Kakugari

The buzz cut, large-built, reserved boy from Lum's Guards

A member of Lum's Guards, a male character characterized by his large build and buzzcut hairstyle. Reserved and unassuming, but his goal is to protect Lum.

Trivia

  • The character is original to the 1981 TV anime and does not appear in the original manga.
  • Because his face and build resemble the homeroom teacher of Tomobiki High, Onsen-Mark, director Mamoru Oshii considers it a character design issue.
  • There is a scene in the movie 'Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer' where he imitates Onsen-Mark and enrages the real one.
  • Among Lum's Guards, he has the most low-profile and reserved position.
  • Among the guard members, he has a relatively non-aggressive personality.

Alternate names

Hiroyuki Lum's Guards Member Buzz Cut-kun

Tags

Urusei Yatsura Lum's Guards Buzz Cut Large Build Reserved Male Character Rumiko Takahashi

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Large build with a buzzcut hairstyle. His hair evokes a 1970s buzzcut style. As one of the boys in the class, he is unassuming, with a face resembling the onsen mark.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Buzzcut hairstyle
  • Large build
  • Face resembles the onsen mark
Iconic items
  • Buzzcut hairstyle

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Reserved
Detailed personality
Reserved with a low presence, but loyal to his friends and devotedly tries to protect Lum as a member of Lum's Guards. Not strongly assertive.
Keywords
  • reserved
  • loyalty
  • burly
  • shy
  • devoted
Talents
  • Good physique
  • Perseverance
Skills
  • Defense as part of Lum's Guards
  • Teamwork
Motivation
To protect her as Lum's guard and win her affection.

History

Backstory
Appears as a member of Lum's Guards. Closer to an original character from the 1981 TV anime than the manga, he is the least prominent among the guards. Characterized by a face similar to Onsen-Mark and a large build, he acts to protect Lum but is reserved in self-assertion.
Debut date
1981
Work title
Urusei Yatsura
Media type
Anime

Formation of Lum's Guards

Significant event
Formation of Lum's Guards
Description
Appears as one of the guards formed to surround and protect Lum. Low profile but supports Lum devotedly.

Appearance in the movie 'Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer'

Significant event
Appearance in the movie 'Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer'
Description
In this film, treated as a character with a face extremely similar to Onsen-Mark, and performs an Onsen-Mark cosplay act.

Relationships

Lum

Teammate

Holds the attitude of fighting together to protect her as part of Lum's Guards.

Megane

Teammate

Acts together with the top leader of Lum's Guards.

Chibi

Teammate

Acts as a comrade, but sometimes takes on errand boy roles.

Lum's Guards

Lum's Guards: unknown

Media appearances

Urusei Yatsura (1981 TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

1981–1986 TV series

Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer

Movie / Supporting

1984 theatrical anime

Pachinko 'P Urusei Yatsura ~Lum's Love Song~'

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Shinji Nomura

Voice actor
Shinji Nomura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1981 Anime

Shintaro Tanaka

Voice actor
Shintaro Tanaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Pachinko 'P Urusei Yatsura ~Lum's Love Song~'

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Original author

Pierrot

Creator name
Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

Studio Deen

Creator name
Studio Deen
Role
Animation studio

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