Why can Kimiko sing but not talk?

Kenji (who can talk) explains that the trauma of seeing her parents violently killed caused Kimiko to stop speaking at an early age, something she has carried on into her adult life.

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Why didn t Kimiko talk?

Background. At a young age, Kenji, along with his older sister, Kimiko, were abducted by the Shining Light Liberation Army. Their parents were killed and they were forced to join the army. After that, Kimiko stopped talking altogether and she formed a secret sign language with her younger brother to communicate.

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Why did Kimiko go mute?

Originally referred to simply as "The Female," Kimiko is a literal silent assassin who gained superhuman strength and regenerative powers after being forcibly injected with Compound V by Vought to create super terrorists for their superheroes to fight. She also became mute after her mother was killed.

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Is that Kimiko actually singing?

Given Fukuhara's excitement about the musical number and the fact that she references her a capella background, it's safe to assume that she not only has the chops to sing but that that is indeed her voice in The Boys.

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Does Kimiko ever talk in The Boys show?

We finally hear Kimiko speak, sing, even! Albeit it's only in a dream sequence, it shows she's slowly overcoming the horrors of her past that left her mute.

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Why doesn t black noir talk?

Psychological. Brain Damage: Despite his healing factor, Black Noir can still find difficulty in healing brain damage. During his fight with Soldier Boy, he received extreme head trauma which would end up causing a variety of mental problems, including: Amnesia, loss of speech, hallucinations and infantilization.

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Why did Kimiko kiss Frenchie?

“The Boys” showrunner Eric Kripke backed up the actor's sentiments, explaining the kiss was more about getting Frenchie and Kimiko to a place where they — and the audience — finally realize what they truly are to each other. “So far, my impression of the audience is that they really want those two to get together.

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Are Frenchie and Kimiko in love?

The Boys encourages its audience not to bother labeling Frenchie and Kimiko. It's a connection unique to them, occupying a middle-ground somewhere between romance, family, and friendship. Nevertheless, "soul mates" feels like the most accurate available description.

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Does Kumiko love Frenchie?

In an interview with Variety, Capone explained that while Frenchie and Kimiko are absolutely "soulmates," sometimes we assign ideas to that word that don't always need to be there.

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What is Kimiko a parody of?

Kimiko: Wolverine/X-23

Kimiko/The Female of the Species is the only superhuman in the Boys. While she doesn't possess any adamantium retractable claws, her feral nature, violent temper, and ability to survive fatal attacks are quite similar to that of Wolverine and X-23.

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Why is Kimiko immortal?

After being exposed to Compound V, Kimiko was turned into a weapon that was partially immune to harm, as she's able to heal from injuries like no one else on the Boys' Supe-hunting squad.

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Why can t Kimiko heal?

Kimiko is hit with one of his blasts before he runs off and is badly injured. Come the end of the episode she is bleeding out in the back of a van, unable to heal herself like usual because she has no more Compound V in her body.

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Why is Kimiko so strong?

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She was experimented on with Compound V, leaving her mute but with extreme power and strength. On top of that, she can heal herself so she's basically indestructible.

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Why did Kimiko hugged Starlight?

In Season 2, Kimiko actually hugs Starlight as a way of thanking her for this noble course of action... even though she was passed out and had no idea of knowing who saved her unless she was told about it later on off-screen.

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Who did Kimiko kiss?

Coming out of the fantasy sequence, Kimiko leaned in and kissed Frenchie, who didn't seem to know how to respond when they pulled away. But as he was getting coffee, Frenchie smiled to himself, just as Nina's men nabbed him, leaving a happy Kimiko all by herself.

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What did Kimiko write to Annie?

Things might not stay that way for long, though; Kimiko writes to Annie that she needs Compound V, and she wants Annie to get it. “You could get yourself killed!” Annie exclaims, noting how dangerous that would be for both of them.

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Who does Frenchie have a crush on?

A teenager about Frenchie's age who joins Miig's group at the beginning of the novel. She's extremely beautiful, with curly brown hair, big eyes, and a big smile—when she's not angry and defensive. Frenchie develops a crush on her immediately, which she reciprocates.

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What does Frenchie call his girlfriend?

Throughout The Boys, Frenchie constantly calls Kimiko "mon coeur," and here's what it means. Kimiko and Frenchie are two of the series' main characters, with their relationship being the one bright spot in the dark and gruesome world of The Boys.

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Who did Kumiko end up with?

Asuka mentions the hair decoration on Kumiko after her graduation ceremony and asks if it's from her “boyfriend.” Kumiko stumbles and eventually says yes revealing that she is also in love with Shuuichi, and they start going out later in the light novels.

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Why does Kimiko laugh?

A long time coming. During the confrontation with Stormfront, Kimiko initially freezes with fear when Stormfront ambushes them. Her shakes turn to laughter as she overcomes her fear and taunts her brother's killer.

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What does Frenchie call Kimiko all the time?

Throughout The Boys, Frenchie constantly calls Kimiko "mon coeur," and here's what it means. Kimiko and Frenchie are two of the series' main characters, with their relationship being the one bright spot in the dark and gruesome world of The Boys.

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What did little Nina do to Frenchie?

When Frenchie doesn't deliver, she orders for her men to capture him. Nina handcuffs Kimiko and Cherie to chairs as she enters the room with a naked Frenchie. Nina humiliates Frenchie by revealing the origins of different scars on his body. Nina then orders Frenchie to choose who will live between Cherie or Kimiko.

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What was Kimiko trying to tell Frenchie?

Kimiko attempts to tell Frenchie more about the terrorist however she is unable to, due to her limited knowledge on writing in English, this leaves Frenchie puzzled at why she keeps writing the word "Boy".

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Does Frenchie love The Female?

Knowing there is no chance to escape, he turns and expresses his love for The Female "from the first." He and The Female are killed in the subsequent explosion. In the television series, Tomer Kapon portrays The Frenchman / Frenchie.

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Are Frenchie and Kimiko dating in the comics?

Relationship With Frenchie

In the show, Frenchie seems to see Kimiko as a romantic partner, even trying to kiss her at one point. However, in the comics, it is much more of a family bond with Frenchie almost looking at the Female as his child whom he helps teach.

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