Welcome back everyone! Answer this little question? "How many lives can a hero take before they become a villain?" That's an often asked question in regards to our next Guest in the Hollow Night, Code:06, or better well known by his real name Rei Ogami, our morally ambiguous Anti-Hero from Code:Breaker.

I haven't seen much of this show beyond a few clips and from reading up on him, but I do know he's one nasty S.O.B. at the start of the series. To be fair, he does receive character development and he mellows out, becoming more merciful. We'll talk about him and his friend/love internet, Sakura Sakurakouji, at the end in regards to their morals and ideologies later, for that is quite a can of worms among the fanbase.

For now, we'll see what brings Ogami into the Hollow Night. Will his encounter with the In-Birth's make him emerge as a hero or will the Hollow Night fully turn him into a monstrous villain?

Also, Spoilers from the anime and the manga are present here.


Rei Ogami

Eden's Flame of Purgatory

Sex: Male

D.O.B.: March 31

Height: Unknown

Weight: Unknown

Blood Type: Unknown

Ability: The "EXS" of Judgment: Hellfire

Weapon: -


Original Series: CØDE:BREAKER (Manga/Anime) from Weekly Shōnen Magazine.

Ogami VA: Nobuhiko Okamoto

Sakura VA: Yoko Hikasa

Character Appearance: Ogami wears Kibou High's winter uniform, which consists of a white T-shirt, a black long sleeved jacket, and black slacks. Additionally, he wears a ring on his left thumb to control his powers, and a glove over the same hand to further restrict himself.


Animations

Intro (Heroes and Guest Characters): Ogami and Sakura stand before the opponent with Ogami gesturing Sakura to get off the stage with Sakura hesitantly doing so before she walks off screen. Ogami then tightens his glove as he faces his opponent.

Intro (Carmine, Merkava, Seth, Hilda, Byakuya and Wagner): Ogami's hand burns slightly as sakura backs away cautiously, knowing that she can't stop him as this point and reluctantly runs off screen before Ogami's hand stops igniting.

Round Loss: Ogami gets up onto one knee as his hand still burns slightly, not willing to let this go.

Time Over Loss: Ogami loses control of his hand momentarily as Sakura runs toward him and hugs him, calming him down with her powers.

Outro (Heroes and Guest Characters): Ogami turns away as Sakura runs up to him, relieved that Ogami and his opponent are okay.

Outro (Carmine, Merkava, Seth, Hilda, Byakuya and Wagner): Ogami sets the opponent on fire, incinerating them to nothing as Sakura runs on screen before she looks away in sadness that Ogami killed his opponent, in spite of their villainous nature (or in Seth's case, his moral ambiguity as an assassin).

Victory Screen Quotes

Victory Screen Portrait: Ogami stands as he pulls his glove down while staring blankly at his opponent with Sakura having her back turned while she has her head facing the opponent with a determined expression. If Sakura speaks, she'll be in front of Ogami instead.

Generic 1: Ogami: "In-Birth, child of the night. I hope you continue to use your powers wisely."

Generic 2: Sakura: "You have quite a fighting spirit! I'm no slouch in martial arts myself. Maybe we can spar on friendly terms when I go up next time?"

Generic 3: Ogami: "Normally my flames would burn you to ash, but I know your not evil, so I held back. You made this a good test for me."

Generic 4: Sakura: "I don't know why you're out here tonight, but for the sake of others close to you, don't stray from what you believe in."

Generic 5: Ogami: "It's true that I'm a killer, but know that you are not one of evil. Judge me if you wish, but I won't take your life to prove your point."

Vs. Hyde: Ogami: "The power to kill an Immortal? How... quaint, but are you sure you can handle that responsibility?"

Vs Linne: Ogami: "Giving into the pain and thinking you want to die just means you've been spoiled by life. If you don't want to die, then don't act spoiled. Suffer through life; crawl through life. Stick it out till the very end. If you still want to die after that, come find me. I'll end you."

Vs. Gordeau, Chaos and Enkidu: Sakura: "Even though you're with Amnesia, the fact Ogami spared you means that he's aware that there is good in you. You should leave the organization and use your powers for good."

Vs. Orie and Mika: Sakura: "It makes me happy to know people like you are protecting the innocent. Please, keep the hope of everyone alive with your light and don't worry about Ogami. I'm doing my best to light his path."

Vs. Carmine, Merkava, Seth, Hilda, Byakuya and Wagner (Regular): Ogami: ""An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth and evil for evil. Now, burn!"

Vs. Carmine, Merkava, Seth, Hilda, Byakuya and Wagner (Alternate): Sakura: "Why Ogami!? He/She may have done terrible things, but! But! They didn't deserve this!"

Vs. Eltnum: Ogami: "You know an awful lot about Eden. Who sent you? Answer correctly and I may be lenient on you."

Vs. Akatsuki: Sakura: "Wow... that was so... cool! Ogami? Would it be okay if I can spar with him? That is if he's willing to not use his electricity, I mean?"

Victory Screen Quotes Against Ogami

Hyde: "Listen man, I get you want to stop bad guys, but if you go around killing people, I WILL stop you. Period."

Linne: "I get where you're coming from, but not every enemy needs to be put to the sword, or flame in your case. Perhaps your friend can teach you some form of compassion..."

Gordeau: "I may be a bad guy, but it doesn't mean I'm exactly evil. You on the other hand... well, it all depends on what you do next."

Chaos: "You there miss? Why are you so determined to teach this violent brute compassion? He will be nothing more then a murderous villain."

Enkidu: "One who fights with darkness in his heart while the other fights with purity and light. The girl would be a more suitable opponent in spite of having less strength compared to you... Code Breaker."

Orie: "I understand that you wish to redeem this man's soul, but I must take him into custody. Please, understand... and please, forgive me."

Mika: "YEAH! Take that you homicidal serial killer and don't worry miss, you're safe now, yuuuuuuu!"

Carmine: "Damn... you weren't kidding when you were out for my blood, but that's what you get for underestimating me you piece of shit!"

Merkava: "You would protect this man despite him being buried in sin? Perhaps you could turn him away, compared to my tragic state..."

Seth: "We're both killers, like you said. However, I have more restraint compared to you. Girl, take this man out of my sight."

Hilda: "Incredible... I really thought I was going to die... you nearly pushed me to the brink of death! Now, it's time I submit you to eternal torment!"

Byakuya: "Hey sis, this guy was trying to burn us down? What should I do with him?"

Byakuya (Alternate): Tsukuyomi: "Miss, your friend tried to murder my brother, might I suggest you put him on a more tight leash?"

Wagner: "In the end, my flames overwhelmed yours. Reflect on your self righteous sins in hell, Code Breaker."

Eltnum: "I don't know where you'll end up, but you must know the darkness within you is fading. Don't be afraid to embrace the hero you truly wish to be. That's why Sakura stays with you."

Akatsuki: "You process great strength, but you lack heart. Take note of your female companion, she'd be good to train with. Perhaps you can learn more strength of heart from her. Until that day comes, farewell."

Super Attacks

EXS Attack - Mammon: Summons two blades of fire, a hot blue flame and a cold yellow flame, using the temperature difference to create a gigantic whirlwind of scorching heat that travels a few feat in front of him.

Infinite Worth - Beelzebub: Unleashes a rain of fire that can hurt the opponent at the expense of causing 25% damage to his own Health Meter. Take caution when using it. It won't KO Ogami as he'll always be left with 1% HP left if it drains the rest of the meter.

Infinite Worth EXS - Asmodeus: Once the Flash Field connects, Ogami proceeds to trap the opponent in an illusion of lust, only for the illusion to warp around them. Meanwhile, outside of the illusion, Ogami charges up and unleashes a massive close range explosion causing all sound to be mute and ring for a moment (including the current game theme) before the sound returns. It sends the opponent flying across the screen.

Unique Traits

Teleport Dash: Ogami doesn't run toward his opponent. Ogami does a short range teleport dash. If timed right, he can avoid a projectile while in the middle of the dash.


Hilda Arcade Story Interaction

*Hilda shows up, running across a young man with a cold stare and a young woman with a warm gaze, with this unusual pair confusing Hilda*

Hilda: "Well now, you two are definitely an odd couple here. The boy has such a malicious gaze while the girl looks like she'll give me cavities. You both are... unpleasant."

Sakura: "Are... are you the one they call Paradox?"

Hilda: "And what if I am?"

Ogami: "Then you'll burn..."

*Flames start to envelope Ogami's hand*

Sakura: "Ogami, wait! Let me talk to her!"

*Ogami stops what he's doing*

Hilda: (To herself) 'He stopped?'

(To Sakura) "So, what do you want to talk with me about? "

Sakura: "To get you to stop what you're doing. You're hurting people just to become immortal! Don't you feel ashamed!?"

Hilda: "How... do you know about that?"

Ogami: "That would have to do with me."

Sakura: "It's one thing to allow your group more freedom, but it shouldn't be at the expense of hurting countless others or destroying the organizations that protect this place."

Hilda: "Oh, you naive little girl, you just don't get it. Once I attain eternity, the Hollow Night will belong to Amnesia, so you two have nothing to say that will make me turn back!"

"However, you two don't have EXS Powers, but I can tell fighting you both will be a problem."

Sakura: "But...!"

Ogami: "Sorry Sakura, we tried it your way, but the only way to stop Paradox..."

"Is to leave nothing left of her..."

Sakura: "..."

Hilda: "So, would you stand before me a hero wannabe or a self righteous villain? Whatever you think you are, I will end you boy!"

"As for the girl, she can take solace that no harm will come to her once I'm done with you."

Ogami: "Enough talk. Die, Paradox."

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Rei Ogami Arcade Story

Prologue [Location: Street of Office Buildings]

*Ogami arrives in Kanzakai alongside his classmate, Sakura Sakurakouji, as he recently took up a mission from Eden in regards to the Hollow Night*

Sakura: "So this is Kanzakai? I never knew that a city like this was hidden around the mountains..."

Ogami: "Believe me, I had no idea about it myself. I only heard about it from the top brass. Apparently this city is tied with something called the Hollow Night."

"This place has powers know as EXS and the people who use those powers called In-Births. Currently, there is a three way conflict between three factions;"

"The Night Blade, an ancient organization dedicated to protecting the order and the ancient secrets of the Hollow Night, passing knowledge down to the people they save."

"The Licht Kries, an all-female organization that is also dedicated to protecting the people and the order of the Hollow Night, yet they are at odds with the Night Blade due to the leader of the Licht Kries believing that only those with a high hierarchy can protect the people."

Sakura: "That's ridiculous! If they're both protecting the people, they should be on the same side!"

Ogami: "Unfortunately, some leaders are that way. In fact, there's a sister organization called Ritter Schild, an organization comprised entirely of men."

Sakura: "I wonder what caused them to divide themselves like that..."

"And the last organization involved here?"

Ogami: "That would be Amnesia. Their goal is to "free" the Hollow Night from Night Blade and Licht Kries to gain more power and freedom. Essentially, they're a group a reckless renegades."

"My recent task is to prevent Paradox, Amnesia's Leader, from attaining immortality. The task is to either destroy the ritual or Paradox herself..."

Sakura: "Why bring me here then? You know full well I won't let you kill people."

Ogami: "You would have followed me anyway. Besides, not every In-Birth will be causing trouble. However, I need to act quick while it's still dark."

"You can stay if you want, but I need to locate Paradox and fast."

*Ogami leaves as Sakura thinks to herself*

Sakura: (To herself) 'I understand why Ogami does what he does, but it doesn't make it any less right. There are some bad people who can redeem themselves if given a chance.'

'That's why I try my best to change Ogami's path toward a different direction.'

'Now, we're engaged with people with Supernatural powers that aren't Code:Breakers or Code:Names and it terrifies me that Ogami may do something awful to these In-Births...'

'But I won't give up on my beliefs, I'll make sure that Paradox doesn't die and try to keep other In-Births lives safe too.'

'Ogami, I hope by the end, you'll make the right choice...'

*Sakura leaves the area to catch up with Ogami as the 1st stage, with the first randomized opponent, loads up*


Stage 3

Vs. Hyde [Location: The Freeway: Lower Area]

*Ogami and Sakura find themselves underneath a Freeway as they come across a young man, another high school student, wandering arounf the area*

Hyde: "Wait, hold up there! A guy with dark blue hair and a girl with dark pink hair, then it looks like I found the unhinged psycho with the blue flames!"

Ogami: "You heard about me?"

Hyde: "Considering the damage you cause, it's not hard to hear about that."

Sakura: "Wait, no one has been killed. I made sure of that."

Hyde: "Excuse me? You just said that like it's no big deal."

Ogami: "Enough. Do you know where Paradox is?"

Hyde: "Well, I'm trying to find her. I got to make sure to stop her plans while making sure she doesn't get this."

Sakura: "Whoa. That's a unique looking sword..."

Ogami: "The Insulator... Eden told me that sword is the one that can sever the life thread of an immortal, their Achilles Heal. Apparently, Paradox needs it for her ritual..."

Hyde: "I don't know what this Eden is, but it sounds like you're part of some Government conspiracy. Not to mention you've been causing trouble despite having no EXS Powers."

Sakura: "Wait, if this Paradox needs your sword... why are you heading toward her?"

Hydea: "It's like I said, I plan to stop her. Don't worry, I don't intend to let her take the Insulator. I couldn't face Linne again if I lost it."

Ogami: "Linne... The Princess of the Night Blade? You're with Night Blade?"

Hyde: "So what if I am? Look man, if you're looking for a fight, just say so! Besides, I can't just let you run around beating people up with the intent to kill!"

Sakura: "Please wait! I'm sure we can find a comprise and work together to stop Paradox!"

Ogami: "Sakura, we can't let him near Paradox, nor can we let Night Blade know we're hear. Besides, since he's with Night Blade, I won't kill him. He isn't evil after all..."

Hyde: "So you only kill evil people? That doesn't make it any better, but it's good to know you're not out for everyone's blood but you should know you can't change the world like that, you know?"

Sakura: (To herself) 'He seems to understand what I'm trying to tell Ogami...'

Ogami: "Evil needs to be killed and besides, it's too late for me to turn back now..."

Hyde: "You're pretty complicated, you know? You should listen to the girl. She's trying to show you that it isn't too late to change yourself and you don't need to put EVERYTHING to the sword, but maybe you'll concede once I knock some sense into you!"

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Stage 6

Vs. Londrekia [Location: Art Museum of Light and Water]

*Ogami and Sakura arrive in front of an art museum to find a young man wandering around*

Londrekia: "A man with dark blue hair and a woman with dark pink hair? You must be the pair of Non EXS Users that has been going around defeating In-Births left and right."

Sakura: "W-who are you? I assure you there are no fatalities here!"

Londrekia: "So far, thankfully, although it would be your friend that seems to have that problem compared to you, who isn't out for blood."

"As for who I am, my name is Londrekia Light. I am a member of Ritter Schild."

Sakura: "Ritter Schild? The group made up entirely of men in comparison to the Licht Kries!?"

Ogami: "What exactly brings you here? I heard that there are at least three members of the Licht Kries here, all pursuing Paradox."

Londrekia: "Well, I am not here for Paradox as Orie, Mika and especially Erika Wagner can handle some as shrewd as Paradox and even then, just about anyone can defeat her, even those who aren't In-Births like yourself."

Sakura: "If you're not after Paradox, what ARE you doing?"

Londrekia: "I seek to challenge Erika Wagner, The Crimson Knight."

Sakura: "What!? But why, aren't you on the same side!?"

Londrekia: "Our goals may align, but Adelheid, the leader of Licht Kries, sees us as inferior. I was sent to challenge Wagner in order to prove our worth as equals."

Ogami: "I see. That is a note worthy goal, but would you say you're truly ready for that?"

Londrekia: "I'd have to be. So far, I've been testing my powers and training this night. Are you perhaps offering to test me?"

Ogami: "And if I am?"

Londrekia: "Then i will accept your challenge! If you win, I will need to fall back and train harder to challenge Wagner in the future. Additionally, it will also allow me to reprimand you for your passive aggressive behavior here."

Sakura: "Ogami? Why would you do that? Not that I'm complaining or anything."

Ogami: "If his goal is to unite the two groups, it would mean nothing if he dies for nothing. Besides, if Wagner is here, it could be trouble.

"Alright Light. Come at me with all you have."

Londrekia: "Very well then! Just so you know, my ice won't be melted by your flames so easily!"

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Stage 9

Vs. Wagner [Location: Riverside Plaza]

*Ogamie and Sakura arrive at the Riverside Plaza where they encounter a young women with a red cape*

Wagner: "Young man with dark blue hair? Young woman with dark pink hair? Yes, you must be the man who defeated the Unknown Actor and the man from Ritter Schild while traveling with a girl who tries to mediate the conflict."

Sakura: "And you are?"

Wagner: "Erika Wagner, Crimson Knight and Third Executor of the Licht Kries."

Sakura: "Night Blade, Ritter Schild and now Licht Kries? It seems we ran into nearly every organization you told me about Ogami."

Ogami: "It's probably just a coincidence. So Crimson Knight, so we finally meet."

Wagner: "Same here Code:Breaker. When i heard about you, I had to get a report from Adelheid to learn about you. Your presence here was so important, I even got permission to use my sword and shield to bring you down."

Sakura: "What!? But I thought you're here to protect the people!"

Wagner: "Normally, yes. However, his presence got Adelheid all... wound up, which was both a rare and amusing sight. However, I must serve the Licht Kries and eliminate all enemies who stand before them. That's all there is to it."

Sakura: (To herself) 'She's... just like Ogami. Based on her speech and her aura, she's killed before, but she seems... lost? Broken? Wishing for a different path?'

Ogami: "It seems we're both alike in regards to eliminating evil. However, you seem to want to break away from all of this."

Wagner: "Even if you are right, my family has always been loyal to the Licht Kries and i don't intend to stop now."

Sakura: (To Wagner) "Even so, if this all too much for you, you need to stop before you break your own spirit."

Wagner: "If you want to stop me, you must defeat me first?"

Ogami: "Very well, since we're both killers, i will hold nothing back against you!"

Sakura: "Wait, Ogami! Erika!"

Wagner: "I wouldn't want it any other way!"

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Final Stage

Vs. Hilda [Location: Altar of Light and Dark]

*Ogami and Sakura arrive at the Altar where they stand in front of the Gate to the Abyss*

Sakura: (To herself) 'So this is the Gate to the Abyss? My head feels like it's under a ton of pressure, like it's crushing me...'

'Ogami... so far all night, he hasn't killed a single In-Birth here, including Erika, without my own input..."

'Is... is he finally understanding what I've been trying to tell him...?'

(To Ogami) "Ogami?"

Ogami: "This is the Gate. Stand back. First I destroy this, then we will pursue Paradox."

*Hilda then appears before Ogami can set up a ball of flame to destroy the Gate*

Hilda: "There's no need for that, my good looking man, for I am already right here."

Sakura: "You... are you the one everyone in this city calls Paradox?"

Hilda: "Indeed I am, the one and only Hilda the Paradox, leader of Amnesia and soon to be Re-Birth."

Sakura: "We heard your group's goal is to allow more freedom and power in the Hollow Night, but at the expense of everyone else by destroying the two organizations that protect the people and all for what, to live a boring and meaningless existence where you can't die!?"

Hilda: "You clearly don't know what is going on here, nor do you understand the benefits of becoming a Re-Birth and attaining eternity."

"As for you boy, you just set me back by incapacitating the Insulator Boy! Now I have to find him myself before the Night is done!"

Ogami: "That won't happen, because I'm giving you a choice here. Either you destroy that apgate and I leave with no trouble or you can suffer the consequences of your foolishness and burn."

Hilda: "Aha... AHAHAHAHAHAHA! You're joking right!? You think that you, a boy with NO EXS powers can defeat me!? Don't. Make. Me. Laugh."

Sakura: "Please, reconsider what you're doing. If you don't, then i'm afraid one of you will..."

Hilda: "Then you bury this stupid kid when i'm done with him! No one has or ever will defeat me!"

Ogami: "Then you sealed your fate then..."

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth and evil for evil. Burn."

*The scene transitions to the final fight*


Aftermath

[Location: Altar of Light and Dark]

*Hilda is at Ogami's mercy, her confidant attitude gone now realizing the blume flames and who she is facing*

Hilda: "Impossible? Why are YOU here!? I thought Code:Breakers don't get involved with things like this!"

Ogami: "Apparently you're an exception to the rule Paradox and now..."

"You'll live with this sin the rest of your life! Flame of Rebuke!"

*The screen turns blue for a moment before it fades back, with Hilda still intact*

Hilda: "What? I'm... alive?"

Ogami: "For now..."

"As of today forth, the shackles of censure will continue burning inside you till the day you die. If you ever intend to commit any crime again, it'll become a hellfire that'll burn you to nothingness."

Hilda: "What!? Then that means!?"

Sakura: "You can no longer become a Re-Birth or harm anyone ever again and if you do, you'll die..."

Hilda: "N-n-n... NOOOOOOO! CURSE YOU! CURSE YOU TO HELL! I SWEAR YOU'LL PAY FOR DOING THIS TO ME!"

Ogami: "Now, to erase your little plan, once and for all. Burn!"

*The screen turns white as Ogami destroys the Gate to the Abyss, ending the Hollow Night*


Ending

[Location: Street of Office Buildings]

*Ogami and Sakura find themselves at the intersection of Kanzakai, waiting for a bus to take to the airport that will bring them back home*

Sakura: "Excuse me, Ogami?"

Ogami: "What is it, Sakura?"

Sakura: "I'm happy you did, but why did you spare Paradox?"

Ogami: "It was better for her to live with the failure that she will never escape death, to know the limits of living a mortal existence and to live the way everyone else does."

"It's what you would have wanted, correct."

Sakura: "Ogami!"

Ogami: "Come, our bus has arrived. It's time to return home."

Sakura: "Right!"

*Sakura and Ogami are in their classroom at Kibou High Schoo with their friends as Sakura recounts everything*

Sakura: (To herself) 'It was a crazy way to spend the weekend, but it gave me a chance to see one thing...'

'That Ogami is not as cold a merciless as I thought, as while he could have killed Paradox and everyone else in Kanzakai, he didn't.'

'In the end, I don't know if it was because of me or if he made the choice himself, but his act of mercy brought great joy to me...'

'I hope that someday... Ogami can redeem himself as we go forward.'

'So forgive me Ogami, I'll be walking with you in this dark world a while longer...'

*The credits roll as "White Crow" plays

Translated Lyrics:

White Crow

One day you will know too

Where to the white crow flies

Quietly, secretly, we fly

into a colorful city.

All we look for is our raison d'être

We are empty inside, and it bothers us

Should we simply let ourselves be carried away by the world and it's rules,

and laugh it all away?

Naked we subjected ourselves to our instincts

and cast our eyes away from the truth

This isn't for anybody else

This is our decision

We will shed our black garb and rise up to fight

Our pure wishes turn into our wings

With them we leave behind our doubts

and fly into the sky

Don't be afraid

The answer to your question lies beyond the darkness


In the end, Ogami took the heroic outcome in regards to Hilda's fate and his time in the Hollow Night has concluded.

In regards to him and Sakura, they're essentially two sides of the same coin as they want to stop evil, but Ogami's methods are extreme while Sakura wants to believe in the best of people. Is Sakura wrong for not wanting Ogami to kill people? No, of course not.

While in some cases, yes, lethal force is necessary. BUT! It doesn't need to be the end all solution and Sakura shouldn't be hated for that kind of thinking. It's not wrong to have compassion in regards for this sort of thing.

Anyway, with that out of the way, we can now focus on out next Guest in the Hollow Night and that will be a...

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Wait, who said that?

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Wait!? You're...!?

To Be Continued...

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