AxZos Sourmouth

AxZos Sourmouth is a character who appears in lost deleted storyboards for Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V. In the final cut for that episode, he was introduced in the episode Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V as a one off joke for Manray's evil team.
His mouth is sour.
== Overview ==
==Scrapped Storyline (CanonBob)==
In 2002, a TMZ interview with Paul Tibbit, a prominent figure involved in the creation of SpongeBob SquarePants, shed light on the decision-making process behind introducing new characters to the beloved animated series. Tibbit explained that the introduction of a character like AxZos Sourmouth would have required substantial development and backstory to establish their place within the vibrant SpongeBob SquarePants universe. However, the team ultimately decided against it, opting to explore the potential of another character instead, Manray. In the same TMZ interview with Paul Tibbit in 2002, Tibbit writes, "Introducing a new character like AxZos Sourmouth would have required additional development and backstory to establish their place in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe. However, with Manray, we felt his design was more fitting as a supervillain, making it easier to incorporate him into the storyboards and explore his comedic dynamic with the main characters."
The writers felt that Manray's design lent itself naturally to the role of a supervillain, making it easier for the team to incorporate him into the show's storyboards and explore his comedic dynamic with the main characters. This choice allowed the writers and artists to delve into the misadventures and humorous interactions between Manray and the inhabitants of Bikini Bottom. In a separate interview, C.H. Greenblatt, a talented storyboard artist associated with the show, shared insights into the team's thought process regarding the inclusion of new characters. Greenblatt expressed that the team was hesitant to introduce another character with a silly appearance, especially considering the already established spotlight on Plankton, another key antagonist in the series. Greenblatt drew comparison from his experiences reading comic books, where characters like the Wall from Spider-Man served as examples of how new additions could potentially divert attention away from the show's core characters and their captivating storylines.
By carefully considering these perspectives, the creative team behind SpongeBob SquarePants showcased their dedication to maintaining a balance in the show's character roster and overall storytelling. Ultimately, this decision contributed to the longevity and enduring popularity of the series, as fans continued to embrace the dynamic interactions between familiar characters like SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and Plankton, ensuring that their adventures remained at the forefront of the show's imaginative world.
==Mystery Dungeon: Myth of the Jewelled Ship==
Hes locked away in a hidden area and Manray and Dirty Bubble try to gain access to it so they can reawaken him and become the trio they were once reviled as before. He was locked away years ago after the three terrorized the ocean and AxZos was the leader and was feared by everyone until MM&BB formed a army to defeat him binding him into a chest locking him away for many years. Manray and Dirty Bubble felt useless without him so that's why they want to bring him back and they hired Sakishimi to help them obtain the items needed to open the chamber AxZos is hidden. The reason why AxZos was so feared was because he wanted to hunt down the Jeweled Ship which was thought to be a urban legend, if he found it he would of made a unstoppable empire. The ship is said to bring a terrible curse on anyone who tries to harvest it's full power but in AxZos case that doesn't matter as long as he gains god like powers.
==Backstory: SpongeBob Fanon==
The character of AxZos Sourmouth can range from super serious to a comedic antagonist. Typically he will be seen around Manray and the Dirty Bubble and in MM&BB centric fan episodes.
See More: AxZos Sourmouth (PBK/Nemex)
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In fanon, he was introduced in the episode "Cheesy Con" as a more humanoid looking character, revealing himself to be the former leader of the League of E.V.I.L. He was originally planned to have two entirely separate personalities although they ended up just being two different forms with different power levels, one serving as an ultra serious anime style villain, while the other personality is designed to feel more like a comedic comic relief character who would fit in the canon show. In this continuity, Manray and Sourmouth are shown to be enemies because Sourmouth's power could not be controlled.
AxZos Sourmouth, once a formidable threat to Bikini Bottom, seeks to reclaim his organization and unleash the planetary Lavos like parasite known as AxZoss upon the world. After his failed attempt to release AxZoss from the AxZos Trench, AxZos Sourmouth's confidence is reduced until he plots his next heinous crime. Disguised with a paper bag over his face, he reveals himself to Zatrick, urging him to commit to his dark intentions. AxZos Sourmouth's main form is a detached talking lemon head, kept deep within the guarded confines of the AxZos Trench, where he is chained and surrounded by the Atlantean military and other creatures. However, Zatrick's mission to free AxZoss is foiled by the illusions created by Lothair Orum, a counterpart of Orum's past uncorrupted self, who has harnessed science to create powerful magic.
Meanwhile, Professor Finbar Calamitous, a villainous ally of AxZos Sourmouth, has joined forces with other notorious villains, including Dr. Sydney Moist, the creator of the Algae Men to help Sourmouth reclaim the League of E.V.I.L. Enchanted with AxZos's lemon powers, the Algae Men have become more powerful than ever, posing a threat to SpongeBob, Jimmy Neutron, and their friends. Professor Calamitous announces his plan to reshape New Retroville (a version of Retroville that formed after residents of Retroville had to escape their home dimension after SCP-001 When Day Breaks came) into an AxZos colony and demands that SpongeBob hand over control of AxZos Sourmouth's organization from Manray and Scientist Vil Evil.
AxZos Sourmouth reveals to SpongeBob and Jimmy Neutron that he is just one fragment of an ancient weapon of war known as AxZoss, and he has created a machine to bring Bikini Bottom towards Gorilla Giygas, the Gaint Monkey Man from the 9th Dimension, and Baboon Billy's, the Little Monkey Man from the 8th Dimension, base in hopes to bring him and AxZoss back into the physical realm to carry out the ancient creatures' destructive plan. However, the machine malfunctions, and AxZos Sourmouth's frustrations turn towards Professor Calamitous for his failures.
As AxZos Sourmouth continues to plot his revenge and unleash AxZoss upon the world, King Neptune discovers that the Algae Men are spreading the taint of AxZos, and cries of the monster can be heard underneath the earth, causing damage to both the Earth and the monster itself. SpongeBob, Patrick, and their friends defend the ocean against Dr. Sydney Moist's minions, while Jimmy Neutron and Silver work to defeat Professor Calamitous and regain control of New Retroville.
Despite the challenges and setbacks, AxZos Sourmouth remains a formidable and dangerous force, with plans to manipulate events and merge worlds with the help of his master, Gorilla Giygas. The stakes are high as the battle against AxZos and his minions continues, with the fate of Bikini Bottom and beyond hanging in the balance.
==Backstory (S360+)==
The story of Manray and Brother Sourmouth's transformation into villains started when they were just ordinary citizens of Bikini Bottom. Manray worked as a call center agent, while Brother Sourmouth, worked low-wage, boring jobs that he despised, similar to Squidward. They both felt unfulfilled and ignored, struggling to find purpose in their mundane lives. One day, the Dirty Bubble, a notorious supervillain, approached them with an offer. He offered to provide them with costumes and a chance to join his organization called the B.G.B.C.F.V. as villains. Intrigued by the prospect of power and recognition, Manray and Sourmouth agreed to join forces with the Dirty Bubble.
At first, Manray and Sourmouth worked together as partners in crime. Manray, who saw Sourmouth as an older brother and mentor, looked up to him for guidance. They carried out various villainous acts, causing chaos and terrorizing the citizens of Bikini Bottom. However, over time, Manray became disillusioned with Sourmouth's leadership and felt overshadowed by his mentor. He began to crave more recognition and independence. This desire for individual glory led Manray to betray Sourmouth and form an alliance with the Dirty Bubble, leaving Sourmouth feeling betrayed and abandoned.
Sourmouth, who was now known as Brother Sourmouth, formed his own knockoff group called the Cult of E.V.I.L., but it struggled to gain members and influence. He lived in a rundown apartment that he had destroyed to avoid paying rent, and he desperately longed for companionship, particularly from Sister Sweetbreath, a being with a lemon head who lived across the street. However, despite his efforts, Sourmouth remained lonely and unfulfilled.
One day, in a desperate attempt to find purpose, Sourmouth used his remaining money to buy a burger from the Krusty Krab. He felt uncomfortable being there, fearing that he might encounter Manray, SpongeBob, or Patrick, who he found annoying. Inside the Krusty Krab, Sourmouth unexpectedly found himself allying with Plankton to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula. A few days later, Janitor Jake, Sourmouth's co-worker from his bottom-of-the-barrel job, was ambushed by Uma Tailfin, a mermaid with cosmic-level powers who planned to join forces with Kassandra, another villain who had rewritten reality. Sourmouth, who at first didn't agree with Kassandra's plans, tried to rebel, but was quickly subdued by Kassandra, who recognized his potential and made him her cultist.
Manray and the Dirty Bubble eventually reawakened Sourmouth after he died which in turn re-spawned him to a faraway island, now known as AxZos Sourmouth, and offered him an apology, asking for his help to reshape E.V.I.L. once again. Seeking a chance at redemption and a sense of purpose, AxZos Sourmouth accepted the offer and joined forces with Manray, and conquered the island that he was respawned. Manray had been waiting more the opportunity to bring Sourmouth to a more controllable state.
As AxZos Sourmouth, he had become an ally to Manray, embracing his newfound role as a villain joining together to form the Sour Legion. The name AxZos was a reference to islands named after AxZos Star, a legendary starfish who was the village chief guarding a mystic artifact called the Broken Aether. The chief explained to AxZos Sourmouth that the Broken Aether was once a monstrous creature named AxZoss who had been defeated in the previous universe and Sourmouth used to be a piece of this terrifying creature that ended the world. With a new sense of purpose and direction, AxZos Sourmouth eagerly joined forces with Manray and the Dirty Bubble to carry out their villainous plans and seek the recognition and power he had longed for.
Now being known as the Divine Lemon of Ukulele, he became a formidable figure in Bikini Bottom despite Ukulele's reputation as a small town. Seeking to expand he seeks to conquer territories known as the Uncharted Waters. Once a quiet and peaceful town, Sourmouth's relentless pursuit of power has transformed Squidward into an evil version of Captain Magma. This wouldn't be the end for Squidward as he came back but failed to get his earnings on Crack Island which was an island where Poseidon had been reduced to Poseidon powder also known as crack. SpongeBob SquarePants and Sandy Cheeks, along with their allies Patrick Star and Maja, fiercely fight against Sourmouth and Squidward on the island. Despite his temporary setback, Sourmouth's insatiable craving for power leads him to indulge in crack with Squidward, but this only results in him being forced to leave the scene.
Undeterred, Sourmouth and his cunning partner Manray hatch plans to conquer the Uncharted Waters after hearing about the legendary Mermaid Tear known as NOVA. However, they realize that traditional aircrafts are useless due to the region's strong magnetic field. Determined to succeed, Sourmouth's Ukulelean Troops set foot to build him his own ship, while he revels in the satisfaction of conquering what was once a quiet and peaceful town. In the midst of their pursuit, Bossy Boots, a formidable presence in her own right, challenges and allies with Kassandra, who then seeks to make an alliance with Sourmouth's Sour Legion. Reluctantly agreeing to Bossy Boots' terms, Sourmouth finds himself second in command once more, much to his dismay. Meanwhile, Squidward Tentacles is haunted by flashbacks of being pie bombed by pirates, while SpongeBob and Dexter communicate through the enigmatic Furbies in hopes of finding the first Mermaid Tear.
Sourmouth, known for his resourcefulness, harvests crystals from the Crystal Empire of Crystalis, a major trade partner for the hard-to-reach location. He seeks to gain the ability to create crystal cages, further augmenting his arsenal of powers. Despite setbacks, Sourmouth's determination remains unwavering as he vows to return and continue his quest for dominance in the Uncharted Waters. Sourmouth continues to help himself and Manray accomplish total take over of Bikini Bottom. In Season 381, his legion surrendered Ukulele Bottom and was forced to flee. His Sour legionaries then settled at Beyond City during the events of the Beyond Lemons film and story arc making an alliance with the Great White Shark and Theodore to legionize them. In the aftermath Sourmouth is brought back to his chest hoping to return.
==Trivia==
*The name AxZos is said to be seen in production notes of the official show despite this no one on the staff has confirmed what AxZos actually means or points to.
*He was originally Mermaid Man's arch nemesis, but the idea was scrapped in the final product.
*The backstory of the Fanon seasons is not the backstory of the artist that drew him. The real backstory is yet to when Mystery Dungeon: Myth of the Jewelled Ship, a video game page by the artist behind Tuba McBloom, is a much more complete article.
*There is a girlfriend named Sister SweetBreath or SoxZas SweetBreath who is implied to be similar to him but pink, girly, and not a supervillain. In Seasons 350-359 and SpongeBob Dimensions, she lives in Ms. Puff's house as a refugee from Corset Top (Anti-Universe Bikini Bottom) being a member of G.O.O.D. In Seasons S360+ she lives in her own place having already existed in the prime universe.
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