Charon (Fire Force)
Charon is a male anime and manga character who features in Fire Force.
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Biography
Charon (Japanese: カロン, Hepburn: Karon) was a male human born in the years after the Great Cataclysm (大災害, Daisaigai) where he came to be a member of the White-Clad. By the Year 198, he was a senior member of the cult where he came to chosen as a protector of a Pillar (柱, Hashira). In his case, he was assigned to the Second Pillar Haumea and was by her side as he protected her in the field. Around 12 years ago, the 16-year old Charon accompanied the young Haumea as hey went to find a new Adolla Burst host. Around 12 years ago, a 16 year old Charon accompanied Haumea as they registered a new Adolla Burst and looked to acquire the Third Pillar. This proved to be an infant named Sho Kusakabi where Haumea caused the boy's mother to turn into a Demon Infernal who brought her son to them. Meanwhile, Charon had a false body placed at the home to substitute the target's mother making it seem that she died in the fire. With their mission complete, Haumea and Charon took the Third Pillar back with them to the White-Clad.
He alongside other member of the Ash Flame Chivalric Order assure the Evangelist that events were transpiring in the way it desired. Charon and Haumea observe the events transparent within the Fire Force Training School from a rooftop. Haumea expresses glee that Company 4 is being used to provoke Shinra Kusakabe. Charon, unable to see what is occurring within the School, relies on his partner to inform him about what is happening. The pair once again squabble, as Charon repeatedly asks for clarification about how The First Pillar is using the Adolla Link, much to Haumea's fury. After Arthur Boyle manages to break the ghostly woman's hold over Shinra, Haumea loudly claims that a 'Fifth Pillar' will soon emerge. Shouting they will find this person and the White-Clad will find the new, fifth user of the Adolla Burst, even if they have to battle against the Fire Force. Charon appears surprised and confused by this outburst.
Under the direction of Haumea, Charon and a collection of followers tract the Fifth Pillar to a nearby park. Charon appears behind Inca and her friends and attempts to take her away. When Charon pauses because he recognizes Inca, Sancho attempts to stop him only for Charon to offhandedly kill him. Inca awakes her Ignition Ability and bombards Charon with explosions before fleeing into the city. Charon gives chase and manages to corner Inca, only for Shinra to strike from above. While Shinra's melee attacks are ineffective, Charon's heavy blows manage to devastate the young Fire Soldier. Eventually, Inca chooses to view both fighters as her opposition and unleashes a mass of chaotic explosions to flee from them. Shinra moves to give chase, only for Charon to focus on him. Charon sends two of his followers after Inca while he and the rest move to capture Shinra, who has been declared the 'Fourth Pillar' and is deemed necessary for the Preacher's plan. Charon's men are able to subdue Shinra, only for the timely intervention of Tōru Kishiri and Takeru Noto allowing him to escape and fly after Inca. Charon notices Shinra and propels himself upwards with an explosion, grabbing Shinra in midair and slamming him through a wall. While the battle continues from the rooftops to the streets, Haumea contacts Charon and orders him to finish things quickly. Charon renews his assault but Shinra realizes the true nature of Charon's abilities after analyzing his style of attack. Shinra initially tries to avoid hitting Charon to prevent him from gathering any kinetic energy but Charon simply orders his own followers to attack him. The resulting energy allows Charon to create a blast that almost brings Shinra to his knees but he stands resolute, much to Charon's confusion.
The rhythm of battle changes once again as Shinra launches attack after attack while making the Corna gesture, only to be blown away by Charon's ability each time. When Charon attempts to counterattack once again Shinra's successfully activates his Hellfire technique, bypassing Charon's defense with a dark explosion that launches him into the air. The impact from Charon's fall leaves a crater in the ground, however he quickly rises to his feet and kicks the exhausted Shinra away with a grin. Receiving orders from Haumea to quickly retreat, Charon turns to leave with Inca confident he can counter Shinra's attack strategy. Inca chooses to join Charon and his men of her own free will and they leave Shinra defeated in the street. Regrouping with Haumea, Charon prepares to deal with Panda until Inca dispatches her friend personally.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Charon was a huge, tall and very muscular male with lightly coloured hair. Typically, he was shown wearing a blindfold that was branded with the red cross symbol of the White-Clad. Due to his abilities, he came to be known as the Counter Man (カウンターマン, Kaunta Man).
Among the White-Clad, he was shown as being a devoted and serious member with a strong sense of loyalty to the Evangelist.
He tended to be very impatient where he constantly asked others if they understood what he was telling hem and demanded quick responses.
In battle, he was shown to be a confident and cunning opponent who often mocked his enemies for heir weakness and enjoying their fight. He also used his abilities to track his foe into making them believe he was a Third Generation pyrokinetic with an Ignition Ability.
Despite the tension, Charon still cared about Haumea deeply, having looked after her since toddlerhood. Charon had a habit of asking many questions to whomever he is talking to, even if they are his enemies. During combat, Charon displayed both confidence and cunning, mocking the weakness of his foe and enjoying the conflict, while using his abilities to trick them into believing he has a Third Generation Ignition Ability. Charon took his role as Haumea's Guardian very seriously, with others noting that they act like a father and daughter. Charon possessed unconditional love for Haumea and is empathetic to her constant suffering and violent outbursts caused by her Adolla Link, serving the White-Clad faithfully in the hope that the Evangelist will purify the evils of mankind and end Haumea's suffering. This resulted in Charon being uncomfortable with seeing Haumea in pain and not knowing how to argue with her. This loyalty also extended to the other Pillars despite other guardians disliking it and even to the Pillars who are Charon's enemies. The extremity of this results in Charon seeing Kurono as a worthy protector of the Sixth Pillar and allowing him to protect the Pillar under the authority of Hajima Industries even if it resulted in the White Hoods losing control of the situation.
Powers and abilities
As a pyrokinetic, Charon was born a Second Generation (第二世代, Dainisedai) that allowed him to manipulate fire but he cold not generate flames. He had the unique ability to absorb and accumulate kinetic energy within his body that he gained from any attack made against through physical hits on him. Charon could transform this stored power into thermal energy which he could use for his own attacks. A result of this was him being able to create massive explosions and also withstand strong attacks from any pyrokinetics.
Charon was shown as being an expert in hand-to-hand combat where he was capable of strong, quick strikes and grabs that he used in conjunction with his overwhelming strength and sturdy muscular frame. His blows were powerful enough to destroy a human body with minimal effort and leave craters into the ground. His body was incredibly durable, being able to recover quickly from repeated blows, a tremendous explosion, and withstand slashes from blades while showing no damage.
He was a member of the White-Clad (白頭巾, Shiro Zukin) that were a cult who followed the commands of the Evangelist.
Notes
- Charon was created by Atsushi Ōkubo where he featured in the setting of the Fire Force universe.
In other media
Television
- In Fire Force, Charon appeared in the setting of the anime television series where he was voiced by Japanese actor Hiroki Yasumoto and by English actor Ray Hurd in the dub.
Appearances
- Fire Force:
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