"The Witch and the Beast" is a series currently running in Monthly Young Magazine, and is scheduled to be adapted into an anime series starting in January 2024. The story is set in a world where magic, witches, vampires, and more exist, and the main characters, Guido and Ashaf, travel the world in search of "witches" for a certain purpose. One of the main characters, Guido, appears to be a beautiful girl on the outside, but is actually a violent person inside, and his true form is that of an evil beast that transcends all things. To find out what this means, we've put together a detailed summary of the character Guido!

She looks like a beautiful girl! But inside she's a violent person with a foul mouth!

Volume 1 Cover

Gido, one of the main characters of this work, appears to be a beautiful, petite, blonde girl at first glance, but she has a mean look in her eyes and a rough, violent personality. She has the personality of a mad dog, biting anyone she dislikes. Her partner, Ashaf, constantly warns her not to hit, not to talk, and not to butt in, but she has no intention of listening to his advice and will go straight for the target and punch them. Despite her violent nature, Gido is surprisingly rational and dislikes unnecessary actions. Although she may appear impulsive, she's not someone who will just butt in on anyone and everyone.

Gido, a member of the Magical Cult, a "magic organization for magic, by magic, of magic"

Gido of the Magical Cult

Gido and his partner Ashaf belong to the Magical Cult. The Magical Cult is an organization of magicians dispatched when incidents involving magic occur, and its true nature is shrouded in mystery. Three years ago, he met Ashaf during an incident, and Ashaf scouted him, leading him to join the Magical Cult. However, for Gido, he is merely a member of the Magical Cult due to a shared interest.

Gido's goal is to seek revenge on the "Eternal Witch"!

Gido Cursed by the Witch

Gido's goal is to find one of the original witches, the "Eternal Witch," Angela Anne Furr, and exact revenge. Gido's body is not her real body; it has been transformed by Angela's curse and is not his original form. In order to find Angela and exact revenge, he has been searching for witches since before he met Ashaf. While Gido's only target is Angela, he also appears to hate witches in general, and will sometimes attack even those who are not his target, without any discrimination or mercy.

Gido's true form is a beast that surpasses all beings!?

Gido's True Identity

Gido's true form is contained in the coffin that Ashaf usually carries around, and it takes the form of a muscular beast. It's a monstrous warrior with a humanoid appearance. Once the seal is broken, Gido's consciousness transfers from his body to that of the beast. Once the seal is broken, he unleashes incredible power that far surpasses all beings that have appeared in the story. It is the strongest being in the story, far surpassing the power of even powerful witches and magic swords. He is known as the sole and greatest natural enemy of witches, known as the pinnacle of sorcery.

How do I break Gido's seal?

Witch's Kiss

The witch's curse placed on Gido is so difficult to break that it is said to be an eternal curse that cannot be broken until death. The only ways to break the curse are "A Love Kiss from a Prince Charming" (a heartfelt kiss from a human who is in love with you) and "At the whim of the hateful witch" (the person who cast the curse must break it). However, there is actually another way: a witch's kiss, which can temporarily break the curse. However, this is only temporary, and the break is only effective once per witch.

Who is Angela Anne Fuel, the "Eternal Witch" who cursed Gido?

Angela Anne Fuel

The witch who cursed Gido is the "Eternal Witch," one of the Origin Witches, considered the pinnacle of sorcery. While a witch's lifespan is typically 200 years, she is one of the most powerful witches, living eternally by transferring bodies. Her diverse abilities include changing her appearance, creating replicas of powerful forbidden weapons simply by looking at them, and controlling necromancy, giving her a myriad of unfathomable powers. He has an elusive personality, seemingly innocent yet sinister, and sometimes seems to view Gido as a playmate. His true intentions remain a mystery.

Is Gido's body Angela's?

The body belongs to the witch

It seems that a special connection is formed between the curser and the cursed, and they are destined to be drawn to each other. There, without warning, Gido reunites with Angela. Gido is unable to move at the time and is at Angela's mercy. Angela then hints that Gido's body was originally hers. A witch's body is highly adaptable, adapting to her soul's needs. However, if Gido's current body is Angela's, it would easily exceed the witch's 200-year lifespan. The reason his body is still intact remains a mystery.

What is his relationship with his partner, Ashaf?

Partner and Gido

Three years ago, Gido began working with his current partner, Ashaf, due to their shared interest in searching for witches. For Gido, it's simply a shared interest, and while he makes some dangerous remarks, such as killing Angela and returning her body to her, he actually trusts Ashaf's actions to a certain extent. While Ashaf sometimes keeps Guido from being overly sensitive about cases, Guido trusts Ashaf's abilities and believes it's best to leave him in charge. While Ashaf understands and uses Guido well, he never treats him like a pawn, and they form a close, collaborative relationship.

[The Witch and the Beast] Guido Summary

Here's a summary of Guido, the protagonist of the anime series "The Witch and the Beast," which will air from January 2024! While the title "The Witch and the Beast" evokes Beauty and the Beast, the story isn't about breaking a curse and transforming from a beast back into a human; rather, it's about breaking a curse and transforming from a human back into a beast. The setting and worldview of this dark fantasy are fascinating, so I think the anime will be even more immersive!

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