Hamu Egg
Leader of the Poachers
The leader of the poachers appearing in Jungle Emperor, a man who ruthlessly targets animals. A former German soldier with a cold and merciless personality. He leads an expedition aiming for the Moonlight Stone, becoming the greatest threat to the jungle's animals.
Trivia
- In the original manga, he is set as a former German soldier.
- While the pitiful boss of poachers, he is also depicted with human-like fatherly aspects at times.
- Depictions vary by anime version, and especially in the third series, he shows slightly more emotional facets.
- In the original manga's finale, he sustains a fatal wound and dies while Kenichi, who knows Hamu Egg's end, watches over him.
- Among the villains drawn by Osamu Tezuka, he is a particularly unforgettable ruthless character.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged human male. Wears military-style clothing and exudes a somewhat cold atmosphere.
- Distinguishing features
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- Military-like appearance
- Ruthless expression
- Iconic items
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- Gun
- Military Uniform
- Expedition Flag
- Moonlight Stone Fragment
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Extremely cold-hearted and selfish. Disregards the lives of animals and spares no means to achieve his goals. Indifferent to the deaths of his comrades, but possesses a tenacious obsession with poaching.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Tenacious
- Merciless
- Soldier
- Selfish
- Dominator
- Cunning
- Talents
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- Leadership
- Hunting Techniques
- Strategist
- Skills
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- Combat Skills
- Firearms Handling
- Expedition Command
- Hunting Plan Development
- Motivation
- Acquiring the legendary stone 'Moonlight Stone' and pursuing profits through poaching. Capturing rare animals inhabiting the jungle.
History
- Backstory
- Former German soldier who became the leader of poachers targeting jungle animals after the war. He once shot and killed the jungle king, the white lion Panja, and abducted his wife Eliza as a captive. Amid the conflict over the Moonlight Stone, he leads an expedition to steal funds and engages in nefarious actions, but ultimately is cornered by Leo and the animals, sustains a fatal wound, and dies.
- Debut date
- 1950-11
- Work title
- Jungle Emperor
- Media type
- Manga
Shooting Panja
- Significant event
- Shooting Panja
- Description
- Shot and killed the jungle king Panja with a gun, establishing his status as the leader of the poachers.
Formation of the Moonlight Stone Expedition
- Significant event
- Formation of the Moonlight Stone Expedition
- Description
- To obtain the legendary stone Moonlight Stone, he undertakes guiding an academic expedition and leads the team.
Crushing the Moonlight Stone Fragment
- Significant event
- Crushing the Moonlight Stone Fragment
- Description
- In his dying moments, he bites and crushes a fragment of the Moonlight Stone, attempting to harness its power but sustaining a fatal wound.
Demise
- Significant event
- Demise
- Description
- Attacked by Leo, sustains a fatal wound, and dies.
Relationships
Merry
Child
Daughter. A spirited and selfish girl influenced by her father Hamu Egg, but in the story, they ultimately become enemies.
Kutta
Partner
As a gluttonous partner, they conduct poaching activities together, but there are many scenes where he is exasperated by his cowardice and failures.
Lamp
Ally
An informant who blackmails Hamu Egg and schemes to extort money from him.
Poacher Gang
Poacher Gang: leader
Media appearances
Jungle Emperor
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started November 1950
Jungle Emperor (1965)
Anime / Supporting
Aired 1965-1966, all 52 episodes
New Jungle Emperor: Go Leo!
Anime / Supporting
Aired 1966-1967, all 26 episodes
Jungle Emperor (1989)
Anime / Supporting
Aired 1989-1990, all 52 episodes
Jungle Emperor (1997 Theatrical Version)
Movie / Supporting
Released in 1997
Voice cast and creators
Masao Nakasone
- Voice actor
- Masao Nakasone
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1965 TV Anime Version
Kei Tomiyama
- Voice actor
- Kei Tomiyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1989 TV Anime Version
Danshi Tachikawa
- Voice actor
- Danshi Tachikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1997 Theatrical Version
Osamu Tezuka
- Creator name
- Osamu Tezuka
- Role
- Original author
Mushi Production
- Creator name
- Mushi Production
- Role
- Animation studio
Tezuka Productions
- Creator name
- Tezuka Productions
- Role
- Animation studio