Johnny Spirit
A 2013-introduced and cartoon-only ghost and a student at Monster High.
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Quick Facts
Full Name
Johnny Spirit
Monster Type
Ghost
Role
Student
First Appearance
Playing the Boos (2013)
Locations
Monster High, Catacombs
Overview
Johnny Spirit is a ghost student at Monster High known as the quintessential 'bad boy' who loves music and plays the violin.
Johnny Spirit is a 2013-introduced and cartoon-only character. He is a ghost and a student at Monster High. Johnny is the quintessential 'bad boy', being both feared and admired while not caring about his reputation. One of the few things in unlife he does care about is music, as he is a gifted violin player. Due to this, Operetta is one of the few monsters he holds some respect for, as she shares his love of music and is not in the least impressed by his reputation.
Portrayers
Johnny Spirit is voiced by Evan Smith in English.
In English, he is voiced by Evan Smith.
Character
Johnny Spirit has a bad reputation, prefers solitude in the catacombs, has a retro greaser style, and possesses ghost abilities like intangibility.
Johnny has a terrible reputation around the school, to the point where students run in terror at the sight of him, and his most recent detention lasted 3000 years. He is not one to care, though; he is rather calm and content to just do his own thing and ignore others. He prefers the catacombs over the surface portion of campus, where he can play the fiddle in peace.
Like Operetta, he has a retro-inspired style. Johnny's fashion sense is inspired by either 1950's or 1960s style, sporting attire that appears to be either greaser or biker. His hair is styled in a pompadour and he has pale grey skin, while his hair is a mixture of dark blue and light blue. He has what appear to be teal-aqua eyes and his eyelids are a lightly darkened grey, appearing as if it were some kind of shadow such as eyeshadow. Johnny wears a black leather jacket over a white-and-dark-grey t-shirt, with dark grey pants with a belt, his jacket has a pull strap-like design parting at the left side, and he wears black leather-up boots. He typically has grey lips, and his eyebrows match the color of his hair.
- Intangibility: Like all ghosts, he is intangible and he is able to pass through solid objects.
- Flight: Like all ghosts, he is able to fly.
- Immortality: Like all ghosts, he is immortal.
Relationships
Johnny Spirit is friends with Operetta, with whom he shares a romance, Scarah Screams, and is on good terms with Draculaura and Clawd Wolf.
Johnny is not an easy person to befriend, as Toralei found out when she tried to get a conversation going from one baddie to another. Rather than accepting her, Johnny told her he wasn't signing her poster, thereby denying and deeply insulting Toralei. Had it been up to Johnny, he'd remained a loner with a reputation to stay away from. Fate decided otherwise, because during his years of detention another student, Operetta, had taken up residence in his spot in the catacombs. A more violent confrontation was avoided when Johnny took note that she loves music too and thus a music competition would do: his fiddle against her organ. It didn't take long for the challenge to turn into a mutually enjoyed jam session that formed the basis of a friendship and later romance.
Possibly due to Operetta's influence, Johnny became a tad more open to social interactions and found another friend, Scarah Screams. He is on good terms with both Draculaura and Clawd Wolf, delivering flowers to Draculaura on the latter’s behalf. Johnny invites them to hang out with the other ghosts at the Maul, but it is unclear how close of friends he is with the couple.
According to Haunted, Johnny and Operetta have already officially started going out. Their love is perhaps a thing that started from their shared love of music.
Notes & Trivia
Johnny Spirit's concept is inspired by 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' and his appearance by greasers and Elvis Presley.
- Johnny's concept is inspired by the 1979 song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia". The song's story tells of gifted violin player named Johnny who is challenged to a music competition by the Devil himself. Johnny beats him.
- Johnny’s appearance seem to be inspired by greasers and Elvis’ iconic look in Jailhouse Rock, fitting with his vintage style.
Media Appearances
Johnny Spirit first appeared in Playing the Boos in 2013 and later in Haunted in 2015.
- March 13, 2013: Johnny Spirit appears in the Russian release of "Playing the Boos".
- December 10, 2013: Johnny Spirit makes his 2D cartoon debut in "Playing the Boos".
- March 10, 2015: Johnny Spirit makes his 3D cartoon debut in "Haunted".
Relationship Graph
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FAQ
What is Johnny Spirit's monster type?
He is a ghost.
Where does Johnny Spirit attend school?
He is a student at Monster High.
Who voices Johnny Spirit?
Evan Smith in English.
What is Johnny Spirit's personality like?
He is the quintessential 'bad boy' with a terrible reputation but is calm and prefers solitude.
Who is Johnny Spirit friends with?
Does Johnny Spirit have a romantic interest?
What abilities does Johnny Spirit have?
Intangibility, flight, and immortality like all ghosts.
What is Johnny Spirit's first appearance?
In "Playing the Boos" in 2013.
References
About Johnny Spirit
Johnny Spirit is a Monster High character featured in Generation 1. This profile covers monster heritage, role in the story, and how they connect to other characters in the Monster High universe.
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