Shinji Matou

Shinji Matou is a recurring character in the *Fate* franchise's *Capsule Servant* game, often serving as a tutorial opponent. Despite his initial intended role as a major antagonist, he's known for his self-proclaimed title of "General Shinji" and his generally hapless nature.

Quick Facts

  • What is Shinji Matou's role in Capsule Servant?

    Tutorial character, originally planned as a boss.

  • What are Shinji Matou's likes?

    Puppy, Privileges

  • What are Shinji Matou's dislikes?

    Unconditionally happy atmosphere

  • What are Shinji Matou's talents?

    Brilliant deduction, searching

  • What is Shinji Matou's height?

    167cm

  • What is Shinji Matou's weight?

    57kg

  • What is Shinji Matou's eye color?

    Grey

  • What is Shinji Matou's hair color?

    Blue

Description

Personality

Shinji Matou is presented as a self-important and entitled individual, often acting superior despite his relatively weak position. He displays a sense of entitlement and a lack of self-awareness, viewing himself as more significant than he actually is, as evidenced by his self-proclaimed title of "General Shinji." His interactions with other characters reveal a cowardly and opportunistic nature, often seeking to exploit situations to his advantage. While he lacks the outright malice of some antagonists, his arrogance and pettiness make him a consistently irritating and unsympathetic character. His role as a recurring "tutorial boss" further emphasizes his relative weakness and lack of true threat.

Abilities

Shinji Matou, in the context of *Capsule Servant*, doesn't possess any inherent supernatural abilities or powers. His role is primarily that of a comedic antagonist and tutorial opponent. While he is depicted as a strategist in some scenarios (like his role as "General Shinji" in the G-Sakura route), this is based on his cunning and planning, not on any special powers. His appearances involve multiple clones in some scenarios, but these are still essentially just copies of himself without enhanced abilities. His strength lies in his manipulative nature and strategic thinking within the game's mechanics, not in any personal powers.