Seigo Hojo

Former researcher who belonged to Internal Evolution, and Arei Hojo's older brother. Despite suffering physical disabilities from experiments, he continues his research.

Trivia

  • Seigo caused massive damage during his rampage but is a rare character who returned as a researcher afterward.
  • Despite his physical disabilities, his hands remain dexterous.
  • Bound with his sister Arei by deep sibling love.
  • Appears as a major character in the Astral Buddy arc.

Alternate names

ほうじょう せいご Seigo Hojo

Tags

Internal Evolution Researcher Academy City Esper Clone Sisters Arei Hojo's Brother Physical Disability Astral Buddy

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Suffers wounds on his body, having lost some organs as well as pain and taste sensations. Dexterous with his hands but unable to move his body freely, frequently stumbling. Often compensates for his faded emotions through acting.
Distinguishing features
  • Disabilities due to physical damage
  • Frequent stumbling and bleeding
  • Sparse expressions, compensates emotions with acting

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Research Enthusiast
Detailed personality
An extraordinary researcher with a strong sense of mission, but due to physical limitations from an accident, he also has a reserved side. His emotional expressions are subdued, but he harbors deep feelings within.
Keywords
  • Researcher
  • Indomitable
  • Sense of Responsibility
  • Intellectual
  • Persevering
Talents
  • Advanced Scientific Knowledge
  • Expertise in Internal Evolution Technology
  • Theoretical Thinking
Skills
  • Research and Development
  • Experiment Operation
  • Understanding Complex Ethical Issues
Motivation
To stop the harsh experiments on the abandoned subjects and clones, and to properly utilize research.
Habits
Compensates for emotions by acting out stumbling and physical awkwardness.

History

Backstory
Belonged to Internal Evolution and researched the forefront of science and technology, but during an experiment, an accident occurred where he was possessed by an enormous power, causing massive damage. He barely survived with his life, but suffered wounds to his body and lost some organs and senses. Even after the accident, he continues his research, devoting himself to uncovering the truth about test subjects called 'abandoned' and the experiments. He shares a strong bond with his younger sister, Arei Hojo.
Work title
A Certain Scientific Railgun Side Story: Astral Buddy
Media type
Manga

Rampage in the Ideal Ability Experiment

Significant event
Rampage in the Ideal Ability Experiment
Description
During an experiment to realize the ideal ability, he was possessed by an enormous power, causing damage. He was injured at that time and suffered physical disabilities.

Rescue by Ayu Mitsumari

Significant event
Rescue by Ayu Mitsumari
Description
Saved by his Internal Evolution colleague Ayu Mitsumari, who stopped the rampage, barely surviving.

Return as a Researcher

Significant event
Return as a Researcher
Description
Despite his disabilities, he continues research, striving toward the salvation of experiments and the abandoned.

Relationships

Arei Hojo

Sibling

Younger sister. Arei understands Seigo's experiments and journey, bound by strong sibling love.

Ayu Mitsumari

Ally

Trust relationship built from stopping Seigo's rampage and rescuing him.

Internal Evolution Members

Former affiliate

Collaboration at the laboratory and departure due to the accident.

Internal Evolution

Internal Evolution: researcher

Media appearances

A Certain Scientific Railgun Side Story: Astral Buddy

Manga / Supporting

June 2017 issue - September 2020 issue

Voice cast and creators

Kazuma Kamachi

Creator name
Kazuma Kamachi
Role
Original author

Kiyotaka Haimura

Creator name
Kiyotaka Haimura
Role
Illustrator

Motoi Fuyukawa

Creator name
Motoi Fuyukawa
Role
Writer

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