 The character has also appeared in film, anime and manga adaptations of the series, a Japanese series of musicals, and crossover video games such as "", "Project X Zone 2" and "Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3".Maya was created by Shu Takumi, the creator and director of the series, as he wanted the player character to have a partner to investigate with.For her design, she was given traditional clothing for Japanese spirit mediums, including a kimono and a magatama bead.