Apollo Genesis (アポロ・ジェネシス Aporo Jeneshisu) is one of the many bookkeepers of Konjiki no Gash!! He's Rops' human partner and reader of the cerulean blue spell book. Apollo is the heir to an American financial corporation who traveled the world along with Rops before settling down in his job. He is one of the many human partners Kiyomaro Takamine and Gash Bell meet and serves as a reliable ally to them assisting them financially on their many journeys across the world during the battle to decide king.
Appearance
Apollo is a young adult man with blue-green eyes and short fluffy blond hair. As a free traveler, he wore a vertically stripped white buttoned shirt, long bright green pants, and brown dress shoes. His signature ensemble piece that he wore as well was a long dark green cape that covered most of his body.
When he assumes his position as the head of his family's company, he begins wearing a bright orange suit and red necktie. On the back of his suit jacket and on the front of his tie is a sun symbol.
Personality
Synopsis
Before the Battle:
Introduction Arc:
Faudo Arc:
Clear Note Arc:
After the Battle:
Relationships
List of Battles Participated In
Spells
Quotes
- "I think it must feel so great to be a bird...how come humans don't have wings?" (Chapter 59)
- "I mean, one hundred mamono kids were set to our world to become their next king, right? There can't be too many left by now, but still...Who needs to fight them all?...[Rops'] power can be good, too...but it's not like I need it. I want to have some fun on my last trip. I don't want to deal with other people." (Chapter 59)
- "It's okay, Rops. I'm not gonna collapse in the middle of it. We can do it! I'm gonna help you become the next king." (Chapter 62)
- "Now I get it. I have this special ability which lets me sense people's powers. You're sharp. You can dodge any kind of attack quickly and...you're a talented fighter who can defeat your enemies no matter what. But the scariest thing about you is that...you're completely unfazed by danger. You've got a cold, fearless heart! Dufaux. How much hatred do you actually hide...beneath your cold-blooded mask?" (Chapter 77)
- "Don't let a creep like that...become the king...of the world where Rops is in now!" (Chapter 77)
Trivia
- Apollo's last name was revealed on Makoto Raiku's blog. Neither the original manga nor anime adaptation mention his last name.
- "...And Apollo's full name is 'Apollo Genesis'. Isn't it a cool name?" - Makoto Raiku's (translated) response to a fan question regarding Apollo's name.
- Aspects of Apollo's character, such as his musical talents, ability to predict attacks, and the sun symbol on his suit and tie, may have taken inspiration from the Greek god Apollo who is the god of music, medicine, prophecy, and the sun.