Thursday, July 8, 2010

Bleach Character Don Kononji

Don Kan'onji (ドン・観音寺, Don Kan'onji) is a popular spirit medium who hosts a television show called Ghost Bust that, at the time of his introduction, was watched by a staggering 25% of Japan's population
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 PERSONALITY
Don Kanonji's true name is Misaomaru Kan'onji (観音寺 ミサオ丸, Kan'onji Misaomaru). He is well meaning and genuinely tries to be the hero, refusing to run away because, as he explains to Ichigo, that he cannot run away because of his fame, because 1 in every 4 people watch his show, and little children learn lessons of courage. He is deeply mortified when he learns that the method he used to rid ghosts, thinking he was sending spirits to heaven, actually caused those spirits to become Hollows.

His trademark pose is to cross both arms over his chest and laugh "BOHAHAHAHA!!" boisterously and deeply, as does his fans. His catch phrase is "Smells like bad spirits!" He also uses other phrases, "Spirits are always with you!!" and the like. He also introduces himself as "The New Century's Premier Spiritualist". His knowledge of Hollow and Shinigami has been steadily increasing following his encounter with Ichigo. 

Ability and Power
Spiritual Power: He first appeared to have little spirit energy. However, when fighting a Hollow with Ichigo, Ichigo stated that the Hollow was going after people with high spirit energy like Kan'onji and himself. Just like Tatsuki, he was also able to maintain his existence with the Hyogoku-enhanced Aizen and even charged at him.
Don Kan'onji Ultimate Attack: Don Kan'onji's special attack, consisting of a tiny ball of golden (or sky-blue) light that moves slowly before exploding with a surprising amount of power. He calls it the Golden Kan'onball.
  • Later on, in various filler episodes, this technique appears to have expanded in size, and perhaps in explosive power, but has yet to increase its speed in any noticeable way.
Super Spirit Stick: Don Kan'onji's special melee attack. He shocks the enemy with a golden stick infused with spiritual energy and can completely destroy a lesser Hollow with it.

Trivia
  • His theme song, as chosen by Tite Kubo, is "L'Arlesienne Suite #2" by George Bizet.
  • In Chapter 411, he breaks the fourth wall by stating, "Sorry to have kept you waiting, faithful readers! Indeed, 'tis I, your Don Kanonji! My Don Kanonji! Everyone's Don Kanonji has returned, once and for all!"

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