TV-Series
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Joel Gear is a master watchmaker who plays a crucial role in the final arc of the story. Before the worldwide petrification event, he was the star employee of the prestigious luxury watch brand Rodex, a clear reference to real-world high-end watchmakers. Despite his young age, his profound knowledge of mechanical movements and his exceptional precision in working with miniature components earned him this top position.
Personality-wise, Joel displays a fascinating and dramatic duality. When interacting with other men, he is arrogant, cocky, and verbose, carrying himself with a chulito attitude that suggests he believes he is better than everyone else. He shows little respect for men in general but will make an exception for fellow artisans whose skills he admires. However, this demeanor flips completely when he is around women. In their presence, he becomes incredibly shy, insecure, and prone to stuttering, barely able to speak. This polarizing behavior is attributed to him having spent his entire life so focused on his craft that he had little social life and consequently never learned how to act around women. He is also noted to prefer working in silence and often does so while squatting on the floor rather than using a desk. His love for alcoholic beverages, especially wine, is another notable trait, as he enjoys drinking a glass after work and uses a toast to celebrate his successes.
The character is driven by a deep professional pride and a genuine fascination with complex mechanisms. His primary motivation is to dissect and understand the petrification device, known as the Medusa, which he finds to be built upon a science that surpasses anything known in the old world. He is determined to unravel all its secrets, not just as a task, but as a personal challenge.
In the story, Joel is sought out and revived by the Kingdom of Science specifically for his unique ability to work on the intricate petrification device. His role is that of a key technical specialist, as he is the only one capable of carefully disassembling and analyzing the weapon's core components. He is responsible for identifying its power source and, crucially, for restoring its functionality. Throughout the story, he develops a significant relationship with Kaseki, the master craftsman of the Kingdom of Science. Though they are initially separated and cannot communicate directly, Joel deciphers a hidden message meant for him regarding the crucial method for perfecting the device's diamond battery. This leads to a deep mutual respect between the two artisans, and they eventually become an excellent team working together on the final stages of the moon mission. His other key relationships are shaped by his unique personality, reacting very differently to male figures like Dr. Brody versus female characters like Minami or Yuzuriha.
Joel's development is closely tied to his interactions with the Kingdom of Science. Upon his first revival, he is almost immediately petrified again while testing his theory on the device. After being revived a second time, he persists in his work, demonstrating his resolve. A significant moment of development occurs when he uses his own watch, which he built as a hidden radio receiver, to receive a covert clue. This culminates in his ultimate achievement: successfully completing the functional petrification device. He celebrates by toasting not just his own success, but specifically to Kaseki, showing that his pride has expanded to include respect for a fellow craftsman. He later participates in the high-stakes final battle for the Medusa, using his watch and his wits to make a desperate play for the weapon, showcasing his bravery and commitment beyond his technical role.
Joel's notable abilities stem directly from his background as a premier watchmaker. His primary skill is his extraordinary micro-precision craftsmanship, which allows him to handle and manipulate incredibly small parts with unmatched dexterity. This talent is so refined that immediately upon being revived, he uses available materials to craft himself a functional wristwatch in a single day. He demonstrates a remarkable capacity to study and understand the alien mechanics of the petrification weapon, successfully identifying its energy source and even restoring its ability to function. In a display of cunning that complements his manual skills, he also secretly incorporates a radio receiver into his personally made watch, allowing him to pick up hidden Morse code messages that others cannot.
Personality-wise, Joel displays a fascinating and dramatic duality. When interacting with other men, he is arrogant, cocky, and verbose, carrying himself with a chulito attitude that suggests he believes he is better than everyone else. He shows little respect for men in general but will make an exception for fellow artisans whose skills he admires. However, this demeanor flips completely when he is around women. In their presence, he becomes incredibly shy, insecure, and prone to stuttering, barely able to speak. This polarizing behavior is attributed to him having spent his entire life so focused on his craft that he had little social life and consequently never learned how to act around women. He is also noted to prefer working in silence and often does so while squatting on the floor rather than using a desk. His love for alcoholic beverages, especially wine, is another notable trait, as he enjoys drinking a glass after work and uses a toast to celebrate his successes.
The character is driven by a deep professional pride and a genuine fascination with complex mechanisms. His primary motivation is to dissect and understand the petrification device, known as the Medusa, which he finds to be built upon a science that surpasses anything known in the old world. He is determined to unravel all its secrets, not just as a task, but as a personal challenge.
In the story, Joel is sought out and revived by the Kingdom of Science specifically for his unique ability to work on the intricate petrification device. His role is that of a key technical specialist, as he is the only one capable of carefully disassembling and analyzing the weapon's core components. He is responsible for identifying its power source and, crucially, for restoring its functionality. Throughout the story, he develops a significant relationship with Kaseki, the master craftsman of the Kingdom of Science. Though they are initially separated and cannot communicate directly, Joel deciphers a hidden message meant for him regarding the crucial method for perfecting the device's diamond battery. This leads to a deep mutual respect between the two artisans, and they eventually become an excellent team working together on the final stages of the moon mission. His other key relationships are shaped by his unique personality, reacting very differently to male figures like Dr. Brody versus female characters like Minami or Yuzuriha.
Joel's development is closely tied to his interactions with the Kingdom of Science. Upon his first revival, he is almost immediately petrified again while testing his theory on the device. After being revived a second time, he persists in his work, demonstrating his resolve. A significant moment of development occurs when he uses his own watch, which he built as a hidden radio receiver, to receive a covert clue. This culminates in his ultimate achievement: successfully completing the functional petrification device. He celebrates by toasting not just his own success, but specifically to Kaseki, showing that his pride has expanded to include respect for a fellow craftsman. He later participates in the high-stakes final battle for the Medusa, using his watch and his wits to make a desperate play for the weapon, showcasing his bravery and commitment beyond his technical role.
Joel's notable abilities stem directly from his background as a premier watchmaker. His primary skill is his extraordinary micro-precision craftsmanship, which allows him to handle and manipulate incredibly small parts with unmatched dexterity. This talent is so refined that immediately upon being revived, he uses available materials to craft himself a functional wristwatch in a single day. He demonstrates a remarkable capacity to study and understand the alien mechanics of the petrification weapon, successfully identifying its energy source and even restoring its ability to function. In a display of cunning that complements his manual skills, he also secretly incorporates a radio receiver into his personally made watch, allowing him to pick up hidden Morse code messages that others cannot.