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Melt is a mage who appears as a supporting character in the anime The Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk and its sequel, The Sword of Uruk. He is twenty years old and comes from a wealthy family, but has fallen into debt and a state of exile largely due to his own spendthrift and irresponsible ways. The only remaining signs of his former noble status are his long, impressive-sounding titles and the continued service of his young attendant, Coopa. Physically, he is often noted for his short, somewhat stubby frame compared to other characters.
In terms of personality, Melt is a deeply flawed individual who presents himself as a connoisseur and a powerful magician, but his competence rarely matches his boasts. He is lazy, narcissistic, and driven by shallow, self-serving desires. Despite his pretensions of being refined and knowledgeable, he is constantly unaware of the true contents of his meals, often claiming to dislike ingredients that are regularly present in Coopa's cooking without his knowledge. He fancies himself a ladies' man and a great strategist, but his actions more often provide comic relief than genuine heroic support. However, beneath his grating vanity, there are occasional hints of a more dependable nature, and he does display a sense of camaraderie with his fellow climbers, even if he would never admit it openly.
Melt's stated motivation for climbing the Tower of Druaga is to obtain the legendary Blue Crystal Rod. He claims he wants to use its power to restore his lost social status, amass a harem of women, and destroy everything he finds unpleasant. These selfish and hedonistic goals are a stark contrast to more noble climbers like the protagonist, Jil, and serve to underscore the diverse range of personalities drawn to the tower's promise of power. In the sequel, his goals shift more toward self-preservation and maintaining a comfortable lifestyle, as he is seen running a luxurious resort that is ultimately revealed to be part of a fraudulent scheme.
Melt's role in the story is primarily that of comic relief and an unlikely ally. He first joins Jil's party early in The Aegis of Uruk after he and Coopa are rescued from a giant slime monster. Throughout the climb, he is often a burden due to his arrogance and lack of practical skill, but his magical abilities do provide the party with useful firepower when needed. He survives the catastrophic whirlpool that separates the main party at the end of the first season, and in The Sword of Uruk, it is revealed that he and Coopa survived and established a resort on an upper level of the tower. After his scheme collapses, he is forced to travel with the Golden Knights before eventually rejoining Jil's group. Following the death of King Gilgamesh, Melt and Coopa become retainers to the priestess Kaaya in the kingdom of Meskia.
The most significant relationship in Melt's life is with his young servant, Coopa. Their dynamic is a constant source of humor, as Coopa is far more competent and responsible than Melt. She acts as his caddy in combat, carrying his collection of numbered magical rods and often having to secretly hand him the correct one when he calls for the wrong rod. Despite his constant criticism and his habit of threatening to fire her, Coopa remains fiercely loyal, motivated by a family honor that has seen her family serve Melt's for generations. In turn, Melt, for all his bluster, is shown to be genuinely lost and ineffective without her, leading Coopa to state that she will serve him in the next life because he cannot do anything on his own. He also interacts regularly with the rest of Jil's party, including the warrior Ahmey and the cleric Kaaya, often providing a comedic counterpoint to their more serious natures.
Over the course of the two series, Melt shows very little genuine character growth in terms of his morals or work ethic; he remains largely the same self-centered, lazy, and pompous mage he was at the beginning. However, his circumstances do change dramatically. He transitions from a disgraced noble to a member of a climbing party, then to the owner of a resort, and finally to a retainer in the Meskian court. Through all these changes, his constant need for Coopa's support never wavers. His development is less about becoming a better person and more about his gradual acceptance of his own limitations and his continued reliance on the small, loyal support system he has.
As a mage, Melt specializes in lightning-based offensive spells. His combat style is highly unusual and theatrical, as he uses a variety of numbered magical rods to cast spells. He initiates his attacks by reciting chants of varying lengths and then launching the resulting magical projectile with a swinging motion that strongly resembles a golf swing. His young servant, Coopa, acts as his caddy by carrying his collection of rods and handing him the one he requests. Among his arsenal is a rod he calls Rod Zero, which he reserves for special occasions and finally unleashes in the final battle against the demon Druaga. This rod is implied to be one of his most powerful, though like all his abilities, its effectiveness is undercut by his general incompetence and showmanship.
In terms of personality, Melt is a deeply flawed individual who presents himself as a connoisseur and a powerful magician, but his competence rarely matches his boasts. He is lazy, narcissistic, and driven by shallow, self-serving desires. Despite his pretensions of being refined and knowledgeable, he is constantly unaware of the true contents of his meals, often claiming to dislike ingredients that are regularly present in Coopa's cooking without his knowledge. He fancies himself a ladies' man and a great strategist, but his actions more often provide comic relief than genuine heroic support. However, beneath his grating vanity, there are occasional hints of a more dependable nature, and he does display a sense of camaraderie with his fellow climbers, even if he would never admit it openly.
Melt's stated motivation for climbing the Tower of Druaga is to obtain the legendary Blue Crystal Rod. He claims he wants to use its power to restore his lost social status, amass a harem of women, and destroy everything he finds unpleasant. These selfish and hedonistic goals are a stark contrast to more noble climbers like the protagonist, Jil, and serve to underscore the diverse range of personalities drawn to the tower's promise of power. In the sequel, his goals shift more toward self-preservation and maintaining a comfortable lifestyle, as he is seen running a luxurious resort that is ultimately revealed to be part of a fraudulent scheme.
Melt's role in the story is primarily that of comic relief and an unlikely ally. He first joins Jil's party early in The Aegis of Uruk after he and Coopa are rescued from a giant slime monster. Throughout the climb, he is often a burden due to his arrogance and lack of practical skill, but his magical abilities do provide the party with useful firepower when needed. He survives the catastrophic whirlpool that separates the main party at the end of the first season, and in The Sword of Uruk, it is revealed that he and Coopa survived and established a resort on an upper level of the tower. After his scheme collapses, he is forced to travel with the Golden Knights before eventually rejoining Jil's group. Following the death of King Gilgamesh, Melt and Coopa become retainers to the priestess Kaaya in the kingdom of Meskia.
The most significant relationship in Melt's life is with his young servant, Coopa. Their dynamic is a constant source of humor, as Coopa is far more competent and responsible than Melt. She acts as his caddy in combat, carrying his collection of numbered magical rods and often having to secretly hand him the correct one when he calls for the wrong rod. Despite his constant criticism and his habit of threatening to fire her, Coopa remains fiercely loyal, motivated by a family honor that has seen her family serve Melt's for generations. In turn, Melt, for all his bluster, is shown to be genuinely lost and ineffective without her, leading Coopa to state that she will serve him in the next life because he cannot do anything on his own. He also interacts regularly with the rest of Jil's party, including the warrior Ahmey and the cleric Kaaya, often providing a comedic counterpoint to their more serious natures.
Over the course of the two series, Melt shows very little genuine character growth in terms of his morals or work ethic; he remains largely the same self-centered, lazy, and pompous mage he was at the beginning. However, his circumstances do change dramatically. He transitions from a disgraced noble to a member of a climbing party, then to the owner of a resort, and finally to a retainer in the Meskian court. Through all these changes, his constant need for Coopa's support never wavers. His development is less about becoming a better person and more about his gradual acceptance of his own limitations and his continued reliance on the small, loyal support system he has.
As a mage, Melt specializes in lightning-based offensive spells. His combat style is highly unusual and theatrical, as he uses a variety of numbered magical rods to cast spells. He initiates his attacks by reciting chants of varying lengths and then launching the resulting magical projectile with a swinging motion that strongly resembles a golf swing. His young servant, Coopa, acts as his caddy by carrying his collection of rods and handing him the one he requests. Among his arsenal is a rod he calls Rod Zero, which he reserves for special occasions and finally unleashes in the final battle against the demon Druaga. This rod is implied to be one of his most powerful, though like all his abilities, its effectiveness is undercut by his general incompetence and showmanship.