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The character known as the King of Gods in the Shuffle! series is named Eustoma. He serves as the ruler of the realm of the gods and holds significant authority over his divine domain. Eustoma is the father of Lisianthus, often called Sia, and his family is a central part of his identity and motivations.
Physically, Eustoma is depicted as a large and musclebound individual, a stark contrast to the more slender and serene appearance of his counterpart, the King of Devils. He stands at approximately 191 centimeters tall. His personality is loud, boisterous, and deeply caring, but he is often his own worst enemy when trying to express that care, especially toward his daughter. He has a well-documented fondness for drinking sake, which contributes to his gruff and sometimes overbearing demeanor. A frequent running gag involves his enthusiastic but poorly judged attempts to show affection for Lisianthus, which inevitably embarrass her and lead her to strike him with a chair to restore order. Despite his intimidating size and status, he is a kind and clear-headed individual at his core, always prioritizing the well-being of his family.
Eustoma’s motivations are largely driven by his love for his family, particularly his daughter. He fully supports Lisianthus’s wishes, even to an extreme degree. For instance, he agrees to move his entire household to the human world to live next door to the protagonist, Rin Tsuchimi, simply because his daughter desired it. His role in the story is that of a supporting character and a comedic figure. He is one of the two powerful kings who disrupt the ordinary life of Rin by introducing their daughters into his social circle, with the ultimate hope that Rin will choose to marry Lisianthus and eventually become the heir to the throne of the gods. Beyond the comedy, he also serves as a source of magical protection and authority, often demonstrating a level-headed dedication to solving problems that affect the wider group.
In terms of relationships, his connection with his daughter is the most prominent. He dotes on her heavily, which is the source of most of their comedic interactions. Eustoma has a unique family structure, as he is married to three wives. One of them is Cineraria, a devil and the mother of Lisianthus. Cineraria has harbored a crush on him since their youth. Another wife is Lilac, his childhood friend, who also uses brass knuckles to discipline him when he acts foolishly. His third wife is Iris, who is notably quieter and does not resort to physical discipline like the others. Eustoma is also close friends with the King of Devils, Forbesii, who is also his brother-in-law. Their friendship is a key dynamic, as they are often seen together, competing over which daughter will win Rin’s affection, or cooperating to protect the children from larger threats.
While Eustoma is primarily a static comedic character, he shows moments of sincere development and emotional depth. In the sequel series Really? Really!, he and the King of Devils work together to find a way for the artificial being Primula to remain in the human world, even though supporting this decision could endanger their political positions as rulers. This demonstrates that their loyalty to the children and their sense of kindness outweigh their ambition or concern for political power. He is also known to shed tears of joy or sadness, a trait that contrasts with his brutish exterior.
Regarding his abilities, as the King of Gods, Eustoma possesses significant magical power. However, he has a strong personal preference for physical combat and fistfights over relying on magic. The magical abilities attributed to the gods in this universe are highly suggested to be primarily healing and protective in nature. Eustoma is frequently shown casting powerful protective barriers to shield others from imminent danger, such as when Primula’s magic goes out of control in the Really? Really! prologue. This defensive and supportive style of magic marks a clear contrast with the offensive magic mastery of the devils. His power is implied to be world-threatening when his emotions get the better of him, as he once comically threatened to destroy the entire world if his daughter were to fail her school exams.
Physically, Eustoma is depicted as a large and musclebound individual, a stark contrast to the more slender and serene appearance of his counterpart, the King of Devils. He stands at approximately 191 centimeters tall. His personality is loud, boisterous, and deeply caring, but he is often his own worst enemy when trying to express that care, especially toward his daughter. He has a well-documented fondness for drinking sake, which contributes to his gruff and sometimes overbearing demeanor. A frequent running gag involves his enthusiastic but poorly judged attempts to show affection for Lisianthus, which inevitably embarrass her and lead her to strike him with a chair to restore order. Despite his intimidating size and status, he is a kind and clear-headed individual at his core, always prioritizing the well-being of his family.
Eustoma’s motivations are largely driven by his love for his family, particularly his daughter. He fully supports Lisianthus’s wishes, even to an extreme degree. For instance, he agrees to move his entire household to the human world to live next door to the protagonist, Rin Tsuchimi, simply because his daughter desired it. His role in the story is that of a supporting character and a comedic figure. He is one of the two powerful kings who disrupt the ordinary life of Rin by introducing their daughters into his social circle, with the ultimate hope that Rin will choose to marry Lisianthus and eventually become the heir to the throne of the gods. Beyond the comedy, he also serves as a source of magical protection and authority, often demonstrating a level-headed dedication to solving problems that affect the wider group.
In terms of relationships, his connection with his daughter is the most prominent. He dotes on her heavily, which is the source of most of their comedic interactions. Eustoma has a unique family structure, as he is married to three wives. One of them is Cineraria, a devil and the mother of Lisianthus. Cineraria has harbored a crush on him since their youth. Another wife is Lilac, his childhood friend, who also uses brass knuckles to discipline him when he acts foolishly. His third wife is Iris, who is notably quieter and does not resort to physical discipline like the others. Eustoma is also close friends with the King of Devils, Forbesii, who is also his brother-in-law. Their friendship is a key dynamic, as they are often seen together, competing over which daughter will win Rin’s affection, or cooperating to protect the children from larger threats.
While Eustoma is primarily a static comedic character, he shows moments of sincere development and emotional depth. In the sequel series Really? Really!, he and the King of Devils work together to find a way for the artificial being Primula to remain in the human world, even though supporting this decision could endanger their political positions as rulers. This demonstrates that their loyalty to the children and their sense of kindness outweigh their ambition or concern for political power. He is also known to shed tears of joy or sadness, a trait that contrasts with his brutish exterior.
Regarding his abilities, as the King of Gods, Eustoma possesses significant magical power. However, he has a strong personal preference for physical combat and fistfights over relying on magic. The magical abilities attributed to the gods in this universe are highly suggested to be primarily healing and protective in nature. Eustoma is frequently shown casting powerful protective barriers to shield others from imminent danger, such as when Primula’s magic goes out of control in the Really? Really! prologue. This defensive and supportive style of magic marks a clear contrast with the offensive magic mastery of the devils. His power is implied to be world-threatening when his emotions get the better of him, as he once comically threatened to destroy the entire world if his daughter were to fail her school exams.