History Characters / Garo

* ActionHero

** He does draw the line at bad acting though.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: He softens considerably over the series.
* LonelyRichKid: He's the Makai equivalent of an aristocrat but he grew up with nearly no friends (except Jabi and his butler) and spent most of his time as a child training to slay Horrors.
** As a child, he did manage to make friends at a Makai Knight training camp. It...did not end well.
* MarriedToTheJob: At the start of the series, but he starts getting better about this as the series goes on.

* NoSocialSkills: Dear god yes.
* PowerLimiter: He gets hit with the Brand of Destruction in ''Makai Senki'', which weakens him every time his armour is summoned.
* SacrificedBasicSkillForAwesomeTraining: Kouga could kick the ass of any demon that's thrown at him... but do not ask him to coherently express his feelings, question him on appropriate social interaction, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking or play poker]].

* SingleTargetSexuality: Even though he has two incredibly sexy Makai Priests who have shown some sort of interest in him and in a series where there is fanservice abound, Kaoru is the only person Kouga has shown any romantic attraction to. In the short time they were together, he fell for her, and stayed in love with only her even during the times when they were seperated.
** Their son, Raiga, is the protagonist of his own series.
* TheStoic: At first. Kouga does loosen up as time passes, something which Rei commented on in ''Makai Senki.''
** NotSoStoic: His composure notably slips whenever anyone he cares about, like Kaoru, Gonza or Rei, is threatened.

* TraumaCongaLine: Where do we start? As a child, Kouga not only witnesses the [[spoiler: traumatic death of his father]] but also [[spoiler: the deaths of his childhood Makai-training camp friends whom he witnessed '''GET EATEN''' right before his eyes!]] As an adult, he is isolated, emotionally repressed, socially awkward, and ruthlessly devoted to a frankly horrific job that will probably end up getting him killed at a young age. Despite all this, he meets the love of his life under horrible circumstances in which she is cursed to die in a hundred days. He literally goes through hell to retrieve her cure, they get a breather, and then they find out that she's actually [[spoiler: [[ApocalypseMaiden a gate]] for the ultimate Horror to pass through]]. Her trusted mentor is actually the BigBad who [[spoiler: killed his father]] and who [[spoiler: invokes another villain to possess her body.]] While this is happening, Kouga is getting his ass kicked by Barago, Kodama (during which he nearly became a soulless monster), GULM, [[spoiler: Messiah!Kaoru]], Messiah, and then Barago's armour KIBA. Oh, and then his [[spoiler: magic talking ring dies.]] And then, [[spoiler: the girl he did all of it for leaves for Italy. Yeah, she comes back but still.]]
** Come in the second season, ''he'' [[spoiler: is the one cursed to die this time around]], and just as he thinks that's about to be resolved, he gets [[spoiler: almost permanently absorbed by the corpse of the demon Ganon to help create Idea, a monstrous robotic weapon designed by a man who wishes him and every other Makai Knight dead simply for being "not good enough" at fighting the Horrors.]]
* WhatTheHellHero: Kouga using Kaoru as Horror bait in the first series and neglecting to tell her that she doesn't have very long to live. Even Rei, who at the time was the resident {{Jerkass}} with a RevengeBeforeReason mentality calls him out on it.

* TraumaCongaLine: Where do we start? As a child, Kouga not only witnesses the [[spoiler: traumatic death of his father]] but also [[spoiler: the deaths of his childhood Makai-training camp friends whom he witnessed '''GET EATEN''' right before his eyes!]] As an adult, he is isolated, emotionally repressed, socially awkward, and ruthlessly devoted to a frankly horrific job that will probably end up getting him killed at a young age. Despite all this, he meets the love of his life under horrible circumstances in which she is cursed to die in a hundred days. He literally goes through hell to retrieve her cure, they get a breather, and then they find out that she's actually [[spoiler: [[ApocalypseMaiden a gate]] for the ultimate Horror to pass through]]. Her trusted mentor is actually the BigBad who [[spoiler: killed his father]] and who [[spoiler: invokes an even BiggerBad to possess her body.]] While this is happening, Kouga is getting his ass kicked by Barago, Kodama (during which he nearly became a soulless monster), GULM, [[spoiler: Messiah!Kaoru]], Messiah, and then Barago's armour KIBA. Oh, and then his [[spoiler: magic talking ring dies.]] And then, [[spoiler: the girl he did all of it for leaves for Italy. Yeah, she comes back but still.]]

For characters introduced in the seventh season, see [[Characters/GAROVersusRoad here]].

* ContrastingSequelAntagonist: [[spoiler: While Barago was a former Makai Knight whose great power let him rival Garo, Sigma was a former Makai Priest who was never chosen to be a knight in favor of Leo. Barago is a difficult opponent both due to skill and sheer raw brutaity, while Sigma relies moreso on his intellect, using various mystical and technological means to fight. Barago was little more than a power-hungry monster who ate Horrors and humans to become the ultimate being, while Sigma was willing to sacrifice countless human lives to the Idea in order to ensure humanity would always be safe from the threat of Horrors.]]

* {{Adorkable}}

* '''{{Determinator}}'''

* {{Jerkass}} --> JerkWithAHeartOfGold. He softens considerably over the series.

* AcquiredPoisonImmunity

** SweetTooth: He pretty much survives on sweets. ''Series/ZEROBlackBlood'', he's shown pouring a ridiculous amount of sugar into a cup of coffee.

* {{Jerkass}} --> JerkWithAHeartOfGold
* TheLancer

* ReverseGrip

* DistressedDamsel: In the first series, hardly an episode passes where nothing is trying to eat/kill/rape/abduct Kaoru.
** [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] though, as in the first half, the Horror blood she'd been dosed with made her [[SupernaturallyDeliciousAndNutritious a very appealing meal to Horrors]]. In the later half, [[spoiler: it's because she's a key part of Messiah's master plan.]]

* BiggerBad: [[spoiler: She '''IS''' the '''MOTHER OF ALL HORRORS'''.]]
* BishonenLine: She starts at the final stage, taking the form of a beautiful human woman.

--> '''Kouga:''' Makai Knights fight for those who must be protected. Tsubasa... Who is the one you must protect?
--> '''Tsubasa:''' Who...
--> '''Kouga:''' ...must you protect? It's the person you feel more for than anyone else. Remembering that face... Someone you'd give your life in battle to protect. Rin loves you. That's why she wanted to protect you. [[DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu That's why she faced Legules.]] Isn't Rin the one you should be protecting?!

* {{Jerkass}} --> JerkWithAHeartOfGold

A DrillSergeantNasty instructor to Makai Knights in training.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold
* KatanasAreJustBetter: Wields a Katana made of Soul Metal in combat.

-->'''Raiga:''' Though we're in the same profession, they don't fight Horrors...
-->'''Crow:''' Yes. That's why everyone hates them.

-->'''Mayuri:''' Bikuu, are you okay with that?
--> '''Bikuu:''' Should I answer that as a Priest, or as a [[spoiler: sister?]] I am a Makai Priest, [[spoiler: my brother is a Makai Knight.]] That is all.

The main antagonist of the first series of ''GARO''. Baeago is known as the Black Fang, a fallen Makai Knight who was granted the forbidden power of KIBA the Dark Knight. This allowed him to surpass the 99.9 second time limit on his armour, and to consume Horrors to increase his own powers. His goal is to achieve ultimate power by absorbing one thousand Horrors, with the final one being the Ultimate Horror, Messiah.

* SpeedBlitz: Implied during Raiga's portion of Bikuu's test of character. The two enter combat stances and stare each other down. No attacks are shown on-screen nor do either of them move. [[spoiler: However, Raiga passes, with Bikuu impressed that she was unable to disarm him]].

!!! Portrayed by: Mark Musashi

* ManInWhite: That nice suit of his is white. This extends to his Horror form; Ring is the only Horror whose appearance is white, in contrast all other Horrors, which are black.

* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Unlike his father, Raiga is warm and friendly to most people, and smiles often.

* IJustWantToBeNormal: has shades of this in {{Makai Senki}} after he is [[spoiler: given the Seal of Destruction and given a limited time to live]]. He is doing more domestic activities which he would not have been interested in during the first series, mainly revolving around spending time Kaoru.

A psychologist who acts as Kaoru's confident and emotional support. [[spoiler:He is secretly BARAGO, having taken the guise of Karune Ryuzaki to keep a close watch on his ApocalypseMaiden]].

* TheSpock: After CharacterDevelopment She becomes more TheMcCoy.

[[ByTheBookCop By the book Makai Knight.]]. Believing emotions would only get in the way on the job, [[CharacterDevelopment at first at least]]. Big brother to Rin.

!!! Portrayed by: Shouma Yamamoto

* Official Couple: She married Kouga and have a son.

!! Kouga Saejima (GARO)

Known as the "Golden Knight", Kouga is a renowned Makai Knight who inherited the title from his father, Taiga Saejima. His weapon of choice is a longsword. While he is coldly dedicated to his mission at the start of the series, even heartlessly using Kaoru as bait for Horrors, he slowly begins to care for her without ever losing his stoic personality.

!! Rei Suzumura (ZERO)

Known as the "Silver Fang", Rei is a Makai Knight who shirked his responsibilities to pursue a personal vendetta against Kouga, who he believes murdered his lover. He wields two swords that can combine into a single weapon when in his armour. Though he acts friendly and familiar, his true personality is cold and focused.

A Madou Ring usually inherited by the Golden Knight, GARO.

A Madou tool owned by Rei.

!! BARAGO

The main antagonist of the first series of ''GARO''. BARAGO is known as the Black Fang, a fallen Makai Knight who was granted the forbidden power of the Demon Knight KIBA. This allowed him to surpass the 99.9 second time limit on his armour, and to consume Horrors to increase his own powers. His goal is to achieve ultimate power by absorbing one thousand Horrors, with the final one being the Ultimate Horror, Messiah.

%%BARAGO is the character. KIBA is more like the evil that BARAGO is channeling as a power source.

* EvilIsNotAToy: [[spoiler: [[TooDumbToLive Bet you never thought you were gonna end up being eaten by the mother of all Horrors you just resurrected yourself, eh BARAGO??]]]]
* EvilMakesYouMonstrous: Played straight. As BARAGO absorbs more Horrors, his armour becomes dark and twisted.

!! Tsubasa Yamagatana (DAN)

[[ByTheBookCop By the book Makai Knight.]] Known as the ''Midnight Sun Knight''. Believing emotions would only get in the way on the job, [[CharacterDevelopment at first at least]]. Big brother to Rin.

A genius Makai Priest who becomes the support for Kouga in ''Makai Senki''. He is responsible for a number of inventions, such as the mechanical Gouryuu that can allow Makai Priests to seal weaker Horrors without the need for a Makai Knight. Despite his achievements, he conducts himself with great humility and poise. [[spoiler:He is secretly a Makai Knight as well, whose title is RŌDO, the Flash Knight]].

* HiddenDepths: Revealed to be a skilled swordsman despite being a Makai Priest. [[spoiler:He can also transform into a Makai Knight. His title is RŌDO, the Flash Knight]]

!! Wataru Shijima (BARON)

A DrillSergeantNasty instructor to Makai Knights in training. His title is the ''Thunder Knight''.

!! Crow

Known as the Phantom Knight, Crow is a Makai Knight who is serving in the White region and is sent to assist Raiga, as the museum where the slate was unraveled is within his jurisdiction. CROW is actually his Makai Knight title, not his real name, which he chooses not to reveal.

* {{invoked}} NamesTheSame: Was named after Rin Saejima, Kouga's mother and a fellow Makai Priest.

* {{invoked}} NamesTheSame: Was named after Rin Saejima, Kouga's mother and a fellow Makai Priest.

* {{Telepathy}}: Bikuu has an ability known as the Heart Invasion Technique, which allows her to see the darkness within one's heart. [[MentalWorld Quite literally.]]

* {{invoked}} NamesTheSame: Was named after Rin Saejima, Kouga's mother and a fellow Makai Priest.

* {{Flight}}: The first Makai Knight explicitly shown to be able to fly, he can sprout his wings when he needs to but he sacrifices twenty seconds of use of his armor to summon them.
* NoNameGiven: CROW is not his name, it's his title. According to Orva, a knight who lives in the shadows like him does not need a name.

* {{invoked}} NamesTheSame: Was named after Rin Saejima, Kouga's mother and a fellow Makai Priest.

* GadgeteerGenius

* NamesTheSame: Was named after Rin Saejima, Kouga's mother and a fellow Makai Priest.

* BadassInANiceSuit

For the characters from [[Series/GAROTheOneWhoShinesInTheDarkness third season]], see [[Characters/GAROTheOneWhoShinesInTheDarkness here]].

* LightFeminineAndDarkFeminine: She's the cute, bubbly, pastel-colored GirlNextDoor in the Garo universe and stands in stark contrast to the sexual and corrupt female Horrors and darkly beautiful Makai Priestesses like Jabi and Rekka.

* Official Couple: She married Kouga and have a son.

* NobleMaleRoguishMale: The Noble to Rei's Roguish Male

* SugarAndIcePersonality: Even though he loves Kaoru, he still hasn't quite figured out the mechanics of expressing that affection in way that doesn't make him look like a jerk or incredibly awkward.

* SpeedBlitz Implied during Raiga's portion of Bikuu's test of character. The two enter combat stances and stare each other down. No attacks are shown on-screen nor do either of them move. [[spoiler: However, Raiga passes, with Bikuu impressed that she was unable to disarm him]].