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I'll tell you what I think about 'secrets'. It's best to bring them out into the sun and let everyone see them. Then no one needs to fight over them, right?
― Anji to Sol Badguy[src]

Anji Mito is a recurring character in the Guilty Gear series. A curious man of Japanese descent who strives to uncover the secrets which That Man has kept from his people. Armed with both the magic-amplifying fans known as Zessen and his indomitable charm, he fled from his Colony in order to pursue the truth. His dance is unrivaled and finely honed, and he incorporates such aspects of fluid motion into his attacks.

Design

Anji is a well built man with dark brown eyes and wears small, round-framed pince-nez glasses. He has short, fluffy black hair, and typically wears a headband. He is notably shirtless in his designs, choosing to leave his upper body exposed.

In X and Λ CORE, Anji wears dark blue kimono-like sleeves with white cuffs that reach below his shoulders and are connected behind his back. He wears a matching dark blue hakama and a black obi with gold cusps tied at the waist, and blue footwear with soles resembling geta. He also wears a white headband with a strap across the top that parts his hair.

In his Rev 2 cameo, Anji wears a loose blue and white yukata with white arm gloves, and the same white headband.

In Strive, Anji wears his blue kimono-like sleeves with a white stripe and gold dashes along the edge that now fully cover his shoulders and back, black fingerless arm gloves, and a black and blue hakama decorated with a butterfly and mountain peak design, held up by a giant gold and red obi with the kanji 風 (kaze?) (lit. wind) written on one of the ends. Additionally, he wears a combination of footwear resembling white tabi and black geta with red straps, and a blue headband with a white butterfly design on the front.

Personality

A firm pursuer of adventure[8] and his own freedom, Anji is a man who generally acts according to intuition rather than reason.[2] Because of his impulsive nature, Anji rarely worries about consequences before acting, not because he doesn't care, but because he doesn't fully think things through.[8] Despite not being much of a thinking person, he is a curious man, pursuing knowledge for the sake of knowledge.[9] Claiming that the more he knows, the happier he gets, Anji doesn't mind risking his life to get the secrets he wants.[10] Seemingly rather straightforward at first glance, Anji does have a deceptive side, knowing more than he usually lets on,[11] and will act in a serious manner if the situation demands for it, being more cautious than Chipp.[12]

Anji often displays a cheerful and light-hearted personality,[6] and may occasionally make a fool out of[8] people he is with,[5] although he means this amicably.[7] A free spirit, Anji doesn't attempt to force his own version of justice onto others,[8] but will not hesitate to show his dissatisfaction towards dishonesty and things which he disagrees with.[5] Anji is also not opposed to more emotional and selfish inclinations, such as when Baiken's ire causes him to withdraw from their adventures together.[13] Anji does appreciate those who he is in cohorts with, though he is not above doing things which benefit his own interests for what he believes to be their sake.[11]

Story

Background

Little is known about Anji's past. A descendant of pure Japanese ancestry, Anji was raised in one of the colonies. Due to the destruction of Japan[4] by Gear commander Justice in 2074,[14] only a handful of Japanese survived[4] and are protected—or rather, are forced to live under the "protection" of the world's governments.[6] Though many accepted this,[6] Anji rejected the system, and chose the freedom of the present[2] over a sedentary life.[8] While living in the Colony, he met Baiken.[15]

Having a theory of his own regarding the origin of Gears,[6] Anji decided to conceal his own racial origins in order to search for "That Man",[4] who caused the Crusades, who supposedly appeared in many different times, places, and disguises,[16] and was responsible for the destruction of Baiken's hometown.[17] He decided to investigate not out of spite, but rather out of sheer curiosity.[3] Before leaving, Anji took Zessen—the focus of the colony's dimensional barrier, which thus began to progressively weaken every day—, and then disappeared from the colony,[18] although he would since claim to have stumbled across it accidentally.[19] Since then, Anji has been evading authorities looking to send him back to the village.[2]

Guilty Gear X

In 2181, when a bounty is issued on an independent Gear called Dizzy,[4] Anji continues his search for the cause behind the destruction of Japan, this time his target being Sol Badguy, having somehow ascertained that he is a centuries-old Gear. After meeting Dizzy, Anji finally gets ahold of Sol and asks him if Gears really are evil. Anji tries to explain his theory, but Sol attacks him. In one path, he defeats Sol, and muses that he should find That Man before drawing any conclusions. In his other path, Sol spares him, proving Anji's Gear theory to be right; despite Sol's threats, Anji is undeterred and privately vows to expose That Man's secrets.[20]

Having searched for intel together with Axl Low in the past, Anji arranges to meet in London for one of their periodic exchanges of information. Anji arrives to find Axl injured by Geena and time-slipping, and catches Mizuha as she collapses from using her abilities to attack Geena.[21] Almost immediately, Tyr is taken over by Fenrir. Anji quickly deduces Mizuha's power and helps her pacify Tyr,[22] who returns to his sealed state. Potemkin then appears and escort them to Zepp, where President Gabriel explains that Mizuha has evoked the mothership and that they need to put Mizuha to "death" to save the world, to which Anji objects.[23] Tyr wakes up just in time, however, and they join forces to destroy the approaching ship[24] and transmute Geena, defeating her for good.[25]

Guilty Gear XX

Illustration.

Weeks later, Anji is initially approached by Ky Kiske regarding the suspicious persecution of Japanese individuals, but Anji misinterprets him and runs away.[26] Later on, he meets with Axl Low once more, who informs him that he has unveiled new information on That Man. Eager to get to the bottom of his new lead, he charges forth to scrape whatever information he can. In one path, Anji finds and defeats I-No to meet That Man. Anji asks if Gears are really meant to be weapons, and why everything went wrong, so That Man asks Anji if he is prepared to "defy both heaven and earth" to know more.[27] In another path, Anji is briefly approached by May who asks him what Japanese means. He explains the basics to May, namely that the Japanese are hunted and persecuted, but allows her to uncover the rest for herself.[28] Shortly thereafter and true to his discussion with May, a close run-in with the bounty hunter Bridget leads him to understand that someone is putting bounties on the heads of the Japanese. This is confirmed through a brainwashed Chipp attacking him, and Anji soon learns that the Robo-Kys are after the Japanese; he surmises that Baiken may also be in danger, and charges off to protect her.[28] In his third path, Ky catches up to Anji and informs him of the Post-War Administration Bureau, advising him to lay low and be careful.[29]

Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus

After meeting That Man, Anji begins to think it might be OK to help him with his plans. His first mission is to search for I-No, who has disappeared after escaping capture.[30] In one path, Anji stumbles across I-No. He informs her that That Man is searching for her, to which I-No gets angry, telling him to not speak as though he knows That Man. Anji insists that he does not lie, and I-No instigates a fight. Upon defeating her, I-No binds Anji’s feet to the ground and flees. After his duel with I-No, Anji succeeds in trapping her. He attempts to convince I-No to take That Man’s advice, who seems conflicted; after freezing her, Raven appears and tells him to seek out Axl. Anji questions whether this is his next job, or a personal request; Raven refuses to answer. Anji remarks that he does not like Raven, but decides to do it anyways. Once Anji finds I-No again, the two engage in combat. Anji tricks I-No into entering a trap devised by That Man, which freezes her in a temporal stasis; Anji privately remains suspicious of That Man despite his supposed allegiance.[31] In another path, during his search for I-No, Anji encounters Baiken. She tells him to take her to That Man, claiming there is something the two of them need to discuss. Anji hesitates, believing that it is not a good idea in the slightest. Baiken accuses him of taking That Man’s side, becoming horrified that Anji is somehow under his thumb; she states she will force the truth out of him if Anji doesn’t tell her himself. After their duel, Anji confesses to be working for That Man. Anji claims he will stop, stating that he doesn’t want to fight Baiken anymore. All he wants is for her to stay alive. Anji then vows to stay by Baiken’s side instead, to ensure this happens. [32]

Guilty Gear Xrd

On November 9, 2187[33], Anji has an operator find Baiken for a collect call. He asks her to return to the Colony to investigate the Illyrian presence, but she refuses. Baiken then inquires about the "other case", but Anji is reluctant to speak, leading her to suspect that he has found That Man. Anji convinces her that he didn't, so she finally agrees to take care of the Colony and ends the phone call. Once the call ends, Anji boasts to himself about being able to keep a secret from her, but he's unsure how to broach the subject that the Gear Maker may not be the one she wants revenge on.[33]

Guilty Gear -Strive-

At some point after of the battle with the Universal Will, Anji starts to work for Chipp Zanuff[34] and meets Delilah.[35] Anji brings her to Baiken, believing her to be lost and requests that she be taken to the police. Baiken questions why he can't do it himself, to which he answers that he's too busy making mirrors for his new job. He asks if she's certain about traveling to America, but Baiken tells him to stop talking, as he's the only one capable of changing her mind.[36] In actuality, he entrusted Delilah into Baiken's care with the hopes that she would see herself in the young girl, and reconsider seeking revenge on That Man after all these years.

After That Man surrenders himself to the U.S. government,[37] Anji intercepts President Vernon's car en route to the White House to confirm That Man's identity. He jumps over the roof, making it disappear, and sees that it is indeed the Gear Maker, Asuka R. Kreutz. He informs Chipp that the "other one" is in Illyria.[34]

After I-No releases Happy Chaos from Ariels[34] and lets herself be captured by Illyrian soldiers, Anji and Chipp manage to locate Chaos on the road near L'oro Di Illyria to take a look at him. Anji warns him to not get cocky, but Chipp ignores him and gives chase after Chaos' car, giving Anji no choice other than to follow close behind. Catching up to Sol, Jack-O' Valentine and Nagoriyuki, Anji approaches Chaos from the side, but is immobilized after making eye contact. Chaos first points his gun at Chipp, then points it at Anji instead, forcing Chipp to abandon his gambit to save Anji. The two are sent tumbling down the road and off the side of a cliff. As they fall, Chipp grabs and tosses Anji's unconscious body above him and back onto the ground, while Jack-O arrives just in time to catch the falling Chipp.[35]

While Anji remains in Illyria, Chipp leaves for the U.S.[38] After the G4 Summit is disrupted by Chaos[39], Chipp sneaks into the Pentagon to share his intel with Goldlewis and Erica. While inside, he contacts Anji, who explains to everyone that Chaos is also "That Man", a monster who wreaked havoc during the Crusades by possessing people in spirit form.[38]

In the end credits, Anji is seen reuniting with Baiken under a cherry blossom tree.[40]

Spin-off story

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers

Anji's path begins with an interaction between him and Ky, wherein Anji challenges him to a duel. Ky accepts, given his proclivity towards learning of his "Asian martial arts." The two are interrupted by Slayer, who wishes to participate due to the entertaining factor that comes of a duel. Potemkin also appears, wishing to fight.[41]

Later on, Anji approaches Venom with intrigue; he comments on Venom's peculiar weapon, notably understanding that he is an Assassin from the get-go. Venom snaps at him, calling Anji's style bizarre. Though the two do agree to a duel, they are interrupted by Chipp Zanuff - longing to get revenge on Venom, and Testament - longing to test their sorcery on a Sacred Treasure.[42]

Further down the line, Anji seeks out Dizzy in the hopes of finding That Man. She tells him that she does not know, and establishes that there is no longer a bounty on her head - however Jam Kuradoberi and Bridget also appear, seeking the nonexistent bounty.[43]

Anji later seeks out I-No for a similar purpose as his search for Dizzy - more information on That Man. The two exchange remarks, with I-No threatening him. Thereafter, Eddie appears, seeking Anji's body for himself. Anji soon realizes that the person he has truly been seeking - Sol Badguy - has showed up. He challenges Sol to a battle for the information on That Man's whereabouts. With multiple others joining the fray, Sol attempts to leave; but he is stopped in his tracks when Anji implies that Justice feared his power.[44]

After another bout, Anji comes face to face with Gig. Upon Gig's defeat, Anji ponders his knowledge - that gears were not created as a weapon. The intent of the creator of the Gears is still unknown to him.[45]

Somewhere within this span of time, Anji encounters Chipp on his own - when Chipp begs him to teach him to be Japanese, Anji responds negatively, but encourages him to keep striving to become President.[46] Furthermore, Anji is seen interacting with Johnny, Slayer, and Bridget, chiming in with a joke about his interest in men. However, he quickly pushes the comment to the side, becoming excited to participate in the upcoming fight.[47]

Guilty Gear Judgment

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Abilities

Main article: /Commands

Anji wields one of the Sacred Treasures, a pair of foldable hand fans known as Zessen. They are a type of instroment[48] used to concentrate and amplify Wind magic.[49]

He is able to create butterflies, birds, and dragons by using Ki.[50] By summoning many at once, Anji can use his butterflies to fly or hover above the ground.[35] He is also able to transform objects into Ki butterflies, as seen when he removes the roof of Vernon's car.[34]

Due to being Japanese, Anji is able to manipulate Ki more easily and naturally than those not of Japanese descent.[51]

Gameplay-wise, Anji is an all-around character with many moves that have an autoguard/guard point property, automatically blocking moves that make contact depending on their type, as well as unique Gatling options from an array of command normals. His playstyle is good for conditioning and punishing, but requires that the player be able to read the opponent's next moves, being quite high risk.

Music

Quotes

Main article: /Quotes

Trivia

  • The origin of his name is in the Japanese rock band ANGIE and their leader, Mito Hananosuke.[52]
  • Anji's alias, Hirasawa, signifies the rising spirit and brilliant achievements that are in his future.[1]
    • Notably, the name Hirasawa was Anji's original name at the beginning of the development cycle for Guilty Gear X.[53]
  • Daisuke Ishiwatari has said that Anji is the closest to a certain type of character—his type of "ideal" man—from Kazuhiko Shimamoto's mangas.[53]
  • Anji could be bisexual, as he has flirted with several characters regardless of their gender. Examples of this include quotes exchanges with Jam Kuradoberi[54], and Asuka R. Kreutz[55]. In Guilty Gear Dust Strikers, he claims to be "interested in guys too"; however, he backtracks upon being met with questioning.[47]

Gallery

Main article: /Gallery

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 GG World/Brilliance
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 GuiltyGearX.com
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Guilty Gear XX script § "Report ♯4152"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Guilty Gear X manual (US), pg.4,34
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 GG World/Anji Mito
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Guilty Gear Codex, pg.20,51,61-62
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 ANJI | CHARACTER | GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- | ARC SYSTEM WORKS
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 GG World/Anji Mito
  9. ↑ Guilty Gear XX script § "Testament Path 1"
  10. ↑ Guilty Gear XX script § "Sol"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 script § "Baiken"
  12. ↑ Guilty Gear -Strive- script § "Encounter"
  13. ↑ Guilty Gear -Strive- Arcade script § "Baiken" Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal)
  14. ↑ Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- script § "Kaleidoscope A"
  15. ↑ GG World/Anji Mito
  16. ↑ GG World/That Man
  17. ↑ GuiltyGearX.com
  18. ↑ Guilty Gear Xtra § "Barrier Distortion"
  19. ↑ GG World/Zessen
  20. ↑ Guilty Gear X Plus script § "Anji"
  21. ↑ Guilty Gear Xtra § "Butterfly Dancing in Chaotic Flowers"
  22. ↑ Guilty Gear Xtra § "Words that Cut Through Darkness"
  23. ↑ Guilty Gear Xtra § "Ship in the Stars, Island in the Sky"
  24. ↑ Guilty Gear Xtra § "Those Worthy"
  25. ↑ Guilty Gear Xtra § "The Power to Choose"
  26. ↑ Guilty Gear XX script § "Truth seeking"
  27. ↑ Guilty Gear XX script § "Anji Path 1"
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Guilty Gear XX script § "Anji Path 2"
  29. ↑ Guilty Gear XX script § "Anji Path 3"
  30. ↑ Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus script § "Dubious allegiance"
  31. ↑ Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus script § "Trick path"
  32. ↑ Guilty Gear XX Λ Core Plus script § "Protect path"
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 script § "Baiken"
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 Guilty Gear -Strive- script § "Prologue"
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 Guilty Gear -Strive- script § "Encounter"
  36. ↑ Guilty Gear -Strive- Another Story script § ""
  37. ↑ Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 script § "After Story A"
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Guilty Gear -Strive- script § "Confrontation"
  39. ↑ Guilty Gear -Strive- script § "Intruder"
  40. ↑ Guilty Gear -Strive- script § "Strive"
  41. ↑ Guilty Gear Dust Strikers script § "Anji", Stage 1
  42. ↑ Guilty Gear Dust Strikers script § "Anji", Stage 2
  43. ↑ Guilty Gear Dust Strikers script § "Anji", Stage 3
  44. ↑ Guilty Gear Dust Strikers script § "Anji", Stage 5
  45. ↑ Guilty Gear Dust Strikers script § "Anji", Boss Stage
  46. ↑ Guilty Gear Dust Strikers script § "May", Stage
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 Guilty Gear Dust Strikers script § "Johnny"
  48. ↑ GG World/Components of Magic Production
  49. ↑ GG World/Zessen
  50. ↑ Anji Mito/Commands
  51. ↑ GG World/Japanese
  52. ↑ Guilty Gear X Slash Encyclopedia, pg. 161
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 Guilty Gear X Drafting Artworks, pg.78,??
  54. ↑ Anji Mito/Quotes, Jam Win Quote
  55. ↑ Anji Mito/Quotes, That Man Intro
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