Gotou
Gotou is a powerful and intelligent parasite composed of five individual parasites, making him a formidable antagonist. He displays a superiority complex towards humans, showing no remorse in combat while strategically observing his opponents. His ultimate goal and motivations remain shrouded in mystery.
Quick Facts
What is Gotou's species?
Parasite
What is Gotou's status?
Deceased
What is Gotou's role in the story?
Main antagonist
What is Gotou's appearance?
Changes throughout the series; initially has short brown hair and a round face, later develops a more muscular physique and sharp features. In his final form, he is a 3-meter tall monster.
What is Gotou's personality?
Intelligent, arrogant, shows no remorse, patient, and respectful towards Reiko and Hirokawa.
What are Gotou's abilities?
Shapeshifting, enhanced strength and speed, durable body armor, high mobility, and the ability to absorb other parasites.
Description
Personality
Gotou is a highly intelligent and ruthless parasite, exhibiting a superiority complex over humanity and showing no remorse for his actions. He is patient and observant, strategically assessing situations before acting, but also displays a cold, calculating demeanor, dismembering opponents without hesitation. While arrogant and dismissive of humans, he shows a degree of respect for Reiko Tamura and Takeshi Hirokawa, remaining under their control until certain circumstances necessitate independent action. Even in his monstrous final form, his aggression and primal instincts are evident. His actions are driven by a powerful bloodlust, amplified by the multiple parasites inhabiting his body. Despite his brutality, Gotou displays a surprising capacity for acknowledging his opponents' skills, praising their strategies even as he defeats them. This hints at a complex personality beneath his ruthless exterior, a blend of cold calculation and a certain begrudging respect for strength. His transformation into a monstrous form further highlights the conflict between his intellect and his increasingly primal instincts.
Abilities
Gotou's abilities stem from being a composite parasite, formed from five individual parasites inhabiting a single human host body. This grants him significantly enhanced abilities compared to a single parasite. His powers include: * **Shapeshifting:** Like other parasites, Gotou can shapeshift his head, but his control extends to his entire body due to the multiple parasites. He can rapidly alter the form and function of his limbs, transforming them into bladed tentacles, hardened armor, grappling hooks, or high-speed, digitigrade legs capable of exceeding 60 km/h. He can even manipulate his arms to deflect bullets and sling them back at opponents. * **Enhanced Strength, Speed, and Durability:** Gotou possesses immense physical strength, speed, and durability far surpassing that of a normal human or even a single parasite. His hardened parasite limbs can withstand grenade blasts and shotgun blasts with minimal damage. * **Monster Form:** Gotou can transform into a massive, monstrous form, approximately 3 meters tall, with multiple limbs, eyes, and rows of teeth. This form further enhances his already formidable strength and ferocity. * **Absorption:** Gotou demonstrated the ability to absorb other parasites, as seen with Migi, although this was temporary. His maximum capacity for absorbing parasites remains unknown. * **Strategic Combat Prowess:** Gotou is highly intelligent and skilled in combat, utilizing his diverse abilities and enhanced physical capabilities to overwhelm opponents. He displays exceptional tactical awareness and patience.