Zato ONE

Japanese name:	ザトー＝ONE
Nickname:	Zato-1

Height: 5'11
Blood Type: A
Weight: 150 lbs
Eye Color: Formerly blue
Origin: Spain
Birthday: January 28
Hobbies: Attempting to understand the language of flowers
Likes: His pride
Dislikes: That woman

Zato-1 is a character in the Guilty Gear franchise. By sacrificing his eyesight, he became host to the Forbidden Beast Eddie and gained the ability to fight with his shadow. Following the events of Guilty Gear X, he is slain by Millia Rage, allowing Eddie to take over his body completely. By Guilty Gear XX, Zato has become little more than a moving corpse. In Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-, however, Zato has been revived by the Senato, once again partnered with Eddie.

Zato is a very complex character. He is originally a very passionate man, albeit with a cold professional demeanor, who idealizes Millia and appears to truly care for her as well as his other subordinates. He was thoughtful, often shown contemplating the harsh realities of the life which he has chosen to lead, and their implications upon his identity. That said, Zato was not free of dark demons; his lust for strength and desire for excellence within the Guild caused him to make a deal with the devil. This juxtaposition of tender feelings and darker desires, constantly in conflict in each aspect of his life, define his character before he eventually succumbed to the Forbidden Beast, Eddie. After Millia's betrayal, Zato grows embittered, and the powerful emotions he once felt for her turn sour, his descent into madness becoming certain. Only in the depths, aware of all he had lost, did he understand that he was never truly seeking power, simply peace.

After being resurrected by the Senato in Xrd, Zato no longer has any memory of who he is, and is rendered a blank slate. The only thing that makes him feel any sort of strong emotion is Millia.

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