Saint-Germain Hakushaku

Saint-Germain is curious, intelligent, polite, manipulative, and almost compulsively interested in mysteries. He wants knowledge and ownership of supernatural phenomena rather than simple destruction, describing himself as a collector of the paranormal.

His manners can make him appear benign. He speaks calmly, assists people when cooperation advances his interests, and can act like an enthusiastic scholar discussing folklore or scientific oddities.

That civility has strict limits. Saint-Germain is willing to deceive, manipulate, endanger, or exploit others in pursuit of powers and information. He treats alliances as tools and becomes openly contemptuous when subordinates disregard his instructions.

His personality under the Sanjome identity exaggerates his intellectual curiosity into almost teacher-like enthusiasm. He enjoys discovering secrets, dislikes ceasing to think, and displays broad knowledge of history, folklore, science, and the occult.

Saint-Germain is an accomplished swordsman specializing in extremely fast draw techniques. He can unsheathe, strike, and return his katana quickly enough to respond to powerful supernatural attacks at close range.

His most important equipment consists of kogai made from the supernatural material associated with his sword. Each can contain a yokai ability he has acquired, allowing Saint-Germain to access different powers without permanently integrating all of them into his own body.

Known stored abilities include the jumping power of the Jumping Crone and the enhanced cutting ability of the Black Haircutter. Only one kogai appears usable at a time, giving his arsenal versatility but requiring deliberate selection.

Saint-Germain also possesses a strange presence that interferes with memory and perception. People meeting him can become confused about where he came from, what he looks like, or whether he had already been present. The exact limits and origin of this phenomenon remain unexplained.

He is exceptionally intelligent and observant. During supernatural confrontations, Saint-Germain identifies rules governing enemy powers and rapidly converts those discoveries into tactical solutions.

Saint-Germain is first shown through information obtained by the Serpo, who identify him as a figure associated with the Kur and react to his presence as a serious concern. Turbo Granny's reaction suggests that his reputation extends well beyond ordinary human occult circles.

His direct involvement becomes clearer during the Danmara storyline. He possesses the cursed trunk containing the Fairy-Tale Card and manipulates Unji Zuma into entering its inner world, presenting the mission as a way to solve the curse while pursuing his own objectives.

Saint-Germain later joins the battle against the Fairy-Tale Card and demonstrates that he is not merely a researcher. His combat ability, knowledge, and collection of stored yokai powers let him engage one of the arc's strongest supernatural opponents directly.

He ultimately reveals that he wants to collect supernatural abilities themselves, using specialized blades to extract powers from defeated or surrendered yokai. He also asks the Fairy-Tale Card about "Dandadan," establishing that the series' title refers to something he actively seeks.

Under the Sanjome identity, he positions himself inside Kami High's History and Culture Research Club, bringing him into sustained proximity with Momo, Okarun, and their allies while concealing his broader plans.

Later chapters expand his involvement with other occult factions and establish that he is helping pursue the creation of an "ultimate yokai," while continuing to seek the powers possessed by Momo, Okarun, Seiko, and other supernatural figures.

Momo Ayase becomes one of Saint-Germain's most important supernatural targets because of her unusual psychic power.

Ken Takakura likewise attracts Saint-Germain's interest through his connection to yokai abilities and the wider mystery surrounding Momo's group.

Seiko Ayase is another powerful spiritual practitioner whose abilities Saint-Germain is interested in acquiring.

Turbo Granny recognizes Saint-Germain's face when the Serpo identify him, indicating knowledge of his reputation before Momo's group understands who he is.

Unji Zuma is manipulated by Saint-Germain into entering the cursed trunk containing the Fairy-Tale Card.

Fairy-Tale Card becomes both an adversary and source of supernatural power for Saint-Germain during the Danmara conflict.

Red Baron later serves beneath Saint-Germain during his broader occult operations.

Vlad employs Saint-Germain as a consultant in a project intended to accumulate multiple yokai powers within a single vessel.