9 : Mikoto And Mikoto -

The use of the name Mikoto for both characters is intentional, drawing on various cultural and linguistic meanings:

: The episode serves as a chronological starting point for the series, even though it aired late in the season. It establishes why the second Mikoto possesses "Peach Eyes" and continues the brutal quest for vengeance. Legacy and the Meaning of "Mikoto" 9 : Mikoto and Mikoto

: Another common kanji for Mikoto (命) translates to "life" or "destiny". This ties into the burden of the "Peach Boy" legacy—a life defined by an inescapable destiny of combat. The use of the name Mikoto for both

: A young boy found by the original traveler. After the boy expresses hatred for his own name, the traveler allows him to take the name "Mikoto" for himself. This ties into the burden of the "Peach

In Peach Boy Riverside , the original Mikoto is a powerful "Peach Boy" traveler with a deep-seated hatred for ogres. In Episode 9, titled "Mikoto and Mikoto," his backstory is revealed alongside the origin of his successor:

While "9: Mikoto and Mikoto" specifically points to Peach Boy Riverside , the number 9 and the name Mikoto frequently intersect in other fan-favorite franchises: