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Guntz

Gantz in Namco × Capcom

Origin:

Lunatea

Voice Actor:

Takahiro Sakurai (Japanese)

Age:

Likely a teenager (around 15-16 years old)

Guntz (ガンツ Gantsu?), known as Gantz in the North American version of Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament, is a character from the Klonoa series. Guntz is a confident bounty hunter known by the nickname "Kin'iro no Shinigami" (金色の死神? lit. "Golden God of Death") that carries several weapons and drives the air bike Red Clan (レッドクラン?). In Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal he searches for Janga to avenge his father's death. Guntz is one of the participants from the events in Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament and Klonoa Beach Volleyball.

Title Year System
Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament 2002 Game Boy Advance
Klonoa Beach Volleyball 2002 PlayStation
Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal 2002 Game Boy Advance
Namco × Capcom 2005 PlayStation 2

Appearance[]

Guntz is a black-and-gold wolf with a sleek, slightly sharper appearance compared to Klonoa. His fur is primarily black with striking yellow markings, and he has sapphire-blue eyes, large ears, and a short tail. His long black hair, matching the color of his fur, is typically tied into a ponytail.

His outfit reflects a youthful rebellious spirit, his clothes drawing inspiration from the teenage greaser movement from the 1950s. He sports a grey, jumpsuit-like outfit with a bandolier strapped around his waist, layered with a bold red long-sleeved jacket. His accessories include white gloves with long cuffs that extend to his elbows, sturdy black boots with red straps and white soles, and a pair of brown circular goggles with pale blue lenses, adding to his rugged yet effortlessly cool and dashing aesthetic.

Personality[]

Guntz is a lone wolf, shaped by his past into someone who values solitude above all else. His youthful arrogance makes him quick to dismiss those he perceives as weak, often giving him a cold and distant demeanor. Though he projects an image of toughness, subtle glimpses of his true self reveal a far more complex person than he lets on. Beneath his rough exterior, he possesses a strong sense of loyalty, even if he struggles to show it. He tends to be awkward around girls and aloof with guys, instinctively keeping others at arm’s length. His short temper and stubborn pride frequently get the better of him, yet deep down, he’s still trying to figure himself out—torn between the hardened persona he’s built and the person he’s becoming. In many ways, he acts older than he truly is, masking his inexperience with bravado as he navigates a world that expects him to be stronger than he might feel inside.

Trivia[]

  • A 4-week Klonoa character poll on the official "Klonoa @ Home" website (early 2000s) awarded a Yoshihiko Arai wallpaper to the winners. Klonoa and Guntz, who placed first and second, are featured prominently snowboarding, while third and fourth place winners, the King of Sorrow and Huepow, appear in the background.
  • The Klonoa Mega Chat Discord's fan translation of Klonoa Heroes makes subtle changes to Guntz's dialogue, often downplaying his youth. For example, his self-description "kid" is changed to "child at heart." While the overall meaning remains similar, some fans feel these alterations affect Guntz's character portrayal.

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