Mountain Ape (山猿, Yamazaru; Viz: Wild Monkey) is the B-Class Rank 3 hero for the Hero Association. He is a member of the Blizzard Group.
Appearance[]
Like the other members of the Blizzard Group, he wears the typical black suit of the organization. He is a very tall man. His distinguishing feature is his very big chin.
Plot[]
Hero Association Saga[]
Rumored Monster Arc[]
He is present when Eyelashes explains the situation to Fubuki.
Human Monster Saga[]
The Blizzard Group Arc[]
Mountain Ape, along with Eyelashes, accompanies Fubuki to Saitama's place to convince him into joining her group. He and Eyelashes attempt to crush Saitama but are easily defeated.
Monster Raid Arc[]
He attempts to aid his fellow members of the Blizzard Group in fighting Do-S,[1] but fails and falls under Do-S' mind control.[2] He is later smashed into a wall by Tatsumaki along with other heroes.[3]
Psychic sisters Arc
He along with rest of Blizzard group went to see Psykos. They hit Forte with the car because he was listening to music. When he heard Saitama was in A-class he was sad.
He and rest of Blizzard group come to see Psykos. He helped others in stopping Tatsumaki, but Tatsumaki was too powerful. Then Tatsumaki told Blizzard group members that Fubuki does not need them anymore so leave. When they did not heeded it, Tatsumaki tried to attack them, but Saitama stopped her. Mountain along with some other members said he still wants to serve Fubuki and they will get stronger. Fubuki attacked them so they forget it, but Tatsumaki stopped her. Tatsumaki said that she will let them of hook on Saitama's request, but warned them that if something happens to Fubuki she will never forgive them, which they heeded. He along with rest of blizzard group was shocked and surprised that Tatsumaki listened to Saitama and thought who in the world is the Baldy?
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Neo Heroes Saga[]
Psychic Sisters Arc[]
After the threat of Garou and the Monster Association had passed. Fubuki, along with members of the Fubuki Group, visit Saitama at the new A-City base of operations for the Hero Association.
He's silently livid at the fact that said hero whom would never agree to work under their leader had recently become an A-Class Hero. Regardless of that, he would cater Saitama alongside Fubuki to the prison area of their escort's new home base. Whilst the two meet an old friend of their leader's, Mountain Ape and the rest would stand guard.[4]
Much too their horror however they are beset by Tatsumaki at the prisons entrance.
Ape and the remaining few of his colleagues still conscious would attempt to bind the S-Class hero using a psionic hold taught to them by their leader. It was less than ineffective, as the tornado of terror just as easily blew right through the lot of them as she did before they erected they're psionic defenses.[5]
Appearances in Other Media[]
Omakes[]
A New Wind Blows[]
Mountain Ape makes his first appearance shouting in a blow horn, telling Banero to surrender. The Blizzard Group surround Banero in an alleyway. After a short conversation with Eyelashes, the criminal decides to attack with a bundle of Molotov cocktails, but the Blizzard group is able to quickly subdue the criminal. The group then discuss how to split the credit. Eyelashes suggests that the newcomer should receive no credit as he didn't contribute in the fight.
During the fight against Demonic Fan, Fubuki and her underlings try to defeat the Mysterious Being but are easily beaten by it and are subsequently rescued by Fubuki's sister, Tatsumaki who takes her away after defeating the Fan.
Struggle of the Blizzard Group[]
The Blizzard Group is in need of a new car. Fubuki suggests that there are plenty of flyers nearby and if they, the Blizzard Group, work together they should be able to earn 5 million, enough to buy a new car. The Blizzard Group begins on their part time jobs for a week, Mountain Ape decides to work a construction worker. They work tirelessly but only manage to earn 3.5 million. Like the others, he is shocked when Fubuki said she meant to go after criminals bounties for the money.
Abilities & Powers[]
As a top ranking B-Class hero, it can be assumed that Mountain Ape is a fairly skilled and powerful combatant. Like his superiors he potentially has A-Class level strength.
Physical Abilities[]
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Enhanced Strength: Mountain Ape seemingly possesses great physical strength, which is shown, when he crushed a big rock with his bare hands.[6]
Fighting Style[]
Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Mountain Ape fights with his bare hands, and doesn't seem to have any weapon with him.
- Wild Switch (野性スイッチ, Yasei Suicchi): Mountain Ape seemingly increases his own physical strength through unknown means.[7] This possibly references his hero name, which can also be translated as "Wild Ape".
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Psychic Combatant: It is unknown if he truly possesses psychic powers, however, it is stated that Fubuki taught him and the rest of the Blizzard Group one psychic technique.[8]
Major Battles[]
| Participants | Chapter(s) | Episode(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ape, Fubuki and Eyelashes vs. Saitama | 42, 43 | 14 | Interrupted |
Trivia[]
- His name while literally translated as Mountain Ape can also mean "country bumpkin, boor".
References[]
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 61, page 8
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 64, page 26-34
- ↑ One-Punch Man Manga; Chapter 65, page 19-22
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 98
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 99
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 105, page 7-10
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 105
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 99
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 99