Ponta
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| Japanese | ポンタ |
| Rōmaji | Ponta |
| Statistics | |
| Race | Ventu-Vulpis |
| Gender | Female |
| Status | Alive |
| Affiliation | Great Canada Forest |
| Occupation | Pet |
| Debut | |
| Manga | Chapter 4 |
| Anime | Episode 2 |
| Actors | |
| Japanese | Nene Hieda |
| English | Emi Lo |
Ponta (ポンタ) is one of the main characters in the Skeleton Knight in Another World series. She is a Ventu-Vulpis, a rare and mystical species also known as a Cottontail Fox, recognized as a type of spirit beast. Ponta becomes the loyal companion and partner of Arc, often accompanying him on his travels and adventures throughout the series.
Personality
Ponta alongside Arc Lalatoya, highlighting their charming companionship and mutual trust on their journey
Ponta is a spirited and endearing Cottontail Fox known for her playful behavior and insatiable appetite. She frequently begs Arc for treats and is easily swayed by any new food that piques her interest, often putting her love for snacks above caution
Despite her cute and mischievous nature, Ponta is notably intelligent and quick-witted. She is capable of adapting to unexpected situations, such as when Arc disguised himself as an empty suit of armor to infiltrate a noble’s estate. In that moment, Ponta cleverly played along by posing as a decorative plume on his helmet, helping maintain the disguise.
While spirit beasts like Ponta are typically wary of individuals with malicious or mysterious intent, her curiosity and especially her appetite can occasionally override her natural instincts, leading to humorous or risky situations.
Appearance
Ponta is a small, green-furred fox with a body structure resembling that of a flying squirrel. Her unique appearance, marked by her soft fur and gliding membrane, sets her apart from ordinary animals and reflects her nature as a mystical spirit beast.
Background
Ponta is believed to have originally lived peacefully with her pack before being captured by human bandits from the city of Diento. During her capture, she was wounded and placed in a cage. The bandits used her as bait to lure elven children from the outskirts of the Great Canada Forest, intending to trap and abduct them.
Abilities and Powers
Ponta possesses the ability to glide through the air, aided by a thin membrane of skin between her limbs, similar to that of a flying squirrel. As a spirit beast, she also has a natural affinity for magic specifically wind magic—which she can use to assist in both travel and combat situations.
Relationships
Arc
Ponta has been Arc’s loyal traveling companion ever since he rescued her from human slavers. Since joining him, she has developed a strong attachment to him, often seen perched atop his helmet during their journeys. Their bond is one of mutual trust and companionship, with Ponta frequently accompanying Arc into battle or exploration while offering both emotional support and light comic relief.