Zero

Zero
	; "Demons live within these blades!"
Name	Zero
Type	Human/Poison element
Age	26
Height	1,97 m / 6'5
Weight	152 Kg. / 335 lbs.
Killer Weapon	Onimaru & Juzumaru

"A Ninja's best friends Onimaru & Juzumaru." - Tagline

Zero (ゼロ Zero) is a ninja-esque human combatant in Anarchy Reigns. Zero is a human ninja that wields twin katanas - Onimaru and Juzumaru - a pair of authentic japanese blades built for the wielder to carry on their back. The swords are rumored to be part of the "Tenka Goken" blades of myth.

Role in the Story[]

Black Side

He made his appearance in the campaign in Hong Long to challenge Jack to a fight in order to collect data from him. After the fight and collecting enough data, he escaped and used this data for his new weapon. Zero came back in Bari Shur with several Gargoyles and his new weapon, Cthulhu, with orders to kill Jack. After Jack destroyed the Cthulhu with the help of Big Bull and Rin Rin, Zero ambushed Jack from behind with his energy kunai right before their battle. Zero lost the fight, remarking that Jack's "super friends" were not a part of his calculations. Jack asked him who gave him the orders to kill him, but instead of giving an answer Zero self-destructed after saying his last words, "I am ashamed."

Personality and Background[]

"This enigmatic swordsman is a master of dual-wielding katana ana a skilled practitioner of Zero-Style Ninjutsu, a discipline employing beam kunai. He dons a pitch-black, nanomachine-equipped suit to maximize his physical potential for grueling infiltration missions.

He has but one goal: to harvest the data needed for developing the drone army's latest weaponry. He is prepared to mow down hordes of twisted mutants and combat-enhanced cyborgs to achieve it.

His code name is Zero; in dark alleys, it is whispered that he may be descended from a clan of ancient warriors once known as ninjas." - In game profile.

Zero cares about his honour, and doesn't even say who gave him the orders to kill Jack, with him self-destructing instead. He is also very aloof, preferring to work alone.

Zero's background is shrouded in mystery. It is speculated that he is the descendant of an ancient ninja clan.

Attributes and Skills[]

Zero is exceptionally skilled with close range weapons, mainly his twin katanas, and relies heavily on speed and agility. He is also extremely stealthy, preferring tactical ambushed and attacking enemies from behind.

Quotes[]

"I am ashamed."- Dying words.

"A battle rating of eight... no over nine thousand?!" - During the first fight against him

"Zero would use you to test my blades!"- Zero's first taunt.

"Demons live within these blades!"- Zero's taunt with his visor on.

"Huzzah!" Zero's victory chant.

Trivia[]

Zero was voiced by Yuri Lowenthal in the English version and Kazuhiro Nakaya in the Japanese version
- Zero shares his English voice actor with Edgar Oinkie
- Also shares his voice with Luka Redgrave from Bayonetta.
It is strongly implied in the story that Nikolai secretly hired Zero to eliminate Jack (likely to keep The Chaser from interfering with his mission to kill Max).
According to Mathilda, Zero had a bounty of eight thousand on his head.
During the first fight against him, Zero makes a reference to the famous internet meme "Over 9000".
Zero bears a slight resemblance to Raiden's appearance as a cyborg from Metal Gear Solid 4, and even has a retractable visor exactly like Raiden does.
- Interestingly, Zero's name in the Japanese translation, "Reiten" may also be intended to reference to the iconic Metal Gear character, as their names sound quite similar.
Some of Zero's attacks reference Sai Fung from Bayonetta. Sai Fung was known to have Chinese/Japanese characters appear on the screen when a hit is landed. Zero has the same thing happen in some attacks.

Gallery[]

Anarchy Reigns Official Zero Character Trailer HD