Anderson (アンデルセン,, Anderusen) is the main character of Angel Dust, a sequel to Coyote, created by Kohta Hirano.

A former mafia assassin who betrayed and backstabbed the organization he worked for, he attempts to escape from the police under the guise of a priest and hides himself in a village, while he suffers from emotional turmoil due to his past. For years, he has been living under the fake name of "Father Doolittle."

Appearance

Anderson is depicted as a tall and imposing man. He has unkempt dark brown hair and piercing blue eyes, typically framed by a pair of rounded spectacles. His age appears to be somewhere in his late twenties to early thirties. In his priestly years, Anderson dons a long, dark cassock—formal, somber, and befitting a man of the cloth. During his youth, however, he favored a less ecclesiastical attire: a green jacket paired with a tan trench coat, hinting at a more rebellious and rougher past.

Personality

Though outwardly calm and composed, Anderson is a man burdened by inner conflict. Reserved and introspective, he speaks little, often choosing silence over confrontation—unless provoked. He maintains an aura of quiet dignity, but his temperament is far from passive. His anger is slow to ignite, yet when those he loves are harmed or threatened—particularly Kris, Yvette, or his late sister Jeanne—his fury becomes palpable. He is capable of violence and rage, though always tempered by a profound sense of guilt and reflection.

Anderson's moral compass is rigid, yet not immune to compromise. His time in the criminal underworld has left deep scars, and his ongoing struggle is less with his enemies than with the man in the mirror. While he once partnered with mobsters, most notably the cunning Flanders, he kept them at arm's length, never truly forming bonds beyond necessity.

History

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Relationships

Allies

• Kris: A fellow member of the church and Anderson's most significant emotional connection. Their relationship evolves from a shared faith into a deeper, more intimate bond. Anderson is first shown risking everything to save Kris from a brutal assault—an act that binds them closely. Over time, they develop a romantic relationship, and Kris eventually gives her virginity to Anderson in an emotional turning point. She listens to him, supports him, and is one of the few characters who truly understands the weight of his past. It is Kris who stays his hand from killing Montana Max, reminding him that vengeance only breeds more death. Anderson's confession—that he saved her simply because he loves her—marks the culmination of his emotional journey. When offered a place in Pip's team, Anderson turns to Kris for guidance, a testament to their deep bond.

• Sister Kelly: The woman who inadvertently altered the course of Anderson's life. After discovering him wounded outside her church, she offered him sanctuary—a decision that ultimately led him to the priesthood. While initially using the church as a hideout from both law enforcement and the mob, Anderson eventually found a sense of peace in his new life. Sister Kelly, terminally ill, became a symbol of hope and selflessness. In her final days, she asked Anderson to share her bed—not out of lust, but to experience human intimacy before death. The next day, she passed away. The townspeople then offered Anderson a permanent role within the church, one he would accept.

• Pip Bornado: A rogue and a mercenary with a cynical streak, Pip's relationship with Anderson is ambiguous at best. Once Anderson betrayed his crime life, it was Pip to whom who sold out the organization and the mob. Pip maintains a sense of ironic detachment in their few interactions. Despite their history, Anderson respects Pip, particularly for his loyalty to his granddaughter, Yvette. Their dynamic is strained but never overtly hostile.

• Yvette Bornado: Yvette shares a tentative friendship with Anderson, stemming from their mutual entanglement in the chaos following Flanders' death. Initially tasked with escorting Anderson out of France, Yvette becomes involved in a larger narrative, particularly after he recounts the tragic story of his sister to her and Kris. When Montana Max's gang strikes, Anderson valiantly attempts to protect her, stabbing Max in the stomach. Unfortunately, it is not enough to save Yvette from being violated—an event that haunts him thereafter.

• Jeanne Anderson: Anderson's sister and the heart of his tragedy. Jeanne's self-sacrifice, working as a prostitute to support her brother's future, led her down a dark path of addiction and despair. Realizing her suffering, Anderson joined the Mafia under Flanders' direction, hoping to earn enough money to free them both from poverty. Her untimely death, however, shattered that dream and plunged him into a deep depression. In an act of defiance against the criminal empire that destroyed her, Anderson stole fifty kilos of heroin and buried it beneath her grave—symbolizing both penance and rebellion.

Enemies

• Rem Flanders: A manipulative mobster and Anderson's former partner in crime. It was Flanders who dragged Anderson into the criminal underworld, luring him with promises of power and wealth after using the services of Jeanne. Despite their professional partnership, their relationship lacked any semblance of camaraderie. Flanders' cruelty knew no bounds—he raped Kris in a ploy to extract information from Anderson. Anderson then shot off several fingers of Flanders as a warning not to mess with people he values the most. The wounds, though non-lethal, were a grim reminder of the power Anderson holds. After Flanders' death, Anderson panicked, knowing the Mafia would soon come for him too.

• Montana Max: A terrifying figure in Anderson's life, Montana Max represents the culmination of all his fears. Cunning, ruthless, and unpredictable, Montana ambushes Anderson and his companions with chilling efficiency. His sadism is matched only by his philosophical taunts, mocking Anderson's faith and reluctance to kill. He challenges Anderson to abandon his morals and embrace the violence within. In their final confrontation, Anderson nearly succumbs to rage but is stopped by Kris. In a moment of weary reflection, Montana—defeated—asks Anderson to end his life. Anderson obliges, delivering a final shot out of mercy, not vengeance.

Powers and Abilities

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Weapons

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Trivia

• While Angel Dust remains largely obscure, Anderson’s character would later be reimagined and adapted into Hirano's more famous work, Hellsing, where he takes on a far more militant and fanatical persona. Despite the differences, the foundations of his characterization—faith, violence, and redemption—are laid in Angel Dust.

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