Summary
Ban Midou, a nineteen-year-old born on December 17, presents an initially abrasive exterior defined by his unruly "Urchin Head" hairstyle and sunglasses. He is quick to assign unflattering monikers to others, such as calling Shido "monkey trainer" and Kazuki "thread spool," leading many to perceive him as rude and arrogant. However, beneath this prickly demeanor lies a talented individual with strong leadership qualities and a quarter German heritage. He is the grandchild of the "Last Witch of the 20th Century," a lineage that contributes to his formidable nature. In his personal relationships, Ban serves as a protective brother-like figure to Kudou Himiko, often intervening when her average combat skills lead her into overextended situations, though she occasionally returns the favor. Within the Ginban duo, Ban typically devises their strategies. Although he initially insisted Ginji was merely his sidekick, their partnership evolved as Ginji proved his worth in missions, eventually earning Ban’s respect as an equal. Ban wields the Jagan, or Evil Eye, a dangerous ability that forces anyone making eye contact with him to experience a one-minute illusion. This power is restricted to three uses per day and cannot be repeated on the same target for twenty-four hours. By willing it, Ban can trap victims in a time-warp zone where that single minute stretches into several hours of subjective time. His physical capabilities are equally terrifying, rooted in his descent from the Witch clan and his birth under the star of Asclepius. He possesses superhuman strength, capable of a 200 kgf gripping force, allowing him to crush armored steel truck doors, punch craters into the ground, and even collapse multi-story buildings. When he powers up, an astral outline of a giant snake surrounds him, and his right hand transforms into a snake’s claw capable of crushing anything. While he appears as an ordinary, skinny young man to casual observers, a closer look reveals solid shoulders and muscular arms, a deceptive appearance that often catches enemies off guard regarding his true power.
