Arthur Auguste Angel is the 252nd Paladin in Blue Exorcist. He works at the Vatican headquarters as a top Exorcist and is Shura Kirigakure's boss. Arthur is known for acting like a true saint, being friendly to everyone, but he shows no mercy to demons. He is half British, half French, speaks 8 languages (including Japanese), and has a unique history. He lost his family as a child and survived many tragedies. His legendary sword, Caliburn, is powerful but was once a cursed blade. Arthur has an innocent personality, sometimes being called naive or even foolish. He stands out for his white, custom-made uniform and strong sense of justice.
Arthur Auguste Angel is 185 cm tall and weighs 79 kg. He is 30 years old and was born on December 1. He always wears a special white uniform with a wing design, custom-made just for him. Some people think his outfit is old-fashioned.
Arthur acts like a perfect gentleman and is very pure-hearted. He never lies and often misses jokes or sarcasm, taking things very seriously. Because of this, people sometimes call him a "pure-bred fool." He is polite to everyone, but when it comes to demons, he is very strict and will defeat them without pity. Even though he enjoys wine, he can't drink much before getting drunk.
Arthur is half British and half French. His father, Arthur Angel, was the Duke of Saintford in England. When Arthur was young, his father became possessed by a demon and killed their family and servants, but Arthur survived. Due to this, he developed a strong hatred for demons. He was taken in by the asylum, which was the place that came before the current Exorcist training school. Later, he was transferred to Japan for protection, where he lost his memory during an event called "The Blue Night" at age 15, after the asylum was destroyed. Arthur was then raised by Shemihaza and the Uzai family.
But there is a secret about him: Arthur is actually one of Lucifer's clones, created by Section Thirteen. While Lucifer's light destroyed everything around him, Arthur alone survived unharmed.
Arthur's main weapon is the legendary sword, Caliburn. It used to be locked away in the Vatican because it was too hard to control and was cursed. His father, Arthur Angel, tamed the sword and made it the family's treasure. Arthur uses Caliburn very well, and he even made a contract with the sword that requires him to keep his hair long.
He moves with lightning speed, almost like he is teleporting. Arthur's special attacks are called "Angel Slash" and "Zodiac Slash." His skills are so strong that he once defeated the Impure King, a demon that 200 people struggled to exorcise, with just one strike. Allies and enemies see him as a "monster" for his strength.
Arthur is the boss of Shura Kirigakure, though she dislikes being in his group called the Angelic Legion. He works closely with Ruin Rite, who is known as his "right hand" and helps plan strategies. Arthur trusts Ruin Rite completely and sees him as a friend.
He helps Ruin Rite search for connections between the Japan Branch and the Illuminati and keeps in touch with him about their findings. Other members of the Angelic Legion include Shura Kirigakure, but she hates the team's name.
Arthur can speak 8 languages, including Japanese. He loves wine, but drinks very little because he gets drunk easily. People often tease him about his outdated-looking uniform.
Surviving Tragedy
Arthur lost his family when his father was possessed by a demon. He barely escaped and was sent to Japan’s asylum for protection.
The Blue Night
When the Blue Night destroyed the asylum when Arthur was 15, he lost all memories and was adopted by Shemihaza and the Uzai family.
Secret Identity
It's revealed he is not an ordinary human but one of Lucifer’s clones. He is the only one to survive Lucifer’s destructive light without being harmed.
Legendary Battle
Arthur's strength is shown when he defeats the Impure King, a demon so strong it took 200 people and Rin Okumura’s help to handle in the past. He beat it with just a single sword swing.
Clashes with Rin Okumura
Arthur’s strong anti-demon views lead him to fight Rin Okumura. Even Shura Kirigakure, his own subordinate, cannot stop him during these times.
Arthur’s voice in the anime is done by a female actor, but the official setting for his character is male. His sword Caliburn was once cursed and uncontrollable until his father won it as a reward. Arthur’s teamwork with Ruin Rite helps uncover important secrets within the Exorcist organization. His innocent nature, fancy uniform, and strong beliefs make him both respected and teased by others.
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