Baikinman
Mischievous germ villain
A mischievous and mean-spirited mold character from Baikin Star. He is Anpanman's main antagonist, calls himself a scientist, and repeatedly plots mischief using Baikin Mecha.
Quotes
- Ha~ Hifu~ Heho~!
- Baibai-kin!
- Here comes the pest!
- Cowardice is my specialty!
- I am a genius scientist!
Trivia
- Modeled after a fly.
- Fake Anpanman has sclera drawn to distinguish.
- Exit line "Baibai-kin!" originates from the musical.
- Baikinman's horns are also called "ears" by himself.
- Has small fly-like wings on back, but mainly travels by Baikin UFO.
- Tone-deaf but self-proclaimed music lover. Has many songs.
Alternate names
Baikinman
バイキンマン
Baikin
Bai Tarou
Bai Yoshi
Profile
- Species
- Mold (baikin)
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black body with two horns, purple button on chest, arrow-shaped tail, and small light blue wings on back. Hands, feet, nose, and lips are purple, with jagged teeth and a long blue tongue. Sclera is pale pink. Initially fly-motifed, but now often flies on Baikin UFO.
- Height
- Approximately 120-140cm (statue height, in anime slightly shorter than Anpanman)
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Two horns (also called ears)
- Arrow-shaped tail (tip is sharp)
- Purple chest button (microphone)
- Pale pink sclera
- Small wings on back (fly wing-like)
- Iconic items
-
- Baikin UFO
- Baikin Mecha
- Scientist's lab coat, glasses, yellow wig, fake mustache
- Microphone-shaped chest button
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Mischief-loving
- Detailed personality
- Always loves pranks and villainy, a mean-spirited and selfish personality that doesn't shy away from cowardly means. Has a short-tempered and foolish side, but is a hard worker who spares no effort to defeat Anpanman. Weak to girls and beautiful women, and a romantic at heart. Hates cleanliness, weak to baths, cleaning, and disinfectants.
- Keywords
-
- Mischievous
- Selfish
- Short-tempered
- Foolish
- Hard worker
- Ladies' man
- Bold but easily nervous
- Scientist temperament
- Glutton
- Loyal to comrades
- Motto
- I am a genius! Baibai-kin!
- Talents
-
- Talent for invention and mecha development
- Skill in disguise and transformation
- Hypnosis techniques
- Ghost ship navigation
- Swordsmanship (fencing)
- Cello performance
- Brain for devising traps and schemes
- Musical talent (many songs but tone-deaf)
- Skills
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- Baikin Mecha piloting
- Stealth and infiltration operations
- Trap setting and trick deployment
- Combat ability (hand-to-hand, transformation power-up)
- Deception and lying techniques
- Motivation
- To defeat Anpanman and become the ruler of evil
- Habits
- Shouts the unique phrase "Ha~ Hifu~ Heho~!" loudly. Always declares "Baibai-kin!" when retreating.
- Favorite foods
- Meat dishes, Sweets (Star Child Rulurun's taste), Curry rice (if not too spicy), Vegetable salad (even ones Dokinchan hates), Rice balls
- Hobbies
- Invention, Music (cello), Dress-up play, Swordsmanship
- Disliked foods
- Spicy things (super spicy curry, chili peppers), Sour things (pickled plums, etc.), Bitter things (bitter gourd juice, etc.), Tofu (white and clean), Carrots, Anpan
- Disliked situations
- Baths, cleaning, etc., cleanliness-related, Songs praising justice, Saying thanks, Harsh scoldings
- Disliked weather
- Lightning (hates it but occasionally gains lightning power)
History
- Backstory
- A mold character who came to Earth from Baikin Star in egg form. Self-proclaimed genius scientist who creates numerous mecha and schemes aiming to defeat Anpanman. Basically a villain, but sometimes cooperates with Anpanman and others, and shows a multifaceted personality by being kind to women. Modeled after a fly.
- Debut date
- October 3, 1988
- Work title
- Soreike! Anpanman
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Baikinman Birth
- Significant event
- Baikinman Birth
- Description
- Feeling something was missing from Anpanman, the author created Baikinman as the villain. First appeared in the musical "Kaiketsu Anpanman" and has since been active as the main antagonist.
Switch to Baikin UFO
- Significant event
- Switch to Baikin UFO
- Description
- Initially flew with fly wings on back, but later frequently rides Baikin UFO and wings are no longer used.
Establishment of catchphrase 'Baibai-kin!'
- Significant event
- Establishment of catchphrase 'Baibai-kin!'
- Description
- Became the standard line after defeat, used in anime and events.
Relationships
Dokinchan
Partner
Baikinman's reliable partner who also bosses him around. Often dragged into whims but they have a good relationship.
Kabirunrun
Subordinate
Subordinate and roommate companion. They care for each other.
Anpanman
Rival
Fated rival. They clash repeatedly but can't exist without each other.
Cherohikisan
Friend
Rare friend. They play cello together and encourage each other.
Baikin Great Corps
Baikin Great Corps: leader
Media appearances
Soreike! Anpanman
Anime / Antagonist
Since 1988 TV series
Soreike! Anpanman Movie Series
Movie / Antagonist
Appeared in first since 1989, many others
Anpanman Games
Game / Antagonist
Multiple titles
Sharp Plasmacluster Air Purifier CM
Commercial / Mascot
2004
Voice cast and creators
Ryūsei Nakao
- Voice actor
- Ryūsei Nakao
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version, theatrical version, related media
- Notes
- Has voiced since the beginning, still continuing
Takashi Yanase
- Creator name
- Takashi Yanase
- Role
- Original author
Takashi Yanase
- Creator name
- Takashi Yanase
- Role
- Character designer
TMS Entertainment
- Creator name
- TMS Entertainment
- Role
- Animation studio
Froebel-kan
- Creator name
- Froebel-kan
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Baikinman Plush Toy
- Item name
- Baikinman Plush Toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Baikin UFO Model
- Item name
- Baikin UFO Model
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Baikinman Ondo CD
- Item name
- Baikinman Ondo CD
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular