's battle song genre is orchestral rock, with elements of country rock.
  • The name of her SERE†NADE attack is most likely a play on both the musical term "serenade" and on the name of Serena, the previous user of the Airgetlám.
  • As seen in the GX Design Book, there is a seemingly unused attack called HEAVEN†GOSPEL, which is similar to SERE†NADE, save for the fact her armed gear is positioned outwards. It also has the ability to shoot copies of itself outwards.
  • She is the first and so far only gear user shown to have killed regular humans.
GBookYugoslaviaOrigin

The Japanese text stating Maria and Serena's origin as Yugoslavia.

  • One of the supplementary books for G specified that Maria and Serena were from Yugoslavia. This seems to have been later retconned to Ukraine, as stated by Kaneko in a tweet.
  • Maria's backstory shares several similarities with Chris Yukine's.
    • Both grew up with a loving family, who they then lost in a war (with Maria later losing Serena as well), becoming orphans;
    • They suffered the consequences of that war (Maria became a vagrant, and Chris was enslaved);
    • They were then 'saved' by Finé (Maria was captured as part of the Receptor Children project, and Chris was directly captured as a pawn for Finé's plans);
    • They cooperated in antagonistic, destructive plans in hopes of saving the world (Maria was willing to destroy to save the world from the fall of the Moon under Finé's name, while Chris cooperated with Finé to destroy all people in power to end war and conflict), which both girls moved on from.
  • In XV, Maria's transformation takes on a form of rhythmic gymnastics.
  • Maria is the only character to have two of her character song singles from separate seasons released on the same date (her G and XV singles, both released on August 7), as well as the only character to have a single released on her birthday.
  • The cape Maria wears when wielding Gungnir is likely a reference to the Getter Wing from the Getter Robo anime franchise; similarily, EMPRESS†REBELLION bears a strong resemblence to the Galient Sword from Panzer Blade Galient, as well as the daggers of ELEGANT†LUMIERE having the same movement pattern as the funnels of the Providence Gundam.
  • Maria's Superb Song with the Black Gungnir, REJECTION†DARKNESS, is depicted in a similar manner to Kamen Rider Knight's Hishouzan finisher.
    • Both use a polearm weapon (Maria's Gungnir and Knight's Wing Lancer).
    • Both perform their attacks in a manner where their cape envelops their bodies before performing a downward drilling thrust.
  • Her voice actor Yoko Hikasa voices Mio Akiyama from K-ON.

Quotes[]

  • "Now let's start the LAST stage show of the world." - G Episode 1
  • "I kinda like that about you. If only everyone had the guts to fight for each other like you do, the world might have been a better place." - G Episode 1
  • "Why... It´s all my fault for failing to become Finé´s vessel!!" - Maria, after two people are shot and while fighting terrorists.
  • "Out of my way, Human-Relic Fusion Specimen One!" - G Episode 13
  • "What's going on? This shouldn't be possible! Fusions aren't meant to be compatible with other relics! Is this the power of your song — the song of your heart? What is your song?!" - G Episode 13
  • "OK Mom. Let's start the BEST stage show of the world...!!" - G Episode 13
  • "Kirika is here, Shirabe is here... Mom and Serena are also right beside me... With everyone by my side... invoking a miracle is JUST EASY!!" - G Episode 13
  • "For tomorrow!" - G Episode 13
  • "Serenaaaaaaa----!!!" - G Episode 13
  • "この手、簡単には離さない!/I shall not let this hand go that easily!" - G Episode 13
  • "Weak... That's right. I couldn't become strong, and then Elfnein made me realize... Even if I'm weak, I'll stay true to myself. That is strength. Elfnein can't fight, but she acted with courage, without regard for the danger, to bring us hope. Elfnein... I want you to stand there and listen. This song is my answer to your courage. Ignite Module! Drawn Blade!" - GX Episode 7
  • "Each time I've gotten scared so far, I've clung to a lie... That's right. If being strong is being true to myself... I'll stay weak, and beat this curse regardless!" - GX Episode 7
  • "That's right. Your room wasn't just left abandoned that way for ten years! It was messy, but there wasn't a speck of dust! He kept it that way, so he wouldn't lose the memories he had of you! No father who hated his daughter would do that! Just realize it, you stupid girl!" - GX Episode 9
  • "Remember the first time we sang together! The song that connected us!" - XV Episode 11

References and Notes[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 GX Official Website
  2. AXZ Official Website
  3. XV Official Website
  4. Akifumi Kaneko's Twitter (Japanese)
  5. Based on the coloration of Maria's G character song albums, and her assigned color for the Symphogear Live 2013


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