Saizo

Saizo is a playable character from Soul Hackers 2.
==Appearances==
*Soul Hackers 2
==Design==
Saizo is a lanky young adult with asymmetrical lime green hair, gray eyes hidden by his bangs, and shark-like teeth he refers to as "sexy." In the rare instances where his eyes are uncovered, only the left one is shown. He wears a white suit with black lapels and champagne-colored swirls on his left arm and right leg, a purple vest and black undershirt, a white bowler hat with a blue band and red-black feather, a yellow tie fastened with a chain, a blue chest harness and possible holster, black and purple shoes, and white and gray striped socks. In addition to the blue belt in the waistband of his pants, he also has one slung over his hips. He accessorizes with a beaded bracelet on his wrist, cyan gloves, and a scarf made of fox fur.
His COMP has a smile with sharp teeth , six yellow stars on the stock, and a shark head charm with an orange scuba tank.
==Personality==
As a freelancer, Saizo gets along with everyone and is generally friendly and laid-back. Quick-witted and a romantic at heart, he splurges on high-end goods because he recognizes the dangers of being a Summoner and how fleeting life is. He is secretly careful and worldly due to the kill-or-be-killed nature of the Summoner world, though he thinks of himself as a "coward" when praised by Ringo. He masks his feelings with smiles and jokes, but sometimes it drops to reveal the tired man he's become since the Summoner lifestyle started to wear him down.
Due to his job as a freelancer, he views information as metaphorical armaments, which he can use as a shield for himself or ammo against others.
This, according to Saizo, is why he fell in love with Ash—because they both had the same vision in mind. This is also why he would eventually settle on a modest life as a freelancer. However, Saizo would eventually realize that in spite of their genuine love for one another, it was put solely on the mutual understanding that they both just wanted to be free from the world, with Saizo eventually making his mind to have the two of them start over and leave the past behind them.
Saizo genuinely wishes for a world where he and Ash can leave the past behind them and "live in a world of light," especially when they're both haunted by "Summoner's karma," which involves their inevitable retribution for all the lives they've ruined in their duty. Saizo would however be criticized by Figue for not listening to Ash's own wishes, and in spite of their mutual understanding, he assumed that she wanted the exact same thing he did.
==Profile==
===Soul Hackers 2===
Saizo is a freelance Devil Summoner. His starting demon is a Hare of Inaba, and his COMP is called "Tommy Gun." Saizo's playstyle emphasizes Gunfire and Force skills. His high speed also helps him support the team with healing skills and items.
Saizo met Ash during a one-off mission from the Phantom Society, after which they became romantically involved and absconded together. However, because they would forever be hunted down by Phantom, and because neither could fully give up on being a Summoner, Ash broke off the relationship. Wanting to start anew, Saizo jumped at the opportunity to reconcile with Ash after she called and asked to meet with him. By this point, Ash is once again aligned with the Phantom Society. Acting as bait under the condition that Saizo be unharmed, she agrees to convince Saizo to give up his Covenant. Unbeknownst to her, a Covenant cannot transfer to another body unless its original host is dead. Zenon kills Saizo on Iron Mask's orders, leaving Ash guilty and traumatized.
==Gallery==
Saizo DS Soul Hackers 2.png|
Saizo FullBody.jpg|
Soul Hackers 2 Full Body Saizo.png|
SH2 SaizoScreenshot.jpg|
Saizo Talk.jpg|
Saizo_and_Ash.png|Saizo & Ash
SH2_CommemorativeArt1.jpg|Commemorative art by @mikaberu(Tweet, Twitter)
===Combat===
Melee Saizo.gif|Saizo performing an Attack.
BonusAttack Saizo.gif|Saizo dealing a Bonus Attack.
Zanma SH2.gif|Saizo using Zanma.
Zio SH2.gif|Saizo using Zio.
RiotGun SH2.gif|Saizo using Riot Gun.
Tornado SH2.gif|Saizo using Tornado.
Mazanma SH2.gif|Saizo using Mazanma.
Mediarama SH2.gif|Saizo using Mediarama.
Zandyne SH2.jpg|Saizo using Zandyne.
Agilao SH2.gif|Saizo using Agilao.
WindBreath SH2.gif|Saizo using Wind Breath.
LifeDrain SH2.gif|Saizo using Life Drain.
Dekaja SH2.gif|Saizo using Dekaja.
Concentrate SH2.gif|Saizo using Concentrate.
===Sprites===
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 1.png|Full size sprite of Saizo
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 2.png|
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 3.png|
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 4.png|
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 5.png|
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 6.png|
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 7.png|
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 8.png|
Soul Hackers 2 Full size sprite Saizo 9.png|
===Costumes===
SM2 P5Costumes.png|Saizo as Crow from Persona 5
SH2 SH DLC Saizo.png|Saizo as Kyouji Kuzunoha from Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
SH2 Raidou DLC Saizo.png|Saizo as Shouhei Narumi from Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
SH2 SMTIV DLC Saizo.png|Saizo as a Samurai from Shin Megami Tensei IV
SH2 Yasogami High DLC Saizo.png|Saizo wearing the Yasogami High School uniform from Persona 4
SH2 Shujin Academy DLC Saizo.png|Saizo wearing the Shujin Academy uniform from Persona 5
SH2 Swimsuit DLC Saizo.png|Saizo's swimsuit costume
SH2 Saizo Kyouji Kuzunoha.png|Saizo as Kyouji Kuzunoha
==Videos==
『ソウルハッカーズ2』サイゾー（CV.松風雅也）キャラクターPV|Saizo's Character PV (Japanese)
『ソウルハッカーズ2』サマナーズガイド Vol.3-2|Saizo in Soul Hackers 2: Summoners Guide Vol.3 (5.12.2022)
【サイゾー登場！】ソウルハッカーズ2 日刊・リンゴと悪魔の未来予測 5-16(月)|Saizo in Soul Hackers 2 Daily Ringo's Demon Prediction (5/16)
==Trivia==
*The shark keychain on his COMP is called "Jawsy." The name, combined with the scuba tank and decapitated head, is likely a reference to , in which the titular shark explodes after a scuba tank is shot inside its mouth.
**Furthermore, Saizo says during a hangout event that the COMP's custom design is inspired by one of his favorite movies.
*Saizo is younger than Milady and shorter than Arrow.
*In his shocked sprite, the bottom of his eye is slightly visible when he blinks.
* According to Saizo's profile page on the Japanese website:
** Saizo's hobby is "high-end audio."
** His favorite food is .
** His favorite place is the cigar bar he's a regular at.
** His "boom" is vintage wine.
** Saizo recently laughed at borrowing an old manga from Figue.
** Saizo is interested in the payment for their mission.
==References==
Category:Soul Hackers 2 Characters
Category:Soul Hackers 2 Allies