King
The Strongest Man on Earth
Feared as the strongest man on earth, but in reality, he is an unemployed gamer with no combat ability. He is mistakenly recognized as the strongest due to misunderstandings and coincidences around him.
Quotes
- “I didn't do anything... That's King's strength.”
- “Maybe it's not so bad to keep being misunderstood...”
- “I won't lose in the game world, though.”
Trivia
- King actually has almost no combat ability.
- He was mistakenly promoted to S-Class hero by the Hero Association.
- Only Saitama knows King's true identity.
- The phenomena around King during battles are due to other heroes' actions.
- His nickname is 'The Strongest Man on Earth,' but he himself doesn't want to fight.
Alternate names
King
The Strongest Man on Earth
The Strongest Hero
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Adult male with black hair and well-defined features. Slightly slim build, wears glasses, has a quiet appearance. Usually wears casual clothes, giving a calm impression.
- Height
- Approx. 180cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Glasses
- Slim build
- Calm demeanor
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Smartphone
- Game controller
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Gentle
- Detailed personality
- Does not like conflict, calm and reserved. Often anxious and lacking confidence, actually timid and kind-hearted. Behaves sincerely while troubled by misunderstandings around him.
- Keywords
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- Gentle
- Honest
- Timid
- Reserved
- Kind
- Worrier
- Motto
- Does not like fights, but cannot ignore people in trouble
- Talents
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- High reflexes (demonstrated in gameplay)
- Game knowledge
- Calm judgment
- Skills
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- Gamer skills
- Quick thinking
- Eloquence
- Motivation
- Desires a peaceful life but troubled by the gap with the continued misunderstanding of his strength
- Habits
- Often perplexed by expectations from others, usually speaks humbly
- Hobbies
- Games, Anime, Video watching
- Favorite foods
- Cup ramen, Junk food, Coffee
- Disliked situations
- Combat, Lying, Misunderstandings, Being in the spotlight
History
- Backstory
- Originally just an unemployed game enthusiast. Every time he gets involved in battles, coincidences pile up, leading to him being mistaken for a powerhouse. He is recognized as a hero by the Hero Association due to this reputation.
- Debut date
- June 14, 2012
- Work title
- One Punch Man
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Misrecognition as powerhouse King
- Significant event
- Misrecognition as powerhouse King
- Description
- Has no actual strength, but gains the title of 'Strongest on Earth' due to allies' achievements and enemies' misconceptions.
Registration with the Hero Association
- Significant event
- Registration with the Hero Association
- Description
- Certified as an S-Class hero due to his powerful reputation.
Friendship with Saitama
- Significant event
- Friendship with Saitama
- Description
- Through a chance encounter, builds a friendship with Saitama, who becomes his emotional support.
Relationships
Media appearances
One Punch Man
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 2012
One Punch Man
Anime / Supporting
2015 TV series
One Punch Man: A Very Popular Quest
Game / Supporting
Released in 2016
Voice cast and creators
中田譲治
- Voice actor
- 中田譲治
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Christopher Sabat
- Voice actor
- Christopher Sabat
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub
ONE
- Creator name
- ONE
- Role
- Original author
村田雄介
- Creator name
- 村田雄介
- Role
- Illustrator
Related goods
King Figure
- Item name
- King Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
King Paper Craft
- Item name
- King Paper Craft
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited