{"id":338118,"date":"2026-04-21T06:57:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=338118"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:57:34","slug":"why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Why can&#8217;t you name yourself Gaster?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#The_Mystery_of_the_Vanishing_Gaster_Why_You_Cant_Name_Yourself_After_the_Enigmatic_Character\" title=\"The Mystery of the Vanishing Gaster: Why You Can&#8217;t Name Yourself After the Enigmatic Character\">The Mystery of the Vanishing Gaster: Why You Can&#8217;t Name Yourself After the Enigmatic Character<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#The_Meta-Narrative_of_Gaster\" title=\"The Meta-Narrative of Gaster\">The Meta-Narrative of Gaster<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#Undertales_Reaction\" title=\"Undertale&#8217;s Reaction\">Undertale&#8217;s Reaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#Deltarunes_Reaction\" title=\"Deltarune&#8217;s Reaction\">Deltarune&#8217;s Reaction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#The_Purpose_of_the_Restriction\" title=\"The Purpose of the Restriction\">The Purpose of the Restriction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#The_Exception_not_the_Rule\" title=\"The Exception, not the Rule\">The Exception, not the Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#The_Deeper_Implication\" title=\"The Deeper Implication\">The Deeper Implication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#1_Is_Gaster_Canonically_Evil\" title=\"1. Is Gaster Canonically Evil?\">1. Is Gaster Canonically Evil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#2_Is_Gaster_Sanss_Father\" title=\"2. Is Gaster Sans&#8217;s Father?\">2. Is Gaster Sans&#8217;s Father?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#3_What_is_Gaster_Sanss_Nickname\" title=\"3. What is Gaster Sans&#8217;s Nickname?\">3. What is Gaster Sans&#8217;s Nickname?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#4_What_Happens_If_You_Name_Yourself_Chara\" title=\"4. What Happens If You Name Yourself Chara?\">4. What Happens If You Name Yourself Chara?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#5_What_Happens_If_You_Name_Yourself_Frisk\" title=\"5. What Happens If You Name Yourself Frisk?\">5. What Happens If You Name Yourself Frisk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#6_Who_Is_Gaster_Married_To\" title=\"6. Who Is Gaster Married To?\">6. Who Is Gaster Married To?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#7_How_Did_Gaster_Get_His_Name\" title=\"7. How Did Gaster Get His Name?\">7. How Did Gaster Get His Name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#8_Who_Is_Gaster_Frisk\" title=\"8. Who Is Gaster Frisk?\">8. Who Is Gaster Frisk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#9_Where_Can_I_Find_Gaster\" title=\"9. Where Can I Find Gaster?\">9. Where Can I Find Gaster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#10_Is_Frisk_Canonically_a_Girl\" title=\"10. Is Frisk Canonically a Girl?\">10. Is Frisk Canonically a Girl?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#11_Is_Undertale_Suitable_for_a_10-Year-Old\" title=\"11. Is Undertale Suitable for a 10-Year-Old?\">11. Is Undertale Suitable for a 10-Year-Old?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#12_Is_Gaster_the_Brother_of_Sans_and_Papyrus\" title=\"12. Is Gaster the Brother of Sans and Papyrus?\">12. Is Gaster the Brother of Sans and Papyrus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#13_What_Anime_is_Gaster_From\" title=\"13. What Anime is Gaster From?\">13. What Anime is Gaster From?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#14_Is_Epic_Sans_a_Gaster\" title=\"14. Is Epic Sans a Gaster?\">14. Is Epic Sans a Gaster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/#15_Why_Is_Undertale_Harder_If_You_Name_Yourself_Frisk\" title=\"15. Why Is Undertale Harder If You Name Yourself Frisk?\">15. Why Is Undertale Harder If You Name Yourself Frisk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mystery_of_the_Vanishing_Gaster_Why_You_Cant_Name_Yourself_After_the_Enigmatic_Character\"><\/span>The Mystery of the Vanishing Gaster: Why You Can&#8217;t Name Yourself After the Enigmatic Character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The core reason you <strong>cannot name your character &#8220;Gaster&#8221; in Undertale or Deltarune<\/strong> stems from the character&#8217;s peculiar position within the game&#8217;s lore and design. <strong>W.D. Gaster<\/strong> is, essentially, a ghost in the code, a figure alluded to but never directly encountered within the main narrative (except through very specific and often unintentional in-game triggers). Naming yourself after him creates a system-level exception, intentionally built in by <strong>Toby Fox<\/strong>, the game&#8217;s creator, to reinforce Gaster&#8217;s <strong>elusive and fragmented existence<\/strong>. It\u2019s a meta-narrative choice, blurring the lines between the game world and the player&#8217;s interaction with it, and is more than just a simple Easter egg, it\u2019s an integral part of the Gaster mythos. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Meta-Narrative_of_Gaster\"><\/span>The Meta-Narrative of Gaster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gaster&#8217;s inaccessibility isn\u2019t a mere oversight. It&#8217;s a deliberate act of storytelling. He represents something that is <strong>broken, scattered, and perhaps even erased from existence.<\/strong> By preventing you from adopting his name, the game reinforces this sense of absence. The act of naming a character is fundamental to player agency and immersion. When that agency is denied, particularly with a name as loaded as &#8220;Gaster,&#8221; it signals that this character is beyond the player&#8217;s reach, untouchable by their actions in the game. The game&#8217;s systems actively push back against the attempt, highlighting Gaster&#8217;s <strong>transcendence of the conventional game world<\/strong>. This makes the character an intriguing case study for game narrative and design and could even lead to interesting research for the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undertales_Reaction\"><\/span>Undertale&#8217;s Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>Undertale<\/strong>, attempting to name yourself &#8220;Gaster&#8221; simply kicks you back to the title screen. This is a straightforward denial, preventing any further interaction with the game under that name. If you somehow manage to <strong>modify your save file<\/strong> to force the name &#8220;Gaster,&#8221; nothing <em>explicitly<\/em> breaks, but the game treats you like any other character, except with a deeper, more sinister understanding of Gaster&#8217;s meta-narrative implications. The act of bypassing the initial restriction only serves to underscore the lengths the game goes to in order to contain Gaster&#8217;s presence. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deltarunes_Reaction\"><\/span>Deltarune&#8217;s Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Deltarune<\/strong> takes a similar, yet subtly different, approach. When naming the <strong>creator\/vessel &#8220;GASTER,&#8221;<\/strong> the game immediately returns to the Chapter Select screen upon typing the last letter. This instant rejection emphasizes Gaster&#8217;s inability to be a &#8220;creator&#8221; in the sense of actively shaping the new world. In Deltarune, where the player&#8217;s choices are constantly questioned and their agency feels somewhat undermined, Gaster&#8217;s name represents something that cannot be integrated into the established narrative. The very act of trying to name yourself after him triggers an immediate reset, suggesting that Gaster&#8217;s influence is incompatible with the game&#8217;s structure. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Purpose_of_the_Restriction\"><\/span>The Purpose of the Restriction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This restriction serves several purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reinforcing Lore<\/strong>: It reinforces Gaster&#8217;s fragmented existence, making him an enigma that the player cannot easily solve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meta-Commentary<\/strong>: It acts as a meta-commentary on the nature of player agency and the limitations imposed by the game&#8217;s design.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preventing Narrative Disruption<\/strong>: It prevents potential narrative disruptions that could arise from a character named Gaster interacting with the established story.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amplifying Mystery<\/strong>: It amplifies the mystery surrounding Gaster, encouraging players to speculate and theorize about his role in the Undertale universe. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Exception_not_the_Rule\"><\/span>The Exception, not the Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Gaster naming restriction is an <strong>exception<\/strong> to the general rule that players can choose almost any name they want. This contrast makes the restriction even more significant. It highlights Gaster as a unique case, a character whose very name is capable of causing a ripple effect within the game&#8217;s code. It is a reminder that some secrets are meant to remain hidden, and some characters are meant to exist only on the fringes of the narrative. The game\u2019s code almost seems to acknowledge that if \u201cGaster\u201d is allowed in the game then a type of unknown chaos will unleash into the game. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Deeper_Implication\"><\/span>The Deeper Implication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At its core, the inability to name yourself &#8220;Gaster&#8221; is a testament to the power of <strong>subversion and unreliable storytelling<\/strong> in video games. Toby Fox uses the game\u2019s own systems to create a sense of mystery and intrigue, leaving players to piece together the fragments of Gaster&#8217;s story from scattered clues and cryptic messages. It&#8217;s a masterclass in creating a character that is more compelling in his absence than he could ever be in his presence. The whole concept is truly a masterclass in video game narrative and could even be a case study for GamesLearningSociety.org. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_Gaster_Canonically_Evil\"><\/span>1. Is Gaster Canonically Evil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The text suggests that Gaster in the <strong>Underfell AU<\/strong> is portrayed as a dark and cruel entity. However, regarding the main <strong>Undertale<\/strong> canon, Gaster&#8217;s morality is ambiguous. The games provide very limited information about him, leaving his true nature open to interpretation. He is neither explicitly good nor evil, adding to the mystery surrounding his character.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_Gaster_Sanss_Father\"><\/span>2. Is Gaster Sans&#8217;s Father?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Canonically, there is <strong>no confirmation<\/strong> that Gaster is the father of Sans and Papyrus. This is a popular theory within the Undertale fandom, but the game itself offers no definitive evidence. Many fan-made AUs (Alternate Universes) explore this concept, but it remains purely speculative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_Gaster_Sanss_Nickname\"><\/span>3. What is Gaster Sans&#8217;s Nickname?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gaster Sans, often found in fan-created content, is sometimes referred to as <strong>&#8220;G!Sans&#8221;<\/strong> or simply <strong>&#8220;G.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Happens_If_You_Name_Yourself_Chara\"><\/span>4. What Happens If You Name Yourself Chara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Naming yourself &#8220;Chara&#8221; does not trigger any significant gameplay changes in Undertale. The only unique dialogue is that the game will call Chara &#8220;the true name&#8221;. It&#8217;s just a minor Easter egg.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Happens_If_You_Name_Yourself_Frisk\"><\/span>5. What Happens If You Name Yourself Frisk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Naming yourself &#8220;Frisk&#8221; activates <strong>Hard Mode<\/strong> in Undertale, but this mode only lasts until the fight with Toriel, as it was never fully completed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Who_Is_Gaster_Married_To\"><\/span>6. Who Is Gaster Married To?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no canonical information about Gaster&#8217;s marital status. The reference to &#8220;Arial Raavi Hermann&#8221; is likely from fan-made content and not part of the official Undertale lore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_Did_Gaster_Get_His_Name\"><\/span>7. How Did Gaster Get His Name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;W. D. Gaster&#8221; is speculated to be a combination of the fonts <strong>&#8220;Wingdings&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Aster,&#8221;<\/strong> referencing the fonts associated with Gaster&#8217;s dialogue and Sans&#8217;s speech, respectively. It could also be a reference to <strong>&#8220;M.D.&#8221;,<\/strong> hinting at his role as a doctor or scientist.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Who_Is_Gaster_Frisk\"><\/span>8. Who Is Gaster Frisk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Gaster Frisk&#8221; is not a canon character but likely refers to a fan-created version or alternate universe (AU) where Frisk is somehow connected to or influenced by Gaster.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Where_Can_I_Find_Gaster\"><\/span>9. Where Can I Find Gaster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Meeting Gaster in Undertale requires manipulating the game&#8217;s code or relying on rare, randomly triggered events that are not part of the intended gameplay experience. There&#8217;s a small chance of triggering specific encounters with <strong>Gaster Followers<\/strong> who offer cryptic clues about him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Is_Frisk_Canonically_a_Girl\"><\/span>10. Is Frisk Canonically a Girl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Frisk&#8217;s gender is intentionally left ambiguous. The player can interpret Frisk as any gender they choose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Is_Undertale_Suitable_for_a_10-Year-Old\"><\/span>11. Is Undertale Suitable for a 10-Year-Old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Undertale is rated E10+ by the ESRB, meaning it is generally suitable for ages 10 and up. However, some of the game&#8217;s <strong>themes, difficulty, and occasional frightening imagery<\/strong> may be too intense for younger children.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_Gaster_the_Brother_of_Sans_and_Papyrus\"><\/span>12. Is Gaster the Brother of Sans and Papyrus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no confirmed familial relationship between Gaster and Sans\/Papyrus within the canon Undertale universe. This is a prevalent fan theory, but it remains unconfirmed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_Anime_is_Gaster_From\"><\/span>13. What Anime is Gaster From?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gaster is not from an anime. He is a character from the video game Undertale, created by Toby Fox. Any references to Gaster in anime-related contexts are likely fan-made or AU (Alternate Universe) interpretations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Is_Epic_Sans_a_Gaster\"><\/span>14. Is Epic Sans a Gaster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the original story of Epic!Sans, he was a fusion between Sans and Gaster. That fusion became the origin of the scar on the character.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Why_Is_Undertale_Harder_If_You_Name_Yourself_Frisk\"><\/span>15. Why Is Undertale Harder If You Name Yourself Frisk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Naming the fallen child &#8216;Frisk&#8217; enables hard mode. However the run ends after the boss fight with Toriel as the developer, Toby Fox, never got around to finishing hard mode.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mystery of the Vanishing Gaster: Why You Can&#8217;t Name Yourself After the Enigmatic Character The core reason you cannot name your character &#8220;Gaster&#8221; in Undertale or Deltarune stems from the character&#8217;s peculiar position within the game&#8217;s lore and design. W.D. Gaster is, essentially, a ghost in the code, a figure alluded to but never &#8230; <a title=\"Why can&#8217;t you name yourself Gaster?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-you-name-yourself-gaster\/\" aria-label=\"More on Why can&#8217;t you name yourself Gaster?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-338118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=338118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338118\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=338118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=338118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=338118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}