Character
Shouichi Shinkawa新川 昌一
- appearances
- 3
- appearances
- main roles
- 0
- main roles

Shouichi Shinkawa at a glance
Shouichi Shinkawa is a supporting character in Sword Art Online.
Also known as Red-Eyed XaXa, Death Gun, Sterben.
Shouichi Shinkawa: quick facts
- Anime
- Sword Art Online
- Role
- Supporting character
- Also known as
- Red-Eyed XaXa, Death Gun, Sterben
- First appearance
- Sword Art Online (2012)
- Latest appearance
- Sword Art Online II: Debriefing (2014)
- Japanese name
- 新川 昌一
Who is Shouichi Shinkawa?
Shinkawa was one of the top members in the red guild «Laughing Coffin». He was a master of the «Estoc Thorn Sword» that was bathed in the color of red. He holds a grudge against Kirito and the clearers that defeated Laughing Coffin in the anti-PK raid. He was also partners with Johnny Black, and together served as a combination where they poisoned and killed. After his release from SAO, through the recommendation of his brother Kyouji, he began to play Gun Gale Online.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Shouichi Shinkawa in numbers
- Appearances
- 3
- 0 as a main character
- On screen
- 2012–2014
- 3 years
Appearances by format
3 titles in total
- TV Series2 · 67%
- Special1 · 33%
Appearances per year
New titles featuring them
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 title |
| 2013 | 0 titles |
| 2014 | 2 titles |
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Shouichi Shinkawa FAQ
What anime is Shouichi Shinkawa from?
Shouichi Shinkawa is a character in Sword Art Online and appears in 3 titles in total, including Sword Art Online II and Sword Art Online II: Debriefing.
What is Shouichi's full name?
Shouichi's full name is Shouichi Shinkawa (新川 昌一 in Japanese). Shouichi Shinkawa is also known as Red-Eyed XaXa, Death Gun, Sterben.
When did Shouichi Shinkawa first appear?
Shouichi Shinkawa first appeared in Sword Art Online (2012) and most recently appeared in Sword Art Online II: Debriefing (2014).
What is Shouichi Shinkawa's Japanese name?
Shouichi Shinkawa is written 新川 昌一 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Shouichi Shinkawa?
Open the Sword Art Online page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.














