Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (フランシス・スコット・キー・フィッツジェラルド, Furanshisu Sukotto Kī Fittsujerarudo?) is the latest leader of the American organization known as the Guild until its eventual dissolution and split, upon which he currently leads the Renewed Guild. His ability name is known as The Great Fitzgerald.
Appearance
Fitzgerald is a tall and slender man who has short combed blonde hair, and clear blue eyes. He wears a properly buttoned pink shirt with a tie, and creamy yellow tailored suit and trousers. When his ability is activated, green tattoo-like stripes appear all over his body and outfit.
After the Guild war, he wears a brown suit over his black long sleeve polo shirt and a cream colored tie. [3]
Personality
Being the wealthy person that he is, Fitzgerald is very proud, boasting about his fortunes very often. He is extremely arrogant and possesses a lot of confidence in himself.
He dislikes when his offers are rejected. But he is a determined man who would do anything in order to get what he wants.
Nevertheless, he is not outright evil, because it's seen that he cares about his subordinates, always taking the best course of action for their safety, and he does even more for his family, caring genuinely about his beloved wife and his deceased daughter.
Ability
- Main article: The Great Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald's ability, The Great Fitzgerald (
Francis is also a moderated hand-to-hand fighter, as showed against Atsushi and Akutagawa when he combated just bare hands.
The Great Fitzgerald ( | ||
Manga Debut: | Chapter 34 | |
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Anime Debut: | Episode 23 | |
Ability: | Monetary empowerment |
Background
Fitzgerald mentions that "before being rich," implying that he was poor, he worked for two whole years in order to buy a gun; later, he killed four people to get more money. [4]
At some point, he married a woman named Zelda and had a daughter. Nevertheless, his daughter died, and unable to accept this, Zelda fell ill and still believes that she's still studying abroad. Resolved to bring her back to life with the power of the Book, he plans to raid Yokohama in order to find it to bring happiness to his family once again. [1]
It is known that he is the owner of three conglomerates and five hotels under his name; and an airline, and a railway company. [5]
Battles
- Main article: List of Battles
Atsushi Nakajima and Kyōka Izumi vs. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald | Win | |
Atsushi Nakajima and Ryūnosuke Akutagawa vs. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald | Lose |
Appearances
- Chapter 12 - Rashomon and the Tiger
- Chapter 15 - Constantly Pushed to the Past, Part 1
- Chapter 19 - The Three-Way Battle
- Chapter 26 - Will of Tycoon
- Chapter 27 - Upon the Shattering Shores
- Chapter 28 - The Emergancy Plan
- Chapter 29 - Even If My Head Be Mistaken
- Chapter 33 - A White Whale, into the Oceans of Heaven
- Chapter 34 - The Last Tycoon
- Chapter 35 - Rashomon, the Tiger and the Last Tycoon
- Chapter 36 - If I May Lay Down This Burden Today
- Chapter 37 - Closing the Party
- Chapter 44 - Fitzgerald Rising
- Chapter 45 - Fix it, Master Craft
- Chapter 53 - Echo, Part 3
- Chapter 63 - Enemies of Society
- Chapter 64 - You and I, Children of Sin
- Chapter 65 - Dreaming of Butterflies, Part 1
- Chapter 67 - The Sadness of Those Without Wings, Part 1 (flashback)
- Chapter 69 - The Escape (flashback)
- Chapter 76 - Skyfall, Part 3 (image)
- Chapter 83.5 - Toward the Complete Answer, Part 2 (picture)
- Episode 10 - Rashomon and the Tiger
- Episode 12 - Borne Back Ceaselessly into the Past
- Episode 17 - Three Companies Conflict
- Episode 19 - Will of Tycoon
- Episode 20 - Though the Mind May Be Wrong
- Episode 22 - Part 1: Poe and Rampo; Part 2: Moby Dick, Swimming in the Sky
- Episode 23 - Rashoumon, the Tiger, and the Last Emperor
- Episode 24 - If I May Shed Away My Burden Now
- Episode 30 - Slap the Stick & Addict (cameo)
- Episode 32 - Fitzgerald Rising
- Episode 37 - Echo
Quotes
- (to Kyōka Izumi) "Though I haven't known you for long, heed this counsel spoken from my own experience: saving people doesn't suit you. As for what does… You already know that don't you?"[6]
- (to Louisa May Alcott) "Every single thing in here belongs to me! The ship, the pen, even the blinds on the windows! And that naturally includes you and my other subordinates as well! So from now on, I won't let any of my subordinates die. I... own you, and I have the right to protect you!" [6]
- (to Atsushi Nakajima) "Tiger beetle, do tell me. Is there anything in this world worth sacrificing for besides your own family? I will find the book and resurrect my daughter... I will make it a reality! I will bring back my family! No matter the price I must pay, I'll dish out my entire fortune down to the last penny!"[7]
- (to Louisa May Alcott) "I'm on the side of the strong. I'm a man who joins the team that seems like it'll win. And in this battle, the Detective Agency will win."[8]
Etymology
- The name Francis is of latin origin and means "free man".
- The middle name Scott is of Old English origin meaning "Scottsman".
- The middle name Key is of latin origin and means "rejoice".
- The surname Fitzgerald is of Old French origin meaning "Son of the Spear-Ruler".
Namesake
- Main article: Real-life References#Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940)
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Trivia
- According to 2nd official guidebook:[10]
- What are your strengths and weaknesses? "My strength is having everything, my weakness is that I don't quite have what I want."
- Who is your ideal partner? "My wife."
- What is your motto? "Don't entrust others to do the important part of a job."
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 34.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Volume 9.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 44.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 19.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 15.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 27.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 35.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Chapter 67.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Manga: Volume 8, Author Guide.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Official Guidebook Shinkaroku.