Gantai (ガンタイ, Gantai)[1] is one of the two announcer personalities along with Tamazo who are covering the Kakin Empire's voyage to the New Continent on the Black Whale.[2]
Appearance[]
Gantai's full-body appearance
Gantai's appearance matches his name as his left eye is covered with a piece of cloth. He is tall and sports an Afro puff hairstyle in three sections. He wears an outfit with two large rings around his shoulders, an arrow down the middle of his body, and large bloomers along with tall boots.[2]
Personality[]
Befitting his announcer persona, Gantai has a vivacious personality and gives extensive details to all the spectators regarding the special events before and after the Black Whale's departure.[2]
Plot[]
Succession Contest arc[]
Broadcast on several giant screens, Gantai and Tamazo start the opening ceremony of the Black Whale voyage on the biggest stage with the biggest monitor. Psyching up the audience and asking them if they are ready to not only witness but experience history, the two present the very man who made it all possible: Nasubi Hui Guo Rou. After the King gives a succinct speech, the two direct the audience's attention to the second stage where Beyond Netero and the Kakin Royal Family are introduced. An airship carrying the King flies toward the Black Whale and then the other airships holding the Princes and VIPs follow suit as Gantai and Tamazo add that ferries will transport the general public to the large ship. The two then tell everyone to celebrate and enjoy the festivities as people are seen partying in the streets and inside clubs.[2]
Gantai and Tamazo on the night of the banquet
On the night of the eighth day of the voyage, the two return to host the first banquet.[3] They welcome the guests to the first Sunday banquet and first announce that they have planned a concert hosted by the Royal Family. They then reveal that Eighth Prince Salé-salé has taken ill and won't be able to perform. However, the two reassure everyone that they have many exciting performances on the program. In addition to introducing all the performing acts and praising them for their talents once they finish, Gantai and Tamazo put on a talk show after the intermission and before Keeney's piano solo. After Keeney's piano solo, they introduce Melody as a Music Hunter who can play a number of instruments, pointing out that the flute is her favorite as she prepares for her flute solo.[1]
Manga Appearances[]
| 340. Special Mission | Absent |
| 341. Threats | Absent |
| 342. Challenge | Absent |
| 343. Invitation | Absent |
| 344. Author | Absent |
| 345. Signature | Absent |
| 346. Options | Absent |
| 347. Inauguration | Absent |
| 348. Resolve | Absent |
| 349. Worm Toxin | Absent |
| 350. Prince | Absent |
| 351. Battle to the Death | Absent |
| 352. Troublesome | Absent |
| 353. Cold-Blooded | Absent |
| 354. Heat | Absent |
| 355. Detonation | Absent |
| 356. Unfortunate: Part 1 | Absent |
| 357. Unfortunate: Part 2 | Absent |
| 358. Eve | Debut |
| 359. Departure | Absent |
| 360. Parasite | Absent |
| 361. Withdraw | Absent |
| 362. Resolve | Absent |
| 363. Nen Beast | Absent |
| 364. Speculation | Absent |
| 365. Choice | Absent |
| 366. To Each His Own | Absent |
| 367. Synchronization | Absent |
| 368. Foul Play | Absent |
| 369. Limits | Absent |
| 370. Observation | Absent |
| 371. Mission | Absent |
| 372. Disappearance | Absent |
| 373. Inheritance | Absent |
| 374. Ability | Absent |
| 375. Persuasion | Absent |
| 376. Determination | Absent |
| 377. Scheme | Absent |
| 378. Balance | Absent |
| 379. Collaboration | Absent |
| 380. Alarm | Absent |
| 381. Predation | Absent |
| 382. Awakening | Appears |
| 383. Escape | Appears |
| 384. War | Absent |
| 385. Warning | Absent |
| 386. Hypothesis | Absent |
| 387. Recreation | Absent |
| 388. Reflection | Absent |
| 389. Curse | Absent |
| 390. Clash: Part 1 | Absent |
| 391. Clash: Part 2 | Absent |
| 392. Information | Absent |
| 393. Plea | Absent |
| 394. Hypothesis | Absent |
| 395. Founding: Part 1 | Absent |
| 396. Founding: Part 2 | Absent |
| 397. Founding: Part 3 | Absent |
| 398. Search | Absent |
| 399. Expulsion | Absent |
| 400. Secrecy | Absent |
| 401. Moonlight | Absent |
Trivia[]
- The character's name written with kanji, 眼帯, literally means "eyepatch"—a nod to his appearance.
References[]
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