Kishibe is a fictional character in the Chainsaw Man manga and anime series written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto. He is a Public Safety Devil Hunter from Tokyo Special Division 1, who becomes the captain of the Tokyo Special Division 4 after the assault on the Special Divisions. Kishibe is a significant character in the series, with various abilities that make him stand out. This article will explore Kishibe's appearance, personality, and abilities.
Appearance
Kishibe is a tall, grizzled man with scraggly facial hair and a stitched scar running across his left cheek from his mouth. He stands at 194 cm (6'4"), making him one of the tallest characters in the series. He used to have black hair as a young adult, which has since turned gray in the manga. However, in the anime adaptation, he has yellow hair, which could be dyed. Kishibe also has two piercings on his left ear and one on his right ear. He typically wears the standard Public Safety Devil Hunter uniform with a large overcoat and is often seen with a silver hip flask, which he frequently drinks from.
Personality
Kishibe is a stoic, straightforward individual with immense strength and skill. He often undertakes his work with a calm formality, displaying little emotion as he does so. Despite his stoicism, Kishibe has proven on numerous occasions to be something of a sentimental and emotional individual. During his training of Denji and Power, he grows affectionate towards the pair, telling Makima of his concerns for their safety. Kishibe has been hunting devils for a long time, making him somewhat insane. He believes that the craziest devil hunters are the most fearsome to devils, as they are the ones without fear.
Abilities
Kishibe is the strongest member of Tokyo Special Division 4 according to Makima, followed by the Angel Devil. He has contracts with at least three devils, which have been described as being "fairly dangerous." Kishibe has described himself as being the strongest devil hunter.
Physical Prowess
Kishibe is extremely strong for a human, able to pick Denji and Power up off the ground with one arm each and snap their necks with neither of them being able to stop him. He is an extremely quick fighter, able to dodge Denji's slash and counter-attack by stabbing him several times before Denji could react, and slashing Power's throat before she could start her attack. Kishibe has superhuman reflexes, being able to dodge a spear at point-blank range, which was thrust through the door in front of him by surprise, and react to incoming attacks from directly above him. He could survive being thrown out of a window and falling hard enough to crush the roof of a car, though he did slow his descent by stabbing a knife into the side of the building.
Devil Contracts
Kishibe has contracts with at least three devils, including the Claw Devil, Knife Devil, and Needle Devil. These devils have been described as being "fairly dangerous." Kishibe has not shown the full extent of his devil contracts, but he has demonstrated that he can summon and control the devils at will.
Skillset
Kishibe's experience as a devil hunter has made him one of the most skilled fighters in the series. He is a master at hand-to-hand combat and has demonstrated a variety of techniques. Kishibe is also skilled with various weapons, including knives, swords, and guns. He is a proficient strategist, able to analyze his opponent's weaknesses quickly and devise an effective plan of attack. Kishibe is also a skilled teacher, as demonstrated by his training.
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