TV Special
Description
Mendou Shutaro is the heir to the immensely wealthy Mendō conglomerate, possessing at least 50 billion yen and controlling 51% of Japan's assets, including a private military force. His lineage traces back to samurai ancestors, leading him to carry the katana Murasame and lash out violently when provoked. Born on April 1, he attends Tomobiki High School in Class 2-4. His handsome appearance and aristocratic charm initially win female admiration, though his underlying personality reveals significant flaws.
Despite outward charm and intelligence, Mendou exhibits lecherous tendencies matching Ataru Moroboshi's, expressed with superficial politeness. He professes generalized "love" for female admirers while focusing particular attention on Lum, addressing her respectfully as "Lum-san." Her indifference to his status—a novelty—and her preference for Ataru wound his pride, fueling intense mutual enmity with Ataru. Their constant proximity and similar behaviors suggest an unacknowledged kinship. Mendou frequently attempts sword attacks on Ataru, which invariably fail.
Mendou harbors debilitating phobias of darkness and enclosed spaces, shrieking "It's dark, it's cramped, I'm scared!" when trapped. These fears vanish around women, attributed to his vanity. Ataru exploits this by imprisoning him under temple bells, triggering shrieking panic attacks that occasionally grant Mendou temporary superhuman strength for escape. Training to cure these phobias proved ineffective. His family's octopus motif crest compels him to keep pet octopuses and react with visible offense to public takoyaki consumption.
Relationships heavily influence his behavior. He maintains a complex dynamic with younger sister Ryōko, balancing affection against wariness of her manipulative schemes. Shinobu Miyake nurtures an intense crush on him after abandoning Ataru, yet Mendou offers her only polite acknowledgment, identical to his anonymous fangirls. Interactions with Ryūnosuke Fujinami include envy over her popularity and dismissiveness toward her gender identity. His admiration for Sakura remains restrained by caution over her mystical powers and temper. The inept Black Glasses Squad accompanies him as security, tasked with eliminating Ataru, though their efforts consistently fail.
His actions escalate to extremes: kidnapping Lum during her insomnia and ordering lethal attacks on Ataru and Lum's Stormtroopers. Framed comically, these incidents demonstrate his willingness to employ family resources for morally questionable goals. Despite hostility, he and Ataru frequently socialize outside school, indicating a paradoxical camaraderie beneath their rivalry. His name originally implied "Trouble Shooter" but shifted to "Trouble Maker" due to his chaotic influence. An arranged engagement with Asuka Mizunokōji ended swiftly due to her androphobia and overwhelming affections.
Despite outward charm and intelligence, Mendou exhibits lecherous tendencies matching Ataru Moroboshi's, expressed with superficial politeness. He professes generalized "love" for female admirers while focusing particular attention on Lum, addressing her respectfully as "Lum-san." Her indifference to his status—a novelty—and her preference for Ataru wound his pride, fueling intense mutual enmity with Ataru. Their constant proximity and similar behaviors suggest an unacknowledged kinship. Mendou frequently attempts sword attacks on Ataru, which invariably fail.
Mendou harbors debilitating phobias of darkness and enclosed spaces, shrieking "It's dark, it's cramped, I'm scared!" when trapped. These fears vanish around women, attributed to his vanity. Ataru exploits this by imprisoning him under temple bells, triggering shrieking panic attacks that occasionally grant Mendou temporary superhuman strength for escape. Training to cure these phobias proved ineffective. His family's octopus motif crest compels him to keep pet octopuses and react with visible offense to public takoyaki consumption.
Relationships heavily influence his behavior. He maintains a complex dynamic with younger sister Ryōko, balancing affection against wariness of her manipulative schemes. Shinobu Miyake nurtures an intense crush on him after abandoning Ataru, yet Mendou offers her only polite acknowledgment, identical to his anonymous fangirls. Interactions with Ryūnosuke Fujinami include envy over her popularity and dismissiveness toward her gender identity. His admiration for Sakura remains restrained by caution over her mystical powers and temper. The inept Black Glasses Squad accompanies him as security, tasked with eliminating Ataru, though their efforts consistently fail.
His actions escalate to extremes: kidnapping Lum during her insomnia and ordering lethal attacks on Ataru and Lum's Stormtroopers. Framed comically, these incidents demonstrate his willingness to employ family resources for morally questionable goals. Despite hostility, he and Ataru frequently socialize outside school, indicating a paradoxical camaraderie beneath their rivalry. His name originally implied "Trouble Shooter" but shifted to "Trouble Maker" due to his chaotic influence. An arranged engagement with Asuka Mizunokōji ended swiftly due to her androphobia and overwhelming affections.