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Khan runs a barbershop in Egypt and never suspects the danger sitting in his own chair. When Polnareff drops in for a shave and asks him to hold the Anubis blade, the barber's curiosity gets the better of him, the cursed Stand takes hold, and an everyday craftsman becomes a sudden threat.

English Voice: Joshua Tomar
Japanese Voice: Hidenari Ugaki
Status: Alive
Part: Stardust Crusaders
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 195
First Appearance (Anime): Stardust Crusaders Episode 28
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Appearance

Broad through the shoulders and plainly strong, Khan cuts a larger figure than most would expect from a man who trims hair for a living. His skin is brown, his hair black, and his lips full, features the series links to the Egyptians of his home region.

Work is the only setting he appears in, dressed in his trade's plain light blue tunic topped by a small cap that sits atop the crown of his head.

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Personality

Little of his character is spelled out, though he shows clear curiosity and seems to admire fine blades. Asked to keep the sword safe while Polnareff settles into the chair, he cannot resist drawing it, taken by how beautiful and finely made it looks, with no notion of the malice waiting inside.

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History

Polnareff arrives for a shave and hands over Anubis, asking the barber to set it aside before he begins. Assuming it a plain weapon, Khan slides the blade free and is taken over at once, turning on his customer.

Because Anubis had already crossed swords with Polnareff during the earlier clash with Chaka, the possessed barber parried nearly everything thrown at him. Jotaro stepped in to rescue his friend, snapped the Anubis Sword in two, and left Khan knocked out cold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Khan in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

Khan is an Egyptian barber who appears in Stardust Crusaders. He becomes an unwitting Stand user when he draws the cursed Anubis sword left with him for safekeeping by Jean Pierre Polnareff.

How does Khan become possessed by Anubis?

Khan is possessed by Anubis when Polnareff asks him to hold the sword while he gets a shave, assuming it is a plain weapon. Taken by how finely made the blade looks, Khan draws it and is taken over at once, turning on his customer.

What happens to Khan after Anubis takes control of him?

After Khan is possessed by Anubis, he fights Polnareff and parries nearly everything thrown at him, since Anubis had already crossed swords with Polnareff earlier. Jotaro Kujo steps in, snaps the Anubis Sword in two, and leaves Khan knocked out.

Where does Khan work?

Khan works as a barber in Egypt, and it is in his own barbershop that Polnareff stops in for a shave and hands him the Anubis sword.

Is Khan's name a reference to anyone?

Khan's name is a nod to the American singer Chaka Khan.

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