OVA
Description
Fausto, whose full name is Gelhardt von Faust, is the leader of the nation of Gartland on the planet Terra II. His role in the story of Saber Marionette J Again marks a significant departure from his previous function as an antagonist.
In the events preceding this OVA, Fausto was a primary adversary, depicted as a cruel and authoritarian ruler who disregarded the emotional well-being of his own Saber Dolls—Tiger, Panther, and Luchs. However, by the beginning of Saber Marionette J Again, a notable shift has occurred. Penitent for his past mistreatment of his marionettes, Fausto writes a letter to the protagonist, Otaru Mamiya, requesting that Tiger, Panther, and Luchs live with him. His stated goal is for the three Saber Dolls to improve their etiquette and culinary skills, learning to live in a peaceful society rather than as tools of war. This action reveals a newfound humility and a desire to correct his past errors.
Throughout the OVA, Fausto remains a figure of authority in Gartland but is no longer an enemy. He is seen conducting research and investigations across the planet, demonstrating a more scientific and proactive approach to the threats facing Terra II. His motivations become aligned with the greater good, as he is the one who reveals a critical piece of information: every 80,000 years, a catastrophic plasma storm develops with enough power to destroy the planet. He also provides Otaru with key information about the new marionette Marine, explaining her origins as a prototype designed to withstand and weaponize plasma.
Fausto's key relationships are central to his development. His bond with his Saber Dolls, particularly Tiger, is a primary focus. While he had previously treated them coldly as tools, his regret is a driving force for his actions in the series. In a moment of crisis, when Fausto is attacked and beaten by a powerful enemy, his scream of pain is the catalyst that awakens a furious Tiger from her damaged, dormant state to rescue him. This event underscores the deep, albeit strained, connection between them.
Fausto's character development is the most pronounced aspect of his role in the OVA. He transforms from a remorseful former tyrant seeking atonement for his soldiers into a proactive protector of the planet. His personality, once marked by cold ambition, now shows signs of a man willing to fight directly for the safety of others, even attempting to single-handedly battle a monstrous creature to save his allies.
Regarding notable abilities, Fausto is not a marionette himself but a human clone and the leader of a major nation. His abilities are political and intellectual rather than combative. He possesses significant authority and scientific knowledge, particularly concerning the ancient history of Terra II and advanced marionette technology, such as the design and purpose of the prototype Marine. In moments of crisis, he demonstrates personal courage, but he is physically outmatched by the cybernetic and marionette adversaries he faces, requiring rescue from his own Saber Dolls.
In the events preceding this OVA, Fausto was a primary adversary, depicted as a cruel and authoritarian ruler who disregarded the emotional well-being of his own Saber Dolls—Tiger, Panther, and Luchs. However, by the beginning of Saber Marionette J Again, a notable shift has occurred. Penitent for his past mistreatment of his marionettes, Fausto writes a letter to the protagonist, Otaru Mamiya, requesting that Tiger, Panther, and Luchs live with him. His stated goal is for the three Saber Dolls to improve their etiquette and culinary skills, learning to live in a peaceful society rather than as tools of war. This action reveals a newfound humility and a desire to correct his past errors.
Throughout the OVA, Fausto remains a figure of authority in Gartland but is no longer an enemy. He is seen conducting research and investigations across the planet, demonstrating a more scientific and proactive approach to the threats facing Terra II. His motivations become aligned with the greater good, as he is the one who reveals a critical piece of information: every 80,000 years, a catastrophic plasma storm develops with enough power to destroy the planet. He also provides Otaru with key information about the new marionette Marine, explaining her origins as a prototype designed to withstand and weaponize plasma.
Fausto's key relationships are central to his development. His bond with his Saber Dolls, particularly Tiger, is a primary focus. While he had previously treated them coldly as tools, his regret is a driving force for his actions in the series. In a moment of crisis, when Fausto is attacked and beaten by a powerful enemy, his scream of pain is the catalyst that awakens a furious Tiger from her damaged, dormant state to rescue him. This event underscores the deep, albeit strained, connection between them.
Fausto's character development is the most pronounced aspect of his role in the OVA. He transforms from a remorseful former tyrant seeking atonement for his soldiers into a proactive protector of the planet. His personality, once marked by cold ambition, now shows signs of a man willing to fight directly for the safety of others, even attempting to single-handedly battle a monstrous creature to save his allies.
Regarding notable abilities, Fausto is not a marionette himself but a human clone and the leader of a major nation. His abilities are political and intellectual rather than combative. He possesses significant authority and scientific knowledge, particularly concerning the ancient history of Terra II and advanced marionette technology, such as the design and purpose of the prototype Marine. In moments of crisis, he demonstrates personal courage, but he is physically outmatched by the cybernetic and marionette adversaries he faces, requiring rescue from his own Saber Dolls.