Crusch Karsten
Cross-dressing Royal Selection Candidate
An upright and courteous female warrior. As one of the royal selection candidates, she possesses high political prowess.
Quotes
- I am Crusch Karsten, fighting for the future of this country.
- Never forgetting courtesy is proof of strength.
- Weakness is not permitted. I will fulfill this duty.
- Truth will surely prevail.
- Never give up, that is my way.
Trivia
- Crusch cross-dresses but is originally female.
- Her swordsmanship is top-class among royal selection candidates.
- Her green eyes are particularly noted as an impressive feature among fans.
- Voiced by Kikuko Inoue in the anime.
- Popular not only for her strong political stance but also her sincere personality.
Alternate names
Crusch
Karsten
Candidate Crusch
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Long silver hair tied up, with a refined and dignified expression. Dresses in men's clothing and often displays a calm and composed demeanor.
- Height
- About 170cm
- Eye color
- Green
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Long silver hair
- Men's clothing appearance
- Dignified expression
- Cool green eyes
- Iconic items
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- Royal Selection Candidate attire
- Sword
- White cloak
- Men's clothing
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Sincere
- Detailed personality
- Upright and courteous, with a strong sense of responsibility. Calm and composed, possessing the dignified temperament of a warrior. Faces difficulties resolutely.
- Keywords
-
- Sincere
- Courteous
- Calm
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Resilient
- Sense of justice
- Motto
- To steadfastly follow the path one believes in
- Talents
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- Swordsmanship master
- High leadership
- Political insight
- Strategic thinking
- Calm judgment
- Skills
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- Sword techniques
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership
- Martial arts
- Command ability
- Motivation
- To win the royal selection and achieve just politics
- Habits
- Often uses polite language at the end of sentences
- Favorite foods
- Black tea, Lamb dishes, Sweets
- Favorite colors
- Green, White, Silver
- Disliked situations
- Dishonest behavior, Betrayal, Chaos
History
- Backstory
- Born into nobility, learned swordsmanship and politics from a young age, aspiring to the throne. Highly regarded for her ability and dignity as a royal selection candidate.
- Debut date
- April 4, 2016
- Work title
- Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Appearance as Royal Selection Candidate
- Significant event
- Appearance as Royal Selection Candidate
- Description
- Appears as a royal selection candidate from the early part of the story, driving the political aspects of the narrative.
Participation in the battle against the Witch Cult
- Significant event
- Participation in the battle against the Witch Cult
- Description
- Throws herself into the fight against the organization's threat.
Collaboration with protagonist Subaru
- Significant event
- Collaboration with protagonist Subaru
- Description
- Plays an important supporting role by cooperating with the protagonist against the trials of the other world.
Relationships
Natsuki Subaru
Ally
Cooperated in the battle against the Witch Cult and deepened mutual trust
Elsa Granhiert
Rival
Clashed multiple times from antagonistic positions
Rozwaal Mansion affiliates
Rozwaal Mansion affiliates: unknown
Royal Selection Candidates
Royal Selection Candidates: candidate
Media appearances
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Anime / Supporting
2016 TV series
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Manga / Supporting
Serializing
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World: Starting Life in Another World from Zero
Game / Supporting
2020
Voice cast and creators
Kikuko Inoue
- Voice actor
- Kikuko Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Natalie Hoover
- Voice actor
- Natalie Hoover
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Tappei Nagatsuki
- Creator name
- Tappei Nagatsuki
- Role
- Original author
Shinichirou Otsuka
- Creator name
- Shinichirou Otsuka
- Role
- Illustrator
Shinichirou Otsuka
- Creator name
- Shinichirou Otsuka
- Role
- Character designer
WHITE FOX
- Creator name
- WHITE FOX
- Role
- Animation studio
KADOKAWA
- Creator name
- KADOKAWA
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Crusch Karsten Figure
- Item name
- Crusch Karsten Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Famous Scene Postcard Set
- Item name
- Famous Scene Postcard Set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited