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Ibushi Arima is a third-year student at Binan High School who serves as the vice president of the student council, a group also known within the series as the Conquest Club. He is 18 years old and was born on November 10, making his zodiac sign Scorpio. He stands 184 centimeters tall, has dark green wavy hair, and crimson eyes, often described as having a gentle or slightly drooping quality. His blood type is AB.
Regarding his background, Ibushi was born into an upper-class family where social appearances and superficial relationships were emphasized, an upbringing that led him to experience emotional detachment during his childhood. This changed when he met Kinshiro Kusatsu and Atsushi Kinugawa as a child, as Kinshiro's genuine kindness and cheerful smile helped Ibushi open up emotionally, forging a lasting bond with him. His given name, Ibushi, carries meanings related to "smoked" or "oxidation," a term that appears in phrases like "oxidized silver". His hobbies include playing backgammon and gardening, specifically cultivating herbs to prepare tea. He enjoys carbonated rice crackers, particularly those from the Arima hot spring region. However, he has a strong and notable aversion to snails, stemming from a childhood incident where he accidentally stepped on one and was traumatized. He also dislikes salty licorice, known as salmiakki.
Ibushi's personality is generally calm, polite, and laid-back, often appearing slightly disinterested or clueless in everyday situations. Despite this serene exterior, he can occasionally surprise others with unexpectedly sharp, harsh, or sarcastic remarks, especially during tense moments. At his core, Ibushi is a peacemaker, frequently mediating arguments between his fellow student council members, particularly the strong-willed Kinshiro Kusatsu and the passionate Akoya Gero, to maintain harmony within the group. He is also noted to have a somewhat sinister or "creepy" quality at times, as described by Akoya in the manga.
His primary motivation and defining characteristic is his unwavering loyalty to Kinshiro Kusatsu, the student council president. He acts as a devoted butler-like figure to Kinshiro, always standing by his side and providing support. This includes preparing exquisite food and brewing tea for the Conquest Club, offering advice in times of distress, and remaining steadfastly loyal even when treated coldly. Some interpretations suggest this profound loyalty may stem from deeper feelings, possibly a crush on Kinshiro. His childhood connection with Kinshiro was initially forgotten by the latter upon entering high school, adding a layer of poignancy to his quiet dedication.
Within the story, Ibushi's primary role is as a member of the Conquest Club, which acts as a foil to the main defense club. He, along with Kinshiro and Akoya, serves as both an antagonist and eventual ally. As a member of the Conquest Club, Ibushi can transform into a magical warrior. By holding a rhombus-shaped ring on his finger and calling out Conquest, he transforms into the Silver Chevalier, Argent, also known as The Silver Chevalier, Argent that is fragrant of the wind. His given color is silver, and his elemental attribute is wind. In his transformed state, he wears a military-styled uniform, initially black and later white, and wields a rapier as his primary weapon. His notable abilities include creating chain-like barriers made of silver to block enemy attacks and participating in a combined special attack called Ultima Adamas, in which he and the other Chevaliers fire beams of their respective colors from their rapiers, with Ibushi firing a silver beam. While he initially prefers an observational role or creates monsters, he engages directly in battle when necessary, such as confronting the Chevalier Cerulean in episode 11.
Ibushi's development across the series shows a transition from a detached individual shaped by his upbringing to someone who finds purpose and emotional fulfillment through the bonds of loyalty and camaraderie, most importantly through his steadfast support of Kinshiro and his activities with the Conquest Club. His ability to maintain a calm and rational demeanor makes him the voice of reason within the student council, balancing the more extreme personalities of his peers. In addition to his relationship with Kinshiro, he maintains good terms with Akoya Gero, even teasing him on occasion, and his interactions with Yumoto Hakone and others are generally friendly. The manga adaptations explore his character further, especially his intense aversion to snails and providing additional backstory for his relationships.
Regarding his background, Ibushi was born into an upper-class family where social appearances and superficial relationships were emphasized, an upbringing that led him to experience emotional detachment during his childhood. This changed when he met Kinshiro Kusatsu and Atsushi Kinugawa as a child, as Kinshiro's genuine kindness and cheerful smile helped Ibushi open up emotionally, forging a lasting bond with him. His given name, Ibushi, carries meanings related to "smoked" or "oxidation," a term that appears in phrases like "oxidized silver". His hobbies include playing backgammon and gardening, specifically cultivating herbs to prepare tea. He enjoys carbonated rice crackers, particularly those from the Arima hot spring region. However, he has a strong and notable aversion to snails, stemming from a childhood incident where he accidentally stepped on one and was traumatized. He also dislikes salty licorice, known as salmiakki.
Ibushi's personality is generally calm, polite, and laid-back, often appearing slightly disinterested or clueless in everyday situations. Despite this serene exterior, he can occasionally surprise others with unexpectedly sharp, harsh, or sarcastic remarks, especially during tense moments. At his core, Ibushi is a peacemaker, frequently mediating arguments between his fellow student council members, particularly the strong-willed Kinshiro Kusatsu and the passionate Akoya Gero, to maintain harmony within the group. He is also noted to have a somewhat sinister or "creepy" quality at times, as described by Akoya in the manga.
His primary motivation and defining characteristic is his unwavering loyalty to Kinshiro Kusatsu, the student council president. He acts as a devoted butler-like figure to Kinshiro, always standing by his side and providing support. This includes preparing exquisite food and brewing tea for the Conquest Club, offering advice in times of distress, and remaining steadfastly loyal even when treated coldly. Some interpretations suggest this profound loyalty may stem from deeper feelings, possibly a crush on Kinshiro. His childhood connection with Kinshiro was initially forgotten by the latter upon entering high school, adding a layer of poignancy to his quiet dedication.
Within the story, Ibushi's primary role is as a member of the Conquest Club, which acts as a foil to the main defense club. He, along with Kinshiro and Akoya, serves as both an antagonist and eventual ally. As a member of the Conquest Club, Ibushi can transform into a magical warrior. By holding a rhombus-shaped ring on his finger and calling out Conquest, he transforms into the Silver Chevalier, Argent, also known as The Silver Chevalier, Argent that is fragrant of the wind. His given color is silver, and his elemental attribute is wind. In his transformed state, he wears a military-styled uniform, initially black and later white, and wields a rapier as his primary weapon. His notable abilities include creating chain-like barriers made of silver to block enemy attacks and participating in a combined special attack called Ultima Adamas, in which he and the other Chevaliers fire beams of their respective colors from their rapiers, with Ibushi firing a silver beam. While he initially prefers an observational role or creates monsters, he engages directly in battle when necessary, such as confronting the Chevalier Cerulean in episode 11.
Ibushi's development across the series shows a transition from a detached individual shaped by his upbringing to someone who finds purpose and emotional fulfillment through the bonds of loyalty and camaraderie, most importantly through his steadfast support of Kinshiro and his activities with the Conquest Club. His ability to maintain a calm and rational demeanor makes him the voice of reason within the student council, balancing the more extreme personalities of his peers. In addition to his relationship with Kinshiro, he maintains good terms with Akoya Gero, even teasing him on occasion, and his interactions with Yumoto Hakone and others are generally friendly. The manga adaptations explore his character further, especially his intense aversion to snails and providing additional backstory for his relationships.