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Prince, whose actual name is Niari, is a character in the anime Gokudo. He is the prince of the Magic World, a realm also referred to as the Darkside Empire, and the son of Granny, the fortune-teller who is also the Queen of the Magic World and is often called the Old Seer. Most characters in the story address him simply as Prince rather than by his given name. He is a young man with dark skin, long black hair reaching to his waist, dark eyes, and an appearance that is consistently presented as strikingly handsome, an appearance he himself is very aware of.
In terms of background, Prince enters the story as a powerful mage from the demon world who holds royal status and is regarded as a candidate to succeed his mother as ruler. He is confident, outgoing, and extremely vain. His most defining trait is his flirtatiousness: he tries to charm nearly every attractive woman he meets and considers himself far more skilled with women than the protagonist, Gokudo. In spite of his smooth image, he is fundamentally just as selfish and self-centered as Gokudo, and his composure tends to fall apart whenever he is left alone with a beautiful woman.
His motivation is driven largely by pleasure, vanity, and romance, but also by a need to prove his worth. After he loses his first battle against Gokudo, his mother strips him of most of his magical power and declares him unqualified to succeed her as the ruler of the Darkside Empire because of the mistakes he made in the human world. She then orders him to travel with Gokudo and Rubette through the human world as a form of training meant to shape him into a better leader. As punishment, his magic is sealed down to what is described as a beginner level, although he remains a mage and retains the ability to fight. One of his notable habits in battle is the use of giant robots.
In the story, Prince begins as an opponent of the main group but is forced to join them after his defeat, and he becomes a recurring traveling companion. His role is that of a rival and occasional friend to Gokudo rather than a straightforward ally. He accepts the forced journey with reluctance, and while he denies any fondness for Gokudo, part of his willingness to stay comes from his strong romantic interest in Rubette, whom he pursues with persistent and intense advances. He regards Gokudo as a rival and frequently tries to outshine him, particularly when women are involved.
His key relationships are defined by this dynamic. With Gokudo, he shares a relationship built on constant bickering and competition that nevertheless develops into a kind of friendship over the course of their adventures. With Rubette, he is genuinely smitten and repeatedly makes serious attempts to win her affection, even though she does not respond warmly to him. With Granny, his mother, his relationship is one of authority and discipline: she punishes him for his failings, but she is also the one who sends him on the journey that provides his character development.
Over time, Prince's personality softens only slightly. He remains vain, selfish, and obsessed with women, but the travels expose a more sincere side to him. Once he truly sets his heart on a woman, his devotion is presented as deep and enduring rather than merely shallow flirtation. His time with the group is intended as a lesson in responsibility and leadership, and while he never fully abandons his flaws, his experiences alongside Gokudo, Rubette, and the others gradually show a more capable and occasionally loyal side beneath his self-absorbed exterior.
In terms of background, Prince enters the story as a powerful mage from the demon world who holds royal status and is regarded as a candidate to succeed his mother as ruler. He is confident, outgoing, and extremely vain. His most defining trait is his flirtatiousness: he tries to charm nearly every attractive woman he meets and considers himself far more skilled with women than the protagonist, Gokudo. In spite of his smooth image, he is fundamentally just as selfish and self-centered as Gokudo, and his composure tends to fall apart whenever he is left alone with a beautiful woman.
His motivation is driven largely by pleasure, vanity, and romance, but also by a need to prove his worth. After he loses his first battle against Gokudo, his mother strips him of most of his magical power and declares him unqualified to succeed her as the ruler of the Darkside Empire because of the mistakes he made in the human world. She then orders him to travel with Gokudo and Rubette through the human world as a form of training meant to shape him into a better leader. As punishment, his magic is sealed down to what is described as a beginner level, although he remains a mage and retains the ability to fight. One of his notable habits in battle is the use of giant robots.
In the story, Prince begins as an opponent of the main group but is forced to join them after his defeat, and he becomes a recurring traveling companion. His role is that of a rival and occasional friend to Gokudo rather than a straightforward ally. He accepts the forced journey with reluctance, and while he denies any fondness for Gokudo, part of his willingness to stay comes from his strong romantic interest in Rubette, whom he pursues with persistent and intense advances. He regards Gokudo as a rival and frequently tries to outshine him, particularly when women are involved.
His key relationships are defined by this dynamic. With Gokudo, he shares a relationship built on constant bickering and competition that nevertheless develops into a kind of friendship over the course of their adventures. With Rubette, he is genuinely smitten and repeatedly makes serious attempts to win her affection, even though she does not respond warmly to him. With Granny, his mother, his relationship is one of authority and discipline: she punishes him for his failings, but she is also the one who sends him on the journey that provides his character development.
Over time, Prince's personality softens only slightly. He remains vain, selfish, and obsessed with women, but the travels expose a more sincere side to him. Once he truly sets his heart on a woman, his devotion is presented as deep and enduring rather than merely shallow flirtation. His time with the group is intended as a lesson in responsibility and leadership, and while he never fully abandons his flaws, his experiences alongside Gokudo, Rubette, and the others gradually show a more capable and occasionally loyal side beneath his self-absorbed exterior.