Shibaraku/Personality and Relationships

Personality
Shibaraku by far is the most oddest among the Itsubetasijo, he has several different personality traits and mannerisms. To start off at the beginning of the sword saints arc, Shibaraku was introduced as a wicked and fearsome fellow. Because of his appearance and the pure fact that he acts like much of an animal. He does seem to shown any manners to others, he eats with his hands and since he believes himself to be a man beast. He personality can reflect this, Sanosuke had commented that Shiarabku's own natural instincts had kicked in due to the fact that the modern world drove him to it. Like all of the Itsubetasijo, Shibaraku shows a great hate for all of the modern world. He hates modern cloths, technology and everything about the modern era. Sharing several of the same dreams as Sansouke, Shibaraku dreams of having a world of peace and calm. By destroying all of the modern age he may be able to create his own style of threat and not this rock music.

Shibaraku seems to be very strict, he sticks a daily retinue he raises with the suns. He prays, then trains, eats trains more and then prays before he goes down with the sun. Shibaraku doesn't seem to be all beast, he sticks to many beliefs of the Bushidō code and he does seem to have a bit of a code of honor. Shibaraku had revealed that while he is wild and blood thirsty, he seems to not give up until his opponent is defeated or he himself is taken from this world. Like any other samurai, Shibaraku has no fear of death and he seems to welcome it at his feet. But Shibaraku has a strong belief in many supernatural things, if he would see a bad omen in the sky or such. He had shown to perform strange dances or ceremonies during these times, a very strong tie to mother nature and to the animals.

But deeper down into his personality, Shibaraku has shown to be much of a rebel and a classic example of that. He had hated to follow rules and seems to a "lone wolf" whenever it came to such things. Shibaraku hated getting dressed up in the most formal of wear and having to stick to a very dictating routine. This is the whole reason as to why he had left his family because of this, he was a free spirit and often wished to be like that of the animals. Shibaraku commented on that he often wishes to be a lion, king of his own world and go his own ways. But he still has a lot of pride within himself and boasts countless times. Since he is the third strongest samurai in the world, he can do almost whatever he pleases. Shibaraku had revealed that he has a large ego about himself and seems to not care what others think of his appears.

He often does get a pride to himself as people fear of his appearance and it was revealed to many of what he labels at the "westerners". He enjoys seeing their reactions to his animal mimicry techniques, but clearly sadistic and demented to the point insanity. Shibaraku many times has a quick anger and as such his anger doesn't seem to be put down until he finds full satisfaction. Which can be the death of his opponents or the deaths of thousands, but upon the battle field. Shibaraku like any kabuki actor would be is flashy and goes overboard many times. Shibaraku takes great pride in his skills and likes to judge others based upon their skills.

Shibaraku has this great want to become the best of the best, he has a great ambition to become the best performer of his generations and create his own new style. Shibaraku has forgot about the past and his own ancestors, but yet he often hypocritical he claims that he holds the styles of the past and spirits in high honors. But yet in this new that the sword saints plan to create, he wishes to change the face of performing and theater as a whole.

Like many one piece characters, Shibaraku has his own signature laugh "Shibababa".