Hyottoko

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Hyottoko
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Gender: Male
Japanese Name: 火男(ひょっとこ)
Chinese Name: 火男
Korean name: 효토코
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Shouzou Iizuka
Shouzou Iizuka
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Fukushi Ochiai
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Rurouni Kenshin
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Release date: Jan. 10, 1996

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Hyottoko is a middle-ranked spy from Kumamoto, who is 31 years old. He stands very tall at 190cm and weighs 120kg. Hyottoko was born in July 1848 and his star sign is Cancer. He has an O blood type and really likes eating seasoned cod roe. He speaks using “ore” for “I.” Because Hyottoko has an oil bag hidden in his stomach for shooting flames, his body is big, and he always carries an extra oil barrel on his back. He is loud and straightforward, can use fire attacks, and his role in the story is full of dramatic battles and surprising moments.

Hyottoko is a giant man, measuring 190cm in height and weighing 120kg.

He wears equipment to help him use fire, like a tank for oil and a special fire mask.

In the special edition, his mask is drawn to control the flames, and he is seen holding a torch.

Hyottoko is hot-blooded and very direct.

He will quickly go into action and often does not think deeply before acting.

He uses “ore” when speaking about himself, showing his tough and proud attitude.

Hyottoko is a spy who works for Aoshi Shinomori’s group.

He is originally from Kumamoto.

He is 31 years old, was born in July 1848, and belongs to the O blood group.

Hyottoko loves to eat seasoned cod roe (mentaiko).

He became strong to help his group and built up his body to hide the oil bag inside his stomach.

Hyottoko can use fire attacks by spitting flames.

He hides an oil bag in his stomach, which he uses for fire breath.

For safety and better shooting, he wears a fire-controlling mask and carries torches.

He is strong in hand-to-hand fights, even though his main weapon is fire.

Fire Breath

He uses the oil bag in his body and lights it, breathing it out as fire.

Great Fire Breath

A much stronger version that creates even bigger flames.

Fire Punch

Used in the anime, Hyottoko throws a powerful punch at Sagara Sanosuke, adding more power with fire.

Battle at Kamiya Dojo

Hyottoko attacks the Kamiya dojo along with his group.

He faces both Kenshin Himura and Sagara Sanosuke in battle.

His fire attacks give him an early advantage over Sanosuke, but Kenshin easily defeats him.

When Sanosuke figures out Hyottoko’s trick, he pulls out the oil bag, and Hyottoko tries to fight with his fists but loses to Sanosuke.

The Final Showdown

Later, after being hurt, Hyottoko is lying on the floor with Beshimi.

When Kanryuu Takeda starts shooting with a machine gun, Hyottoko senses the danger and runs into the fight.

He tries to protect Aoshi Shinomori by being a decoy.

Sadly, Hyottoko is killed by Kanryuu’s rotating machine gun, but his act lets Beshimi perform a sneak attack by hiding in a barrel.

Complete Edition and Movie Version

In the special Complete Edition and movie version, Hyottoko’s fire equipment and mask are redesigned.

He creates fire by blowing oily mist through his mask and lighting it with a torch he carries, instead of using his teeth.

Hyottoko works for Aoshi Shinomori.

He is closely linked with Beshimi, fighting alongside him.

He fights against Kenshin Himura and Sagara Sanosuke.

Hyottoko’s body size is explained by his oil tank, making him look even scarier in battle.

His fire mask is a key part of his new design.

He likes eating seasoned cod roe.

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