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Crimson Moon

**Crimson Moon** (紅蓮の月ぐれんのつき, , *Guren no Tsuki*?) is a red moon that suddenly appeared in the sky. Its radiance has the effect of enhancing the Horror and it absorbs the remnants of defeated Horror, dyeing them a deep red. However, it is not actually a real moon; it serves as a seal for the powerful Horror Rudra. The reason it turned crimson was because the seal was broken by Priest Douma, allowing the vessel of the Horror to manifest on the Earth's surface.
Kuroudo

**Kuroudo** (クロウド, , *Kurōdo*?) is the Makai Knight and the father of Yuna. At Yuna's request, he was imparting knightly skills to her. Kuroudo was a skilled knight, but two years prior to the main story, he was defeated and killed when Iyu appeared during the battle against Ring, causing him to be shaken. His remains were magically embedded into Yuna's right hand.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Kuroudo was portrayed by Shogen (尚玄, , *Shōgen*?).
Zen

**Enjin Knight Zen** (炎刃騎士えんじんきし・漸ゼン, , *Enjin Kishi Zen*?, lit. "Flaming Blade Knight Gradual") is Takeru Jakuzure adorned in a crimson armor. In comparison to traditional Makai Knights, it has a shape that is notably lacking in wolf-like elements.

It features a curved silhouette with a design that intertwines dragon scales and blazing flames. The chest area of the armor is decorated with a transparent gem, beneath which a skull-shaped relief clamps onto a bridle. The helmet, with its sharp fangs jutting diagonally upward, resembles not so much a wolf as a ferocious dragon.

Takeru's Makai Sword also undergoes a transformation: the guard turns into a deep crimson resembling a dragon's jaw, the hilt changes to a golden color, and the blade and tip both take on a sharp and angular form.

In Episode 22, during the decisive battle with Rivera, Takeru obtained a versatile prosthetic arm made of Soul Metal, which he can transform into a shield-like form and skillfully wield. In Episode 24, it served as a shield against Zedom's artillery, which only fired in a straight line, and launched a special attack, successfully defeating it.

The ability to utilizing Rekka Ensou is also available, and its color is a vibrant red reminiscent of flames, but unfortunately it's rarely used. By incorporating Madou Flame into the skull relief on the chest, both arms are equipped with Rekka Ensou.

In *Kami no Kiba*, after emitting Madou Flames towards the Horror Jagi, Zen burned away both of his wings, then equipped his sword with Rekka Ensou and annihilated it. The Madou Flames emitted from both arms seems to have homing capabilities, as it pursued and cornered Jagi until it hit him as he tried to escape.

## Summoning Process

The action of armor summoning involves Takeru crouching down, slams his Makai Sword onto the ground and drawing an arc around himself, and from there, a crimson flash is emitted, summoning the armor of Zen.

## References

1. ↑ When the Makai Knights don their armor, each of their respective weapons is given a name, but the names of these weapons have not been revealed.
2. ↑ It was used only in the final part of Episode 13 and in Episode 23. In both episodes, all three individuals used it simultaneously, and there has been no case of individual usage at the time.
Dark Metal

**Dark Metal** (ダークメタル, , *Dāku Metaru*?) is a pitch-black substance believed to originate from the Inga of humans. It is said to possess power far surpassing that of Soul Metal, capable of unleashing devastating force that can obliterate mountains and reshape landscapes with a single strike. Its form is fluid-like, capable of transforming into sharp objects and lacks a specific prototype.

Currently, only Azami has the ability to manipulate it at will. Detailed information about Dark Metal is unknown, but it is generated through the Inga absorbed by Garo's armor, allowing Azami to control it and killed her wet nurse, and the enraged Juusan went on to kill the sorcerers of the Shidoin.
Byakuya Knight

**Byakuya Knight** (白夜騎士, , *Byakuya Kishi*?, lit. "Midnight Sun Knight): Going back approximately 1000 years from the events of *GARO*, there was a Makai Knight who used the sacred treasure Arrow of Ourin to break through the barrier in the midnight sun sky that the Horror Legules had set up to resurrect his clan. Since then, those knights have been entrusted with the honorable mission of conducting the "Ceremony of Subjugation of the Celestial Demon". In the current era, Tsubasa Yamagatana carries this title.

It's said that they once fought alongside Horrors, but it's important to note that Legules' clan of Horrors is distinct from regular Horrors as they originate from a different source and pose a common threat to both humanity and Horrors. While the armor existed 1000 years ago, it's unclear whether it was the current title and position as before defeating the midnight sun's Demon Beast.
Ryoichi Shinoda

**Ryoichi Shinoda** (忍田 諒一しのだ りょういち, , *Shinoda Ryōichi*?) is an employee of a publishing company who asks Kaoru Mitsuki to create a picture book. He saw Kaoru's mural painting, and he recommended her to make a picture book of her. Manipulated by Sedinvale in episode 17, he attacks Kaoru, but is released by Rekka and Kouga Saejima. After that, he is in the hospital without regaining consciousness.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Ryoichi Shinoda was portrayed by Masayasu Kitayama (北山 雅康, , *Kitayama Masayasu*?).
Kiba

**Dark Knight Kiba** (暗黒騎士・呀キバ, , *Ankoku Kishi Kiba*?) is the "Horror-eating Makai Knight" (ホラー喰いの魔戒騎士, , *Horā-kui no Makai Kishi*?) suddenly appears in front of Kouga Saejima and Rei Suzumura, who are struggling with the Fusion Giant Horror. His true identity is Barago, Taiga Saejima's disciple and a talented Makai Knight.

Seeking excessive power from the hatred of the Horror that killed his family, Barago going through the form of Shinmetsu Jyushin, and by intentionally passing the time limit for wearing armor, the nature of his Soul Metal armor were reversed, transforming it into a special metal called Death Metal, and falling into darkness. Its appearance is no longer armor, but has transformed into something like a living creature.

Even if Garo and Zero fight together, Kiba has an overwhelming power that makes them almost impossible to stand up. Even after Barago died and Mesia fell, his grudges gathered in the armor and revived with a will and continued to fight relentlessly, but was completely extinguished by Kouga.

## Summoning Process

When summoning the armor, instead of using a Makai Sword, Barago put a devil power into a pendant made of Soul Metal and use it to draw an arc above his head. Just like the other armor, Kiba's armor also came out of the arc and came down while being attached to Barago's body. In *CR Ankoku Kishi Gaiden*, there is a scene where Demon Angels takes down parts of Kiba's armor from an arc and puts them on Barago, just like Kouga showed in the final episode.

## Equipment

* Kokuenken: The sword, which closely resembles the Garoken.
* Ankokuzan: The long-handled battleaxe. Used in Horror-eating rituals.
* Raigou: Kiba's Madou Horse.

## Techniques

* **Rekka Ensou** (烈火炎装, , *Rekka Ensō*?, lit. "Blazing Armament"): Like other Makai Knights, Kiba is mastering the reddish purple Madou Flame's Rekka Ensou.
* **Bajin Rakan** (薔陣薇幹, ***Bajin Rakan***? lit. "Thorny Defense"): The technique of covering the whole body with something like a climbing rose with thorns and defending him. Launched to resist an opponent's attack. A giant rose blooms when it receives light.
* **Shikkoku Boseki** (漆黒墓石, ***Shikkoku Boseki***? lit. "Black Tombstone"): A defensive technique which Kiba trusting his hand to the ground and summon a tombstone to repel the enemy's attack.
* **Garin Bogyo** (我鱗防御, , *Garin Bōgyo*?, lit. "Scales Protection")
* **Jarei Genshin** (邪霊幻身, ***Jarei Genshin***? lit. "Evil Spirit Illusion")
* **Anketsu Jaken** (闇血邪剣, ***Anketsu Jaken***? lit. "Dark Blood Evil Sword")
* **Gaoh Korin** (牙皇降臨, , *Gaō Kōrin*?, lit. "Fanged Emperor Advent")
* **Jasou Kougeki** (邪双交撃, , *Jasō Kōgeki*?, lit. "Wicked Double Attack")
* **Hyakutou Kenran** (百刀剣乱, , *Hyakutō Kenran*?, lit. "Hundred Sword Rebellion")
* **Dai Majuujin** (大魔獣陣, , *Dai Majūjin*?, lit. "Great Demon Beast Formation")
* **Gouka Enha** (業火炎破, , *Gōka Enha*?, lit. "Hellfire Flame Destruction")
Bado

**Fuun Knight Bado** (風雲騎士ふううんきし・波怒バド, , *Fūun Kishi Bado*?, lit. "Storm Knight Anger Wave") is one of the Makai Knights belonging to the Western jurisdiction, wearing a silver armor with a bluish tint adorned with sharp blade-like decorations, and wielding the dual-bladed sword Fuunken. He is among the several Makai Knights who have challenged Barago.

His real name is unknown, but he is the senior disciple of the Ginga Knight Zero. Despite challenging Barago, who became the Dark Knight Kiba by utilizing the technique of dual-wielding and spells like lightning, he is defeated by Barago. According to Barago, each time Bado appeared before him again, he had grown stronger.

## Techniques

Bado employ various techniques, such as casting small lightning bolts in front of his opponent, creating illusions by splitting into two bodies, and being enveloped in light and instantly teleporting.

* **Touha Raigeki** (闘破雷撃, , *Tōha Raigeki*?)
* **Touha Fuujin** (闘破雷撃, , *Tōha Fūjin*?)
* **Touha Suigen** (闘破雷撃, , *Tōha Suigen*?)
* **Raigeki Hyoi** (雷撃憑依, , *Raigeki Hyōi*?)
* **Fuujin Hyoi** (風刃憑依, , *Fūjin Hyōi*?)
* **Suigen Hyoi** (水厳憑依, , *Suigen Hyōi*?)
Cain

**Cain** (カイン, , *Kain*?) is the Makai Priest who claims to be a genius and possesses the ability to live up to that claim. The weapon is Madou Umbrella in the shape of a coarse umbrella. Cain once fought against Horrors alongside Kuroudo. He is fond of alcohol and always have a drink in hand. Initially, his plan was to step back from the front lines after defeating Ring, but due to his feelings for Yuna and a desire to achieve even greater accomplishments, Cain decided to continue hunting Horrors together with Yuna.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Cain was portrayed by Naoki Takeshi (武子 直輝, , *Takeshi Naoki*?).
Kiba Ohga

**Kiba Ohga** (牙王牙キバオウガ, , *Kiba Ōga*?) is the form where Barago fuses Kiba's armor with the armor of Ohga. It transforms into a pure white, larger body that is one size bigger than Kiba's armor. It extends tentacles from both shoulders to attack and uses its white wings on its back to defend against enemy attacks.

## Techniques

* **Chouryu Jinzan** (超竜迅斬, , *Chōryū Jinzan*?, lit. "Super Dragon Slash")
* **Gekihou Ohga** (激鳳皇牙, , *Gekihō Ōga*?, lit. "Fierce Phoenix Imperial Fang")
* **Kouzan Kaon** (光斬火闇, , *Kōzan Kaon*?, lit. "Light Slashing Darkness")

## References

1. ↑ Hobby Japan. (2020). "Uchusen" vol.168 YEARBOOK 2020 Special Appendix (SPRING 2020). pp. 30-31, "Gekkou no Tabibito". ISBN 978-4-7986-2182-1.
Rin Saejima

**Rin Saejima** (冴島さえじま りん, , *Saejima Rin*?) is a female Makai Priest who is Taiga's wife. She is a disciple of Priest Garai, who is in charge of Kantai, and boasts skills suitable as a partner of the Golden Knight. However, Rin died of illness when Kouga was two years old. Even after her death, her protective power continued to protect her son, giving Kouga power in the battle against the Makai Tree and Legules.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Rin Saejima was portrayed by Junko Tashiro (田代 純子, , *Tashiro Junko*?).
Tanebi

**Tanebi** (種火, ***Tanebi***? lit. "Pilot Flame") is a special tool containing a hellfire that constantly burns, which serves as an intermediary and ignition source for filling the consumed Madou Flame. Available at every Watchdogs, it is believed that the Eastern Watchdog had a green-colored flames, while Rei Suzumura was charging a blue-colored flames at the Western Watchdog.

TanebiTanebi charging the Madou Flame.
Training Ground

**Training Ground** (修練場, , *Shūrenjo*?) is a place where children who want to become Makai Knight receive group training. Form a team of four people, eat and sleep together for 10 days, and receive training from a Makai Knight who has been instructed. In order to prevent children who were not able to become Makai Knights from knowing the name of the knight, it is a rule to call each other by the color of the headband during training.

In the scene at the Training Ground, the song that was played after the program was sung with lyrics in Makai Language. At the end of episode 24, a song with Japanese lyrics was played.
Castle of Green

**Castle of Green** (緑ノ城, , *Midori no Shiro*?) is the castle where Judam lives. Everything in the castle is built with Objects and has no substance. It moves by using Objects as fuel. It generates a film-like holography around it, and intercepts foreign enemies with human-like silhouettes such as magicians, gunmen, and ninjas.
Treasured Sword of the Saejima Family

**Treasured Sword of the Saejima Family** (冴島家の宝剣, , *Saejima-ka no Hōken*?), a sword that has been used by the Saejima family for generations to face an ordeals, and was entrusted to Kouga Saejima by Gonza Kurahashi when he challenged the Golden Knight of the Makai within. Because it's made of iron instead of Soul Metal, it's weight is unsuitable for combat, but when he overcame the ordeal, Kouga realized his true intentions.
Ankokuzan

**Ankokuzan** (暗黒斬, ***Ankokuzan***? lit. "Darkness Slash") is an axe given to Barago by the three priests from the east Watchdog. Shake this weapon and defeat the Fusion Giant Horror. He brought out this weapon that is supposed to be used for rituals because it was just when he ate the thousandth Horror.
Raizon

**Raizon** (ライゾン, ***Raizon***?) is the Horror with a gigantic reptilian, bipedal body, possessing numerous horns and fangs, displaying a ferocious and menacing appearance. As if complementing its large body, Raizon possesses multiple insect-like appendages on its head and extends numerous long and flexible tails to capture and prey upon humans.

It is the nemesis that once attacked the training grounds of the Makai Knights and devoured the boys who were part of the team with Kouga during their childhood. In the present day, Raizon was cornered by Kouga and was defeated when he struck it with a sword filled with rage, cutting off its head from its mouth.
Anri

**Anri** (杏璃, ***Anri***?) was the girlfriend of Jun Namioka. She has a loyal and caring personality, even when faced with Namioka's outbursts of violence. While searching for Namioka, who suddenly disappeared, she encounters Hoshiai at an arcade and asks about the whereabouts of her boyfriend, arousing suspicion in Hoshiai.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Anri was portrayed by Chiaki Ikeyama (池山 智瑛, , *Ikeyama Chiaki*?).
Hanamushi

**Hanamushi** (ハナムシ, ***Hanamushi***?) is the Horror. Always disguised as a woman, its true form is a soft-bodied creature with a mouth inside its mouth.

Hanamushi possessed a female prostitute who traveled to various towns and engaged in intimate encounters with different men. She then settled in a specific brothel located in the country of Leiden, which had transformed into the territory of the Valiant Kingdom. In this brothel, she preyed upon male customers.

During the pillow talk after finishing the act with German, she revealed her true form. Without even needing to summon his armor, German, who revealed his true identity as a Makai Knight, quickly exterminated her, causing her body as a prostitute to dissipate like mist.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Hanamushi's human form was voiced by Eri Miyajima (宮島 依里, , *Miyajima Eri*?).
Saezima Estate

The property is well over one hundred years old, since three generations have lived in this house. **Saezima Estate** (冴島邸, *Saejima-tei*)'s actual location is not mentioned, but known to be in a country area close to the city and up in a hill or mountain. The mansion is destroyed in the final episode of *GARO: Makai Senki*, during Sigma Fudō's attempt to enact revenge on Kouga for thwarting his plans. The new Saezima Estate in *GARO: Makai no Hana* is called the Raimeikan (雷瞑館). Both mansions have a training room armed with gigantic swinging axes for honing fighting skills when not out hunting Horrors. The blades of the axes are made of the fangs from the Grou Dragon meant for hunting Horrors, as such, the Knight would run the risk of being mistaken as a Horror and being attacked ferociously during training, should he forget to go for periodic purification and has too much Horror essence latched onto him.
Amon

**Priest Amon** (阿門あもん法師, , *Amon Hōshi*?) is an elderly Makai Priest who is considered as a "god" for his skill in repairing Madou Tools. The Madou Ring that sealed Zaruba was also made by him. Kouga's father, Taiga, was his old friend, and often competed in Baruchess. He likes blood-red sake. He is also a manufacturer of a secret medicine that transforms the face, and when Barago runs out of medicine, he is forced to manufacture it, but he refuses and is killed. At that time, he was dead while holding the piece of Baruchess' "Knight", so Jabi became suspicious of the Watchdog and Makai Knights.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Amon was portrayed by Akaji Maro (麿 赤兒, , *Maro Akaji*?).
Distant Tag

**Distant Tag** (鳴札, , *Meisatsu*?) is a **Madou Flame Generator** (魔導火発生装置, , *Madōbi Hassei Sōchi*?) used by the Makai Priests, and it is one of their Madou Tools. By blowing air into the central part, it rotates and generates Madou Flames. By reflecting those flames in their eyes, they can discern Horrors that have possessed humans. Additionally, they can use it to communicate with other Makai Knights and Makai Priests or to break the spells of Makai Priests.

In *Makai Senki*, it was also utilized to send human blood on the Madou Flames to lure out Horrors.
Koichi Kato

**Koichi Kato** (加藤 浩一, , *Katō Kōichi*?) is the landlord of the apartment where Kaoru was living. He tries to stop Kaoru from falling behind on her rent, but she always manages to evade him. In Episode 4, in addition to the overdue rent, Kaoru paints a flashy mural on the walls without permission, which finally pushes his patience to the limit, leading him to evict her. He does not appear in the series after that.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Koichi Kato was portrayed by Yuu Tokui (徳井 優, , *Tokui Yū*?).
Golden Knight of Inner Makai

Kouga Saejima, who was purifying his sword at the Eastern Watchdog, suddenly found himself thrown into a mysterious realm. It was the Inner Makai that led to the Shin Makai. Facing Kouga was none other than the **Golden Knight of Inner Makai** (内なる魔界の黄金騎士, , *Uchinaru Makai no Ōgon Kishi*?). Its true identity was the embodiment of the existence that Kouga feared the most. Having defeated the Golden Knight, Kouga was granted permission to summon the magnificent Gouten.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

The Golden Knight's voice was provided by Masakazu Handa (半田 雅和, , *Handa Masakazu*?).
Heavenly Demon Submission Ceremony

**Heavenly Demon Submission Ceremony** (天魔降伏の儀てんまこうふくのぎ, , *Tenma Kōfuku no Gi*?) is a ritual to break the barrier that appears in the white night sky. Currently, the ritual is still being performed formally, but few people actually understand its true meaning. With the success of this ritual, the barrier in the sky will be shattered, and a magical aurora called the **Light of Heavenly Demon Submission** (天魔降伏の光, , *Tenma Kōfuku no Hikari*?) will fill the sky, bestowing tranquility upon all who witness it.
Forest of Crimson

**Forest of Crimson** (紅蓮の森, , *Guren no Mori*?) is a forest full of Inga that is the cause of creating the Horrors. It's a very dangerous place where Horrors appear day and night, and even summoning armor is impossible. Originally, only Makai Priests could enter, but if the gatekeeper, Old Woman Tamu, allowed it, even Makai Knights could enter.
Forest of Chaos

**Forest of Chaos** (混沌の森, , *Konton no Mori*?) is the forest where Kouga first landed in the Promised Ground. The surroundings are surrounded by darkness. There was a small and fat object called Amefurashi that released water like a heavy rain. Kouga's Makai Sword turns into a Red Dog here.

After Kouga obliterated the object, the atmosphere of the forest changed to be as bright as daylight, and it was shown that the forest was on the surface of a floating ground.
Demon Mirror

**Demon Mirror** (魔鏡, , *Makyō*?) is a mirror with the power of darkness owned by Amily. Due to this power, Jinga is wrapped in a dark barrier. It is impossible to destroy it from the outside, and in order to destroy it, it is necessary to infiltrate the interior and cut off the source of power, but the inside of this mirror is a special realm, and there are traps set up to despair the intruders. It is believed that no one has managed to enter and survive.
Kagemitsu

**Kagemitsu** (カゲミツ, ***Kagemitsu***?) is a Horror that has possessed a Japanese sword, transforming it into a demonic blade. It entices humans who are drawn to its supernatural allure, encouraging them to commit street-side murders, and feeds on the blood of its victims.

In the past, Kagemitsu exploited a man known as **Ukyo Hitokiri** (人斬り 右京, , *Hitokiri Ukyō*?) during the Edo period in Japan. However, Ukyo met his end at the hands of the terminally ill swordsman **Juzo Igari** (猪狩 重蔵, , *Igari Jūzō*?). In order to save Juzo's life, Kagemitsu entered into a pact, reviving Juzo's lifeless body over centuries by consuming the blood of its victims. This allowed Kagemitsu to resume its activities in modern-day Japan.

However, despite entering into the pact, their interests did not align, as Juzo desired not merely to kill but to confront strong adversaries. When Juzo, by chance, witnessed Rei Suzumura and attempted to challenge him to a duel, Kagemitsu resorted to threatening that breaking the contract would lead to his death. Yet, in a surprising turn of events, Juzo pierced himself with the sword, allowing his powerful will and soul, capable of manipulating Soul Metal, to take control of Kagemitsu.

Originally an intangible Horror, during the decisive battle with Rei, Juzo materialized using his own body as a vessel and showcased swordsmanship on par with Zero. Overcoming the flaw in his counterattacks pointed out in their first encounter, Juzo was momentarily caught off guard and slashed by the improved Zero. In his final moments, Rei remarked, "The strongest is the one clad in golden armor," leaving Juzo frustrated. Nevertheless, having fought against the strongest he had witnessed, Juzo entrusted his wakizashi to Rei and contentedly decayed away.

Moreover, Juzo witnessed a Makai Knight hunting a Horror during his childhood, and it appears to have been a significant turning point in his life.

## Behind the scenes

### Appearances

* *GARO: Makai Senki*
	+ Episode 8: *Demon Sword*

## References

1. ↑ Rei, astounded and impressed, acknowledged Juzo's ability to effortlessly wield the Soul Metal upon their first encounter.
2. ↑ In a mock battle, Kagemitsu refused to unsheathe his sword, and as Rei wasn't serious, they engaged in a simulated fight using a fallen mop instead of real blades.
Eruba

**Madou Ring Eruba** (魔導輪エルバ, , *Madōrin Eruba*?) is both Leo Fudo's Madou Ring and a proof to being the successor of the Senkou Knight Roudo. It has a shape that resembles a lavishly adorned Zaruba and speaks in a manner reminiscent of an old woman. It was kept in a leather bag until Leo revealed his identity as the Makai Knight.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Eruba's voice was provided by Ai Orikasa (折笠 愛, , *Orikasa Ai*?).

### Trivia

* In "GARO Pia", it is described as **Elva** (エルヴァ, , *Eruvua*?).

## References

1. ↑ Pia <Pia Mook>. (2015). "GARO Pia 10th Anniversary Book". pp. 52-57, "*GARO* All Series Playback *GARO: Makai Senki*". ISBN 978-4-8356-2543-0.
Rozan

**Rozan** (狼斬ろざん, ***Rozan***? lit. "Slashing Wolf") is an elite Makai Knight who has been deeply trusted by the Watchdog. He has an extremely honest and strict personality. Rozan wield a Makai Spear as his weapon and possess strength capable of annihilating Horrors with a single thrust, even without summoning his armor. Additionally, he possess the ability to recreate the conditions of a battle by examining the traces and residual thoughts left behind at the scene of a Horror's appearance. The color of the Madou Flame he use is purple.

Under orders from Kels, Rozan are dispatched with Shijo to conduct investigations and monitoring Jinga Mikage. While seeing Jinga's power as a hope for humanity, Rozan also doubts the possibility of Jinga's past and the bruise on his right hand causing him to fall into darkness. He also questions the possibility of coexisting with this powers, which could violate the Makai Knight's rules.

After initially dispelling his doubts through contact with Jinga, Rozan entrusted the task of monitoring Jinga to Shijo and observed his movements. However, when Shijo suddenly went missing, he once again cast a suspicious gaze upon Jinga.

Sensing the abnormalities that occurred to Jinga from Fuusa's story, and further deepening his suspicions due to the incidents of the murder of the master and his son at the training grounds, as well as Jinga's defiance of the orders from the Watchdog and acting on his own, Rozan approached Kels and offered to take Jinga into custody at the Watchdog to ascertain the truth behind his powers.

In episode 10, Rozan ordered Jinga to present himself at the Watchdog place, but when Jinga defied the order and disappeared with Toma, he viewed him as rebelling against the organization. He then tracked down Jinga's whereabouts to apprehend him and confronted him face-to-face. After confronting Amily, who intruded later on, he learn the entire truth. However, immediately afterward, he was swiftly defeated by Jinga, who has possessed Jinga Mikage.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Rozan was portrayed by Kou Takasugi (高杉 亘, , *Takasugi Kō*?).
Madou Car

**Madou Car** (魔導車, , *Madōsha*?) is an American car featured in *Vanishing Line*. The occupant is Gina, and the trunk and interior are equipped with various Makai weapons she purchased, including a gatling gun. Combining Gina's driving skills with its impressive performance, it boasts a formidable capability that rivals Sword's Madou Bike. Not only has Sword been involved in numerous traffic accidents, but even Queen, has experienced head-on collisions with the car. By igniting Madou Flame from parts such as the bonnet, the car's performance, including its running speed, is enhanced.
Kaoru Mitsuki

**Kaoru Mitsuki** (御月ミツキ カオル, , *Mitsuki Kaoru*?) is a budding artist who continues to paint while working part-time jobs. 23 years old. As a novice artist, she supports herself through various part-time jobs but, due to lack of planning, Kaoru ends up pouring all her income into art supplies. Consequently, she is unable to break free from a life of financial struggle.

Due to continuously falling behind on rent payments, Kaoru ends up being evicted from her apartment while she is away. Taking advantage of Kouga's words, where he said, "Stay close to me," she somewhat forcefully becomes a lodger at his residence.

By chance, she encounters the battle between Kouga and the Horrors, and during that encounter, she ends up being splattered with the blood of a Horror. As a result, she becomes targeted by the Horrors. Finally, she falls into a critical condition, but thanks to Kouga's efforts, the Horror's blood is successfully purified, and she is saved from the brink of death.

Her late father, Yuji, wrote a picture book titled "Black Flames and Golden Wind," which was inspired by the Garo he encountered during his lifetime (at that time, it was Taiga).

Her cooking skills are so bad that it can cause food poisoning in ordinary people. Kaoru once sent her friend Asami to the hospital due to the terrible taste of her cooking, creating a traumatic experience for her friend.

It is unclear whether she is positive or shallow in her thinking, but she tends to speak her mind immediately without much consideration. However, it doesn't necessarily mean that she is strong-willed or assertive.

She has little interest in men and prioritizes drawing above all else. Her main focus is on creating art. Her painting style is reminiscent of Marc Chagall, with a touch similar to his works.

After being liberated from all inhibitions, Kaoru traveled to Italy to study art. Her purpose in going there was to further her knowledge and skills in painting.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Kaoru Mitsuki was portrayed by Mika Hijii (肘井 美佳, , *Hijii Mika*?).
Jarei Genshin

**Jarei Genshin** (邪霊幻身, ***Jarei Genshin***? lit. "Evil Spirit Phantom") is one of Kiba's special techniques that appear in pachinko game *CR GARO XX* (Kiba Battle).

Kiba summoned a clone of himself by stabbing his Kokuenken to the ground. This summoning continues until the clone reaches its desired number. Simultaneously with the clones, Kiba jumps into the sky, then launches cutting energy towards his opponent. The cutting energy merges with that of its clones, forming a giant cutting energy.
Rei Suzumura

**Rei Suzumura** (涼邑 零すずむら れい, , *Suzumura Rei*?) is a mysterious Makai Knight who claims the title of "Zero" and belongs to the jurisdiction of the West, but does not belong to any lineage of Makai Knights. As a knight, his crest is a black coat with a design that looks like a lightning bolt running through a circle. Apart from the crest, his back is adorned with embroidery depicting a dreamcatcher and twin swords.

Rei is mischievous, quick-witted, and has a playful and childlike personality. However, he holds the ideals and code of the Makai Knights in high regard, even more than anyone else. He has an extreme sweet tooth and is known to order an excessive amount of cake to the point where it overflows from the table. Rei has an abnormal obsession with Kouga Saejima, and he is not hesitant to speak of 'eliminating the Golden Knight', challenges Kouga to a duel without hesitation.

In reality, Rei is a child who was raised by the veteran Makai Knight, Douji, and has been taught his techniques. His real name is "**Ginga**" (銀牙, *"**Ginga**"*?). One day, Rei's fiancée, Shizuka, and Douji were killed by unknown assailants. According to Silva, they were killed by a Makai Knight with the title of "Garo" who had a similar sword technique and appearance to the Horrors they hunt. From that point on, Rei abandoned his original name and has been living for the sake of revenge.

Rei targets Kouga out of hatred for the Makai Knight who killed his fiancée and mentor. He has clashed with Kouga, considering him to be Garo, multiple times. However, as Rei witnesses Kouga's sincerity and the moments when Kouga could have killed him but shows mercy during their intense battles, he begins to doubt whether Kouga is truly his enemy. Finally, with the emergence of Kiba, Rei's memories become clear, and he realizes that he had mistaken his target enemy. He decides to join forces with Kouga in order to defeat Kiba. In fact, Rei has always admired the title of Garo.

After the battle, his achievements were recognized, and he was officially included in the lineage of the Makai Knights. He took over the jurisdiction of the East, replacing Kouga.

## Equipment

Rei wields a pair of straight swords, dual-bladed and shorter than the ones used by Kouga, stored in black scabbards. He is fond of using these Makai Swords, and like the Ginroken, they can also be combined by merging their handles. Additionally, Rei possesses a throwing weapon in the form of a short blade known as the "Sword of Exorcism". He also possesses a silver lighter-shaped Madou Flame.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Rei Suzumura was portrayed by Rei Fujita (藤田 玲, , *Fujita Rei*?).

## References

1. ↑ the coat is full of patches because Rei repair it himself, with visible stitches
2. ↑ The truth of the incident was that Barago, while stealing the face-changing potion from Douji, summoned Kiba's armor, which had a silhouette resembling Garo, leading Zero to misunderstand the situation
Barago

**Barago** (バラゴ, ***Barago***?) is a person who trained under Taiga Saejima to become a Makai Knight. Therefore, his swordsmanship and crest as a knight belong to the lineage of the Golden Knight, just like Garo. The color of the lighter-shaped Madou Tool is unknown, but when it was discovered by Priest Amon on the beach, it was covered in rust. Amon, who had believed that he had been using it recently, and Zaruba, who immediately recognized it as Barago's, determined that it had a color close to rust.

Barago was the best friend and talented disciple of Taiga, but his own arrogance and the desire for revenge after his family was killed by a Horror were seen through. In his pursuit of power, he became captivated by the darkness and fell into its grasp. Despite Taiga's regrets for not being able to heal that aspect of his nature, Barago did not blame Taiga for it. He chose the path to become a Dark Knight, allowing himself to be consumed by the armor even after the time limit for wearing it had passed (behind the Shinmetsu Jyushin, as the Dark Knight). With the inversion of the properties of Soul Metal, his crest also reversed into an inverted equilateral triangle.

Currently, there was a cross-shaped crest (the Curse Seal of "Death") on his face that he had borne from Taiga, but he narrowly escaped death. Barago appointed young Kaoru as the girl who would become the Gate for Mesia summoning, and as Ryuzaki, he made contact with her. From that time until now, at the age of 23, he has been continuously monitoring Kaoru. And thus, he allied with the Three Priests and gave Garo difficult orders, aiming to eliminate him if possible.

Although he sought to use Kaoru as the Gate for the Mesia's descent, he was merely being used as a tool to gather Horrors for the purpose of Mesia's arrival. In the end, he was devoured by the Mesia and disappeared.

In the novel *Dark Makai Knight Edition*, after his disappearance, Barago reunited with his master, Taiga, and assisted in the summoning of the Garo armor in the final chapter. Whether his redemption was recognized or not, he was reincarnated once again as a child of Makai Knights and, while training in Italy, reunited with Kaoru (though not as Barago, but as a humble Makai Knight).

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Barago was portrayed by Kenichi Kobayashi (小林 健一, , *Kobayashi Ken'ichi*?).

## References

1. ↑ Pia <Pia MOOK>. (2015). "GARO Pia 10th Anniversary Book". pp. 42-47, "GARO All Series Playback *GARO*". ISBN 978-4-8356-2543-0.
Zaruba

**Madou Ring Zaruba** (魔導輪ザルバ, , *Madōrin Zaruba*?) is a ring with a will that only the Golden Knight, Kouga Saejima, wears on his left middle finger. It plays a supportive and advisory role in fundamental battles and identifying enemy characteristics. Its design resembles a skull ring with a small head attached to the ring. Zaruba has an arrogant and overbearing personality, referring to itself as "Ore-sama" (俺様, *"Ore-sama"*?) (a pompous way of saying "I").

Zaruba is a partner-like entity that can detect Horrors and cheer Kouga up with an energetic tone. Actually, it is a Horror that has been sealed within a ring-shaped Madou Tool made of Soul Metal by a Makai Priest. It forms a contract with a person and lends them power without any hostile intentions. This rare species of Horror is allowed to be possessed only by Golden Knights.

When summoning the armor, the ring is worn in a partially embedded state on the gauntlet of the left hand. Kouga and Zaruba coexist, based on a contract that "**grants one day's worth of life per month**" (1ヶ月に1日分の命を与える, , *1-kagetsu ni 1-nichi-bun no inochi o ataeru*?). As part of this agreement, on one day each month, Kouga "dies" in his room (more accurately, enters a state similar to suspended animation).

Originally, Zaruba had a contract with Kouga's father, Taiga. However, upon Taiga's death, Zaruba conveyed his feelings to his son, Kouga, and was subsequently requested to become his partner.

During the battle with Kiba, Zaruba exhausted his power to deliver the armor from the Makai to Kouga and shattered into pieces. However, he was repaired at the Western Watchdog and revived, albeit with lost memories. In *Byakuya no Majuu*, Zaruba makes a statement that suggests he remembers Priest Amon, but according to the explanatory book included with the DVD, it is mentioned that Kouga explained everything about himself and his battles to Zaruba afterwards. This is supported by the depiction in the early part of *Byakuya no Majuu*, where events based on that explanation are shown (Zaruba doesn't know about events that Kouga hasn't mentioned).

In the old Makai language, "Zaruba" means "Friend" (友, , *Tomo*?). His catchphrase often includes the word "Yakkai" (厄介, *"Yakkai"*? lit. "Troublesome") such as "Koitsu wa yakkai da zo" (こいつは厄介だぞ, *"Koitsu wa yakkai da zo"*? lit. "This guy is troublesome") or "Yakkai na tokoro ni..." (厄介なところに・・, *"Yakkai na tokoro ni..."*? lit. "In a troublesome situation..").

Normally, Zaruba is sealed inside a dedicated box in Kouga's mansion, and he regains consciousness and starts speaking when placed on the finger. Also, Zaruba had Kaoru wear a ring created from his own spine to track her location.

In the novel, it is mentioned that Zaruba had been contemplating the possibility of coexistence with humans even before meeting Kouga. His original body is said to reside in the Makai, and it seems that he can return his soul to it if needed.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Zaruba's voice is provided by Hironobu Kageyama (影山 ヒロノブ, , *Kageyama Hironobu*?).
Kiba (revived)

**Dark Knight Kiba** (暗黒騎士呀キバ, , *Ankoku Kishi Kiba*?), or more precisely, **Revived Kiba** (復活キバ, , *Fukkatsu Kiba*?): After Mesia fell and Barago's body has disappeared, the grudges gathered in his armor and it is revived with a will and continued to fight relentlessly, but was completely extinguished by Kouga.
Swordmen of the Wind

The **Swordmen of the Wind** (風の剣士, , *Kaze no Kenshi*?) is one of Judam's servant. At her command, they search for the beautiful things that are in the Promised Ground. It seems that there are multiple identical individuals. They consist of two types, namely Futamimi and Tongari.

## The Type of Swordmens

### Futamimi

**Futamimi** (フタミミ, ***Futamimi***?) is the petite swordfighters with long ears. Supervise the mission of finding beautiful things and bring them back to the Castle of Green. Some even served as guards in the palace. In addition to being good at swordsmanship, Futamimi has the ability to intimidate the opponent by projecting an image of the human's face with an angry expression.

There was a Futamimi who collided with Kouga while he and his team were taking Meru back to the palace, then a battle ensued before it was eventually eaten by Nanashi.

### Tongari

**Tongari** (トンガリ, ***Tongari***?) is the dwarf knights with a stubby body and a sharp head. It has the ability to fly by deforming the tip of its head into a propeller shape. They were assigned to transport the things while accompanied by Futamimi. Unlike Futamimi, Tongari have a rather cowardly attitude, where they will run away in a hurry when frightened while leaving the things that are on their way to the palace.

Because they failed to bring Meru to the palace, they were killed by Judam. One of the Tongaris spewed a kind of orb after its death, which had a function as a video recording device.
Rekka Ensou

**Rekka Ensou** (烈火炎装, , *Rekka Ensō*?, lit. "Blazing Armament") is the secret technique that involves enveloping the entire body or weapon with the flames of the Makai, known as Madou Flame, dramatically enhances both defensive power and offensive power. While the effects are undeniably significant, it is a double-edged sword that heavily drains the user's stamina as a drawback. Not every Makai Knights can use it, and the ability to handle the Rekka Ensou serves as proof of an excellent Makai Knight.

There are various patterns for igniting Madou Flames, and it can be used selectively depending on the combat situation. The Makai Knight who is already in Rekka Ensou state can imbue the trajectory of their slashing attack with the element of fire and collide it with other knights, causing the target to enter the Rekka Ensou state (the color of the flames changes to match the color of the targeted Makai Knight).

Generally, the most common method involves using a lighter-type Madou Tool that stores Madou Flames (the lighter itself is also referred to as "Madou Flame") to igniting the sword. It should be noted that the contents of the lighter are finite, and once it is depleted, it is necessary to replenish the flames from the storage machine of "Tanebi" located at the Watchdog. This, along with the purification of the sword, is a job that the Makai Knights must do on a regular basis.

According to *Hagane no Houkou*, it is said that the origin of Madou Flame and the Rekka Ensou lies in the legendary tale of "Honoobito". This person possessed the extraordinary ability to manipulate fire at will but was initially seen as a heretic by the people. The Makai Knight faced a fierce battle against a colossal Demon Beast and lost his sense of self (possibly referring to the concept of "Shinmetsu Jyushin"). It was during this moment that the knight's armor, in that state of turmoil, was illuminated with a golden light by a pillar of fire, allowing him to rise again. Here, it is mentioned that the armor, reflecting the brilliance of the flames, appeared golden. However, it is believed that the actual completion of the combat technique involving the Madou Flames took place in a later era. It is also believed that individuals with abilities similar to Honoobito became the ancestors of the later Makai Priest.

## References

1. ↑ This is why Kouga asks Rei in episode 14 if he can use Rekka Ensou.
Prime Horror

**Prime Horror** (素体ホラー, , *Mototai Horā*?) is a lower-level Horror before possessing living beings or objects. They have a grotesque appearance with two horns, white eyes without pupils, and small wings resembling those of both angels and demons on their backs.

Newly emerged lower-level Horrors from the Makai or Gates all share this appearance, and they have no individual variations. They are generally considered to have low combat abilities by Makai Knights and Makai Priests. However, when they possess humans with wicked hearts or objects with strong desires (in either case, almost like taking them over), they can take on different forms and gain unique abilities corresponding to the possessed individual's Inga.

There are some drawbacks, though, as they may lose certain abilities like "flight with wings" that they had as Prime Horrors. Therefore, even when they possess someone, they might not appear much different from the base Horror or keep some of the base Horror's traits.

Once a possession occurs, the host's body is effectively destroyed, meaning that for creatures in the human realm, assimilation with a Horror is essentially a death sentence.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

In *GARO*, the suit actor of Prime Horror is Akira Ohashi (大橋 明, , *Ōhashi Akira*?).
Madou Lighter

A **Madou Lighter** is a special magical lighter carried by Makai Knights. It contains Madou Flames that is commonly used to detect and combat Horrors.

## Overview

### Original Universe

The Madou Lighter is a Gothic-themed special lighter that resembles a demonic eye and designed to store Madō Flames, giving the user a subtle means in using said Flames. Said Flames is contained within the Lighter's gem (special part through which Watchdogs can refuel it via. their specialized wolf statue), and can be activated by opening its outer casing as with regular lighters. In addition of aiding in performing Rekka Ensou, Madō Lighter can be used for decoding an Orders Document, healing, and expose human-infested Horrors.

### Ryūga-verse

In the Ryūga-verse, Madou Lighters also serves as a means to detect Horrors. However, Rekka Ensou doesn't seem to be a common feature when facing Horrors. While a version of it is used to enhance Garo in combat, there seems to be a clear degree of separation. A unique ability in this universe is that the flames can be used for analytical purposes. When the flame is focused by a priest, the flames can reveal computational-like data for the user to understand their environment better.

### Anime Series

In the anime universe, Madou Lighters serve as a means to detect Horrors and appeared to share similar functions to their live-action counterparts. However, the lighters' versatility is not fully explored due to them not predominantly used by Makai Knights; some Knights and Alchemists have different approach in identifying Horrors be it through discreet chemical testing or ESP or combination of both in conjunction of Madou Tools in their disposal relative to their hunting style.
Senate

**Senate** (元老院げんろういん, , *Genrōin*?) is a high-ranking organization of the Watchdog that brings together all the Makai Knights, the Makai Priests, and the priests of the Watchdogs, and gives orders to the priests and their direct subordinates to subjugate the Horrors. They exists within the interior of a Western-style castle-like building in the Makai.

All the knights and priests directly affiliated with this organization are highly esteemed. They are referred to as the strongest Makai Knights and talented Makai Priests, showcasing their exceptional abilities and reputation in the real world. Just like Lates, there are also a people who, due to their excessive confidence in their own talents and abilities, lack proper manners and etiquette.

Based on their treatment of Mayuri, it becomes evident that they are willing to resort to inhumane methods without hesitation if it serves the purpose of exterminating Horrors. It implies that they prioritize the eradication of the Horrors over ethical considerations, as indicated by their willingness to employ such methods.
Gouka Enha

**Gouka Enha** (業火炎破, , *Gōka Enha*?, lit. "Hellfire Flame Destruction") is one of Kiba's special techniques that appear in pachinko game *CR GARO XX* (Kiba Battle).

Kiba burned his Kokuenken's blade with Madoubi, then he rekindled the fire until it burned and spun around it before it rises to the sky. Next, Kiba made an 'X' slash style in front of him. The resulting cutting energy is then launched directly towards Garo.
Shrine of Wisdom

**Shrine of Wisdom** (知恵の祠, , *Chie no Hokora*?) is a shrine in the Promised Ground where it is said that the keeper of wisdom, "Kowaimono", who has been in charge of wisdom since ancient times, resides. Illuminated by the black sun, a blade-like silvery-white grass called **Gin'iro Grass** (ギンイロ草, , *Gin'iro Kusa*?, lit. "Silver-colored Grass") grows thickly around it, and even if cut with a sword, it will regenerate immediately. An ordinary Objects are not allowed to enter.
Genojika

**Genojika** (ゲノジカ, ***Genojika***?) is a gambling enthusiast Horror emerged at the Gate featuring an antique-style Joker of playing cards hung on the wall of Dark Casino. Possessing a gambler Kid, he runs a casino in an ancient castle built on a small isolated island at the end of the west. The low-level Horrors has possessed the clerks and dealers, making them his own subordinates, while he suppresses his own malevolence and participates as one of the challengers.

The gamblers, lured in by invitations, are made to play a high-stakes poker game where their lives are at stake. The remaining amount of their funds (life) is displayed using candles, and one by one, the losers are transformed into card-like objects and captured within a dimensional barrier. And at the very end, he deliberately lost, and even the winner, who was filled with the joy of victory, was caught and preyed on, calling it "ultimate delicacy". Furthermore, if the wagered amount is insufficient, the life of the most important person to the opponent is also used as collateral. If one loses, they are captured together.

Genojika challenged Kouga and Zaruba to a final showdown, using the cards that served as Gates, along with adding the Joker, in an attempt to make them taste complete defeat. However, when the Joker was destroyed, the barrier shattered, and the captured gamblers were also set free. Indignant at the act, he went out to use force with his subordinates, but after his subordinates were annihilated, Genojika was finally slashed to pieces after being thrown high with a fist.