Tony Abbott

*"No man born of woman could stand up to that tyrant and live"*

-Tuxedo Mask, Episode 78 - *"The Gang Goes Jihad"*

Tony in his (theorized) final bishounen form

Tony Abbott was the short-lived major antagonist for the beloved fourteenth arc of the series - fan-dubbed as the *"War Games arc"* - and the Ghibli films *"Castle of Cagliostrough"* and *"Your Drill is the Drill That Shall Pierce the Heavens",* each belonging to the very same arc. He is a fan-favourite, and oft regarded as the best villain, beating out even Dr. Damage. Creator Akira Toriyama has implied he may return in the upcoming *"Rise of King Cold"* film, however fans cannot speculate how he may escape his imprisonment.

### **Design**

Tony Abbott was designed "to reflect the darkness in our hearts and our governments," says designer Kazuma Kaneko. While the design may seem simplistic at a glance, his basic attire holds so much meaning and applicability to real life in the modern day, with ruthless tyrants disguising themselves with a suit, tie and receding hairline. While little is known of his previous forms in the bishounen line, his infamous Final Form consists of a black blazer and pants, accompanied with a well-kept-and-tailored white dress shirt and plain blue tie (confirmed in Episode 107 to be produced by 2T Fru-T). His outfit is accompanied by a bed of well-groomed, thinning hair. An alternate form shown in the commonly rejected *"Attack of the Clones"* OVA is his "budgie smuggler" form, consisting of a red-and-yellow lifeguard's cap and blue/red speedos. The cap is speculated to be used to hide his receding hairline, an evidence of his vile intentions. This form evidences an overwhelming level of body hair, unknown whether or not to be in his Final Form beneath his cloak. Fanart has been spread of his infamous "Dark Gaea" form, however neither Kaneko nor Toriyama have said anything on the reliability or authenticity of these designs.

### **Biography**

[N/A] Due to the severe amount of backstory involved in his portrayals, not to mention the abundant screentime given, this section would simply be too difficult to write up with only one author written in one day. I shall do my best to provide a fitting biography, but until then I implore you to go on the BKM Forums, /r/ButtUgly subreddit or the dedicated /bum/ board on 4chan and research this remarkable character of your own accord.

### **Relations**

While being an asocial recluse, more prone to ordering subordinates than conversing with them, there are a few particular characters who have left their mark on Tony.

#### Do-Wah Diddy

Mostly a relationship in the antagonistic sense, Tony and Do-Wah's time together in Fear-Tech University left a strong impression on both, turning them from strangers, to best friends (even lovers for a fleeting Summer), and eventually rivals - after Do-Wah's betrayal in the big sportsball tournament - to mortal enemies, when they realized atop Temen-ni-gru that their conflicting ideologies could only lead to a life of conflict until, at last, one died. To this day, their relationship scars Tony, leaving him to cry when Do-Wah Diddy found love with Angela in Episode 218.

#### Barry B. Benson

Barry is Tony's most reliable underling, and the only one Tony feels the trust to confide in. Despite Tony's mantra top not "Shit where he works," he retains strong feelings for Barry, and as confirmed during the BKM panel in SGDQ 2014, occassional sexual flings.

#### Tuxedo Mask

Tux is the only known Human to be able to stand up to Tony, being even so powerful that Tony had to go all-out in battle to even make him flinch. It is strongly implied that their battle in the Spirit World was what caused Tony to be permanently entrapped in his Final Form. Only Tux and Do-Wah have ever stood against Final Form and survived.

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### References

1. ↑ https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjEhZzkg7rVAhVFUrwKHVxoB-kQtwIIMjAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9\_MjHn0qMDU&usg=AFQjCNG8\_F6TlZI5NojAH7oh98KirGoXmw
2. ↑ http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/interviews/8280-Interview-Behind-the-Scenes-of-Shin-Megami-Tensei
3. ↑ https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0yLr0gbrVAhXTNpQKHdduBdMQFghaMAo&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FDonald\_Trump&usg=AFQjCNHbjSG94byvo78Dafly1Q7\_0QlYKw