Iaian

Iaian (イアイアン, Iaian) is the A-Class Rank 2 superhero and a disciple of Atomic Samurai.

Appearance
Iaian is a young man with short blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears a long sleeved black shirt under his sleeveless medieval silver armor as well as a helmet. He carries his sword on the left side of his hip. After his fight with Melzalgald, he lost his left forearm.

Personality
Iaian is shown to be quick-tempered as witnessing the widespread destruction of A-city, an act he deems "unforgivable," enrages him. Also, upon being attacked by a mysterious alien, Iaian gives no quarter and responds immediately with an attack of his own.

Alien Conquerors Arc
After the destruction of A-City, Iaian climbs out of the rubble only to see nothing standing in front of him but the Hero Association's Headquarters. As he is standing there, a large creature appears behind him and attempts to crush his head. The creature only crushes his helmet, its occupant having moved away in time. He states that there was no way he would not have noticed its killing intent and proceeds to attack the monster. While dodging one of the monsters attacks, his left arm was torn off. Feeling hopeless of his situation, the monster is suddenly cut to pieces by his master.

Human Monster Saga
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Monster Association Arc
Iaian, Sheman and Bushidrill confront Devil Long Hair. At some point, Iaian is knocked out and Garou steps on his face.

Abilities & Powers
Being the second highest A-Class hero, Iaian is a rather powerful individual. It is also stated by Fubuki that he could be S-Class if it wasn't for Sweet Mask.

Fighting Style
Expert Swordsman: Being a disciple of Atomic Samurai, Iaian is extremely skilled with the sword. He has been shown to have a rather keen grasp of what is happening around him, easily avoiding an attack from a large monster and then returning a strike right after.


 * Iai of Certain Kill (必殺の居合, Hissatsu no Iai): True to his name, Iaian attacks with iai strikes, unsheathing his sword, performing slashing attacks, and returning the sword to his sheath all in an instant.

Equipment
Katana: Iaian carries a katana that has a black hilt with a circular hand-guard. The sheath is painted black.

Hero Rating
Iaian's rating determined by the Hero Association.

Anime and Manga difference

 * Iaian makes his appearance only after saving a father and his son from being killed by Melzalgald after the father moves some rubble to get to his son.

Trivia

 * Iaian's name is a Japanese portmanteau of "iai", a sword-based Japanese martial art, and "aian" or iron, referring to his armored appearance.