Mifune
Mifune |
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Kanji | ミフネ |
Romaji | Mifune |
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Affiliation | Death Weapon Meister Academy |
Former Affiliation | Arachnophobia De Niro family |
Occupation | Samurai DWMA instructor Angela Leon’s guardian |
Former Occupation | De Niro family guardian |
Abilities information | |
Fighting Style | Infinite Sword Attack Style |
Debut | |
Manga | Prologue #2 |
Anime | Episode 2 |
Voice actor | |
Japanese | Kenjiro Tsuda |
English | Robert McCollum |
Mifune (ミフネ, Mifune), known as the Sword God (剣神, Kenshin), is a legendary samurai renowned for his unmatched skill with the blade. Once a mercenary and bodyguard for various criminal organizations, Mifune has since become the self-appointed guardian of the young witch Angela Leon, devoting his life to her protection. Despite his past, Mifune’s moral compass and sense of honor shine through his actions.
Later in the series, Mifune is reluctantly coerced into joining Arachnophobia, serving as both Mosquito’s bodyguard and one of their most formidable fighters. His inner conflict between loyalty to Angela and the demands of Arachnophobia adds complexity to his character, highlighting the depth of his moral struggles.
Appearance
Mifune in the heat of battle
Mifune is a tall, muscular man with a rugged appearance that exudes strength and discipline. His defining features include his sharp eyes, a strong jawline, and long, slightly unkempt black hair that he often ties into a low ponytail. Mifune’s attire is simple and practical, reflecting his samurai roots. He typically wears a long beige coat over a plain shirt and pants, with sturdy boots suitable for combat. Strapped to his back is his most recognizable feature: dozens of swords, emphasizing his unique fighting style. Despite his somewhat rough exterior, Mifune’s composed demeanor and sharp gaze convey his refined warrior spirit.
During his time with Arachnophobia, his appearance remains largely the same, though his expression becomes darker and more conflicted as he grapples with his forced allegiance to the organization.
Personality
Mifune is a complex character whose personality is rooted in his deep sense of honor and loyalty. Despite his violent occupation as a bodyguard for criminal organizations, Mifune adheres to a personal code of ethics, especially regarding children. His protective instincts are most evident in his role as Angela Leon’s guardian, where he shows an unyielding dedication to her safety, viewing her as his redemption for past sins.
A stoic and pragmatic individual, Mifune remains calm and collected in battle, rarely allowing his emotions to cloud his judgment. However, beneath his composed exterior lies a compassionate and empathetic nature, particularly toward those who are powerless or oppressed. This duality makes him both a fearsome warrior and a sympathetic figure.
Despite his noble qualities, Mifune’s past as a mercenary weighs heavily on him, driving his desire to protect Angela and atone for his actions. His reluctant association with Arachnophobia highlights his internal conflict, as he des their malevolent goals but complies to ensure Angela’s well-being.
Relationships
Angela Leon: Mifune’s bond with Angela is central to his character. After rescuing her from those who sought to exploit her as a witch, Mifune dedicated himself to protecting her, treating her like his own child. His unwavering loyalty to Angela drives many of his decisions, even leading him to join Arachnophobia to ensure her safety.
Mosquito: As part of Arachnophobia, Mifune serves under Mosquito, though their relationship is purely transactional. Mifune harbors no loyalty toward Mosquito or the organization, and his compliance is solely to protect Angela.
Black☆Star: Mifune and Black☆Star share a unique rivalry rooted in mutual respect. Their battles are intense and highlight Mifune’s acknowledgment of Black☆Star’s potential, even as he opposes him. Over time, their dynamic evolves into one of begrudging admiration.
Abilities
Mifune is widely regarded as one of the most skilled swordsmen in the world, earning him the title of Sword God. His fighting style revolves around his signature technique, Infinite One-Sword Style, which allows him to utilize dozens of swords simultaneously in combat. This style emphasizes speed, precision, and adaptability, as Mifune uses his arsenal of blades to overwhelm opponents with relentless attacks.
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Infinite One-Sword Style
Mifune strategically plants swords in the ground and wields them in quick succession, creating an unpredictable and deadly barrage of strikes. -
Master Swordsmanship
His expertise with the blade is unparalleled, enabling him to face even the most formidable foes, including meisters and their weapons. -
Enhanced Physical Abilities
Mifune possesses extraordinary strength, speed, and endurance, allowing him to outmaneuver and overpower his enemies in battle.
Despite his raw power, Mifune avoids unnecessary violence, especially against those he deems innocent or undeserving of harm.