Main character
Souichi Negishi根岸 崇一
- appearances
- 2
- appearances
- main roles
- 2
- main roles

Souichi Negishi at a glance
Souichi Negishi is a main character in Detroit Metal City.
Also known as Johannes Krauser II, Krauser-san.
Souichi Negishi: quick facts
- Anime
- Detroit Metal City
- Role
- Main character
- Also known as
- Johannes Krauser II, Krauser-san
- First appearance
- Detroit Metal City: Birth of the Metal Devil (2008)
- Latest appearance
- Detroit Metal City (2008)
- Japanese name
- 根岸 崇一
Who is Souichi Negishi?
The main protagonist. A calm and peaceful musician, fan of Swedish pop who is the exact opposite of his alter-ego Johannes Krauser II, leader of the "extreme" metal band DMC (short for Detroit Metal City). Ashamed of his true job, Negishi must cope with DMC's rising fame while keeping it a secret from friends and family. While performing as Krauser, Negishi proves to be a skilled guitarist, able to play just with his teeth.
Souichi Negishi in numbers
- Appearances
- 2
- 2 as a main character
- On screen
- 2008
- one year
Appearances by format
2 titles in total
- Special1 · 50%
- OVA1 · 50%
Appearances
More characters from Detroit Metal City
Souichi Negishi FAQ
What anime is Souichi Negishi from?
Souichi Negishi is a main character in Detroit Metal City and appears in 2 titles in total, including Detroit Metal City: Birth of the Metal Devil.
What is Souichi's full name?
Souichi's full name is Souichi Negishi (根岸 崇一 in Japanese). Souichi Negishi is also known as Johannes Krauser II, Krauser-san.
When did Souichi Negishi first appear?
Souichi Negishi first appeared in Detroit Metal City: Birth of the Metal Devil (2008) and most recently appeared in Detroit Metal City (2008).
What is Souichi Negishi's Japanese name?
Souichi Negishi is written 根岸 崇一 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Souichi Negishi?
Open the Detroit Metal City page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.













