Katsubushiman

Samurai with a bonito flake face

A samurai with a bonito flake face who attacks with a bonito flake sword and chopsticks, a justice hero character. Appears in 'Soreike! Anpanman'.

Quotes

  • I come for the sake of justice.
  • Kaa~ kakkakatsuobushi
  • Leave it to me.
  • Cats are my weakness.
  • Baikinman, do something about that cat!

Trivia

  • Katsubushiman's face is shaped exactly like bonito flakes.
  • So dislikes cats that even seeing a picture causes him to run away.
  • Uses bonito flake sword 'Katsubushi ken' and chopsticks as weapons.
  • Temporarily left the sword path to run a soba shop.
  • In love at first sight with Tekka no Maki-chan.
  • Speaks in samurai dialect ending with 'gozaru'.

Alternate names

Katsubushiman Katsubushi Samurai Katsubushi Man

Tags

Samurai Katsubushi Donburi-man Trio Soreike Anpanman Baikinman For children Hero of justice Japanese anime Swordsman

Profile

Species
Humanoid robot
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has a face shaped like bonito flakes (katsuo bushi), with a samurai appearance resembling Kurama Tengu. Wears a red haori and carries a sword at the waist.
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Bonito flake-shaped face
  • Red haori
  • Bonito flake sword
  • Uses chopsticks as weapons
Iconic items
  • Katsubushi sword
  • Chopsticks
  • Red haori

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyalty
Detailed personality
A samurai with high concentration but somewhat clumsy, righteous, loyal, and a strong sense of justice. Dislikes cats and has a weakness for girls' tears.
Keywords
  • Loyalty
  • Serious
  • Concentration
  • Clumsy
  • Sense of justice
  • Generous
  • Weakness: Cats
  • Emotionally sensitive
Motto
I come for the sake of justice.
Talents
  • High swordsmanship skills
  • High concentration
  • High combat ability
Skills
  • Katsubushi sword crescent slash technique
  • Attacks using chopsticks
  • Movements like Kurama Tengu
  • High-speed movement
Motivation
To protect the weak and uphold justice
Habits
Panics at the mention of cats
Favorite foods
Soba, Bonito flakes
Hobbies
Swordsmanship training, Valuing loyalty

History

Backstory
A samurai character modeled after bonito flakes, using a bonito flake sword and chopsticks as weapons. Once walked the path of the sword but temporarily became a soba shop owner. Possesses a heart to fight for the weak and justice. Greatly dislikes cats and is weak to crybaby girls. A guest character from the early days of 'Soreike! Anpanman' who grew into a semi-regular.
Debut date
circa 1990-08-27
Work title
Soreike! Anpanman
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV Episode 58B 'Anpanman and Katsubushiman'

Stepped away from sword path to soba shop

Significant event
Stepped away from sword path to soba shop
Description
Bonito flake sword was broken, temporarily abandoned training to run a soba shop, but resolved to return to the sword path.

Aversion to cats

Significant event
Aversion to cats
Description
So dislikes cats that even seeing a picture of one causes panic and flight.

Feelings for comrades

Significant event
Feelings for comrades
Description
Fell in love at first sight with Tekka no Maki-chan and sometimes fights to protect her.

Relationships

Tekka no Maki-chan

Love interest

Strong bond from first appearance, often acts together.

Tendonman

Ally

Companion in Donburi-man Trio. Sometimes fights Baikinman together.

Katsudonman

Ally

Member of Donburi-man Trio, cooperates to fight evil.

Kamameshidon

Ally

One of the Donburi-man Trio. Cooperates friendly.

Donburi-man Trio

Donburi-man Trio: teammate

Media appearances

Soreike! Anpanman

Anime / Supporting

TV series 1990 -

Soreike! Anpanman Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

1989 -

Voice cast and creators

Kazuhiko Inoue

Voice actor
Kazuhiko Inoue
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original TV anime

Hōchū Ōtsuka

Voice actor
Hōchū Ōtsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime substitute (some episodes and some movies)

Kōichi Yamadera

Voice actor
Kōichi Yamadera
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical substitute, latest TV anime

Takashi Yanase

Creator name
Takashi Yanase
Role
Original author

Related goods

Katsubushiman figure

Item name
Katsubushiman figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Katsubushi sword toy

Item name
Katsubushi sword toy
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular