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[Character Name] Souda Emonzaemon; mostly goes by Emonzaemon.
[Canon] Katanagatari
[Point Taken from Canon] End of Episode 12
[Age] 27
[Gender] Male
[Sexual Orientation] Hime-sexual. :|a
[Eye Color] Black, but his eyes are so badly scarred and the fact that he will not ever take off his mask make it very unlikely someone will ever see them. Except Princess Hitei, of course.
[Hair Color] Red.
[Height] 6'1'' or 187cm.
[Other] There is a large mask that conceals most of his face. Written on it is the character for "unconcealed". It was gift from Princess Hitei, so anyone attempting to take it off will get shot and/or stuck with swords.
[Clothing] Here is a picture.
[Background]
Wikipedia on Katanagatari; Scroll down to Soda Emonzaemon.
TV Tropes on Katanagatari
[Personality]
Emonzaemon is a cool, collected character. He has a reserved manner about him, hardly ever raising his voice, but his blunt and sometimes cruel statements make sure he is heard. He is observant, as a ninja should be. He can read a person well and will often point out details to others.
The most obvious facet to Emonzaemon is his utter devotion to Princess Hitei. She was the woman who gave him back his 'soul' wen he considered himself nothing more than a dead man. As such, his whole life is dedicated to the duties she assigns him. If Princess Hitei asks him to jump, he'll be mid-air before he asks how high. He places great importance at fulfilling a task; he lives and dies for others and their goals, never for himself.
The efficiency to which Emonzaemon applies his duties show him to be an adept, intelligent man. He thinks just as his princess does: one step ahead. He is also ruthless when the situation calls for it. If something stands between Emonzaemon and his goals, he won't hesitate to get rid of what or whoever that obstacle is. This is made abundantly clear through his murder of Maniwa Pengin. He shows no remorse to killing. In fact, if his slasher smiles are anything to go by, Emonzaemon greatly enjoys fighting. He approaches every situation, including duels, with a logical, almost detached air. But, if things do not go his way, his metaphorical mask does slip slightly, but he never resorts to fully panicking.
Emonzaemon's life as a ninja is evident even in the way he talks to others, however much he tries to deny that he is living that anymore. Unless he has direct matters with whoever he is speaking with, Emonzaemon prefers to hide away from view, either in the shadows or in an unseen perch. He always has a weapon on him, and several hidden ones to boot. He can read political matters just as well as Princess Hitiei. And, he considers himself ultimately disposable. Ninjas are tools for conquering and acquiring, nothing more. Since his face had been taken from him and the Aioi Corps destroyed, Emonzaemon hardly regards himself as a person. In fact, "Souda Emonzaemon" isn't even his real name. He abandoned his real name the day he 'died'.
However, Emonzaemon wasn't always the distant person he is now. He used to be a friend of Maniwa Houou and knew him well enough to even exchange Nipou techniques with him. That was, until he stole his face. If someone is with him long enough, they might discover just a hint of snark to his business-like tone. However, this is extremely subtle and usually consists of some wordplay.
If anyone can earn his trust, a difficult task indeed, they will find Emonzaemon to be a driven individual who will do all in his power to help that person.
[Specialties/Abilities]
In the world of Katanagatari, Ninja all have special, unique techniques. For the Maniwa, they have Nipou. For the wiped-out Aioi Corps, they had Kenpou.
As the last surviving member of the Aioi Corps, Emonzaemon is the sole person still practicing Aioi Kempou. His distinct ability is Shinobazukō Ikasazukorosazu (or Namagoroshi); it is an ability that lets him cut through anything. He can also incorporate this ability into his Deviant Blade, Ento Jyuu (which is a pair of guns).
As for physical ability, Emonzaemon is an adept swordsman, dual-wielding katanas, but he usually prefers not to fight with swords. Instead, he'll rely on the techniques he's acquired as a ninja. He is an incredible marksman. It does not matter how fast a character is going, Emonzaemon will hit them. He has experience with throwing knives and can perform very covert surveillance, being a member of the Intelligence Division in the Owari Shogunate.
[Affection]
Hugging or invading his personal space?: Yes for the mundane, but it will either result in Emonzaemon trying to deter your character from it or saying 'get lost' in the most subtle way possible.
Kissing?: Probably no forever.
Flirting?: Will mostly result in disinterest, but go for it~!
[Fighting]
Fighting: Yes! Emonzaemon pretty much lives for battle, so he's always ready for a spar or anything more dangerous.
Injuring: Yes, however permanent injury or severe maiming will have to go by me first.
Killing: Run it by me first.
Fighting Ability: Very high. He gave Shichika a run for his money.
Possibility of Invoking Fights: Actually, not that high. Unless he is ordered by Princess Hitei or someone he regards with as much respect as her, Emonzaemon will usually be civil with most people. However, if he has a plan in place and your character is an obstacle or there is someone who threatens him, he won't hesitate to strike first.
[Other Permissions]
Telepathy?: Sure! While Emonzaemon's physical ability is high, he doesn't have much defense in supernatural matters so someone with some skill might be able to get some dirt on him. However, he'll be extremely upset if he finds out.
Fourth-wall?: Go for it. There some fourth-wall breaking in Katanagatari itself.
[Other Facts]
Emonzaemon literally has no face; instead of where his eyes are there is a large and nasty scar. His face was stolen from him by Maniwa Houou. Understandably, he is not pleased about this. That mask will never come off unless he is dead or Hitei tells him to take it off. Apparently, he can also see just fine with it on.
Also, he has a small speech tick. He sometimes begins or ends a sentence or statement with a word that starts in "un-", like "unimpressive" or more rarely, just a singular word or command. It could be related to the mask Princess Hitei gave him, which reads "unconcealed".
Also, "Souda Emonzaemon" is just an alias. It isn't his real name, which is unknown.
[Canon] Katanagatari
[Point Taken from Canon] End of Episode 12
[Age] 27
[Gender] Male
[Sexual Orientation] Hime-sexual. :|a
[Eye Color] Black, but his eyes are so badly scarred and the fact that he will not ever take off his mask make it very unlikely someone will ever see them. Except Princess Hitei, of course.
[Hair Color] Red.
[Height] 6'1'' or 187cm.
[Other] There is a large mask that conceals most of his face. Written on it is the character for "unconcealed". It was gift from Princess Hitei, so anyone attempting to take it off will get shot and/or stuck with swords.
[Clothing] Here is a picture.
[Background]
Wikipedia on Katanagatari; Scroll down to Soda Emonzaemon.
TV Tropes on Katanagatari
[Personality]
Emonzaemon is a cool, collected character. He has a reserved manner about him, hardly ever raising his voice, but his blunt and sometimes cruel statements make sure he is heard. He is observant, as a ninja should be. He can read a person well and will often point out details to others.
The most obvious facet to Emonzaemon is his utter devotion to Princess Hitei. She was the woman who gave him back his 'soul' wen he considered himself nothing more than a dead man. As such, his whole life is dedicated to the duties she assigns him. If Princess Hitei asks him to jump, he'll be mid-air before he asks how high. He places great importance at fulfilling a task; he lives and dies for others and their goals, never for himself.
The efficiency to which Emonzaemon applies his duties show him to be an adept, intelligent man. He thinks just as his princess does: one step ahead. He is also ruthless when the situation calls for it. If something stands between Emonzaemon and his goals, he won't hesitate to get rid of what or whoever that obstacle is. This is made abundantly clear through his murder of Maniwa Pengin. He shows no remorse to killing. In fact, if his slasher smiles are anything to go by, Emonzaemon greatly enjoys fighting. He approaches every situation, including duels, with a logical, almost detached air. But, if things do not go his way, his metaphorical mask does slip slightly, but he never resorts to fully panicking.
Emonzaemon's life as a ninja is evident even in the way he talks to others, however much he tries to deny that he is living that anymore. Unless he has direct matters with whoever he is speaking with, Emonzaemon prefers to hide away from view, either in the shadows or in an unseen perch. He always has a weapon on him, and several hidden ones to boot. He can read political matters just as well as Princess Hitiei. And, he considers himself ultimately disposable. Ninjas are tools for conquering and acquiring, nothing more. Since his face had been taken from him and the Aioi Corps destroyed, Emonzaemon hardly regards himself as a person. In fact, "Souda Emonzaemon" isn't even his real name. He abandoned his real name the day he 'died'.
However, Emonzaemon wasn't always the distant person he is now. He used to be a friend of Maniwa Houou and knew him well enough to even exchange Nipou techniques with him. That was, until he stole his face. If someone is with him long enough, they might discover just a hint of snark to his business-like tone. However, this is extremely subtle and usually consists of some wordplay.
If anyone can earn his trust, a difficult task indeed, they will find Emonzaemon to be a driven individual who will do all in his power to help that person.
[Specialties/Abilities]
In the world of Katanagatari, Ninja all have special, unique techniques. For the Maniwa, they have Nipou. For the wiped-out Aioi Corps, they had Kenpou.
As the last surviving member of the Aioi Corps, Emonzaemon is the sole person still practicing Aioi Kempou. His distinct ability is Shinobazukō Ikasazukorosazu (or Namagoroshi); it is an ability that lets him cut through anything. He can also incorporate this ability into his Deviant Blade, Ento Jyuu (which is a pair of guns).
As for physical ability, Emonzaemon is an adept swordsman, dual-wielding katanas, but he usually prefers not to fight with swords. Instead, he'll rely on the techniques he's acquired as a ninja. He is an incredible marksman. It does not matter how fast a character is going, Emonzaemon will hit them. He has experience with throwing knives and can perform very covert surveillance, being a member of the Intelligence Division in the Owari Shogunate.
[Affection]
Hugging or invading his personal space?: Yes for the mundane, but it will either result in Emonzaemon trying to deter your character from it or saying 'get lost' in the most subtle way possible.
Kissing?: Probably no forever.
Flirting?: Will mostly result in disinterest, but go for it~!
[Fighting]
Fighting: Yes! Emonzaemon pretty much lives for battle, so he's always ready for a spar or anything more dangerous.
Injuring: Yes, however permanent injury or severe maiming will have to go by me first.
Killing: Run it by me first.
Fighting Ability: Very high. He gave Shichika a run for his money.
Possibility of Invoking Fights: Actually, not that high. Unless he is ordered by Princess Hitei or someone he regards with as much respect as her, Emonzaemon will usually be civil with most people. However, if he has a plan in place and your character is an obstacle or there is someone who threatens him, he won't hesitate to strike first.
[Other Permissions]
Telepathy?: Sure! While Emonzaemon's physical ability is high, he doesn't have much defense in supernatural matters so someone with some skill might be able to get some dirt on him. However, he'll be extremely upset if he finds out.
Fourth-wall?: Go for it. There some fourth-wall breaking in Katanagatari itself.
[Other Facts]
Emonzaemon literally has no face; instead of where his eyes are there is a large and nasty scar. His face was stolen from him by Maniwa Houou. Understandably, he is not pleased about this. That mask will never come off unless he is dead or Hitei tells him to take it off. Apparently, he can also see just fine with it on.
Also, he has a small speech tick. He sometimes begins or ends a sentence or statement with a word that starts in "un-", like "unimpressive" or more rarely, just a singular word or command. It could be related to the mask Princess Hitei gave him, which reads "unconcealed".
Also, "Souda Emonzaemon" is just an alias. It isn't his real name, which is unknown.