However, they are both pawns of the Greater-Scope Villain Nyarlathotep. Unlike the Last Battalion, Joker's presence and actions were what drive the plot. Big Bad Ensemble: As the leader of the Masked Circle, Joker shares this status alongside the Last Battalion.Eventually subverted as his true identity is revealed to be Jun Kurosu who is a human. Also given his face (if there even is one) is always hidden by a mask and he is described as being a wishgranting angel by the inhabitants of Sumaru City it's not clear what species he exactly is. Ambiguously Human: Joker has many unique powers which include teleporting, flying and granting wishes by summoning him with a phone call.He also seems to hold a grudge against Tatsuya and his friends. He is said to grant any wish of those who summon him, but at the risk of losing all their dreams. A mysterious being that is summoned by calling your own cell number. Voiced by: Shigeru Shibuya (Japanese), Bryce Papenbrook (English, Innocent Sin, PSP) It turns out that the Oracle of Maia which the cult had followed was nothing more than bogus rumours made true by Nyarlathotep, who started said rumours in the first place in his bet with Philemon. Replacement Goldfish: The executives are this to the original Masked Circle - Jun's childhood playgroup.Appropriately, the original group's masks were even Power Rangers expies. The Psycho Rangers: It turns out that the Masked Circle was based off a children's playgroup with the same name.And all of them are working towards fulfilling an apocalyptic prophecy. Malevolent Masked Man: It's in their name.After the incident at Alaya Shrine, however, the second iteration becomes an Apocalypse Cult which managed to pull off the prophecy that would set in motion the end of the world. From Nobody to Nightmare: Its first iteration was nothing more than an innocent playgroup comprised of little kids.Magic Staff: Their Mooks carry magic staffs.Playing with Fire: House Leo specialises in Fire spells.Making a Splash: House Scorpio specialises in Water spells.Dishing Out Dirt: House Taurus specialises in Earth spells.

Blow You Away: House Aquarius specialises in Wind spells.

Each house specialises in specific elemental spells:

Elemental Powers: The Masked Circle comprises of four houses named after the Western Zodiac.

However, by that point the Masked Circle ceased to be a significant threat. Even after Joker pulls a Heel≯ace Turn and defects, remnants of the Masked Circle are still active. Scorpio is green, Tauros is yellow, Aquarius is blue and Leo is fire. Color-Coded Armies: Each house sport different colors.Apocalypse Cult: Their main goal is to trigger the Oracle of Maia, which will destroy the world and create a new one in its place.

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