Garou
Hero Hunter
Former disciple of a B-Class hero who monsterized and became known as the 'Hero Hunter', a formidable antagonist. Possesses intense combat abilities and unique beliefs.
Quotes
- Strength is justice!
- I am the ally of the weak.
- Heroes are liars.
- Justice isn't just one form.
- If I'm a monster, then heroes are evil.
Trivia
- Originally a hero's disciple.
- Gained powerful abilities through monsterization.
- Popular as a likable antagonist.
- Voice by Yoshimasa Hosoya receives high praise.
- Tormented numerous heroes as the Hero Hunter.
Alternate names
Hero Hunter
Monster Hunter
Former B-Class Hero's Disciple
Profile
- Species
- Human (Monsterized)
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Somewhat slim build with sharp eyes. Silver hair is characteristic, with multiple scars from battles. Changes in facial features and physique are observed due to monsterization.
- Height
- Approximately 178cm
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Pointed ears
- Chain-like scar under the eyes
- Sharp angular facial features
- Iconic items
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- Black combat uniform
- Bandages
- Monster claws
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Rebellious
- Detailed personality
- Harbors dissatisfaction and hatred within, with his own sense of justice. Sympathizes with the weak while antagonizing hero society, pursuing his unique justice with strong will. Cool and cunning, but also compassionate.
- Keywords
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- Rebel
- Strength-oriented
- Calm
- Cunning
- High pride
- Sentimental
- Motto
- Only the strong decide justice
- Talents
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- Exceptional martial arts technique
- High physical abilities
- Monsterization ability
- Strategic thinking
- Endurance
- Skills
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- Application of various martial arts
- Discerning enemy weaknesses
- High-speed evasion
- Imitation of various heroes' techniques
- Motivation
- Achieve his own justice by combining revenge against hero society and salvation of the weak
- Habits
- As a hero hunter, has a habit of carefully observing targets' movements. No clear catchphrase, but often uses provocative speech.
- Favorite foods
- Meat, Junk food
- Hobbies
- Combat, Training
- Disliked situations
- Society that abandons the weak, Heroes' hypocrisy
- Disliked people
- Hero Association, Heroes
History
- Backstory
- Originally aspired to be a hero as a disciple of a B-Class hero, but suffered from the gap between ideals and reality, developing hatred for hero society. Went berserk and monsterized, then grew as a formidable opponent by assaulting many heroes as the 'Hero Hunter'.
- Debut date
- October 5, 2015
- Work title
- One-Punch Man
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 34
Began activities as Hero Hunter
- Significant event
- Began activities as Hero Hunter
- Description
- Awakened his power, defeated heroes one after another, and became known to the world.
Hero Association Exam Assault
- Significant event
- Hero Association Exam Assault
- Description
- Infiltrated the Hero Association exam venue and engaged in fierce battles with top heroes.
Deepening of Monsterization
- Significant event
- Deepening of Monsterization
- Description
- His monsterization ability further strengthened, allowing him to demonstrate astonishing power.
Relationships
Media appearances
One-Punch Man
Manga
Serialization started 2015
One-Punch Man
Anime / Supporting
2019 TV series
One-Punch Man: Heroes
Game / Playable character
2020
Voice cast and creators
Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Voice actor
- Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Max Mittelman
- Voice actor
- Max Mittelman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub Version
ONE
- Creator name
- ONE
- Role
- Original author
Yusuke Murata
- Creator name
- Yusuke Murata
- Role
- Illustrator
Madhouse / J.C.Staff
- Creator name
- Madhouse / J.C.Staff
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Garou Figure
- Item name
- Garou Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Garou Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Garou Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular