Hamazura Shiage

Hero of the powerless who rose from a delinquent

Former Skill Out delinquent boy and member of Academy City's dark side organization 'Item'. One of the protagonists; has no abilities but confronts powerful enemies with high initiative and quick thinking.

Quotes

  • "Even if not chosen by anyone, you can become a hero for the important person."
  • "I'll protect them. No matter the means!"
  • "Do what you can. Don't run away, move forward."
  • "Being ordinary has great value too."
  • "For my comrades, I'll do anything."

Trivia

  • He considers becoming Skill Out leader as circumstantial.
  • Lockpicking skills are among the best in Academy City, capable of opening cutting-edge locks.
  • No driver's license but highly skilled at vehicle operation, primarily serves as driver.
  • Trained his muscles to counter ability users, with excellent judgment.
  • Has a past of mistakenly sending a bunny girl video as a work email.
  • Designed in-story as an 'antithesis character who can advance the plot even when defeated.'

Alternate names

はまづら しあげ Hamazura Shiage 浜面

Tags

A Certain Magical Index Skill Out Item Academy City Level 0 Delinquent Youth Dark Side Organization Road Service

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
Early 2000s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Messy brown hair, mainly casual clothes like jerseys or jeans. Used to have a nose piercing but no longer does. Few distinctive features, unadorned appearance.
Height
Approximately 170cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Messy brown hair
  • Used to have a nose piercing
  • Delinquent-style casual clothing
Iconic items
  • Telescopic Baton
  • Handgun
  • Dragon Rider (HsSSV-01)
  • Transport Suit (Power Loader)
  • Processor Suit
  • Black Jack (weapon)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
Cowardly and self-deprecating about his own powerlessness, but will resort to any means, even ruthlessness, to protect those dear to him. Finds value in being ordinary and has a delicate side that shows consideration to enemies more than necessary. Pure-hearted, yet highly regarded as someone who can become a hero for important people even without being chosen by anyone.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Cowardly
  • Quick-witted
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Pure-hearted
  • Ruthless
  • Loyal to comrades
  • Calm
  • Positive even in defeat
Talents
  • High physical abilities
  • Lockpicking techniques
  • Certificate forgery
  • Driving skills (vehicles and heavy machinery)
  • Tactics using psychological traps
Skills
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Sniping
  • Tactical judgment
  • Bluffing and teamwork
  • Improvised weapon modification
Motivation
Protecting loved ones. Finds value in remaining ordinary.
Habits
Once accidentally sent a bunny girl video instead of a work email, but due to his pure heart, he gets nosebleeds.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Delinquent activities (past), Driving
Favorite places
Academy City, Elizalina Alliance of Independent Nations
Favorite colors
Brown
Disliked situations
Comrades being in danger

History

Backstory
Delinquent boy who belonged to Skill Out in District 7, once serving as leader. After failing to assassinate Misaka Misuzu and being defeated by Kamijou Touma, he became a grunt in the dark side organization Item. Later met Takitsubo Rikou, confronted hardships to protect her, and grew. Ultimately became an official Item member, surviving numerous battles.
Debut date
circa 2004
Work title
A Certain Magical Index
Media type
Novel
Episode or chapter
SS Volume 1

Became leader of Skill Out

Significant event
Became leader of Skill Out
Description
Succeeded the murdered Komaba and took the lead of Skill Out.

Misaka Misuzu Assassination Attempt Failure

Significant event
Misaka Misuzu Assassination Attempt Failure
Description
Thwarted by Kamijou Touma, demoted to Item grunt due to the failure.

Growth in Item and promotion to official member

Significant event
Growth in Item and promotion to official member
Description
From errand boy, through effort, battles, and bonds with comrades, became an official Item member.

Established romantic relationship with Takitsubo Rikou

Significant event
Established romantic relationship with Takitsubo Rikou
Description
Drawn to her kindness amid battle, resolved to stake his life for her.

Participation in World War III

Significant event
Participation in World War III
Description
Caught in Academy City chaos, survived the battlefield alongside comrades.

Relationships

Takitsubo Rikou

Best friend

Confronted dangers to protect her in battle, forming a romantic relationship.

Mugino Shizuri

Rival

After fierce conflicts, reconciled with complex emotions.

Kinuhata Saiai

Teammate

Acted together in Item jobs and during hardships.

Hanzou

Ally

Information exchange partner from Skill Out days.

Kamijou Touma

Mentor

Helped multiple times, influenced and grew from the experiences.

Skill Out

Skill Out: leader

Item

Item: unknown

Media appearances

A Certain Magical Index

Anime / Protagonist

2008 TV series onward

A Certain Magical Index

Manga / Protagonist

A Certain Magical Index

Novel / Protagonist

2004 onward

A Certain Magical Index related games

Game / Protagonist

A Certain Magical Index: The Miracle of Endymion

Movie / Protagonist

2013 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Satoshi Hino

Voice actor
Satoshi Hino
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version
Notes
Main voice actor

Kazuma Kamachi

Creator name
Kazuma Kamachi
Role
Original author

Kiyotaka Haimura

Creator name
Kiyotaka Haimura
Role
Character designer

J.C.STAFF

Creator name
J.C.STAFF
Role
Animation studio

ASCII Media Works

Creator name
ASCII Media Works
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Hamazura Shiage Figure

Item name
Hamazura Shiage Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Item Logo Accessories

Item name
Item Logo Accessories
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited