Gonza
Lady Eboshi's retainer, a man skilled at handling weapons
A large bald-headed man who serves Lady Eboshi and leads the gun corps and cowherds. He has a strict and short-tempered personality but possesses high loyalty.
Quotes
- If that's really true.
- You'd have been better off if you were a woman too!
Trivia
- A rare character who can read and write.
- Secretly harbors feelings for Eboshi.
- Cannot swim.
- Highly skilled with the nodachi.
- Suspected Ashitaka of being a mononoke when the curse appeared on his right arm.
Alternate names
Gonza-san
Eboshi's attendant
Lady's retainer
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A large man with a bald head and intimidating physique. Wears black combat attire and always carries a long-handled greatsword.
- Distinguishing features
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- Bald head
- Large build
- Stern expression
- Iconic items
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- Nodachi
- Black attire
- Full armament
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyal
- Detailed personality
- Pledges absolute loyalty to Lady Eboshi and strictly instructs his subordinates, but is fundamentally serious with a strong sense of responsibility. He also has a short-tempered and bossy side, and while suspicious of Ashitaka, strives to carry out his duties.
- Keywords
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- Loyal
- Bossy
- Short-tempered
- Sense of responsibility
- Bravery
- Leadership
- Strict
- Talents
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- Combat ability
- Weapon handling
- Leadership
- Skills
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- Nodachi handling
- Combat command
- Weapon knowledge
- Motivation
- To faithfully carry out Lady Eboshi's orders and protect the safety and maintenance of Iron Town.
History
- Backstory
- Has served Eboshi since the Wokou pirate era before Iron Town, active as her bodyguard and troop leader. Gained her trust and contributed to maintaining order in Iron Town.
- Debut date
- July 12, 1997
- Work title
- Princess Mononoke
- Media type
- Movie
Encounter with Ashitaka
- Significant event
- Encounter with Ashitaka
- Description
- First suspects Ashitaka as a spy and remains wary, but harbors complex emotions upon learning his true intentions.
Forest Spirit hunt battle
- Significant event
- Forest Spirit hunt battle
- Description
- Participates in the battle to defeat the Forest Spirit under Eboshi's orders.
Iron Town defense
- Significant event
- Iron Town defense
- Description
- Commands the battle to protect Iron Town against attacks from samurai and boar gods.
Relationships
Lady Eboshi
Leader
Receives immense trust as Eboshi's powerful retainer.
Gun Corps
Teammate
Leads the unit in combat and protection duties.
Cowherd Leader
Ally
Cooperates for Iron Town's safety.
Iron Town
Iron Town: strategist
Gun Corps
Gun Corps: leader
Lady Eboshi's guard
Lady Eboshi's guard: unknown
Media appearances
Princess Mononoke
Movie / Supporting
1997 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Tsunehiko Kamijō
- Voice actor
- Tsunehiko Kamijō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
John DiMaggio
- Voice actor
- John DiMaggio
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English version
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Character designer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Gonza figure
- Item name
- Gonza figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Princess Mononoke goods set
- Item name
- Princess Mononoke goods set
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular