Randō is a mysterious long-haired man in Port Mafia, always bundled up for winter. He is actually a foreign spy named Arthur Rimbaud, who came to gather information about a powerful lifeform kept secret by the Japanese government. Betrayal from his partner and a later explosion lead to his memory loss, and he causes chaos in the city before finally being defeated by Osamu Dazai and Chūya Nakahara. His special ability lets him create pocket dimensions to trap or control others.
Manga Debut: Fifteen, Chapter 2
Anime Debut: Season 3, Episode 26
Randō is a tall man with long hair.
He is always dressed warmly because he feels cold, wearing earmuffs, a thick coat, and heavy boots.
He looks prepared for winter all year round.
Randō’s real name is Arthur Rimbaud (アルチュール・ランボー, Aruchūru Ranbō) While his birth name is Paul Verlaine (ポール・ヴェルレエヌ, Pōru Verurēnu).
He comes from a foreign country as a spy.
His mission is to investigate a high-energy lifeform discovered by the Japanese government.
He loses part of his memory after an explosion during a mission.
Randō seems calm and secretive.
He is careful, observant, and rarely shows his true feelings.
He always appears to be cold, both in how he feels and how he acts.
His ability is called "Illumination."
He can create a large pocket space, a kind of mini-dimension, to trap enemies or protect himself.
Inside this space, Randō can use corpses and turn them into strange lifeforms under his control.
His power is known to be very strong, at the "Seven Transcendents" level, which means he is one of the strongest users.
The name of his ability comes from the poetry collection "Illuminations" by the real Arthur Rimbaud.
Randō worked on a mission with Verlaine but was betrayed by him.
He fights Osamu Dazai and Chūya Nakahara in his final battle.
After Randō’s defeat, Chūya Nakahara keeps Randō’s hat as a memento.
Randō's Secret Mission
Randō enters Japan as a spy to search for a secret high-energy lifeform.
The Japanese government has been studying this creature in secret, and Randō wants to get information.
The Betrayal and Memory Loss
While investigating the facility, Randō works with Verlaine.
Verlaine betrays Randō and an explosion causes chaos.
Because of the explosion, Randō loses some of his memory.
Causing Chaos in Suribachi City
Confused, Randō uses his power to bring back Port Mafia’s previous boss, who was killed by Ōgai Mori.
This creates confusion and trouble in Suribachi City.
The Final Battle
Osamu Dazai and Chūya Nakahara track down Randō.
A big fight happens, and Randō is defeated and dies.
Chūya Nakahara, now joining the Mafia, receives Randō’s hat as a keepsake.
Future Hints
A report mentions that Chūya Nakahara and Verlaine would later fight each other in Europe.
Randō’s ability and real name are references to the famous French poet Arthur Rimbaud and his poetry book "Illuminations."
He is one of the "Seven Transcendents," marking him as a very special kind of ability user.
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