Good point but the Katana is also described as a reflection of one’s soul by traditional Samurai principles. Gege had always intended Maki and Mai to have this fate, connection What better way to represent that than the Japanese famous weapon conveyed to hold souls?

I see. I was assuming and stereotyping that Katana was an exclusively male weapon. And sometimes I forget about this soul thing when it comes to Maki/Mai. I see Maki as a symbol of strength and freedom.