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| pre = {{About|the protagonist of [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni]]|other characters related to Battler Ushiromiya|Battler (disambiguation)}}
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| gender = Male
| age = 18
| birth year = 1968
▲| title = The Golden Sorcerer
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| nationality = jp
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| seiyu = [[Wikipedia:Daisuke Ono|Daisuke Ono]]▼
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* [[Rudolf Ushiromiya]] (father)
* [[Kyrie Ushiromiya]] (biological mother)
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* [[Sayo Yasuda]] (half-cousin, love interest)
* [[Shannon]] (love interest)
| quote src = Battler Ushiromiya, {{legend}}
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{{nihongo|'''Battler Ushiromiya'''|右代宮 戦人|Ushiromiya Batora}} is the protagonist of {{umineko}} and a member of the wealthy [[Ushiromiya family]]. Battler's stubborn personality serves as the anti-magic counterpart to the wiles of the witch [[Beatrice]]. Battler plays a key role in determining the truth behind the [[Rokkenjima massacre]].
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The son of Rudolf and his first wife, Asumu.
When his father married a second wife shortly after Asumu's death, Battler rebelled and went to live with his grandparents on his mother's side. However, both these grandparents passed away, and he has now returned to the Ushiromiya family after six years.
The family conference is a chance for him to renew his friendship with his cousins after a six-year gap.}}
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Battler was born to [[Kyrie Ushiromiya]], who was [[Rudolf Ushiromiya]]'s mistress at the time. Rudolf's wife, [[Asumu Ushiromiya]] gave birth to a child on the same day. However, Asumu's child was stillborn. Unbeknownst to either of them, Rudolf switched Asumu's and Kyrie's children, which made Battler legally Asumu's child and led to Kyrie believing she had given birth to a stillborn child. Asumu raised Battler believing him to be her own son. This would also lead Kyrie to harbor a strong dislike for Battler as she believed him to be Asumu's son instead of her own.
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Though still on bad terms with his father, Battler would occasionally visit Ange on her birthdays. Eventually he grew to appreciate Kyrie, however he considers her more of an older sister than a mother figure. In 1983, Kyrie asked Battler to write letters to his cousins (including his youngest cousin Maria, whom he was not close with) which she would deliver at that year's family conference. While he did so, Shannon was hurt by the fact that Battler had not written her a letter. When Asumu's parents passed away, Battler returned to the Ushiromiya family.
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Battler appears as a young man with short, spiky, auburn hair parted to the side. He has brown eyes in his original sprite, however almost every iteration of his character afterwards has blue eyes. He wears a
In the anime, his casual clothing consists of a short-sleeved white shirt with a long-sleeved dark blue shirt underneath. In the [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni (manga)|manga]], his casual clothing consists of a jacket, with a black shirt underneath with a metallic necklace. He also wears jeans with a chain on his left pocket. He also wears a typical Japanese highschool uniform. In ''[[Pachi-Slot Umineko no Naku Koro ni]]'', he wears a white collared long sleeved shirt as casual attire as seen in a flashback with [[Ange Ushiromiya]].
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Although Battler is stubborn and hotheaded with the habit of flirting with young women, he is a very
Battler also has a perpetual fear of 'shaky' transportation, thinking he might fall out. He is also shown to be intuitive and intelligent in certain situations as he uses Kyrie's "[[Umineko no Naku Koro ni Glossary#Turning the board around|flip the chessboard]]" mindset to predict his enemy's thoughts based on the situation at hand. Though he doesn't look like it, Battler also enjoys reading mystery novels, which explains his extensive knowledge on the subject.
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By ''[[Dawn of the Golden Witch]]'', Battler’s personality makes an exceptionally drastic change compared to his former cheerful self. Battler is shown to be very serious, discarding all signs of his once goofy habits and quirks, and becomes easily angered with anything that involves Beatrice such as how he became furious with [[Erika Furudo]] wearing the ring meant for Beatrice.
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{{plot|legend|As the protagonist, most of the episode is told through Battler's point of view. In the beginning, he meets his cousins
▲As the protagonist, most of the episode is told through Battler's point of view. In the beginning, he meets his cousins George and Maria (which is pretty much a first meeting between the two for when Battler and Maria last met, she had been three years old) at the airport. It had been six years since he has seen the rest of the Ushiromiya family and been to Rokkenjima after living with his mother's parents. He is very playful and jokes around with his cousins while at the [[Ushiromiya Main Building|mansion]] on Rokkenjima. He indulges in Maria's occult knowledge but is surprised when she suddenly takes on a creepy disposition and receives her wrath for not taking Beatrice seriously.
In the end, because he does not believe in Beatrice and does not admit that her and her magic is real, the door to the Golden Land is closed, costing everyone their paradise.
In the Tea Party, Battler thanks the readers for reading ''Umineko no Naku Koro ni ''and engages in a discussion with the cousins and servants about their brutal deaths and the mystery. Everyone seems to think that Beatrice was responsible for the murders, but Battler claims that she doesn't exist and that humans could have done them. The Golden Witch herself appears in response to Battler's insinuation, and after re-killing the cousins and servants, Beatrice challenges Battler to deny her.}}
{{plot|turn|Battler begins his debate with Beatrice in a realm known as the [[Meta-World]]. Meta-Battler observes the events on the island alongside Beatrice while his piece version exists on the island and acts like Battler ordinarily would. During the first half of the episode, Meta-Battler only appears in little interjections made by him and Beatrice when events turn dissatisfying in the world they are observing.▼
▲Battler begins his debate with Beatrice in a realm known as the [[Meta-World]]. Meta-Battler observes the events on the island alongside Beatrice while his piece version exists on the island and acts like Battler ordinarily would. During the first half of the episode, Meta-Battler only appears in little interjections made by him and Beatrice when events turn dissatisfying in the world they are observing.
After the first twilight, Battler begins making theories to challenge Beatrice's claim that the murders were committed with magic, responding to her declarations made in [[Red Truth|red]]. However, Battler refuses to believe that any of the 18 people on the island could be the culprit, instead blaming it on a hidden 19th person. Battler is crushed by the weight of Beatrice's red truths and he eventually gives up.
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In the Tea Party, Battler regains his will to fight and saves Rosa from being tortured by Beatrice. He announces that the game is still on.
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{{plot|banquet|The Battler on
▲The Battler on Rokkenjima spends much of this episode holed up in the [[Guest House]], making only brief forays outside with armed family members to search for people who go missing.
In the meta-world, Battler becomes allies with the witch [[Virgilia]] in denying Beatrice's existence. However, Battler's disgust with Beatrice grows as she cackles at the sight of the newly-ascended [[EVA-Beatrice]] killing his family over and over again. Battler declares that Beatrice is unfit to be his opponent and would rather debate with [[Ronove]].
Beatrice attempts to become a good witch and earn Battler's favor once more, and Battler comes to accept her after seeing how much she changed. The two are able to defeat EVA-Beatrice in a fierce debate, ending with Beatrice denying witches with red. Afterwards, Piece-Battler determines that [[Eva Ushiromiya|Eva]] is the culprit and is murdered by her.
Meta-Battler and Beatrice are suddenly reunited in the Golden Land, where Battler is asked to sign a document recognizing Beato as a true witch. However, Battler comes to realize that Beatrice becoming a good witch was all an act.}}
{{plot|alliance|Much of this episode is told from the perspective of Battler's sister
▲Much of this episode is told from the perspective of Battler's sister Ange, which leads to a reduced role for Battler himself. Meanwhile, the Battler on Rokkenjima barricades himself in the guesthouse with his cousins while reports of bizarre murders filter in.
After hearing about Kinzo's trial, Battler is called out in front of the mansion where he meets Beatrice in person on the gameboard, who asks him to remember his sin; Battler is unable to remember, and Beatrice leaves dejected. In the metaworld, Beatrice asks Battler to repeat several things in red, where it's revealed that Asumu is not his real mother.
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Because Battler cannot prove his own parentage or identity, he falls into a state of despair, and Beatrice leaves the gameboard. She's eventually convinced to come back by Ange, who also brings Battler back by telling him that even if Asumu isn't his biological mother, she still acted like one to him. Renewed with energy, Battler challenges Beato to a final debate.
In the Tea Party, Battler does an investigation of the entire island and discovers that he is only one seemingly left alive. Meta-Battler then begins his debate with Beatrice, providing theories to every murder shown thus far. At the very end, Beatrice presents him with a final riddle: "who am I?" The Tea Party ends with Beatrice embracing Battler, who promises that he will definitely kill her.}}
{{plot|end|At the end of he episode Battler is stabbed to death by the
▲At the end of he episode Battler is stabbed to death by the Red Truth. However, Meta creatures do not actually die; they just lose the concept of themselves in the sea of nothingness. Battler takes a hold of himself and, in that dimension out of time and space, he discovers the truth behind everything. Since the rule established by the first [[Game Master]] entails that whoever discovers the truth and the gold will succeed Beatrice, Battler is recognized by [[Lambdadelta]], who becomes his guardian, as the Endless and Golden Sorcerer, BATTLER, and inherits from the dead Beatrice the world of the game board, making him it's new Territory Lord.
With assistance from
{{plot|dawn|Battler grows increasingly obsessed with reviving
▲Battler grows increasingly obsessed with reviving Beatrice; his attempts were successful, but this Beatrice did not have the memories she had as a witch before she died, resulting in her being both childish and naïve.
Battler attempts to demonstrate his understanding of Beatrice's game and challenges Erika. He also partakes in a love trial held by [[Zepar]] and [[Furfur]], with the victims of the love trial becoming murder victims.
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On the gameboard, Battler and several others are found dead and locked inside of guestrooms.
Battler is saved when Beatrice fully reawakens and Kanon saves Battler from his logic error. Battler and Beatrice ultimately defeat
In the Tea Party, Battler and Beatrice are able to get married.}}
{{plot|requiem|Battler only appears at the very beginning of the episode, the Tea Party and in the epilogue.▼
In the prologue, Battler attends a funeral with Virgilia in the [[Chapel]]. Virgilia says a prayer and Battler places a book inside a coffin. The book is a tale he dedicated to the Beatrice he could not reach in time:
▲Battler is saved when Beatrice fully reawakens and Kanon saves Battler from his logic error. Battler and Beatrice ultimately defeat Erika and win the game.
In the Tea Party, Battler
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▲Battler only appears at the very beginning of the episode, the Tea Party and in the epilogue.
▲In the prologue, Battler attends a funeral with Virgilia in the [[Chapel]]. Virgilia says a prayer and Battler places a book inside a coffin. The book is a tale he dedicated to the Beatrice he could not reach in time: "''Dawn of the Golden Witch''". This is the most beautiful tale he could weave and is a secret between them that no one will ever defile. After a few glances at the coffin, Battler leaves the Chapel with Virgilia.
*Battler dislikes high places and vehicles, especially boats.
*Battler is partially based off of [[Wikipedia:Phoenix Wright (character)|Phoenix Wright]] from the [[Wikipedia:Ace Attorney|Ace Attorney]] franchise, most clearly seen in Battler's Objection sprite.<ref>{{cite web|title = Ryukishi07 at the French con Epitanime: 27th of May|website = Wordpress|url = https://nekketsunikki.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/report-ryukishi07-at-the-french-con-epitanime-27th-of-may/|archive-url = http://archive.is/gDjnB#selection-191.315-191.450|archive-date = 24 June 2013}}</ref>
*Battler's suit is somewhat unusual as it does not button like a conventional suit. Instead, Battler's suit zips up.
*The name "Battler" may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Superintendent Battle|Superintendent Battle]], a character created by mystery writer [[Wikipedia:Agatha Christie|Agatha Christie]].
*[[Philip Butler]] from
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