Poe

One of the perpetrators of the Death Gun incident

One of the Death Gun perpetrators and a member of Laughing Coffin. In GGO, committed murders by inducing cardiac arrest using muscle relaxants.

Quotes

  • It's show time

Trivia

  • One of the top 3 in Laughing Coffin, known as one of the perpetrators of the Death Gun incident.
  • Assassin who uses poison knives and skillfully employs Hiding.
  • Lulls into a false sense of security with childish attitude and appearance, but is extremely brutal.
  • In the Alicization arc, assaults Kirito from a base in the real-world Lars.
  • Unique method of killing targets using the muscle relaxant succinylcholine.

Alternate names

Poe Johnny Black

Tags

Death Gun GGO Phantom Bullet Arc Assassination Guild Laughing Coffin Johnny Black Gunslinger Criminal Virtual Reality Kirito Antagonist

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wears a black mask resembling a tengu bag over his face, and has a childish attitude and appearance. Poison knife user who wears a poncho.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black mask resembling a tengu bag
  • Childish appearance
  • Uses poison knives
Iconic items
  • Black mask
  • Poison knife
  • Estoc made from space battleship Yamato armor plating

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ruthless
Detailed personality
Combines childishness and viciousness, but commits cold-blooded and merciless crimes, with strong loyalty to his accomplice PoH.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Brutal
  • Persistent
  • Calculated
  • Vicious-tongued
Talents
  • Sniping skills
  • Infiltration assassination
  • Poison use
  • Psychological warfare
  • Assassination planning
Skills
  • Sniper rifle
  • Poison knife handling
  • Stealth movement
  • Bayonet crafting
  • Brainwashing in criminal organizations
Motivation
Accomplishing Death Gun's goals and loyalty to PoH. Opposition to Kirito and the clearing group.

History

Backstory
In childhood, went by his real name Joe and was already under PoH. Sent spies to the clearing group to sow discord and spread player killing. In GGO, became a perpetrator of the Death Gun incident as Zaza's partner.
Work title
Sword Art Online

Aincrad Incident

Significant event
Aincrad Incident
Description
In SAO, active as a member of Laughing Coffin with a connection to Kirito. Used Hiding skill as an assassination method.

Death Gun Incident

Significant event
Death Gun Incident
Description
Perpetrator of the Death Gun incident in GGO. Used muscle relaxants to commit murders in the real world as well.

Arrest

Significant event
Arrest
Description
After the Death Gun incident, arrested, and confronted Kirito in the Alicization arc.

Alicization Arc Assault

Significant event
Alicization Arc Assault
Description
Basing in Lars, assaulted Kirito, resulting in mutual destruction, but both minds remain trapped in Aincrad.

Relationships

Vasago Casals

Partner

Close aide to PoH, acts on his instructions. Has an intimate relationship of trust.

PoH

Leader

Leads Death Gun as the leader of Laughing Coffin.

Laughing Coffin

Laughing Coffin: top-member

Media appearances

Sword Art Online II

Anime / Supporting

2014 TV series

Sword Art Online game works

Game / Supporting

Sword Art Online

Manga / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Ryota Osaka

Voice actor
Ryota Osaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Anime version

Keiji Fujiwara

Voice actor
Keiji Fujiwara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game version

Reki Kawahara

Creator name
Reki Kawahara
Role
Original author

abec

Creator name
abec
Role
Illustrator

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Availability
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