"Undead Unluck" (abbreviated as "Undera"), serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since August 2020, has become a huge hit, with a cumulative circulation of over 1.5 million copies. Furthermore, an anime adaptation is scheduled to air this fall, generating a lot of buzz. In addition to the heroine, Fuko Izumo, this work also features another main character, Andy. In this article, we'll introduce Andy, who is extremely eccentric both in appearance and personality! Before watching the anime, let's get familiar with the main characters!
Introduction: What's the Story?
Fuko Izumo is a young girl who has been reclusive for a long time since an incident she experienced when she was eight years old. After her long-running shojo manga series came to an end, Kaze contemplated suicide. Kaze possesses the power of "Unluck," which brings misfortune to anyone she touches. She then encounters a man known as "Undead" (nicknamed Andy), who despises a life where death is impossible even if one wishes, and instead seeks the ultimate death. The two become friends, and to fulfill Andy's wish, they join an organization called the Union. Kaze and Andy embark on an adventure where they face various enemies and mysteries.
Andy's Profile
Alongside Izumo Kaze, she is the other main character of this work. His age is unknown, and he himself says he "doesn't know." He has a very muscular appearance and looks like a villain. He has a distinctive slicked-back silver hair style. Because he is immortal, he desires the best possible death and rejects immortality. He has a sword stuck in his back, a card stuck in his forehead, and bleeding fingers, giving him a very painful appearance. In keeping with his evil appearance, Andy has a violent personality. He uses his immortality to his advantage and has an impulsive side, charging headfirst into things without thinking about the consequences. However, because he is immortal, he doesn't need to think about the consequences, and that is also Andy's strength. When it comes to immortality, some people associate it with zombies, but Andy himself hates being called a zombie. His catchphrase is "Great! It's the best!", which comes from his stance of enjoying everything.
Abilities
As mentioned above, Andy is "immortal," meaning he cannot die no matter what happens. He denies all things related to death. This includes not only scars and physical injuries, but also aging, and he remains unchanged, looking like someone in his early twenties. He seems to be able to feel pain from things that will never die. To him, pain is not a sign of danger like it is to ordinary people, but merely a noise. He possesses skills beyond mere immortality, such as being able to move from the neck down even if his head is severed, rapidly regenerating torn body parts, and creating bone swords from the cut sections of his body. Incidentally, while immortal, he is not "invincible," which often puts him in difficult positions in combat, which is his weakness. Additionally, injuries that do not result in bleeding do not regenerate, since they do not directly lead to death.
Techniques Used
Andy's basic attack technique, "Part Bullet," utilizes the regenerative power of injured body parts. It's a versatile technique that can perform various attacks depending on the injured part, and the bullets are powerful enough to puncture armor. His "Rebear Boost" technique uses the regenerative power of his arms to increase the speed at which he draws his sword. He fights using the Red Crescent and Red Cross techniques. He also uses techniques that make full use of his immortality, such as attacks that use the force of his broken neck to regenerate and attacks that use blood from his wrists and ankles.
Andy Summary
Andy's unconventional fighting techniques, utilizing his immortality, are truly exhilarating to watch. I'm excited to see what kind of moves he'll show us in the anime. His relationship with Fuko is also a highlight, so be sure to check that out too. We also have an article introducing Izumo Fuko, so be sure to check that out too! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
