Anju

**Anju** (アンジュ?) is a recurring character. She is a supporting character in the "Phantom Death Capital" arc. She is a deuteragonist in the side story "The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr".

## History

Her parents passed away when she was young and she raised her younger brother, Jushio. They lived in the Angrim Kingdom until the army of the dead attacked. She and Jushio fled, but Jushio was exhausted. They were caught up by Zafarada, Anju begs them to spare Jushio. She was killed by Zafarada.

## Appearance

Anju appears as a ghost figure girl.

She was given a doll as a vessel, the big doll has the same height as Grete. The doll was as beautiful as a princess in a gorgeous outfit. The dark blue costume is decorated with gold thread and silver thread. Anju liked it at first glance.

### Relationships

***The following section contains spoilers.***

Grete
Friend.
Jushio
Younger brother.
Kuna
She is afraid of her.
Kuroki
She thought he looked kind.

## Story

### The Phantom Death Capital

Jushio on the verge of death, finally noticed Anju.

In Kuroki's skyship, both Jushio and Anju are gathered with Kuroki's group. Anju thanked Kuna for trusting them.

She and Jushio are now staying in the Sweet Castle, Anju thought the castle was interesting.

### The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr

Grete was instructed by the Demonic Religious Order to take care of the doll possessed Anju. However the dolls isn't always at the underground altar. At first, Grete was afraid of the doll. However Anju was kind to Grete and they gradually became friends.

Grete rushes to meet Anju and cries at the sight of her. Grete told Anju about her encounter with the Dark Elf. Anju comforted Grete, she further reassures her that her younger brother Jushio will help her. Anju asked for further detail about Renbarr's search for the man. Anju questioned more information Renbarr. Anju told Grete to convey to Renbarr and Nimu to leave Kurokia before the dark elf take action.

Anju sighs in the basement of the Echigos mansion. Anju becomes worried about Grete and decided to contact his younger brother, Jushio.

Anju suggested Monz and his allies to stay quiet when the children are sleeping. Monz regretted not being able to interrogating Grete. After hearing Grete's name, she becomes worried of Grete and decided to check on her later.

When Renbarr woke up in the basement of Echigos mansion. Anju spoke to him and she had heard about the situation from her brother, Jushio, and asked to see a sketch. Anju looks at Renbarr's caricature of Kuroki and complimented Renbarr drawing skills. She returns the sketch and told him that they're alive is thanks to Grete. She told Renbarr and Grete that they are safe and to take their time to rest. Anju returns to Grete and the other children.

### The Hero's Kingdom

Anju asks her brother Jushio, who is not here, for help. While Kuna, the clown, and Tibel are unfazed, Anju, the doll princess, is uneasy.

## Abilities

### Equipment

She was given a dwarven-made humanoid doll as a vessel. Originally, Anju is a ghost that has no substance, so she couldn't work in a place with sunlight. Therefore she got the doll's body because it was inconvenient.

She can manipulate an army of dolls.

## Development

She is based on the character **Anju** (安寿?) from *Sansho the Bailiff*.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 05 - The Vampire Count
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 *Dark Knight Story Side Stories* - The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr: Chapter 03 - Welcome to a Strange Country pt.02
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 *Dark Knight Story Side Stories* - The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr: Chapter 04 - Welcome to a Strange Country pt.03
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 *Dark Knight Story Side Stories* - The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr: Chapter 08 - Welcome to a Strange Country pt.07
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 33 - Under The Blue Sky
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 27 - Anju and Jushio
7. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 29 - The Great Witch of the Swampland VS The High Priest of Maggot Flies
8. ↑ *Dark Knight Story Side Stories* - The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr: Chapter 10 - Welcome to a Strange Country pt.09
9. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Hero's Kingdom: Chapter 01 - The Visitor from Eld