User blog comment:Poisonshark/Custom Champion: Mima, the Yellow Channeler/@comment-3391671-20160720064337/@comment-3391671-20160720195436

Mima's name was more of the final puzzle piece that sealed the deal. As mentioned, I saw the reference more in the use of muskets (which I've rarely seen outside specific Japanese characters) along with the story-focus of "being alone." The name and the curly blonde hair were noticed after. Seeing that you got Erin (and the rest of the SMNK) from Naruto, my mind took a guess that the channelers were also a reference to something anime.

More fodder? I believe it will bring a uniqueness to Izo that he updates upon new custom champions being released than remaining stale.

As you request, I'll comment about the abilities in a separate string of replies.