Psycho Mantis

Special operative with telekinesis and mind-reading abilities

FOXHOUND member and psychic who wields telekinesis and mind-reading abilities. A powerful psychokinetic who reads enemies' minds and performs mental manipulation.

Quotes

  • Hah... Your mind has been completely read.
  • I've grasped all your body's movements and habits.
  • Shall I peer into the depths of your soul?
  • I am the beast that cannot escape the labyrinth of the mind.
  • It's nice to meet you, but losing grates on me.

Trivia

  • The controller vibration effect on the player is regarded as one of gaming history's most innovative performances.
  • The TV screen shaking due to telekinesis was a major topic at the time.
  • A Psycho Mantis parody appears in a Yamato Transport CM.
  • The armored mask looks suffocating, but he claims it's comfortable.
  • He holds strong confidence and pride in his psychic abilities.
  • The in-game cigar was a gift from the staff member who modeled it.

Alternate names

Psycho Mantis Psycho Mantis PSYCHO MANTIS

Tags

Psychic FOXHOUND Telekinesis Telepathy Metal Gear Solid Stealth game Psycho Mantis Mental manipulation Ninja Brainwashing

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Dressed in black ninja attire, wearing a distinctive armored mask. Slim build with mobility-focused equipment.
Height
約178cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Armored mental mask
  • Faint smirking expression
  • Ninja attire
Iconic items
  • Armored mental mask
  • Necktie
  • Ninja suit
  • Cigar

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Strategic and cool-headed, with insight that sees through others and high mental endurance. Also exhibits psychopathic tendencies in skillfully manipulating enemies' psychology.
Keywords
  • Cool-headed
  • Schemer
  • Self-centered
  • Psychic
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Sarcastic
Motto
The mind is unbreakable; wander the labyrinth of the heart.
Talents
  • Telekinesis
  • Telepathy
  • Advanced ninjutsu
  • Psychological manipulation
  • Hypnosis
  • Combat skills
Skills
  • Espionage
  • Assassination operations
  • Psychological warfare
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Infiltration skills
  • Use of psychological tricks
Motivation
Achieving FOXHOUND's objectives while maximizing his psychic abilities to conquer enemies and the world with that power.
Habits
Frequently smokes cigars during conversations, occasionally fixing his gaze as if peering into the opponent's mind.
Favorite foods
Cigar, Coffee, Alcohol
Hobbies
Mind reading, Psychological experiments, Smoking tobacco
Favorite colors
Black, Dark green
Disliked situations
Betrayal, Pointless conflicts
Disliked foods
Sweet foods, Excessive sweetness

History

Backstory
Psycho Mantis's birth and past details are undisclosed, but he possesses innate psychic powers and belongs to FOXHOUND, leveraging them for intelligence activities and assassinations. Feared as a formidable enemy, he excels in mental attacks, capable of manipulating enemy pilots to sway battles.
Debut date
September 3, 1998
Work title
Metal Gear Solid
Media type
Game

Shadow Moses Incident

Significant event
Shadow Moses Incident
Description
During the coup led by Liquid Snake and FOXHOUND, he rampaged. Psycho Mantis shone as a trump card with powerful telekinesis and mind-reading.

Mental Manipulation Disrupting Combat Aircraft Control

Significant event
Mental Manipulation Disrupting Combat Aircraft Control
Description
The scene reading enemy soldiers' minds and remotely disabling the pilot's control became widely discussed.

Psychic Interference Targeting the Player

Significant event
Psychic Interference Targeting the Player
Description
In-game instructions for controller vibration, leveraging player metacognition, created a famous meta performance.

Relationships

Liquid Snake

Rival

Clashed during the FOXHOUND uprising at Shadow Moses Island.

Solid Snake

Rival

Multiple encounters in mental battles and on the battlefield, mutually recognizing each other as formidable foes.

Naomi Hunter

Connected as a technician involved in FOXDIE development.

FOXHOUND

FOXHOUND: specialized-operative

Media appearances

Metal Gear Solid

Game / Protagonist

1998 PS

Metal Gear Solid Integral

Game / Protagonist

1999 PS

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

Game / Protagonist

2004 GC

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+

Game / Supporting

2007 PSP

Voice cast and creators

Akio Ōtsuka

Voice actor
Akio Ōtsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Metal Gear Solid series
Notes
Known primarily for his deep, resonant bass voice

Doug Boyd

Voice actor
Doug Boyd
Language
English
Version or series
Early English version

Hideo Kojima

Creator name
Hideo Kojima
Role
Original author

Kenichirō Takagi

Creator name
Kenichirō Takagi
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Psycho Mantis Figure

Item name
Psycho Mantis Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Armored Mask Replica

Item name
Armored Mask Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Psycho Mantis Cigar Set

Item name
Psycho Mantis Cigar Set
Category
Food
Availability
Limited

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