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Prince Excentro, whose name is also rendered as Prince Eccentro, is the main recurring antagonist of the anime Mon Colle Knights. In the original Japanese version he is known as Count Collection, with the full title Count Ludwig Presto Von Meinstein Collection, while the English adaptation gives him the name Prince Ludwig Von Monsterstein Eccentro. He is a young European aristocrat and scientist who, in the English version, is presented as a time traveler from the 12th century who reaches the present day by using an invisible time machine, a device he then forgets about and never relies on again for the rest of the story.
His background is that of a nobleman and scholar, and he is established early on as a rival of Professor Ichiroubei Hiiragi, the father of one of the protagonists. In the English dub, he and the professor once attended the same school, and Excentro was expelled after Hiiragi reported him for cheating. He appears to be an eccentric and theatrical figure with a grandiose sense of his own importance, and he frequently adopts dramatic poses and schemes. He is described as an effeminate aristocrat and a spoiled, hot-tempered villain who dreams of world domination but often lacks the willpower and discipline to carry out his plans effectively. When his schemes fail, he tends to react with frustration and tantrums rather than learning from his mistakes, and he is generally portrayed as incompetent at handling setbacks maturely.
His main motivation is to gather the six Mon items, powerful magical treasures that, when combined, can alter the barriers between the human world and Mon World. While the protagonists seek the items to bring the two worlds together peacefully, Excentro intends to use them to dominate both realities, either by taking control of monsters and humanity or by reshaping reality to suit his ambitions. His rivalry with Professor Hiiragi also drives him, as he wants to outperform and humiliate his old opponent. He is described as a scientist who fields in a comedic field of study known as Cartoon Physics, and he has built various inventions, including the invisible time machine, to support his plans.
In the story, Excentro serves as the central opposing force to the Mon Colle Knights, the young heroes Mondo and Rockna. He follows them into Mon World and competes with them for the same treasures in nearly every episode, attempting to capture monsters, claim items, and sabotage their progress. He considers the Chimera one of his most powerful monsters, and at various points he is shown controlling or allying with other creatures, such as commanding a Nighthawk to attack its own mate and nest, and partnering with the Ogre Power Brothers during a tournament. He is also known to scheme for control of powerful beings, including seeking out dragons that hold important elements.
His key relationships include his two female underlings, Gluko and Batch, who carry out much of the hands-on work for him and accompany him on his ventures. His animosity toward Professor Hiiragi is personal and longstanding, and his conflict with Mondo and Rockna forms the backbone of the series' episode-to-episode action. In the English version, he also receives guidance from Tanaka, a mentor figure who trains him in villainy, and in one island-themed episode he develops a peculiar fixation on Mondo, going so far as to want to abduct him and raise chinchillas together as true friends; in the Japanese version, the character instead entertains delusional fantasies about kissing Mondo during the same storyline.
In terms of development, Excentro remains a recurring comedic antagonist throughout the series rather than undergoing a meaningful redemption or growth arc. His plans consistently unravel, and he responds by inventing new schemes, seeking out stronger monsters, and relying on his underlings, but his basic character remains the same. His notable abilities are primarily scientific and strategic rather than physical. He has enough knowledge of the Monster Collection system to capture, command, and deploy monsters in battle, and he can travel between Earth and Mon World. He is also an inventor capable of building unusual devices, such as his invisible time machine, and his understanding of Cartoon Physics, a deliberately absurd form of science, allows him to approach problems in unconventional ways, even if his execution rarely matches his ambition.
His background is that of a nobleman and scholar, and he is established early on as a rival of Professor Ichiroubei Hiiragi, the father of one of the protagonists. In the English dub, he and the professor once attended the same school, and Excentro was expelled after Hiiragi reported him for cheating. He appears to be an eccentric and theatrical figure with a grandiose sense of his own importance, and he frequently adopts dramatic poses and schemes. He is described as an effeminate aristocrat and a spoiled, hot-tempered villain who dreams of world domination but often lacks the willpower and discipline to carry out his plans effectively. When his schemes fail, he tends to react with frustration and tantrums rather than learning from his mistakes, and he is generally portrayed as incompetent at handling setbacks maturely.
His main motivation is to gather the six Mon items, powerful magical treasures that, when combined, can alter the barriers between the human world and Mon World. While the protagonists seek the items to bring the two worlds together peacefully, Excentro intends to use them to dominate both realities, either by taking control of monsters and humanity or by reshaping reality to suit his ambitions. His rivalry with Professor Hiiragi also drives him, as he wants to outperform and humiliate his old opponent. He is described as a scientist who fields in a comedic field of study known as Cartoon Physics, and he has built various inventions, including the invisible time machine, to support his plans.
In the story, Excentro serves as the central opposing force to the Mon Colle Knights, the young heroes Mondo and Rockna. He follows them into Mon World and competes with them for the same treasures in nearly every episode, attempting to capture monsters, claim items, and sabotage their progress. He considers the Chimera one of his most powerful monsters, and at various points he is shown controlling or allying with other creatures, such as commanding a Nighthawk to attack its own mate and nest, and partnering with the Ogre Power Brothers during a tournament. He is also known to scheme for control of powerful beings, including seeking out dragons that hold important elements.
His key relationships include his two female underlings, Gluko and Batch, who carry out much of the hands-on work for him and accompany him on his ventures. His animosity toward Professor Hiiragi is personal and longstanding, and his conflict with Mondo and Rockna forms the backbone of the series' episode-to-episode action. In the English version, he also receives guidance from Tanaka, a mentor figure who trains him in villainy, and in one island-themed episode he develops a peculiar fixation on Mondo, going so far as to want to abduct him and raise chinchillas together as true friends; in the Japanese version, the character instead entertains delusional fantasies about kissing Mondo during the same storyline.
In terms of development, Excentro remains a recurring comedic antagonist throughout the series rather than undergoing a meaningful redemption or growth arc. His plans consistently unravel, and he responds by inventing new schemes, seeking out stronger monsters, and relying on his underlings, but his basic character remains the same. His notable abilities are primarily scientific and strategic rather than physical. He has enough knowledge of the Monster Collection system to capture, command, and deploy monsters in battle, and he can travel between Earth and Mon World. He is also an inventor capable of building unusual devices, such as his invisible time machine, and his understanding of Cartoon Physics, a deliberately absurd form of science, allows him to approach problems in unconventional ways, even if his execution rarely matches his ambition.