Fox (キツネ Kitsune?) is a member of Snake's mercenaries who is employed as a guard at Ketil's Farm. He is a character who is often seen engaging in morally ambiguous or downright ruthless actions. His personality is marked by his rough and aggressive nature, and he has a twisted sense of what it takes to become a man.
Appearance[]
Personality[]
Fox is depicted as a ruthless and aggressive individual. He seems to relish in the use of violence and has a twisted sense of values, especially regarding what it takes to be a man. He doesn’t hesitate to put others in harm’s way for his own purposes.
History[]
Mentoring Olmar[]
In one notable episode, Fox is involved in an incident where he tries to mentor Olmar, Ketil's son, in becoming a warrior. He believes that Olmar needs to gain "killing experience" as a rite of passage to manhood. He takes Olmar out, and after a series of interactions, pressures him to kill someone to become a "real man". Fox is shown to have little regard for the lives of slaves, viewing them as expendable.
Confrontation with Thorfinn and Einar[]
In the same episode, Fox has a violent confrontation with Thorfinn and Einar. He cuts Thorfinn multiple times with his sword, trying to instill fear in him. He is stopped by Snake, another character, before he can cause more harm. This event highlights Fox’s willingness to use violence to assert dominance and his lack of empathy.
Relationships[]
- Olmar: Fox tries to mentor Olmar but does so through violent and twisted means.
- Badger: Fox is shown to work closely with Badger. They seem to have a similar mindset.
- Thorfinn and Einar: Fox is hostile towards them, seeing them as disposable due to their status as slaves.
- Snake: Fox seems to respect or fear Snake, as shown when he stops his violent actions immediately upon Snake's intervention.
Appearances[]
Manga Appearances[]
- Chapter 57 - Young Master (Debut)
- Chapter 58 - The Men You're Allowed to Kill
- Chapter 59 - Snake
- Chapter 74 - Escaped Slave
- Chapter 79 - Portents of Storm Clouds
- Chapter 80 - Gardar's Assault
- Chapter 81 - Storm
- Chapter 82 - Bondage
- Chapter 83 - Atonement
- Chapter 86 - No Going Home
- Chapter 87 - The First Move
- Chapter 88 - Punishment
- Chapter 89 - The Eve of the Battle
- Chapter 90 - The Price of the Food
- Chapter 92 - Hundred-count
- Chapter 94 - Recommendation of Surrender
- Chapter 99 - Departure
Anime Appearances[]
- Episode 26 - Ketil's Farm (Debut)
- Episode 27 - Snake
- Episode 28 - Awakening
- Episode 31 - Iron Fist Ketil
- Episode 37 - Dark Clouds
- Episode 38 - Freedom
- Episode 39 - Storm
- Episode 40 - Great Purpose
- Episode 42 - The First Method
- Episode 43 - The Battle of Ketil's Farm
- Episode 44 - Pain
- Episode 45 - Courage
- Episode 47 - Two Paths
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 VS Official Guidebook, p. 78 (Age at first appearance, height, weight)