Don Kanonji
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ドン・観音寺Don Kan'onji | |
| Birthdate |
March 23[1] |
| Height |
185 cm (6'1")[1] |
| Weight |
71 kg (156 lbs)[1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Species |
Human |
| Blood type |
B[1]
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| Affiliation |
Ghost Bust |
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| Occupation |
Spirit Medium, TV star
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| Debut (Anime) | |
| Appears in |
Manga, Anime and Video Game
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| Seiyū (Japanese) |
Shigeru Chiba |
| Voice actor(s) (English) |
Michael Sorich |
Don Kan'onji (ドン・観音寺, Don Kan'onji) is a popular spirit medium who hosts a television show called Ghost Bust that, at the time of his introduction, is watched by a staggering 25% of Japan's population.
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Character Outline
His true name is Misaomaru Kan'onji (観音寺 ミサオ丸, Kan'onji Misaomaru) . The method in which Don Kan'onji used to rid ghosts, thinking he was sending spirits to heaven, actually caused those spirits to become Hollows (he would take his cane and forcibly rip open the holes in spirits that hadn't fully changed into Hollows yet). He found this out when he and Ichigo Kurosaki fought a Hollow that appeared, because of his methods, during a television taping at Karakura Town. He later formed the Karakura Superheroes, which consists of the Kurosaki sisters, Kon and the children at the Urahara Shop, to get the show's declining ratings up. He speaks in a mixture of Japanese and English.
His trademark pose is to cross both arms over his chest and laugh "BOHAHAHAHA!!" boisterously and deeply, as does his fans. His catch phrase is "Smells like bad spirits!" He also uses other phrases, "Spirits are always with you!!" and the like. He also introduces himself as "The New Century's Premier Spiritualist". He seems to have some knowledge of Hollow and Shinigami alike, albeit limited given his limited interaction with them.
He is now asleep with the rest of Karakura Town in the Soul Society.
Powers and Abilities
- Spiritual Power: He first appeared to have little spirit energy. However, when fighting a Hollow with Ichigo, Ichigo stated that the Hollow was going after people with high spirit energy like Kan'onji and himself.
- Don Kan'onji Ultimate Attack: Don Kan'onji's special attack, consisting of a tiny ball of golden (or sky-blue) light that moves slowly before exploding with a surprising amount of power. He calls it the Golden Kan'onball.
- Later on, in various filler episodes, this technique appears to have expanded in size, and perhaps in explosive power, but has yet to increase its speed in any noticeable way.
- Super Spirit Stick: Don Kan'onji's special melee attack. He shocks the enemy with a golden stick infused with spiritual energy and can completely destroy a lesser Hollow with it.
Appearance in Other Media
In the video game Bleach: Dark Souls, Don Kanonji is an unlockable character. His speed and attacks make him one of the stronger characters. He has a ratings gauge that affects his special attacks and damage, as well as taunts that can raise ratings. His Karakura Super Attack is the strongest in the game.
Trivia
- His theme song, as chosen by Tite Kubo, is "L'Arlesienne Suite #2" by George Bizet.
References
Navigation
| e · d · v | Karakura Town Civilians | |
| Karakura High School: | Ichigo Kurosaki · Uryū Ishida · Yasutora Sado · Orihime Inoue · Tatsuki Arisawa · Keigo Asano · Mizuiro Kojima · Chizuru Honshō · Michiru Ogawa · Ryō Kunieda · Mahana Natsui · Misato Ochi · Ichirō Nanbuken · Kagine · Tetsuo Momohara · Reiichi Ōshima · Mizuho Asano · Shouko Kusama · Satoshi Terasawa · Jinpei Nagase · Shinji | |
| Kurosaki Clinic: | Isshin Kurosaki · Masaki Kurosaki · Karin Kurosaki · Yuzu Kurosaki · Kon | |
| Urahara Shop: | Kisuke Urahara · Yoruichi Shihōin · Tessai Tsukabishi · Ururu Tsumugiya · Jinta Hanakari · Ririn · Kurōdo · Noba | |
| Others: | Don Kanonji · Harutoki · Gitano Shigeo · Midori Tōno · Yama-Bro · Mit-Bro · Toshi-Bro · Hashigami · Kaneda · Ino · Ryūken Ishida · Miyuki · Heita Toujoin · Kei Uehara · Kazuya Usaka · Ryohei Toba · Yokochini | |
| Related Articles: | The Battle of Karakura · Karakura Superheroes · Karakura-Raizer Team | |
