Death the Kid
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| − | '''Death the Kid''' is a male character | + | '''Death the Kid''' is a male anime and manga character who features in [[Soul Eater]]. |
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | Death the Kid (デス・ザ・キッド Desu za | + | Death the Kid (Japanese: デス・ザ・キッド, Hepburn: Desu za Kiddo) was the son of [[Lord Death (Soul Eater)|Lord Death]] where he was created from a part of the Grim Reaper's being similar to [[Asura (Soul Eater)|Asura]] with both being an incomplete Grim Reaper. From a young age, he was trained by his father to be his next heir where he worked hard to be the next generation of death gods with him being unaware of his father's intended fate once he completed his task. As he grew older, his reputation grew where he was noted for being a talented and capable fighter with many students feeling that they could not compete with him. He expanded his interest in being a meister and came to hear of the Thompson Sisters who he brought into his service. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
| − | In appearance, Death the Kid appeared as a young teenager who always wore a black suit with a white shirt and a tie along with black shoes. He sported black hair with the left side of having three white lines that were known as the '''Lines of Sanzu''' which plagued him due to their asymmetry. However, in reality and unknown to him, they were an indication of his status as being a Grim Reaper. | + | In appearance, Death the Kid appeared as a young teenager who always wore a black suit with a white shirt and a tie along with black shoes. He sported black hair with the left side of having three white lines that were known as the '''Lines of Sanzu''' which plagued him due to their asymmetry. However, in reality and unknown to him, they were an indication of his status as being a Grim Reaper. He was also called '''Kid''' (キッド Kiddo) by others. |
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| + | He was taught that reapers either upheld absolute order or governed the cross between the life and death of others though ultimately their purpose was about maintaining balance | ||
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As an inheritor of Death's Madness of Order, Kid suffered from a number of mental conditions including asymmetriphobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The asymmetriphobia caused him to fear symmetrical things in his life whereas the crippling obsessive compulsive disorder had him attempt to find symmetry in everyday life. This could cause him to break down upon seeing anything off even by the slightest measure with this hindering his daily life and even affected battle at times. Such was the case that when Liz was separated from him that he refused to use Patty in gun mode as a single gun had no symmetry. In another case, he admired the sun and cloud formations when they had perfect symmetry causing him to forget his goals allowing his foes to get a chance to escape. | As an inheritor of Death's Madness of Order, Kid suffered from a number of mental conditions including asymmetriphobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The asymmetriphobia caused him to fear symmetrical things in his life whereas the crippling obsessive compulsive disorder had him attempt to find symmetry in everyday life. This could cause him to break down upon seeing anything off even by the slightest measure with this hindering his daily life and even affected battle at times. Such was the case that when Liz was separated from him that he refused to use Patty in gun mode as a single gun had no symmetry. In another case, he admired the sun and cloud formations when they had perfect symmetry causing him to forget his goals allowing his foes to get a chance to escape. | ||
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| + | Under the influence of the Madness of Power, Kid's personality changed dramatically due to his yearning for the perfect world where instead of balance he strived to achieve 'nothingness'. | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
Unlike others, Kid was a Grim Reaper that meant that he was naturally strong and immune to damage that normally affect ordinary humans. | Unlike others, Kid was a Grim Reaper that meant that he was naturally strong and immune to damage that normally affect ordinary humans. | ||
| − | Kid was shown to be skilled close-quarter combatant able to engage in martial arts and dealt precise heavy damage in melee strikes. | + | Kid was shown to be skilled close-quarter combatant able to engage in martial arts and dealt precise heavy damage in melee strikes. This included him being skilled in the '''Death God Taijutsu''' (死神体術, Shishin Taijutsu) martial arts style. |
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| + | Among the techniques known to him included: | ||
| + | *'''Soul Perception''' (魂感知, Tamashī kanchi) : he had the ability to skilfully perceive and sense the souls of other beings. | ||
| + | *'''Soul Resonance''' (魂の共鳴, Tamashī no Kyōmei) : | ||
| + | *'''Tornado Flip (トルネードフリップ, Torunēdo Furippu) : | ||
| + | *'''Death Slide''' (デススライド, Desu Raido) : | ||
He had a pair of weapon partners with these being the '''Thompson Sisters''' who he chose as having two of them matched his needs for perfect symmetry. Liz and Patty both were able to transform into pistols that Kid held in an upside down position. He was highly proficient in their use allowing him to lay down withering weapon fire against his targets. When conducting soul resonance, the souls of his weapon partners bonded with him where the two Thompson Sisters merged with Kid as they turned into giant cannons that were part of his arms. After completion, they became Kid's '''Death Cannons''' that developed a soul charge before firing powerful blasts of energy. | He had a pair of weapon partners with these being the '''Thompson Sisters''' who he chose as having two of them matched his needs for perfect symmetry. Liz and Patty both were able to transform into pistols that Kid held in an upside down position. He was highly proficient in their use allowing him to lay down withering weapon fire against his targets. When conducting soul resonance, the souls of his weapon partners bonded with him where the two Thompson Sisters merged with Kid as they turned into giant cannons that were part of his arms. After completion, they became Kid's '''Death Cannons''' that developed a soul charge before firing powerful blasts of energy. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *Death the Kid | + | *Death the Kid was created by Atsushi Ōkubo where he featured in the setting of the Soul Eater universe. |
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| + | ==In other media== | ||
| + | ===Television=== | ||
| + | *In Soul Eater, Death the Kid appeared in the setting of the anime television series where he was voiced by Japanese actor Mamoru Miyano and by English actor Todd Haberkorn in the dub. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Male Characters]] | [[Category:Male Characters]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Anime Characters]] | + | [[Category:Anime and Manga Characters]] |
[[Category:Martial Artists]] | [[Category:Martial Artists]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Marksmen]] | + | [[Category:Anime and Manga Martial Artists]] |
| + | [[Category:Marksmen and Snipers]] | ||
[[Category:Soul Eater]] | [[Category:Soul Eater]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Atsushi Ōkubo]] | ||
Revision as of 05:31, 18 June 2021
Death the Kid is a male anime and manga character who features in Soul Eater.
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Biography
Death the Kid (Japanese: デス・ザ・キッド, Hepburn: Desu za Kiddo) was the son of Lord Death where he was created from a part of the Grim Reaper's being similar to Asura with both being an incomplete Grim Reaper. From a young age, he was trained by his father to be his next heir where he worked hard to be the next generation of death gods with him being unaware of his father's intended fate once he completed his task. As he grew older, his reputation grew where he was noted for being a talented and capable fighter with many students feeling that they could not compete with him. He expanded his interest in being a meister and came to hear of the Thompson Sisters who he brought into his service.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Death the Kid appeared as a young teenager who always wore a black suit with a white shirt and a tie along with black shoes. He sported black hair with the left side of having three white lines that were known as the Lines of Sanzu which plagued him due to their asymmetry. However, in reality and unknown to him, they were an indication of his status as being a Grim Reaper. He was also called Kid (キッド Kiddo) by others.
He was taught that reapers either upheld absolute order or governed the cross between the life and death of others though ultimately their purpose was about maintaining balance
As an inheritor of Death's Madness of Order, Kid suffered from a number of mental conditions including asymmetriphobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The asymmetriphobia caused him to fear symmetrical things in his life whereas the crippling obsessive compulsive disorder had him attempt to find symmetry in everyday life. This could cause him to break down upon seeing anything off even by the slightest measure with this hindering his daily life and even affected battle at times. Such was the case that when Liz was separated from him that he refused to use Patty in gun mode as a single gun had no symmetry. In another case, he admired the sun and cloud formations when they had perfect symmetry causing him to forget his goals allowing his foes to get a chance to escape.
Under the influence of the Madness of Power, Kid's personality changed dramatically due to his yearning for the perfect world where instead of balance he strived to achieve 'nothingness'.
Powers and abilities
Unlike others, Kid was a Grim Reaper that meant that he was naturally strong and immune to damage that normally affect ordinary humans.
Kid was shown to be skilled close-quarter combatant able to engage in martial arts and dealt precise heavy damage in melee strikes. This included him being skilled in the Death God Taijutsu (死神体術, Shishin Taijutsu) martial arts style.
Among the techniques known to him included:
- Soul Perception (魂感知, Tamashī kanchi) : he had the ability to skilfully perceive and sense the souls of other beings.
- Soul Resonance (魂の共鳴, Tamashī no Kyōmei) :
- Tornado Flip (トルネードフリップ, Torunēdo Furippu) :
- Death Slide (デススライド, Desu Raido) :
He had a pair of weapon partners with these being the Thompson Sisters who he chose as having two of them matched his needs for perfect symmetry. Liz and Patty both were able to transform into pistols that Kid held in an upside down position. He was highly proficient in their use allowing him to lay down withering weapon fire against his targets. When conducting soul resonance, the souls of his weapon partners bonded with him where the two Thompson Sisters merged with Kid as they turned into giant cannons that were part of his arms. After completion, they became Kid's Death Cannons that developed a soul charge before firing powerful blasts of energy.
Kid could also summon a flying skateboard called Beelzebub that operated as a method of transportation and as a weapon. When called, Death the Kid simply jumped on-board and the skateboard could take him to destinations at fast speeds.
Notes
- Death the Kid was created by Atsushi Ōkubo where he featured in the setting of the Soul Eater universe.
In other media
Television
- In Soul Eater, Death the Kid appeared in the setting of the anime television series where he was voiced by Japanese actor Mamoru Miyano and by English actor Todd Haberkorn in the dub.
Appearances
- Soul Eater:
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