Nikolai Gogol (ニコライ・ゴーゴリ, Nikorai Gōgori?, Russian: Никола́й Го́голь) is a former member of the Decay of the Angel. His ability is named The Overcoat.
Appearance
Gogol has white layered, sharp hair swept to the left side of his face. However, as short as it seems, he also has a long braid of hair that often rests on his right shoulder. A scar is slit vertically down his left eye. Compared to his left eye, his right eye appears vacant, bearing no highlights in it.[2]
Over his right eye appears to be a card-styled mask or eye patch. Gogol's attire is just as eccentric as his personality and closely resembles that of a circus ringmaster. He wears a mostly black jacket, the right side being solid black, black-and-white striped trousers, a shirt with a ruffled, round collar akin to a loose elaborate turtleneck, and dark gloves. He completes the outfit with a top hat with a diamond pattern.
He once disguised himself as a police officer[4][1] and Tonan's secretary.[2]
Personality
Gogol's sadistic nature.
Gogol is sadistic and loves to speak in great theatrics. One of his main traits is his tendency to pose questions (oftentimes rhetorical threats) as "quizzes". He is also skilled in disguises, deceiving Tonan as his secretary.[1] Whilst fighting Atsushi Nakajima, Gogol depicts great joy in fighting and tormenting him, going as far as to capture Atsushi's leg in his coat and leaving it in a separate space on the floor.[2]
Gogol hints that his eccentric persona may or may not be real. The side of him feeling no remorse in murdering others is just as real as the side that feels guilt, well aware of how wrong and cruel his actions are. He claims to want to soar as freely as birds do. Nonetheless, both sides appear evident. However, even if he does feel guilt, he acts as if he bears no hard feelings towards Fyodor Dostoevsky, whom he nicknames "Dostoy".
Ability
- Main article: The Overcoat
Gogol's ability, The Overcoat (
| The Overcoat ( | ||
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Manga Debut: | Chapter 57 |
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| Anime Debut: | Episode 42 | |
| Ability: | Spatial Manipulation | |
Skills
- Disguise: Gogol is capable of disguising himself enough for other people not to notice it. This can be seen when Gogol disguised himself as a police officer in order to approach the car Mushitarō Oguri was in without raising alert or suspicion.[4] He also disguised as Tonan's secretary for a half a year.[2]
Background
He joined the Decay of the Angel to fulfill of what he always wanted - to feel freedom, and not being bound by gravity.[2]
Battles
- Main article: List of Battles
Appearances
- Chapter 57 - Sunday Tragedy, Part 1
- Chapter 58 - Sunday Tragedy, Part 2
- Chapter 58.5 - Sunday Tragedy, Part 2.5
- Chapter 59 - Dogs Hunt Dogs, Part 1
- Chapter 70 - The Escape, Part 2 (mentioned)
- Chapter 77 - Skyfall, Part 4
- Chapter 78 - To Threaten God, Part 1
- Chapter 80 - The Strongest Man, Part 1 (flashback)
- Chapter 82 - The Greatest Conspirator (cameo)
- Chapter 83 - Toward the Complete Answer, Part 1 (cameo)
- Chapter 84 - Hero vs. Criminal, Part 1 (image)
Vampire Infection Outbreak Arc
- Chapter 91 - At the Detective Agency Anew (silhouette)
- Chapter 95 - At the Portway to the Sky, Part 5
- Chapter 95.5 - At the Portway to the Sky, Part 5.5
- Chapter 97 - At the Portway to the Sky, Part 6
- Chapter 111 - |You Don't Have What It Takes to Kill Me, Part 1
- Chapter 111 - |You Don't Have What It Takes to Kill Me, Part 1
- Chapter 112 - Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me
- Episode 42 - A Perfect Murder and Murderer (Part 2)
- Episode 43 - Tragic Sunday
- Episode 50 - SKYFALL
- Episode 51 - The Strongest Man
Vampire Infection Outbreak Arc
- Episode 56 - At the Port in the Sky (Part 2)
- Episode 57 - At the Port in the Sky (Part 3)
- Episode 61 - Twilight Goodbye
Quotes
- (To Mushitaro Oguri) "We are the Decay of the Angel—hiding here as terrorists, a 'murder association', five people who will announce the demise of the celestial world."[1]
- (To Atsushi Nakajima) "Did I trick you? You shouldn't listen to the words of a clown because you won't be able to sleep at night!"[2]
- (To Tonan) "I'm so envious of you. A bird born in a cage never realizes it's a prisoner. It doesn't even know it's not free. It just dies happily in the cage."[2]
- (To Atsushi Nakajima) "So... I actually have two responses. Here's the first, 'cos it's fuuuuun! It's fun, it fills me joy, and it gives me such thrill. I'm just like any other cold-blooded killer! I have no grand motive! I'm an enigma with no inner persona! Well.. that's the first reason I give my victims, sounds like it would make sense, no? Being killed by an inhuman monster is unfair but they at least die convinced. However, since you aren't on my list of targets, I will give you the real answer. I am a perfectly sane person. I known murdering is evil, and I feel guilty as anyone would. I'm sure you want to ask why I still kill despite that. Well, let's see do you like birds? 'Cos I do. The full freedom of flight, not being bound by gravity. It's what I always wanted."[2]
- (To Armed Detective Agency) "You agency people are living testaments to justice. Frankly, your sparkle mesmerizes me. The Decay of the Angel's plan is the true embodiment of evil. That's what makes it worth assisting in! It's time to break out of this prison! The inherent brain-washing we call morality! I seek freedom for my soul more than any kind of joy!! So listen to the screams of my own free will!"[2]
Etymology
- The name Nikolai (Никола́й) (Мико́ла, Ukranian: Mykola) means "victory to the people".
- The name Gogol (Го́голь) (Го́голь, Ukranian: Hohol) means "wild duck".
Trivia
- According to the 5th official guidebook:
- What are your strengths and weaknesses? "My strength is my magic skills, my weakness is being too whimsical."
- What's your motto? "Be like a free bird."
- What's something that you want now? "Someone who understands me."
- What made you laugh recently? "The praise and applause I get from the crowd."
References
Notes
- ↑ Gogol was born in Ukraine but wrote in the Russian language.