Jikibō

Mysterious Schemer

A mysterious schemer and member of the Shishōren appearing in 'Princess Mononoke'. Operates covertly as an agent targeting the Shishigami's head.

Quotes

  • “You are beautiful.”
  • “Live.”

Trivia

  • Jikibō is a covert operative of the Shishōren and a member of the organization targeting the Shishigami's head.
  • Distinctive appearance featuring red haori and parasol, with bare face uncovered by a mask.
  • Wears high geta and possesses nimble physical abilities to effortlessly leap over rocks and rivers.
  • Feels indebted to Ashitaka for saving his life but remains loyal to the organization's goals.
  • Voiced by Billy Bob Thornton in the English version.

Alternate names

Jiko-bou Member of the Shishōren Covert Operative

Tags

Princess Mononoke Jikibō Studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki Shishōren Covert Operative Schemer Immortality Shishigami Stealth Operations

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged pudgy short man. Wears a red haori (chanchanko) and hood, white kimono. Face is bare, arms wrapped in dark blue bandage-like cloth, wears single-tooth high geta, carries a black woven basket on his back, and holds a red parasol.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Pudgy
  • Red Haori
  • Dark Blue Bandages Wrapped Around Arms
Iconic items
  • Red Haori (Chanchanko)
  • White Hood
  • Black Woven Basket
  • Red Parasol
  • Single-Tooth High Geta

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Schemer
Detailed personality
Calm and composed with a carefree demeanor, but conceals great physical prowess and vast knowledge. A dangerous covert operative who spares no means to achieve his ends. Also harbors a sense of gratitude toward Ashitaka.
Keywords
  • Schemer
  • Carefree
  • Mysterious
  • Calm
  • Cunning
  • Superior Physical Ability
  • Well-Informed
  • Covert
Talents
  • Stealth Operations
  • Martial Arts
  • Information Manipulation
  • Assassination Techniques
  • Vast Knowledge
Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Handling Hidden Weapons
  • Physical Abilities
  • Information Gathering
  • Persuasiveness
Motivation
Aims to seize the Shishigami's head and obtain its immortality-granting spiritual power.

History

Backstory
Mysterious middle-aged man acting as a covert operative from the shadows as a member of the Shishōren, targeting the Shishigami's head. Early on, informs Ashitaka of the Shishigami Forest's existence and continues scheming thereafter. Commands many subordinates and employs poison needles and explosives to achieve his goals.
Debut date
July 12, 1997
Work title
Princess Mononoke
Media type
Movie

Targeting Shishigami's Head

Significant event
Targeting Shishigami's Head
Description
Authorized to kill the Shishigami, cooperates with Eboshi and ultimately seizes the head, but fails after being thwarted by Ashitaka.

Encounter with Ashitaka

Significant event
Encounter with Ashitaka
Description
Appears early in Ashitaka's journey to provide information about the Shishigami Forest. Schemes from behind the scenes thereafter.

Commanding Karakasa-ren and Ishibiya-shū

Significant event
Commanding Karakasa-ren and Ishibiya-shū
Description
Leads subordinates Karakasa-ren and Ishibiya-shū, engaging in aggressive actions to seize the Shishigami's head.

Final Battle

Significant event
Final Battle
Description
Attempts to seize and carry away the Shishigami's head but is stopped by Ashitaka and San, who reclaim it.

Relationships

Lady Eboshi

Ally

Cooperative relationship but with mutual suspicions. Jikibō uses Eboshi to kill the Shishigami.

Karakasa-ren

Subordinate

Leads the subordinate Karakasa-ren, using poison needles and explosives to carry out objectives.

Ishibiya-shū

Subordinate

Commands as leader of the mercenary group.

Jibashiri

Subordinate

Uses hunters to scout the forest.

Ashitaka

Antagonist

Feels gratitude from early encounter but remains opposed. Clashes in the final battle.

Shishōren

Shishōren: leader

Media appearances

Princess Mononoke

Movie / Supporting

July 12, 1997

Princess MONONOKE〜Princess Mononoke〜

Stage play

2013, performed in UK and Japan

Voice cast and creators

Kaoru Kobayashi

Voice actor
Kaoru Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version
Notes
Original Language Voice

Billy Bob Thornton

Voice actor
Billy Bob Thornton
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Original author

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Character designer

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Writer

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Toshio Suzuki

Creator name
Toshio Suzuki
Role
Producer

Walt Disney Company

Creator name
Walt Disney Company
Role
Licensee

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Jikibō Figure

Item name
Jikibō Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Jikibō Cosplay Costume

Item name
Jikibō Cosplay Costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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