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I’m Damian, scion of the Desmond family! I’ll be a politician one day and protect this country! Father fought against all kinds of enemies during the war… and I… can fight too!
— Damian Desmond[1]

Damian Desmond (ダミアン・デズモンド, Damian Dezumondo?) is one of the main characters of the SPY x FAMILY series. He is the second son of Donovan Desmond and a first-year student at Eden Academy, being part of Cecile Hall, Group 3.

Appearance

Damian is a young boy with short dark brown (sometimes blackish-brown) hair and hazel eyes with light skin. Similar to his mother, Damian's eyes are narrowed and slightly drooping, with visibly long lower eyelashes and short, thin eyebrows above them. In the anime, his hair periodically has a greenish tinge. He often wears a condescending expression. In Anya's perspective, he gains a more stupider appearance with round, wide eyes.

Like other students, he is usually seen wearing Eden Academy's uniform. He wears socks with vertical lines and black shoes.

Personality

Due to his upbringing as a child of an important and powerful man, Damian gained a highly respected status among his peers by default, making him grow incredibly arrogant, assuming Anya gained a crush on him when she stared at him. He is shown to prefer being called "Lord Damian" when spoken to. He gets angry when he is looked down upon by Anya's smug smile, quickly resorting to insulting her with his limited vocabulary and harassing Anya.

After taking a punch from Anya, he becomes very embarrassed around her. After Anya's tear-filled apology, Damian develops a crush on her that he does not want to acknowledge, denying it at every opportunity he gets.

Damian, Ewen, and Emile have a pillow fight

Damian getting into a pillow fight with his friends as they prevented him from studying

Later, it is hinted that a possible reason for Damian's behavior can be attributed to his brother's success as an Imperial Scholar and his father's influence which has set high expectations for him to strive and become part of the Imperial Scholars. Damian believes that getting a high status and achieving success will encourage his honored father to finally pay attention to him. These lofty ambitions very often encourage him to neglect others and even his own rest. Periodically, Damian allows himself to relax and be an ordinary child who likes to have fun and spend time with his friends. Although even in a playful manner, the boy may show signs of irritation or even anger if someone or something prevents him from achieving any merit.

The kids running to the cafeteria

Damian and his friends are determined to get ahead of Anya and Becky in getting the "Pastry of Knowledge"

The desire to become the pride of his father is the main motivator for Damian in making progress in various types of activity. This causes him to look down on others beneath his social class for if they are not a benefit to him, they only slow him down from becoming an Imperial Scholar and in turn, slow down his progress. Damian also has a fairly developed competitive spirit when he is ready to overcome not only himself but also intentionally step over others on the way to achieving his goals.

Despite his high ambitions, Damian is capable of self-sacrifice to the detriment of his interests. A rare exception is when he protects Anya from a ball in a dodgeball game, willingly getting himself eliminated. Though it did not help their class win the game, Anya recognized Damian's good nature. Another rare moment was in their classroom when a girl from their class was spreading a rude rumor about how Anya got her first Stella, Damian stood up for her, recognizing Anya's merit, although still mentally outraged that she was ahead of him in receiving the award. During the bus hijacking, he showed bravery and selflessness when he tried to save Anya, demanding that the terrorists hang a bomb on him instead of her.

Damian tries to talk with Demetrius in a friendly way

Damian's futile attempts to have a casual chat with his brother

Behind his cocky, self-absorbed, snobby behavior is a sweet, insecure boy desperate for his parents' love and approval. After the bus hijacking incident, Damian is surprised and tearfully relieved that his mother came to pick him up. However, the boy tries to hide his weaknesses from his father and, not wanting to make him worry, asks his mother not to tell him that he cried. Despite the frequent neglect from his father, Damian continues to admire him and tries in every possible way to meet his expectations, especially after an unexpected praise that he received from him after meeting Loid. Periodically, Damian also tries to get closer to his estranged brother, once approaching Demetrius to congratulate him on his academic achievements, and became somewhat upset that his attempts to have a casual chat were met with cold indifference.

Abilities and Skills

As Damian is still a child, most of his known abilities are limited.

Physical Ability: Although his strength as a child is limited, he is able to be one of the few that nearly survive to the end of the dodgeball match, despite having Bill Watkins as an opponent.

Endurance: Damian has shown to be quite tough, being able to block a shot from Bill Watkins, a kid who is much bigger than the size of an average 6-year-old.

Intelligence: As it's shown in his grades, Damian is a very studious and intelligent student, always striving for high grades and good scores. His discipline and responsibility made him have one of the highest grades in his class, and for this, he managed to get a Stella for being in the top 2 highest grades in the History midterm.

Special Moves

Special Move Image Description
Desmond-Style Rolling Sweep
(デズモンド 流 ローリングスイープ,
Dezumondo-Ryū Rōringu Suīpu
?)
Damian's Rolling Sweep Anime Damian's cleaning move, in which he spins forward in a circular motion while sweeping away anything in his path. Those nearby will get caught up in the dust clouds it creates.[4]
  • Other special moves include:
    • Lightning Note-Taking (ライトニング 筆記, Raitoningu Hikki?)[2]
    • Imperial Scholar Cape Flap (インペリアル・スカラー ばさばさ, Inperiaru Sukarā Basabasa?)[2]

Weaknesses

Scoleciphobia: Damian is terrified of worms. He runs away in a panic from Ewen and Emile when they chase him, holding these invertebrates in their hands.[5]

Awards and Demerits

Type Event Awarded Description
Stella Star Damian gets a high score on his History midterm Chapter 27
Episode 18
Damian scores a 94 on the History midterm, placing him in the second-highest score in his grade for the subject and earning him a Stella Star.
Stella Star Bill, Damian, Anya and Becky receiving a Stella Chapter 75 Because of his brave actions during the bus hijacking incident, Damian earns his second Stella Star alongside Anya, Becky, and Bill.
Stella Star Anya and Damian get their Stella Star after their term finals Chapter 93 Damian earns his third Stella for getting the highest score in his grade for the History term finals.

Chapter Appearances

[v · e]
Eden Beginnings Arc
Mission 7 Absent
Mission 8 Debut
Mission 9 Appears
Mission 10 Flashback
[v · e]
Secret Police Arc
Mission 11 Appears
Mission 12 Absent
Mission 13 Absent
Mission 14 Absent
[v · e]
Stella Star Arc
Mission 15 Appears
Mission 16 Appears
Mission 17 Appears
[v · e]
Doggy Crisis Arc
Mission 18 Absent
Mission 19 Absent
Mission 20 Absent
Mission 21 Absent
Mission 22 Absent
Mission 23 Appears
[v · e]
Midterm Exams Arc
Mission 24 Absent
Mission 25 Appears
Mission 26 Appears
Mission 27 Appears
Mission 28 Appears
[v · e]
Campbelldon Tennis Arc
Mission 29 Appears
Mission 30 Pictured
Mission 31 Absent
Mission 32 Absent
Mission 33 Absent
Mission 34 Absent
Mission 35 Absent
[v · e]
Imperial Scholars Mixer Arc
Mission 36 Appears
Mission 37 Appears
Mission 38 Appears
Mission 39 Appears
Mission 40 Absent
Mission 41 Absent
Mission 42 Appears
[v · e]
Cruise Adventure Arc
Mission 43 Absent
Mission 44 Absent
Mission 45 Absent
Mission 46 Absent
Mission 47 Absent
Mission 48 Absent
Mission 49 Absent
Mission 50 Absent
Mission 51 Absent
Mission 52 Absent
Mission 53 Absent
Mission 54 Absent
Mission 55 Absent
Mission 56 Absent
Mission 57 Appears
[v · e]
WISE Arc
Mission 58 Absent
Mission 59 Absent
Mission 60 Absent
Mission 61 Appears
Mission 62 Mentioned
Mission 63 Absent
[v · e]
Friendship Schemes Arc
Mission 64 Absent
Mission 65 Fantasy
Mission 66 Appears
Mission 67 Appears
Mission 68 Absent
[v · e]
Red Circus Arc
Mission 69 Appears
Mission 70 Appears
Mission 71 Appears
Mission 72 Appears
Mission 73 Appears
Mission 74 Appears
Mission 75 Appears
Mission 76 Appears
Mission 77 Absent
Mission 78 Absent
[v · e]
Mole Hunt Arc
Mission 79 Absent
Mission 80 Absent
Mission 81 Absent
Mission 82 Absent
Mission 83 Absent
Mission 84 Absent
Mission 85 Absent
Mission 86 Absent
Mission 87 Absent
Mission 88 Appears
Mission 89 Absent
[v · e]
Term Finals Arc
Mission 90 Absent
Mission 91 Mentioned
Mission 92 Appears
Mission 93 Appears
Mission 94 Absent
Mission 95 Appears
Mission 96 Appears
[v · e]
Extra Missions
Extra Mission 1 Absent
Extra Mission 2 Absent
[v · e]
Short Missions
Short Mission 1 Absent
Short Mission 2 Absent
Short Mission 3 Absent
Short Mission 4 Appears
Short Mission 5 Absent
Short Mission 6 Absent
Short Mission 7 Absent
Short Mission 8 Absent
Short Mission 9 Absent
Short Mission 10 Appears
Short Mission 11 Absent

Anime Appearances

[v · e]
Season 1
1. OPERATION STRIX Absent
2. SECURE A WIFE Absent
3. PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW Absent
4. THE PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL'S INTERVIEW Absent
5. WILL THEY PASS OR FAIL? Absent
6. THE FRIENDSHIP SCHEME Debut
7. THE TARGET'S SECOND SON Appears
8. THE COUNTER-SECRET POLICE COVER OPERATION Appears
9. SHOW OFF HOW IN LOVE YOU ARE Absent
10. THE GREAT DODGEBALL PLAN Appears
11. STELLA Appears
12. PENGUIN PARK Absent
13. PROJECT APPLE Absent
14. DISARM THE TIME BOMB Absent
15. A NEW FAMILY MEMBER Appears
16. YOR'S KITCHEN / THE INFORMANT'S GREAT ROMANCE PLAN Absent
17. CARRY OUT THE GRIFFIN PLAN / FULLMETAL LADY / OMELET RICE ♡ Appears
18. UNCLE THE PRIVATE TUTOR / DAYBREAK Appears
19. A REVENGE PLOT AGAINST DESMOND / MAMA BECOMES THE WIND Appears
20. INVESTIGATE THE GENERAL HOSPITAL / DECIPHER THE PERPLEXING CODE Appears
21. NIGHTFALL / FIRST FIT OF JEALOUSY Pictured
22. THE UNDERGROUND TENNIS TOURNAMENT: THE CAMPBELLDON Absent
23. THE UNWAVERING PATH Pictured
24. THE ROLE OF A MOTHER AND WIFE / SHOPPING WITH FRIENDS Appears
25. FIRST CONTACT Appears
[v · e]
Season 2
26. FOLLOW PAPA AND MAMA Absent
27. BOND'S STRATEGY TO STAY ALIVE / DAMIAN'S FIELD RESEARCH TRIP Appears
28. MISSION AND FAMILY / THE ELEGANT BONDMAN / THE HEART OF A CHILD / WAKING UP Appears
29. THE PASTRY OF KNOWLEDGE / THE INFORMANT'S GREAT ROMANCE PLAN Ⅱ Appears
30. PLAN TO CROSS THE BORDER Absent
31. THE FEARSOME LUXURY CRUISE SHIP Absent
32. WHO IS THIS MISSION FOR? Absent
33. THE SYMPHONY UPON THE SHIP / SIS'S HERB TEA Absent
34. THE HAND THAT CONNECTS TO THE FUTURE Absent
35. ENJOY THE RESORT TO THE FULLEST / BRAGGING ABOUT VACATION Appears
36. BERLINT IN LOVE / NIGHTFALL'S DAILY LIFE Absent
37. PART OF THE FAMILY Appears

Trivia

  • In the manga, Anya's nickname for Damian, "Sy-on Boy," is a mispronunciation of "Scion." Anya calls him "Jinan" (じなん, Jinan?) in Japanese, which means "second son" (次男, jinan?).
    • The English dub of the anime uses the literal translation of Anya's nickname for Damian as she calls him "Second son."
  • Damian stays in the school dormitories of Eden Academy with Emile and Ewen.
  • Damian has a German shepherd named Max, who he leaves at home in the care of his house servant, Jeeves.
  • Jeeves calls Damian by his short name, "Dammy" (ダミー, Damī?).[6]
  • Damian's shoe size is 17 cm.[2]
  • Damian's favorite things are football, cartoons, and Stella Stars.[2]
  • Damian's disliked things are earthworms, peppers, and the national language.[2]
  • Damian's chair, featured on the seventh volume cover, is a Willow Chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Quotes

  • (To himself): "I gotta be the MVP in this game so I can score a Star. I need to become an Imperial Scholar like my brother did. Otherwise... Dad won't pay any attention to me at all."[7]
  • (To himself, referring to Donovan): "I know father couldn't care less about me. If I want to please him... If I want to earn his respect... I have to be perfect. I have to become an Imperial Scholar!"[8]

References

  1. SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 71.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 SPY x FAMILY Official Fanbook: EYES ONLY (p. 102).
  3. SPY x FAMILY Manga: Chapter 91.
  4. SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 29, and Episode 19.
  5. SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 39 (p. 14), and Episode 27.
  6. SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 25 (p. 22), and Episode 17.
  7. SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 15 (pp. 6-7), and Episode 10.
  8. SPY x FAMILY Manga and Anime: Chapter 25 (pp. 24–25), and Episode 17.


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