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Soujuurou Shizuki
Mahoutsukai no Yoru
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(Servant)

Soujuurou Shizuki (静希草十郎, Shizuki Sōjūrō?, localized as Soujyuro Sizuki) is a student attending Private Misaki High School in Misaki Town, living with Aoko Aozaki and Alice Kuonji at the Kuonji Residence. He is one of the protagonists of Mahou Tsukai no Yoru.

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Background[]

Soujuurou Shizuki is a young man from a rural location, having lived deep in the mountains without even electricity. He was raised by the same assassin organization as Souichirou Kuzuki from Fate/stay night. He once has been attacked by wild dogs during the time he lived in the mountains. There are traces of scars from bite wounds on the left arm.

He moves into Misaki Town and attends Private Misaki High School, Class C.

Appearance[]

Shizuki is a teenager of average height, with grey eyes and dark messy hair. Despite his scrawny appearance and demeanor, he is in fact quite athletic. He has bite scars around his left arm and his neck, which he always covers with bandages. Aoko later provides a special collar for him to wear, which can strangle him at will when he disobeys her.

He is often seen wearing his high school uniform, sometimes with a coat over it, or a blue tracksuit. While going out, he wears a warm dark jacket, black T-shirt, dark grey trousers and black boots.

Personality[]

Soujuurou is a person of few words, but possesses a warm personality in contrast to Aoko and Alice. He is the kind of person that most people can grow accustomed to. He is a stable and composed guy who tends to keep quiet, even if he really believes in something. While not a special person, he is not entirely "ordinary" either. He is considered to be absolutely harmless by other characters, and Yuika Suse, who can "see" evil intentions in people, cannot feel his presence at all. However he can display a cold and even violent nature in rare cases, especially when his or someone else's life is in danger, embodying "A good man on the surface, but in reality...", though Aoko points out that anger does not suit him at all.

He doesn't possess a "self" when he first arrives in the city, and he cannot even qualify as a human. Later, it is revealed that unconsciously envies Aoko, since she possesses a very strong, unwavering personality. Normal humans will have subjective thought mixed into whatever they see, and they will choose what to see and what not to see. In his case, he will not know how to judge the value of something or the basis of whether it is good or evil until he fully understands it. He is forced to slowly adjust to human society as time passes. Alice wishes for his core way of thinking to never change, while Aoko thinks that the way he keeps changing is dangerous.[2] In a way, it is as if he is in a time slip state. He is impressed by the city at first, but slowly adjusts to ordinary high school life.

His attitude to Magecraft is quite special. He does not feel the difference between magecraft and regular technology at first sight. To his eyes, casting a spell and making a phone call are a similar thing at first. That is why he accepts the fact that Aoko and Alice are mages so relatively easily.

Soujuurou knows the concept of trying for children. But, because it's not something he ever thought would be relevant to him, he'll eventually have to go "hey, wait a second" at some point in the future. Kinoko Nasu states that he's definitely peerless, an utter beast in bed.[3]

Role[]

Mahou Tsukai no Yoru[]

Soujuurou winds up living at the Kuonji mansion as well, despite Alice's attempts to drive him away by ignoring him, and Alice develops uncertain feelings toward him.

Fate/Grand Order[]

Main article: Soujuurou Shizuki (Servant)

In addition to being summoned as a Servant, the living Soujuurou appears as an adult during the Witch on the Holy Night x Fate/Grand Order collaboration event. In the year 2001, Soujuurou now has a job as the assistant to detective Tobimaru Tsukiji.[4]

Abilities[]

SvsB

Soujuurou defeating Lugh Beowulf.

Soujuurou is the strongest TYPE-MOON protagonist when he first arrives from the mountains, but he gradually becomes weaker as he gets used to civilization and settles down as an "individual."[5] He seemingly possess the same strength as when he is summoned as a Servant.[6]

Combat[]

Soujuurou received combat training when he lived in the mountains.[7] As such he was used to dealing with large beasts by himself,[8] and his risk avoidance and optimization of routes to complete tasks were elevated into an everyday habit.[9] He lacks the basal ganglia, which routinizes originally complex movements into simple regulated patterns, reducing the load on the brain. As such Soujuurou executes the complexly interconnected movements of their breath, bones, muscles, and nerves manually.[9] Even ordinary things like walking or simply raising one's hand would require tremendous effort. It would be sensical to think that they would spend their life in a hospital, or require the aid of a machine. But Soujuurou is able to move his body just like a normal person can, naturally and without issue. While normal people move their limbs through the aid of the basal ganglia without fully grasping their bodies; Soujuurou has to strain his thoughts for every motion while fully grasping every inch of his body. Repeating the same motion with less than a millimeter of error is practically the same as breathing for him.[9] Once Soujuurou does an action once, he can recreate it without the slightest mistake. This allows him to recreate his strongest technique perfectly after doing it one time.[10]

He possesses incredible physical abilities which is further boosted when he gains a surge of mental strength at moments of peril. Specifically the vigor and willpower that comes with having a defined objective. This whittles away his invisible force of fortuity.[9]

Animals instinctively limit their strength in order to protect their bodies. Compensating for physical weakness with intellect and technique was humanity's forte. Yet Soujuurou is able to go beyond the limits of humans, by attacking without concern for his own safety. By ignoring self-preservation, Soujuurou was able to destroy the heart of Lugh Beowulf, a two thousand year-old Elemental who could not be injured by tank shells, or the Thames Troll. He utilized a technique that was designed to create a weakness in something that had none. A strike meant to disable rather than to break.[8]

He sacrificed his entire body and put his entire being into piercing the legendary werewolf's chest. He found its weak point and calculated the exact position, timing, and distance he would need to hold his ground. Soujuurou concentrated all of his power into a single point, his left arm. The punch disabled Beo's defenses for just a moment, which allowed Soujuurou to follow-up with an elbow attack that ruptured Beo's heart. A graceless second strike, that was only made possible by his first punch. However, his right leg, which took Beo's charge, was functionally destroyed, as was his left arm, which delivered the punch, and his right elbow. His spine had ruptured, which caused widespread internal bleeding.[8]

Another technique Soujuurou can use is Coordi■■■■s unknown - Evil spirit ■■■■ing, a technique which allows him to hit a target with a single unavoidable blow. The more "unfair nonsense" the opponent's defense possesses, the more the "unrealistic attack they suffer becomes impossible to perceive/adapt/decipher." It is a technique first utilized by him during an undescribed event in 1991, utilizing a keepsake from Alice Kuonji and requiring his body to be in its prime.[10]

The living Soujuurou during the Kumano Hot Springs incident utilizes it against the Shiny Star, an existence that rejects all physical attacks from Aoko Aozaki. While it seems impossible to replicate, as his body was no longer in its prime and Alice's keepsake was not in his possession, Soujuurou is able to replicate the technique again due to his ability to recreate a past action without the slightest deviation, but as he was not in his prime and the storm of True Ether created by the Shiny Star, it came at the cost of destroying his body. At the cost of his life, he's able to land a single blow on the untouchable Shiny Star, disrupting it long enough for Aoko to utilize her Singularity plan.[10]

Development[]

Creation and Conception[]

Soujuurou Shizuki early illustation

Soujuurou early illustration by Takeuchi

In the unpublished version of the novel, Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi portrayed Soujuurou as a wild mannered, 180cm tall athletic boy.[1] Souichirou Kuzuki in Fate/stay night has inherited his design.

Hirokazu Koyama claims that in the original script, Soujuurou wasn't such an uncivilized yet masculine character, but he was more like Mikiya Kokutou from Kara no Kyoukai. This is also related to his misunderstanding to Takeuchi's blueprint. As a result, his design was not easily settled. In the final product, Koyama redesigned Soujuurou because he had confidence with the thought "I think my first impression of Soujuro will work," and convinced others to go with his view.[1]

Soujuurou Shizuki was designed by Hirokazu Koyama in Fate/Grand Order.

Reception[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
    [v] Mahou Tsukai no Yoru Privilege - The Magician's Basic Rhythm: Soujuurou Shizuki, p.022-025

    Soujuurou Shizuki

    • Birthday: April 12
    • Height: 172 cm
    • Weight: 61 kg
    • Likes: (No comment)
    • Dislikes: Unjustified violence
    • Day of Decisive Battle: Perseverance will prevail
    • Hobbies/Special skills: Gardening, Walking


    Nasu's comment: A simple young man that came from the countryside. Even though he's simple he isn't naïve, and even though he looks like a passive man, sometimes he gets fired up like a beast. To tell you the truth he's the hardest character to comment on. In the original novel version he was close to 180cm tall, but in the game version he changed classes to that of a fresh young man. Soujuurou's aloof yet funny mannerisms in the main story were really brought out by Koyama's drawings. A natural master at being both the straight-man and butt of the joke, the human air conditioner of the Kuonji mansion (For both cooling and heating). By the way, even though he's not generally good at household chores and doesn't seem to enjoy doing them, he still cleans up during his free time.

    Koyama's comment: Takeuchi's original design had this wild atmosphere to it, but I persuaded the mushroom to make him look cuter while keeping that atmosphere. The inside of Soujuurou is still the same, but I hope the difference is noticeable. In the Beo battle scene I made many facial expressions that give a glimpse into Soujuurou's original look. He's a plain person who wears the school affiliated coat even in his downtime. I think he makes the logical choice to dress based on function rather than design. For example pants with lots of pockets, or shoes that are easy to run in.

    静希草十郎

    • 生日: 4月12日
    • 身長: 172cm
    • 体重: 61kg
    • 好きなもの: (ノーコメント)
    • 嫌いなもの: 不当な暴力
    • 決戦の日: 土の上にも三年。
    • 趣味/特技: 庭の手入れ、ウォーキング。


    奈須きのこ
    田舎からやってきた純朴な青少年。しかし純朴といっても純情な訳でもなく、草食系に見えてバリバリの野生児であったりもする。実は一番コメ ントに困る人物。小説版では180センチを近い長身でしたが、ゲーム版ではさわやか系男子にクラスチェンジしました。本編の草十郎が親然とし ながらもひょうきんな言動をするのはこやま絵の味に引きずられてのこと。ボケとツッコミを天然で使いこなす、久遠寺邸の人間空調機(冷房と 暖房)。ちなみに、暇さえあれば掃除をしているが家事全般は苦手かつ好きではないらしい。

    こやまひろかず
    当初の武内デザイン原案ではワイルドな雰囲気でしたが、朴訥とした雰囲気はそのままに容姿だけかわいい系に変更させてもらいました。中身は 基本的に変わってないので、そのギャップが出てくれればと思っています。ベオ戦では本来の草十郎の顔が垣間見えるシーンで専用の表情も多く なっています。飾り気のない男で、学校指定のコートを平時にも着用しています。デザインより機能性、合理性重視の選択をするんだろうなと思 います。チャックが多いとか、走り易い靴とか。

  2. 4Gamer Interview with Mahoutsukai no Yoru Staff - —"From the other side of the mountain gate" Soujuro, an enviable situation"
  3. [v] TYPE-MOON Fes. Official Pamphlet 10th Anniversary Q & A Booklet:
    Q:Within the world of Type-Moon, what is sex education like for those raised in the mountains? How interested is Sono-G in the female body? Is he at the level where he can aim for being the second Peerless Superman? Oh, and do His Highness and Housuke just ignore his collar?

    Q:Within the world of Type-Moon, what is sex education like for those raised in the mountains? How interested is Sono-G in the female body? Is he at the level where he can aim for being the second Peerless Superman? Oh, and do His Highness and Housuke just ignore his collar?

    A: He knows the concept of trying for children. But, because it's not something he ever thought would be relevant to him, he'll eventually have to go "hey, wait a second" at some point in the future. If you ask me, he's definitely peerless, an utter beast. Regarding His Highness and Housuke:
    "Hey, what's up with that collar? It's not really a young man's... no, not really a human's sort of fashion, is it?"
    "It's not. Aozaki gave it to me. She told me to wear it."

    Those two now completely overlook the topic. Mahoyo's go-to punchline, "If it's because of Aozaki, then there's no helping it" was activated.
     

    Q:型月世界の「山育ち」の性教育ってどうなっているんですか?草の字の女体への興味がいかほどなのか。第二の絶倫超人狙えるレベルですか?あと殿下と芳助は首輪スルーなんですか?

    A:子作りの概念はある。が、自分には該当しないと思っていた節があるので、これからおいおいと。絶倫かどうか問われたらまじケダモノ。殿下と芳助については、
    「その首輪どうしたんだ? 一応いっておくと若者……いや、人間のファッションセンスじゃねえぞ」
    「いや、蒼崎がくれたんだ。つけとけって」
    「ああ――そうデスカ」
    二人、これでこの話題は完全スルー。まほよの定番おち、「蒼崎なら仕方がない」発動である。

  4. Fate/Grand Order x Mahoutsukai no Yoru collaboration event: "Mahoutsukai no Yoru After Night" - Section 2: The Magician Murder Case
  5. 4Gamer Interview with Mahoutsukai no Yoru Staff - "For example, when Soujuro first arrived from the mountains in Chapter 1, he was stronger than any other TYPE-MOON protagonist. As he got used to civilization, and settled down as an "individual," he gradually became weaker."
  6. Fate/Grand Order - Mahoutsukai no Yoru Collaboration Event - Chapter 1: 1. Welcome to Kumano Hot Springs (Part 2)
  7. Mahoutsukai no Yoru - Chapter 13: "A Story of the Stars"
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Mahoutsukai no Yoru - Chapter 12: "WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT II"
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Fate/Grand Order - Soujuurou Shizuki's profile translated by ComunCoutinho at Reddit
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Fate/Grand Order - Mahoutsukai no Yoru Collaboration Event - Chapter 8: At Last, With a Wish Upon a Star
Main characters: Aoko AozakiAlice KuonjiSoujuurou Shizuki

Secondary characters: Touko AozakiLugh BeowulfTobimaru TsukijiKojika KumariHousuke KinomiYuika SuseRitsuka SuseEiri FumizukaKazuki YamashiroYurihiko TokitsuMay Riddell Archelot

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