Suiko

Suiko is an 18-year-old, quite attractive, with a curvy yet athletic build. She has large, dark, almond-shaped eyes with long eyelashes, tanned skin, short black hair, and a mole below her left lip. Her outfits consist of a hoodie, a black sports T-shirt and pants, a dark Chinese-style martial arts uniform with white lining, long sleeves, and star-shaped buttons, or a yellow jacket with black trim on the sleeves and vertical lines running from the shoulders to the cuffs, a white sports crop top with black trim at the bottom, black leggings, and black leather flats.

Suiko is a calm and carefree woman, though a bit naive. She's somewhat arrogant and sometimes overestimates her own abilities, similar to how her brother Suiryu behaved before being saved by Saitama. However, she isn't afraid to push herself to improve. Despite this, she isn't one to put herself above others, as she was grateful to Saitama for saving her from Mirror and even called him much stronger than her own brother, Suiryu.

Void Fist is a martial art invented and taught by Master Suicho. It is primarily used by himself, as well as his two grandsons, Suiryu and Suiko. Overview: The primary goal of the Void Fist is to maximize the destructive power of the user's attacks by maintaining a constant flow of strikes. Practitioners achieve this through various rotational and twisting movements throughout the body that help maintain or increase damage without reducing the number of attacks or their speed. This martial art produces a noticeable purple aura, similar to the light blue aura seen in the Water Stream Rock Crushing Fist. This fighting style also involves the user shifting their own center of gravity for both attack and defense, though the exact meaning and full mechanics of this principle are unknown.

Void Sky Dragon Fist: Suiryu attacks his opponent rapidly with a flurry of blows that create such tremendous momentum that it pushes them backward and allows them to spin in the air like a tornado. The momentum of his continuously raining blows preserves his rotations and keeps him in position. Suiko's version of the Void Sky Dragon Fist allows him to achieve the same basic results, except with kicks instead of punches.

Void Shaking Tiger Fist: Suiryu implements the concept of a standard "Seiken," where he plants his non-dominant foot forward to stabilize his stance and push off the ground to add power to the strike, but he amplifies it absurdly; causing cracks in the ground with his footwork. Immediately after the plant, Suiryu executes a powerful uppercut directly to the opponent's stomach. Suiryu claims he can pulverize a truck with this attack. During his fight against Gouketsu, he states that this is his most powerful attack. Void Ascending Phoenix Fist: Suiryu initiates a spinning motion that further increases the power of his strike before unleashing it. He first used this move to defeat Choze, transformed into a monster, by piercing through his armored body. Void Revolving Tortoise Fist: A technique similar to the Void Sky Dragon Fist, used by Suiko. It has been shown to be strong enough to pulverize a Hero Association training robot. Void Blinding Snake Fist: The user cuts enemies to pieces while moving their hand like a snake.

The Neo Heroes are a newly formed hero organization, founded to succeed the ailing Hero Association. According to Blue, the Neo Heroes were created to show the world true heroism, as he considers the Hero Association corrupt and selfish. Founded and led by Fuzzy, with Blue's support, the Neo Heroes initially appear admirable. However, it turns out the organization isn't as benevolent as it seems, engaging in questionable activities and unethical recruitment practices, including a disturbing tendency to transform unsuspecting and reluctant individuals into cyborg puppets.

Unlike the Hero Association, which selects its heroes through physical and written tests, the Neo Heroes recruit their members through a special talent search system. They boast over 2,000 candidates, significantly outnumbering the Hero Association's 600 professional heroes. Due to the counterproductive and anti-meritocratic nature of the Hero Association's ranking system, the Neo Heroes strive to foster an environment where both strong and weak heroes can collaborate and support one another. Furthermore, the organization seems aware of the current Hero Association's shortcomings in terms of misconduct, unfair treatment of its superhumans, and collateral damage often caused by its most powerful heroes, such as Tatsumaki. They keep these criticisms in mind and attempt to minimize these deficiencies within their own organization. The Neo Heroes have successfully recruited several S-Class heroes, including Metal Bat, Child Emperor, and Superalloy Darkshine, in a talent-scouting effort to surpass their neighboring counterparts in the Hero Association. According to their recruiters, they promise their heroes far fairer treatment than the mainstream hero agency. The organization offers numerous member benefits that appeal to both aspiring heroes and veteran supporters, such as clothing, increased income, room and board, family benefits, and ample hero equipment, even for new or lower-ranking members. Unlike the Hero Association, the Neo Heroes prioritize the safety of the heroes who work for them, foregoing mandatory dues to maintain rank.

However, they demand that their heroes possess a "normative conscience." They also had no qualms about two top candidates attacking other heroes to prove their point, demonstrating that the culture of bullying between stronger and weaker heroes persists to some extent. Their talent search method used to be as biased as the conventional Hero Association test, as they primarily focused on recruiting high-level heroes, which explains why they didn't try to recruit Saitama. However, this attitude has recently changed, as several lower-ranking heroes have been invited to join the association, such as the Class A heroes Forte, Butterfly DX, and Chain'n'toad, as well as the two-person Class C team, the Soda Pop Boys. This arrangement also has a dark side: they recruit highly controversial members, such as serial killers, mobsters, and cult leaders, like "A" and Infelsinave, based on their combat prowess and social influence rather than a genuine commitment to justice. This has led Speed-o'-Sound Sonic to claim that the Neo Heroes are even more "rotten" than the criminal underworld. Recently, Child Emperor and Metal Bat uncovered more sinister aspects of the Neo Heroes. They discovered a dark side that even Blue doesn't know about, including a cybernization program designed as a recovery and performance enhancement operation for severely injured members. This process intentionally fosters dependency, as the enhanced individuals require ongoing maintenance that only the organization provides. Darkshine also raised suspicions during recruit training, as the operation supplies candidates with a special energy drink that accelerates muscle growth and physical attributes at an alarming rate, but also induces aggression and violent outbursts.

During an encounter between the hedonistic assassin and Sonic, "A" reveals that the Neo Heroes are actively seeking staunch advocates for their cyborgization initiative. Their goal is to recruit powerful individuals regardless of their moral alignment, transforming them into cyborg puppets even beyond the organization's oversight. "A" is tasked with capturing Sonic for this purpose. The Child Emperor also suspects that many Mysterious Beings are actually controlled by the Neo Heroes, as he found microchips implanted in the brains of numerous Dragon-level threats they were assigned to eliminate. Further issues with the new group of heroes include their rather belligerent interactions with their higher-ranking predecessors within the Hero Association. This stems primarily from the Neo Heroes' attacks on some of the Association's most prominent enforcers, openly ignoring any attempts by the latter to establish proper relationships for future collaboration. This is highlighted by Ryumon's merit-stealing with Crescent Eyebroll against a monstrous threat too difficult to handle alone. It's a trait that even Black Sperm found more detrimental than beneficial to both orders in the long run, as instead of working together, they spend more time criticizing each other, thus weakening the effectiveness of both organizations and humanity as a whole. They cite it as a temporary solution to society's problems, while it makes the prim and proper Neo Heroes less capable of dealing with more serious monster attacks and future calamities.

In a meeting between Blue and Forte, the latter points out that the Neo Heroes' operational methods hinder the individual development of each hero by fostering a reliance on their combat armor. Their excessive focus on efficiency leaves little room for personal growth, as the heroes rarely face critical situations that would push them to improve. Consequently, most Neo Heroes lack charisma, since the public tends to refer to the organization as a whole, often forgetting the names of its members, including the Neo Leaders.

To combat monsters more effectively, minimizing risks and promoting fairness among heroes, most Neo-Heroes operate in teams, a stark contrast to the Hero Association's emphasis on individual efforts and a lack of unity. Each team is led by a designated Neo-Leader who helps its members grow stronger and accomplish their mission. Consequently, some Neo-Leaders were strategically recruited for their social skills rather than their combat abilities, as demonstrated by Infelsinave, who founded the Otherworldly Church of Reincarnation, with 3,000,000 members; Ryumon, who leads the Ryumon Gang, with 400 members; and Accel, who leads the Neo-Hunters, with 48 members. To prevent collateral damage caused by powerful individuals like Tatsumaki, as well as to avoid the public negligence issues prevalent within the Hero Association, the Neo Heroes have established several powerful security agents to prevent certain heroes from crossing the line. The Neo Heroes have developed an advanced Artificial Intelligence that analyzes the situation and selects the most suitable talent from their team to deal with the threat. These teams typically consist of three or more people. They also have several armored transport vehicles and light aircraft stationed in each city to transport the heroes, or, if necessary, they can deploy their small security detail, composed of Elimin and Destro. Each Neo Hero member possesses a specialized battle suit that allows even the weakest members to effectively fight against Tiger-level disaster monsters, as seen when the Triple Tongues were defeated and their attacks failed to harm the Neo Heroes. However, even these armors offer little protection to the weakest members against higher-level threats.

Neo Leaders: TO Accel Blue Infelsinave Metal Bat Raiden Ryūmon Suiryu Wavygyaza (Isamu) Wild Emperor Zaedats.

Leader of the organization: Fuzzy.

Staff Members: Destro: Security Guard Eliminate: Security Guard McCoy: Executive and Human Resources Manager Sekingar Superalloy Darkshine: Instructor and training partner

The Hero Association's ranking system has fostered a competitive and sometimes antagonistic culture. To maintain their ranks, factions have formed within the Hero Association so that credit for dispatching threats is shared among multiple heroes, thus improving all their ranks. The most notable faction is the Blizzard Group, led by Fubuki. They largely dominate Class B and prevent lone heroes from reaching the top, either through violence or persuasion. They specialize in small but consistent heroic duties to preserve their ranks. Another group is the Class C Hero Alliance, formed by Class C heroes who often work together to carry out their hero activities due to their individual ineffectiveness. The Tank Topper Army, led by Tanktop Master, is yet another faction with members across all hero ranks. Atomic Samurai also leads a small group with his fellow disciples. The Surly Brothers are another team with members across all hero ranks. Sweet Mask is an unusual case, as he prioritizes building positive relationships with the civilians who adore him and the Hero Association staff over other heroes, granting him certain privileges that others don't have. Saitama is also unwittingly creating his own group, as people are drawn to him because of his incredible power.

Consequently, although the Hero Association proclaims that it judges heroes' ranks based on their combat prowess, feats of defeating monsters, contributions to society, and popularity, the organization's negative desire to maintain a balance in the ranks and its unfair treatment of heroes below S-Class make them incredibly hypocritical. Furthermore, considering the initial reason for creating S-Class to attract exceptionally powerful and talented heroes from among the lower-ranked heroes, the Association can be seen as going against its own principles, as they largely ignore someone as powerful as Saitama most of the time, despite his numerous opportunities to demonstrate his unfathomable strength, as well as the diligence of multiple lower-ranked heroes. Ironically, their ignorance of Saitama's power directly led to the implementation of King as an S-Class Hero despite his lack of actual superpowers. Regardless of the case, the organization is largely unaware of Saitama's divine power, and the balance factor in the hero rankings is also the reason why Neo Heroes oppose them, as they think it is unfair to the hero.

In terms of injustice, according to Death Gatling, the Hero Association's class system is notoriously unfair to lower-ranking heroes. The majority of S-Class heroes are the only ones who receive the best treatment and privileges within the organization, ranging from higher salaries and physical support to extensive publicity for their activities. As a result, no matter how much hard work and great achievements lower-ranking heroes accomplish in their line of work, they are seemingly ignored by the public and the Hero Association as a whole. They also rarely receive recognition from the Association for promotion or are overlooked by the public due to a lack of media coverage of their accomplishments. This is because the Hero Association wants to maintain a stable ranking system, and the public tends to focus solely on rank rather than an individual's true power, with Saitama being the prime example. As a result, non-Class S heroes, such as Class A, Class B, and Class C heroes, sometimes have to risk their lives to gain recognition from the public and the Hero Association through incredible actions.

The Hero Association's ranking system is riddled with bureaucracy. Even if a hero performs impressive feats, their rank will increase more slowly if they start at a low rank, due to the Hero Association's flawed credit system. A notable example is when people witness a low-ranking hero (namely, Saitama) defeat monsters with Demon to Dragon Disaster. It's implied that the Hero Association's bureaucracy is the reason Saitama progresses so slowly through the ranks, despite performing outrageous feats of strength, such as killing the Deep Sea King with a single punch or destroying a meteor with a single blow. [ 17 ] The notable evidence of this fact was that, even though Saitama broke all records in the physical exam by a wide margin, he was placed last in Class C, mainly due to his poor performance on the written exam, despite the fact that the person in charge of the entrance exam praised him for having the strength of a god, after inspecting all the test equipment that Saitama had damaged.

Based on various criteria, heroes are ranked into four different classes. Class C is associated with the weakest heroes, while Class S is recognized as the strongest. To advance in class, a hero must rank first in their current class. At that point, they can choose to remain at the top of their class or move up and start from the bottom in the next higher class. In some cases, a hero can advance directly to a higher class if their score on the entrance exam is high enough. And in some exceptional cases, such as King and Genos, a hero can advance directly to Class S if they have a prior history of confronting dangerous threats. To advance in rank, points are awarded based on the hero's achievements. The exact criteria for how the system works are largely unknown, but it comprises multiple factors, including combat strength, monster and criminal suppression, public service, public image, and more. Facing higher-level disaster threats grants the hero more points toward advancing in rank. The Hero Association's evaluation team deliberates and assigns the number of points each hero receives for these achievements, with Sweet Mask being one of them. Additionally, if a Class C hero remains inactive for a week, their name will be removed from the Hero Registry.

The Hero Association is funded by donations from people across the country as a token of gratitude for protecting them from Mysterious Beings and other threats. They also receive private funding from various billionaires (such as Agoni and Narinki) and business organizations who finance them to cultivate a positive reputation and public relations, as well as to provide heroes with mercenary jobs, such as when Narinki personally asked Metal Bat to be his and his son's bodyguard. This latter arrangement is the Hero Association's primary source of income. The number of the association's sponsors, including large corporations and individuals, exceeds 1,000. According to Child Emperor, some executives profit by illegally selling Mysterious Beings as pets and works of art. Furthermore, it is revealed that high-ranking executives also organize fraudulent gambling events to ensure a steady income from major sponsors, pitting some heroes against monsters arranged by the Association.

The National Hero Registry is a database containing the names of all officially registered heroes. Anyone not registered in the National Hero Registry is not recognized as a hero and is therefore always considered a delusional weirdo, regardless of how many times they've saved the world. Hero Entrance Exam To become an official hero of the Hero Association, a candidate must pass an entrance exam. This exam consists of two parts: Physical Fitness Test: The physical fitness portion of the exam assesses the candidate's physical abilities, such as agility, reflexes, and physical strength. Known components of this part of the exam include lateral jumps (for 30 seconds), a 1500-meter run, weightlifting and jump squats, shot put, a whack-a-mole game, and a punching machine. Written test: The actual content of the written test is unknown, but Genos described both the physical and written tests as "a piece of cake." Genos also commented that the written exam was "too easy to be considered a test..." The written test is designed to assess the candidate's "sense of justice"; an Association staff member mentioned that it included an essay section. Passing the Entrance Exam involves the following actions: A hero is officially recognized by the Hero Association. A hero is entitled to monetary compensation proportional to the amount of heroic work he performs. A "skill" rank will be assigned based on the exam results (see the "Classes" section below). A hero will be eligible to be voted on by the public in the hero popularity ranking. Upon arriving at Class A: Each Class A hero must conduct a teacher seminar after registering new heroes.

A: "A" is an ordinary-looking man with a confident, slightly petulant expression. He wears large, round glasses and a dark shirt. His medium-length hair is parted to the side, with smooth, voluminous strands swept back past his ears, giving him a stylish yet controlled appearance. Personality: "A" appears to be a calm and kind person, as demonstrated by his expressing concern for Kokou after the latter's failed attack on Suiryu, which resulted in his being knocked down. However, given his reputation as a killer, this kindness could be a facade. He claims that he doesn't enjoy killing; rather, he does it as a "game" to see how many people he can kill before he dies. His cruelty repels even killers like Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, who claims to be more corrupt than the criminal underworld itself. He is a sadistic and psychotic individual, completely indifferent to human life. A manipulator by nature, he is fully aware of the Neo Heroes' destructive plans to overthrow the Hero Association and control humanity through mind control. He takes pride in violence, even boasting of using unusual methods to kill, which he considers trophies. 'A' believes that human nature is inherently evil, reflecting his twisted and sadistic worldview.

Accel: Accel is a young man with messy black hair and dark eyes. He wears a long-sleeved black shirt under a vest with pockets, armored gloves, jeans with knee pads, and inline skates. He later upgrades to a Neo Heroes battle suit. Accel presents himself as a man of integrity who takes great responsibility for the well-being of his subordinates in the Hunters crew. These traits fuel his distrust of the current Hero Association, which he considers a vain organization concerned more with its wealth and reputation than with the welfare of humanity. Furthermore, his moral compass makes him suspicious of Ryumon, whom he believes only joined the Neo Heroes to obtain weapons for his gang activities. He is also particularly observant, noting how, despite the vast resources they once had at their disposal, the Hero Association now focuses more on catering to the wealthy and influential. He recognizes that their obsession with maintaining appearances, their constant accumulation of assets, and their disrespect for their staff—conveniently ignoring some of their more suspicious or questionable inclinations—are more prevalent within the Hero Association than the actual performance of their duties. Despite his condescending attitude toward the organization, Accel respects the personnel who risk their lives in service to everyone, rather than the few who can afford to. In particular, the vigilante holds some of his team's heroes in high esteem, especially Mumen Rider, who, according to Accel, inspired the Hunters to take up arms against the monsters. He even goes so far as to claim that his courage in the face of adversity was legendary. He had even awarded the eponymous hero a specially designed motorized exomant to commemorate his heroic nature. Furthermore, Accel is capable of recognizing his own limitations. He is both astute and communicative.

Blue is a teenager of presumably average height, who usually displays a serious and determined expression. He has light-colored hair that falls in bangs over his face, and his multicolored irises are light near the center and dark toward the edges, similar to those of his father, Blast. During his introduction, he wears a loose-fitting, light-colored jacket with a high collar, paired with drawstring cargo pants with multiple pockets, along with dark socks and light-colored sneakers. Blue also wears gloves similar to those his father wears.

Beneath this outer layer, Blue wears gloves that extend from his hands to his shoulders, along with a dark-colored, tight-fitting undershirt and shorts. Later, he dons a zip-up vest over a full combat suit. Personality: Blue is very determined and serious about his duties as a hero. He is ambitious and motivated by his goal of surpassing his father, Blast. He possesses a strong sense of morality, striving to protect people from monsters and opposing anyone who obstructs this goal, including his superior, Fuzzy. He has a short temper, becoming angry with Genos after being detained and interrogated during his pursuit of Sweet Mask, and yelling at Forte when he mentions his father. Despite this, Blue genuinely cares for others, as demonstrated by his anger with Shell King when the latter injured members of his team and his concern when rescuing a group of heroes from various monsters.

Infelsinave: He has the appearance of a mysterious cult leader. He is bald and wears a flower crown around his head, along with glasses that partially cover his eyes and tetrahedron-shaped earrings. He also wears cult robes and an amulet around his neck. Underneath his robes, he wears a Neo Heroes battle suit.

Personality: Infelsinave is a very mysterious character who has yet to speak in the series. He is a very religious person, having founded a Church of the Afterlife. He believes in the concept of reincarnation after death and has taught it to thousands of people. As a cyborg, he begins encouraging his followers to become cyborgs like him and has shifted his philosophy to finding happiness through machines.

Metal Bat: Metal Bat is a young man with black hair styled in a pompadour. His dark eyes and eyebrows emphasize his irascible temperament. He wears black bontan pants and a black Japanese school uniform (gakuran) over his long-sleeved red turtleneck sweater, resembling a typical Japanese Banchō delinquent sporting a pompadour. He carries his signature metal bat and a jacket draped over his shoulders. Metal Bat is very self-confident, stating that he doesn't care if a threat is Demon or Dragon level. He also appears to be impulsive and reckless, as demonstrated when he smashed one of Melzargard's marbles instead of analyzing its usefulness to the enemy. Furthermore, he was prepared to challenge Sweet Mask for his mocking attitude before being interrupted by a call from his sister and Sweet Mask's representative. Despite his brash demeanor, he still has a tender side with his sister, Zenko, whom he treats very well and indulges to a certain extent. Metal Bat values ​​promises made to Zenko, as demonstrated when he refused to defeat Garou in Zenko's presence despite being attacked by him, due to his commitment to never show violence. He has also shown a similar affection for his cat, Tama. Like Saitama, he doesn't care about his rank and accidentally kills his enemies faster than he intended, such as when he executed Rafflesidon and the Elder Centipede before he could get answers about their motives. After waking up, he is usually calm, unlike his usual self, though he claims he isn't a morning person. Metal Bat also proves to be very observant, highly aware of his surroundings, and surprisingly perceptive regarding people's characteristics. This is demonstrated when he observes the seemingly resurrected Neo Leaders, who were taken to intensive care, fearing they might abuse their secrecy to further an unknown agenda.

Raiden is an extremely tall and muscular man with black hair and dark eyes. He sports the traditional appearance of a rikishi, with a white mawashi and a chonmage hairstyle. Raiden remains steadfast in his refusal to join the current Hero Association and instead chooses to recruit the Neo Heroes. Confident in his strength, Raiden boasts of his legendary reputation and even challenges Superalloy Darkshine to a training match. Like Darkshine, he craves the thrill of facing strong opponents, but after witnessing his anxiety during the encounter, he wondered if his prime was over, which disappointed him. However, Raiden also possesses an honorable and compassionate side. He suspended the training upon realizing that Darkshine was not in optimal condition to fight, as he did not want to intimidate him. Furthermore, he expressed concern for Darkshine's safety, urging him to step aside when...Mars Leo was rampage. He believes that achieving great strength through rigorous training surpasses any scientific enhancement of the human body, as he feels such modifications hinder individuals' innate potential. However, he displays a cruel attitude toward criminals, choosing to forcibly transform them into mind-controlled cyborgs rather than pursue more humane rehabilitation methods. After fighting Prisoner Puri-Puri, however, he appears to have changed his mind, acknowledging him as a true hero and committing to a more open approach to reformist justice. Raiden also possesses strong convictions, demonstrating his willingness to directly defy his leader's orders when he believes them to be unjust.

Ryumon has the appearance of a battle-hardened gangster. He has dark hair, slicked back and shaved on the sides, along with bushy eyebrows and deep-set eyes. He is missing his front teeth and has three lines of dots running from his mouth to his jaw. He wears a stylish jacket with fur trim at the collar and cuffs, along with black gloves and several chains around his neck. His eyes are also large, with numerous wrinkles beneath them. These lines give him a battle-weary appearance. When he removes his shirt, he reveals an extremely muscular physique. His torso is covered in intricate tattoos resembling dragon scales, which extend across his chest, arms, and legs. On his chest, he sports a prominent tattoo of a dragon's face, stylized with exaggerated features, such as large eyes and a wide grin. Ryumon is enthusiastic about the Neo Heroes betting system, which allows people to wager on monsters as well. He presents himself as an educated man seeking redemption for his past actions as a gangster, but he has expressed a desire to carry weapons in public. Because of this, Accel suspects he is only pretending. Later, during the robotic invasion, Ryumon demonstrates a genuine change of heart by acting heroically. He opposes Fuzzy and the Neo Heroes, labeling them "villains." He dislikes the reliance on battle suits, considering them borrowed power. He believes that depending on them weakens the body and prefers to fight with his own strength. Even when 'A threatens to brutally torture and kill him, Ryumon remains brave and resolute, showing little to no fear.

Suiryu: He is a tall, handsome young man with a slender yet muscular build. He has blue eyes, tanned skin, and black hair tied back in a ponytail that reaches his lower back. He wears a navy blue Chinese martial arts uniform with white trim, long sleeves, and star-shaped buttons. Underneath the uniform, he wears metal bands around his biceps. After joining the Neo Heroes, he wears a Neo Heroes battle suit. Suiryu is a laid-back and carefree individual, often seen with a smile, and is a well-known playboy who prefers spending time with women to training. He is also perceptive, aware of Bakuzan's bloodlust, and firmly believes in the philosophy of natural selection, according to which the strongest always prevails, no matter what. Suiryu is very eager to face strong opponents and believes that the reason for fighting is to live a peaceful and carefree life. Due to the power difference between him and some of the other contestants in the Super Fight tournament, Sneck describes him as so strong that he gets bored, much like Saitama. Therefore, he seeks out strong opponents to find excitement in battle, something they both share. In fights, Suiryu often holds back to make them more interesting, relying solely on his legs and defeating his opponents with a single kick. He often engages in informal conversation during matches and, after winning, sarcastically apologizes for his strength. When fighting Saitama, he reveals a more serious and arrogant attitude. Once Saitama's disguise is revealed, Suiryu ignores his true identity and focuses solely on winning at any cost. This change transforms him into a ruthless fighter who mercilessly strikes his opponent, violating the rules of combat in pursuit of victory.

Suiryu: Suiryu admires Saitama once he realizes that Saitama only seeks thrills and not fame or glory. However, after being defeated by him, he begins to both fear and respect Saitama, wishing to avoid future encounters and return to his carefree lifestyle. Initially, Suiryu disliked heroes, perceiving them as arrogant and fame-hungry, and he thinks all their heroic deeds, benevolent sermons, and sense of justice are boring and a waste of time. He believes that no hero, regardless of strength or nobility, can resolve all crises or completely eradicate evil. This perspective leads him to prefer a carefree, thrill-filled lifestyle to fighting for justice, a viewpoint with which Saitama seems to disagree. When Gouketsu attacked the Super Fight stadium, Suiryu defended the other martial artists and rejected his offer to join the Monster Association, despite the promise of a relaxed life as an executive member, because he considers monsters abominations. Overwhelmed by Gouketsu, Suiryu displays fear, acknowledging his superiority in every aspect. His pride is further weakened from his previous arrogance when he desperately seeks Bakuzan's help, realizing that he cannot win with his own strength.

Suiryu: His former view of heroes changes after being saved by Sneck and Max, revealing gratitude and respect for the two heroes who returned to the stadium to save him. After being pushed to the brink of death by Bakuzan, he finally understands the error of his disdainful view of heroes, tearfully pleading for one to save him. Despite his desperate situation, he maintains his pride and refuses to lick Bakuzan's toe; instead, he breaks Bakuzan's finger, even though it might have been his only chance to gain mercy from the tormenting monster. This act demonstrates his unwavering willpower and pride, as he refuses to compromise his humanity like others who surrendered for survival or power. Saitama commended Suiryu for his tenacity in fighting the monsters alone until his arrival. After witnessing Saitama's defeat of both Bakuzan and Gouketsu, Suiryu expresses his gratitude and even asks if he can become his disciple. Finally, he becomes a hero, determined to help people against monsters and other threats.

Wavygyaza: She is an attractive young woman with large, bright eyes and long, light-colored hair. She has straight bangs that frame her forehead, and her hair is adorned with accessories such as headbands, beads, and chains. She wears a frilly dress with a "W" in the center and knee-high lace-up boots, along with earrings and a tiara. Underneath her frilly dress, she wears a Neo Heroes battle suit. When she activates her power during combat, a pair of wings appear behind her, and lightning tendrils flash intermittently around her body. As a pop star, Wavygyaza is a charismatic woman who attracts legions of fans. She is very determined and has a desire to surpass the idol and heroine Sweet Mask to the point of jealousy, even taking a break from her own celebrity life to undergo cybernetic and physical enhancements. She also has a short temper, and on one occasion, she punched a wall so hard that she broke it after discovering that Sweet Mask was actually a monster and had disappeared. Due to the exploitation and betrayal she suffered throughout her career, she is naturally distrustful of others, though she is willing to open up to certain individuals, such as the Child Emperor. Her lust for power led her to rely on Neo Heroes technology for survival, a decision she accepted regardless of the future consequences. Despite this, she displays a friendly side, as seen in her conversation with the Child Emperor. During the robotic invasion, when Sweet Mask appears in his monster form and asks for her help in neutralizing the Neo Heroes controlled by their battle suits, he praises her instincts and behavior as an idol. Moved by his words, Wavygyaza, with tears in her eyes, agrees to help instead of reacting angrily in his presence. This suggests that her resentment toward Sweet Mask is beginning to fade.

Isamu: Child Emperor is a fair-skinned preteen with short brown hair and large amber eyes. His hair is usually styled in a cowlick. He wears a light blue polo shirt with dark cobalt shorts and orange sneakers with white trim. Child Emperor also carries a black backpack containing his gadgets. He is often seen eating a pink lollipop. Despite his young age, the Child Emperor is a genius. He possesses a highly analytical mind and is able to observe situations and formulate plans with calm and composure. However, he dislikes being called childish and becomes easily angered and enraged when he feels no one takes him seriously, despite being one of the highest-ranking heroes. Ironically, he is also one of the most mature S-Class heroes, as he accepts criticism and collaborates with others without fighting or causing chaos. Furthermore, he is one of the most tranquil and serene S-Class heroes, with the greatest capacity for strategic thinking. The Child Emperor also has a kind side. He prioritizes creating an antidote for his injured fellow heroes, rather than defeating the Demon-level threat, Vision. He also showed some concern for the Pig God's well-being after the latter devoured the poisonous monster and asked if he was alright. Furthermore, he seems to prioritize saving the hostage, Waganma, as well as risking his own life to save the other hostage, Tareo, without hesitation, demonstrating that he is a young but responsible and capable hero who takes his job very seriously. However, like most great heroes, he is also overconfident and condescending to a certain extent, commenting that a truly talented person doesn't associate with their inferiors. He displays a slight narcissism when referring to himself in that way. He dismisses Saitama as weakling based on a misinterpretation of his unfinished invention and the hero's simple appearance.

Isamu: Furthermore, he can be overly cautious, willing to exclude valuable assets like Genos, Bang, and Bomb from an operation due to unfounded mistrust (believing they might be traitors) and because he underestimates the enemy, the Monster Association. Child Emperor even admits that his calculations can be superficial, as seen during his encounter with Phoenix Man. Child Emperor also displays some irritability toward other S-Class heroes, especially Sweet Mask, due to their uncooperative and prideful nature, which in turn prevents them from collaborating effectively. Most of the S-Class heroes and Sweet Mask are reluctant to cooperate and communicate with each other in times of need. Child Emperor loses faith in adults and the Hero Association after the Monster Association's dismantling. He is disappointed by the heroes' inability to listen to and cooperate with one another, which is why they were unable to confront the Human Monster, Garou. He then decided to leave the Hero Association and join the Neo Heroes, not because he fully trusts them, but because they are more receptive to opinions and criticism than the Hero Association.

Zaedats: He has an eccentric yet elegant appearance. He has light hair, with a zigzag hairline and inward-curling sideburns. His goatee also has inward-curling tips. He wears a formal jacket with polka dots and triangular buttons, as well as large crystal earrings. Personality: Zaedats is very generous and is willing to finance the entire Neo Heroes organization out of his own pocket. He is also overconfident, stating that despite his lack of combat experience, his personal team will be sufficient to protect him.

Kokou: He is a tall man with dark skin, black dreadlocks, and a three-pointed goatee. His most striking features are the implant covering his right eye and ear, as well as his rectangular implant on his forehead. He wears white clothing and a chain around his neck. Personality: Compared to Mars Leo, Kokou is more level-headed and prefers to calmly explain his reasons for being a leader rather than yelling at everyone. However, he does have an impulsive side, as shown when he tried to attack Suiryu.

Mars Leo: He is a burly, muscular man. He has multiple scars on his face and marks under his left eye. He wears a necklace and boxing gloves.

Personality: Mars Leo is a loud and arrogant individual. After being rejected by the Neo Heroes for a leadership position, he aggressively challenged this decision, insisting on being accepted as one of the leaders. Furthermore, he exhibits extreme violence, recklessly throwing punches in the air to demonstrate his strength, which inadvertently results in him hitting Superalloy Darkshine. His malicious nature is further revealed in his desire to defeat a Neo leader in order to take their position, highlighting his selfishness and greed.

Soda Pop Boys: All the Soda Pop Boys wear the same outfit. They wear a light-colored plaid suit with a white shirt and tie. Sweet Mask remarked that the group looks like an "ugly imitation" of him.

Destro: He has short hair and dark circles under his eyes. He wears a suit and tie. As a security guard, Destro takes his job seriously, often remaining silent while letting Elimin do the talking. He is wary of opponents like Metal Bat, but was visibly annoyed when his partner interfered in the battle. It is revealed that he knows the Neo Heroes are behind the robot crisis, and both Destro and Elimin try to stop McCoy from releasing Metal Bat to help with the situation, demonstrating his indifference toward humanity.

Elimin: Elimin wears her hair styled in several hook-shaped spikes on the sides of her head. She wears a suit and hairpins, always with her eyes closed, and often smiles.

Personality: Elimin is shown to be a fun-loving but straightforward person. Although somewhat condescending to her opponents, she apologizes to Metal Bat after being corrected by Fuzzy. It is revealed that she and Destro were aware of the plot to destroy the Hero Association and conquer humanity. They tried to prevent McCoy from contributing to the robot crisis, demonstrating their coldness and indifference toward humanity.

McCoy is a muscular man with glasses and an eyepatch over his right eye. He wears his hair styled upwards and a formal suit. McCoy is described as a ruthless individual. He dislikes the state's interference with the Hero Association and was eager to hear Chief Kuma's pleas for help. Reflecting this side of himself, McCoy is controlling and opportunistic, always looking for ways to advance his career, whether dealing with external forces or within his affiliated company. He threatened to withhold assistance for Mad Devil Yankee's mother during her surgery at the Hero Association Hospital if the hero didn't participate in his rigged scheme. After transferring to Neo Heroes, McCoy continues to act similarly to how he did in the Hero Association. He enjoys the benefits and ideal conditions Neo Heroes offers, all while betraying his former comrades. However, McCoy is uneasy about the Neo Heroes' shady dealings, particularly because of his fear of Fuzzy. During the robot crisis, McCoy reaches his breaking point, realizing he may have been aiding the wrong side. He grows anxious and panics as the Neo Heroes continue to refuse to help the Hero Association. He is especially wary of the cyborgization that transforms people. Finally, despite his past betrayals, McCoy is horrified at the prospect of the Hero Association's members falling and dying. He decides to stop ignoring the dark secrets he has always known and tries to help.

Sekingar: He is a tall man with brown hair who wears a dark suit. His right eye is replaced by a metal prosthesis.

Personality: Sekingar is extremely efficient at planning and executing operations for the Hero Association. He is also calm, cautious, and calculating when analyzing situations for the good of the Association. His caution is further demonstrated by his removal of Silver Fang and Demon Cyborg from the Waganma rescue operation due to Genos's suspicious past and Bang's romantic relationship with Garou. He describes himself as a glory seeker; while he has high hopes for the success of the rescue operation and the destruction of the mysterious Monster Association, he mentions that his primary motivation for leading it is to become an advisor and go down in history as a hero. He mentions that he once took the Hero Association exam but failed, which is a source of personal pride. Despite what he says, he possesses a courageous and heroic side that emerges in times of hardship. After Nyan incapacitated almost all of the support team members, Sekingar single-handedly began carrying all the unconscious heroes to safety. He was also prepared to face the demon G5 on his own, despite having lost part of his right arm. He believes that everyone has their purpose in the right place, whether they are brilliant "diamonds" or simple "stones."

Superalloy Darkshine: He is a very tall, burly, and muscular man. His entire body is tanned and glows with its own light. He is bald, has full lips, dark eyes, and bushy eyebrows. His only clothing is a black swimsuit. When Darkshine flexes, his muscles seem to grow unnaturally. In the heat of battle, his imposing presence makes him appear much larger, overshadowing Prisoner Puri-Puri, despite being only a few centimeters taller. He has permanent scars on his skin from Führer Ugly's acid attack, which affected his hands and chest. As a child, Darkshine was thin and frail. He had medium-length black hair and fair skin. In contrast to his imposing appearance, Superalloy Darkshine is a level-headed individual who detests conflict. During S-Class hero meetings, where many egotists gather, Darkshine often tries to take on the role of mediator. Superalloy Darkshine is rather vain, as he would sit in a meeting with other S-Class heroes and wonder if everyone was staring at him and if he was the brightest person in the room. Despite his vanity, he respects other heroes like Tatsumaki, King, and Genos. Furthermore, he has shown a deep affection for others and usually treats those he meets with courtesy and respect. He was also very kind to Mizuki, despite her being only a B-Class hero, and protected her from a series of monster attacks, insisting that she rest while complimenting her muscles.

Darkshine: When facing enemies or imminent danger, Darkshine usually displays an impassive expression, indicating that the supposed enemy or danger doesn't affect him, similar to Saitama's impassive stare, as well as the minimal effort he puts into most of his fights against Tiger and Demon-level monsters. However, when facing Garou, he adopted a much more serious demeanor and appeared furious, declaring that he would put an end to Garou's actions. As a child, Darkshine lacked self-confidence, being bad at sports and losing every game he played. This changed after years of weight training, allowing him to reach a level of powerlifting that defied quantification. Through his many battles and flawless victories, he gained immense self-confidence, adopting a self-assured, if somewhat arrogant, persona that masked his former meekness. His impressive muscles seemed to bolster his ego; when confronted by Garou, the Hero Hunter claimed that Darkshine only played the part of a hero while being a selfish jerk. Garou's words significantly affected Darkshine, making him realize that he had never fought a battle he didn't believe he could win, leading to a momentary emotional crash. This was temporarily halted when Sweet Mask and other heroes revitalized his spirit during the fight with Psykos and Orochi, helping him regain his former confidence. However, his self-confidence vanished once again when Fuhrer Ugly, now covered in acid, burned his skin. A further breakdown occurred with the arrival of Golden Sperm, who was brighter and more powerfully built than him. Following the battle against the Monster Association, Darkshine displayed an inability to face the next fight due to fear and a lack of confidence, which weakened his spirit.

Darkshine: He becomes much more humble, stops showing off his muscles, and loses faith in his abilities as a hero, eventually retiring to become a training instructor for the Neo Heroes.

Despite his struggles and attitude toward Garou, Darkshine is fundamentally a caring and empathetic person. Even after his fears and insecurities resurfaced because of Garou, he showed concern for him when he collapsed, warning the Hero Hunter to flee from the imminent danger of being crushed as Tatsumaki prepared to demolish the Monster Association's base.

The Hero Association is an organization founded by the billionaire Agoni that manages all the heroes in Earth's cities. It operates independently of the government. Agoni also established the National Hero Registry, the database that encompasses all recognized heroes. The Hero Association uses a hierarchical class system to organize its heroes, with four classes and individually numbered ranks within their respective classes (Classes C, B, A, and S). They are currently opposed by the Neo Heroes and The Organization. The Hero Association's staff are the ones who send reports to the public, whether it's a monster, a natural disaster, or any other crisis. The Hero Association also has an independent armed branch. They are seen protecting Association personnel at headquarters and guarding the border of City Z's Ghost Town; therefore, their primary role is support. They are quite well-equipped, with access to armed and armored vehicles, as well as body armor, assault rifles, and grenade launchers. The headquarters' security guards wear business suits and carry concealed pistols.

Departments: -Department of Disaster Relief Measures -Promotion Department -Land Redevelopment Department -Weapons Department -Unknown division -Youth Hero Strengthening Section -Sales Department -Planning and Design Division -Unknown department -Division of Disciplinary Supervision of Heroes

Agoni: He is primarily characterized by his enormous cleft chin. He is an older-looking man with a broad nose, a large mustache, and bushy eyebrows. His hair is straight, brown, and parted on the left. He wears a formal suit.

Busho: He is a tall man with short black hair and brown eyes. He has a stubble beard and wears a standard black suit with a white shirt and gray tie.

Personality: Busho is a responsible man who takes his work seriously.

Jinzuren: He is a young man with hazel eyes and hair, which he keeps neat and gentlemanly, parted in the middle and slightly swept outwards. He wears a classic black suit and a green tie. His most striking feature is his round, silver-framed glasses.

C Branch Operator: She is a young blonde woman with blue eyes. She wears the usual business attire: a black skirt and jacket over a white shirt and tie.

Console Operator: She is a young woman with chin-length hair. She wears standard business attire, consisting of a black skirt and jacket over a white shirt and tie. She wears glasses.

Exma: She has an elegant appearance. She has short, shiny black hair and light blue eyes. She wears a red shirt and a black blazer. She sports a necklace of circular beads and black studs. Her most distinctive features are the unique blue tattoo under her right eye and a mole below her mouth. Personality: Exma has a calm yet commanding demeanor and adheres strictly to her role at all times. She is feared among heroes for her ruthless and strict policy of training weak heroes, which earned her the title of "Demon Instructor."

Narinki: He is a short man who looks very much like his son. He has full lips, a large nose, and light hair with sideburns curled inwards. His attire consists of a light-colored business suit and a polka-dotted bow tie. Narinki is a man of expensive tastes, but he was curious enough to try the commoners' sushi. He also cares deeply for his son and was willing to give away his entire fortune to get him back. When the Hero Association prepares the operation plan to save his son, he is impatient to entrust them with the rescue, to the point of creating his own private rescue squad to take matters into his own hands.

He is generous enough to spare no expense to save his son, as the reward he was going to give his private rescue squad is large enough to ensure his grandchildren never have to work. He also underestimates the power of the Hero Association's heroes and the Monster Association's monsters, and was deeply shocked and mortified when his private squad didn't return with his son.

In his lack of foresight, Narinki also demonstrates a lack of judgment in interpreting the situation, even going so far as to deem the Heroes useless despite the fact that the Association he supports has suffered heavy losses lately. This was also evident in his mistaken belief that ordinary soldiers are a true rival against monsters, let alone the Monster Association. Garou himself knew how reckless such superficial reasoning was.

Sitch: He is a middle-aged man with a bulbous nose and gray hair parted on the right. He wears a black suit with a white shirt and a red tie. Sitch is shown to be a calm and highly intelligent man due to his position. He is prone to panic when things take a drastic turn toward a cataclysm and is the only one who sees Garou as a threat to the Hero Association and humanity. He is also very serious about his work and the situation, firmly believing in the "prophecy of the god-level threat" and that Garou is a contender to fulfill it, displaying considerable, though restrained, anger at his colleagues' careless attitude and frivolity regarding this terrifying possibility. [2] He is also shown to be a diplomatic and caring man who values ​​the lives of his colleagues. Whether they are members of the association or the heroes who work for them, he is horrified by Sekingar's reckless and almost completely apathetic recruitment of lesser heroes to replace the more powerful ones in the battle against the Monster Association, thinking that using such ambiguous tactics is a waste of resources and human lives when Shibabawa's prophecy has not yet been fulfilled.

Sweet Mask is a tall, muscular, and slender young man. He has messy, shoulder-length light blue hair, with a single strand hanging down the middle of his face, and yellow eyes. The public considers him exceptionally handsome. He wears a white jacket over his gray shirt with a green circle collar and black pants. During the Marine invasion, he sported a shorter hairstyle, parted on the right. He is seen with long hair again when addressing the Hero Association official, and in his most recent appearance, he is seen with short hair once more. Interestingly, Sweet Mask's eyes seem to change from yellow to blood red when he is extremely angry. Sweet Mask used to be ugly, so he worked as a hero concealing his face, under the name Secret Mask. During this period, he wore a full-body armored suit with a helmet that hid his face and a belt buckle with a spiral emblem that vaguely resembled a question mark. He only gained his handsome appearance after transforming into a Mystery Being due to his hatred of his ugliness. During his fight with the Annoying Clown, Sweet Mask reveals his face from beneath the mask. His true form is that of a hulking, hunchbacked monster.

Sweet Mask: He believes heroes exist to protect citizens, and if they fail in their duty, they must become stronger to triumph. He is very popular, overflowing with charisma, and genuinely cares about the well-being of those around him, wishing happiness for all living beings in the universe. He even goes out of his way to find new ways to please his fans. However, despite his charming facade, Sweet Mask harbors a ruthless nature. He possesses a deep hatred for everything he considers evil, including those he sees as accomplices. He believes that anything labeled as evil must be swiftly eradicated. This is evident when he ruthlessly dispatches a group of aliens captured by the Dark Matter Thieves, claiming to be serving justice. He also ignores orders to bring back a fugitive caveman, choosing instead to kill him. Sweet Mask doesn't hesitate to nearly murder brainwashed innocents, like Narinki's Private Squad, or contemplate assassinating heroes like Atomic Samurai's three disciples. He adheres to any method that increases heroes' popularity, focusing solely on S-Class or A-Class heroes, as they attract the most public attention. The poor reputation of these heroes could tarnish his own, which drives him to maintain his Rank 1 A-Class position to prevent unworthy heroes from rising to S-Class. Sweet Mask's narcissism and inflated self-esteem lead him to consider extreme measures, including the possible assassination of S-Class heroes to cover up his failure against Führer Ugly and his loss of composure, though he ultimately regains control at the last moment.

Sweet Mask: He is particularly obsessed with the idea that "beauty trumps power," stating that "heroes must also be beautiful." This philosophy is evident in his admiration for the worthy S-Class hero, Genos, who embodies both beauty and heroic deeds. He also criticizes S-Class heroes he deems unworthy, wanting to subordinate them while serving as team leader during the Monster Association raid. Sweet Mask's contempt extends to those who succumb to the evil he detests. His hatred for monsters, coupled with his sense of beauty and justice, fosters a condescending attitude toward others, reinforcing his moral arrogance. He questions Zombieman's humanity during a meeting of S-Class heroes, expressing skepticism about his abilities and why he cannot die. Despite these negative traits, Sweet Mask genuinely wants to fight evil and help people. It is implied that fame has clouded his original motivations for becoming a hero. This is demonstrated when he expresses admiration for King after learning that he fought monsters alone all night. Later, while contemplating killing S-Class heroes to cover up his failure during the Monster Association Raid, he recalls being saved by the number one hero, Blast, which triggers a moment of self-reflection. This memory forces him to regain control and remember the importance of self-control. He has also been willing to help someone he believes to be an ordinary person escape the battle with the monsters, aiding an injured Metal Bat while also trying to save Flashy Flash from what he assumed was Manako trying to kill him.

Sweet Mask: After hearing about Saitama from Genos during a meeting, his perspective shifts, focusing more on overwhelming power than beauty. He soon begins to contemplate a new ideal of heroism, growing increasingly enraged with the Soda Pop Boys for lacking the quality he seeks and openly expressing his displeasure with the group and their numerous shortcomings. Sweet Mask wholeheartedly believes in a great justice that will illuminate the world, championed by a hero who represents a great hope that everyone can see and embrace. His plan is for Saitama to be the symbol he envisions. His intense hatred of ugliness stems from his own past, as he once had an ugly face and wore a mask out of shame. This deep self-loathing over his own appearance transformed him into a Mysterious Being. Before becoming a monster, he strove to cultivate inner beauty and adhere to strict moral principles, even participating in community service such as garbage collection, though his efforts went largely unnoticed. However, after gaining recognition, his popularity skyrocketed. At first, he considered the public vain and superficial for being blinded by outward appearances, but after his rise in popularity, he realized he had become what he personally feared: a superficial person like them. Sweet Mask reveals that his transformation is corrupting his essence, giving rise to a more ruthless and bloodthirsty side that diminishes his humanity. While killing monsters has allowed him to maintain some semblance of humanity, it has also made him increasingly ruthless. If faced with decisions where he can only save one side, he would sacrifice the smaller group without hesitation, feigning a difficult choice. He fears reducing justice to a mere symbol, completely losing his understanding of what it means to be human.

Sweet Mask: Despite his vain and selfish traits, Sweet Mask exhibits a high degree of altruism; in front of the public, he voluntarily transformed into his monster form to defeat Pesky Clown, fully aware that doing so would end his career as a hero and idol.