
Purgatory (
About
Fifteen years prior to the events of Kengan Omega, Toyoda Idemitsu founded Purgatory. Its policy of putting its distinctive entertainment value to the forefront brought it explosive support and it gathered many Gladiators (
In recent times, Purgatory has become the largest-scale underground martial arts promotion in Japan and has greater momentum than even the Kengan Association.[1] Toyoda scouts talented martial artists, at any expense, even headhunting the headline of fighters from smaller martial arts promotions (who have since become defunct); some of the Kengan Association's affiliated fighters have gone on to transfer over to Purgatory.[1] Purgatory guarantees "a degree" of safety and fight money equal to or exceeding that of the top public martial artists (this only applies to A-list and some B-list gladiators however).[3] Purgatory recently even absorbed Bishamon, the third biggest underground martial arts promotion in Japan.

Purgatory's gladiator tier list
The vast number of Purgatory gladiators are classified into three tiers:[2]
- A-list (~30 gladiators)
- B-list (~200 gladiators)
- C-list (~2000 gladiators)
According to Kureishi Mitsuyo, who was once a gladiator, the overall strength level of the C-list is not particularly high, being an assortment of different levels with the diamonds in the rough getting promoted to the B-list relatively quickly. The B-list itself, while a higher level than the C-list, is also a mixed bag. However, the A-list is on a different level entirely, with only "strong guys" and "super-strong guys" on the A-list. Kureishi added that the "super-strong guys" are just about as strong as the top-level fighters in the Kengan matches, if not stronger.[2]
Rules
The rules of Purgatory are unique and set apart from that of other underground martial arts organizations, giving them the perfect balance between "extreme and competitive". A gladiator will automatically lose the match if:[3]
- Knockdown: After being knocked down, they fail to return to their feet by the referee's count of 10.
- Ringout: Any part of their body makes contact with the ground outside of the ring.
- No Kill: A gladiator causes the death of their opponent during the match.
A gladiator who breaks the "No Kill" rule is not only disqualified in their match, but their fight money is also confiscated.[3]
Ultimate Gladiator Payoffs
One year before the Kengan Association VS Purgatory Tournament, Purgatory hosted its Ultimate Gladiator Playoffs (
Gladiators
The Two Kings
A-list
Three Demon Fists
Other A-listers
Kim Kurt
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Kim Kurt (キム・クルト, Kimu Kuruto), is an A-list gladiator from Sweden. Initially a candidate to participate in the Merger Tournament, Kurt ultimately couldn't make it because of an injury. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | キム・クルト | |
Romaji: | Kimu Kuruto | |
Status: | Alive | |
Birthplace: | Sweden | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Extra: Kim Jang-gi (Full Appearance) | |
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Kim Jang-gi
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Kim Jang-gi (キム・チャンギ, Kimu Changi), is an newbie A-list gladiator mentioned by Rolòn. He is one of the substitute fighters of Purgatory's team, in case anyone from their side decided to stop down from the tournament. He was set to replace Liu Dongcheng if need be, but was ultimately kept in the reserve. Jang-gi is a taekwondo practioner who moved to Osaka during elementary school because of his parents' job. Because of this, he speaks with a Kansai dialect. Kim is described as a humble, fine young man, who doesn't stand out among his fellow A-Listers, partially because of the many other Kims registered in Purgatory. One of his hobbies is napping. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | キム・チャンギ | |
Romaji: | Kimu Changi | |
Epithet(s): | God-Speed | |
Status: | Alive | |
Age: | 23 | |
Height: | 191 cm | |
Weight: | 105 kg | |
Birthday: | June 10th | |
Birthplace: | Korea | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Occupation: | Gladiator | |
Fighting Style: | Taekwondo | |
Relatives: | Unnamed Parents | |
Known Match Wins: | 7 | |
Known Match Losses: | 1 | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 97 (Mentioned) Extra: Kim Jang-gi (Full Appearance) | |
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Kim Mube
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Kim Mube (キム・ムべ, Kimu Mube) is a former A-list gladiator. A practioner of ssireum, Mube eventually left Purgatory and went back to Korea to run his family's greengrocer business. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | キム・ムべ | |
Romaji: | Kimu Mube | |
Status: | Alive | |
Birthplace: | Korea | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory (formerly) | |
Occupation: | Greengrocer Gladiator (Formerly) | |
Fighting Style: | Ssireum | |
Relatives: | Unnamed Parents | |
Omega Debut: | Extra: Kim Jang-gi (Full Appearance) | |
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Michael Kim
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Michael Kim (マイケル・キム, Maikaeru Kimu), is an A-list gladiator from America. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | マイケル・キム | |
Romaji: | Maikaeru Kimu | |
Status: | Alive | |
Birthplace: | United States | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Extra: Kim Jang-gi (Full Appearance) | |
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B-list
Other B-listers
Kim Soon Yeop
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Kim Soon Yeop (キム・スンヨブ, Kimu Sun'yobu), is a B-list gladiator from Korea. Soon Yeop likes katsudon and, apparently, is his most recognizable characteristic. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | キム・スンヨブ | |
Romaji: | Kimu Sun'yobu | |
Status: | Alive | |
Birthplace: | Korea | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 97 (Mentioned) Extra: Kim Jang-gi (Full Appearance) | |
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Tommy "The Gun" Strummer
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Tommy "The Gun" Strummer (トミー・"ザ・ガン" ストラマー, Tomī "Za Gan" Sutoramā), also known as The Bare-Knuckle Crusher of the British Empire (大英帝国のべアナックル クラッシャー, Daieiteikoku no Beanakkuru Kurasshā), is a B-List gladiator in Purgatory. He recently ascended to the B-List after defeating Mark Myers in a title-fight. He is a muscular individual with a visible Three Lions tattoo on his right arm. Tommy's name is most likely a reference to Tommy Gunn from the Rocky franchise. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | トミー・"ザ・ガン" ストラマー | |
Romaji: | Tomī "Za Gan" Sutoramā | |
Epithet(s): | The Bare-Knuckle Crusher of the British Empire (大英帝国のべアナックル クラッシャー, Daieiteikoku no Beanakkuru Kurasshā) | |
Status: | Alive | |
Birthplace: | United Kingdom | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Fighting Style: | Brute Force | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 31 | |
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Mark Myers
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Mark Myers (マーク・マイヤーズ, Māku Maiyāzu), also known as The Monster of Illinois (イリノイの怪人, Irinoi no Kaijin), is a C-List gladiator in Purgatory. He recently lost to Tommy "The Gun" Strummer in a title-fight, with the latter ascending to the B-List. He wears a simple featureless mask and possesses a huge hulking frame. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | マーク・マイヤーズ | |
Romaji: | Māku Maiyāzu | |
Epithet(s): | The Monster of Illinois (イリノイの怪人, Irinoi no Kaijin) | |
Status: | Alive | |
Birthplace: | Illinois, Unites States | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Fighting Style: | Brute Force | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 31 | |
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C-list
Kimura Chiaki
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Kimura Chiaki ( Due to the fact that he is usually called Kim (キム, Kimu), Fei Wangfang mistook him for Kim Jang-gi. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | ||
Romaji: | Kimura Chiaki | |
Status: | Alive | |
Birthplace: | Japan | |
Gender: | Male | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Extra: Kim Jang-gi (Full Appearance) | |
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Unknown Rank
Other Personnel
Representative
Aide
Shibuya Rei
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Shibuya Rei (渋谷 玲, Shibuya Rei; "Rei Shibuya") is Toyoda Idemitsu's personal aide. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | 渋谷 玲 | |
Romaji: | Shibuya Rei | |
Status: | Alive | |
Gender: | Female | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 19 | |
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Referees
Assistant Referees
Hashimoto Honoka
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Hashimoto Honoka (橋本 ほのか, Hashimoto Honoka; "Honoka Hashimoto") is one of the assistant referees of Purgatory. Together with her collegues, she investigated Alan Wu's murder at the hands of Kure Raian. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | 橋本 ほのか | |
Romaji: | Hashimoto Honoka | |
Status: | Alive | |
Gender: | Female | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 97 | |
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June Cameron
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June Cameron (ジューン・キヤメロン, Jūn Kiyameron; "Jun Cameron") is one of the assistant referees of Purgatory. Together with her collegues, she investigated Alan Wu's murder at the hands of Kure Raian. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | ジューン・キヤメロン | |
Romaji: | Jūn Kiyameron | |
Status: | Alive | |
Gender: | Female | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 97 | |
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Nagase Matsuri
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Nagase Matsuri (氷瀬 まつり, Nagase Matsuri; "Matsuri Nagase") is one of the assistant referees of Purgatory. Together with her collegues, she investigated Alan Wu's murder at the hands of Kure Raian. | ||
Characteristics
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Kanji: | 氷瀬 まつり | |
Romaji: | Nagase Matsuri | |
Status: | Alive | |
Gender: | Female | |
Affiliations: | Purgatory | |
Omega Debut: | Chapter 97 | |
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Trivia
- Compared to the Kengan Association, Purgatory has a higher tendency to hire foreign fighters into their ranks. In addition, many of these fighters have epithets related to their backgrounds.
References
Special Terms | |
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Martial Arts | Formless · Gaoh Style · Inaba Style · Kaiwan Style · Koei Style · Kure Clan Style · Niko Style (Possessing Spirit) · Raishin Style |
Kengan | Bodyguards (Extermination Force · Fang of Metsudo) · Guardians · Kengan Annihilation Tournament · Berserker Bowl · Members (Ashura/Omega) · Kengan matches · Referees |
The Public Sphere | Rokushin Kaikan · Rokushin Kaikan Tournament |
The Underground | Heavenly Wolves · Inaba Clan · Kengan Association VS Purgatory Tournament · Kure Clan · Mikazuchi Clan · Underground Martial Arts Industry (Bishamon · Death Fight · Heroic Tales · Kengan matches · Purgatory (Three Demon Fists)) · Worm · Wu Clan |
The Inside | The Black Messengers · Tokita Niko |