Zombieman

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— Zombieman

Zombieman
Characteristics
Alias	Subject No. 66 (サンプル66号, Sanpuru 66-gō)
Race	Human (Mutant)
Gender	Male
Age	Undisclosed
Status	Alive
Height	174 cm (5'8½")
Weight	65 kg (143 lbs.)
Abilities
Abilities	Regeneration
Weapons	Long-bearded Axe Black Desert Eagle (semi-automatic handgun)
Status
Occupation	Hero
Rank	S-Class: Rank 6 (Current) S-Class: Rank 8 (Formerly)
Affiliation	Hero Association House of Evolution (Formerly)
Media
Webcomic Debut	Chapter 32
Manga Debut	Chapter 30
Anime Debut	Episode 10
Japanese VA	Takahiro Sakurai
English VA	Vernon Dew

Zombieman (ゾンビマン, Zonbiman) is the S-Class Rank 6 professional hero of the Hero Association. He is a product of the House of Evolution.

Appearance

Zombieman has scruffy short black hair, red eyes, muscular build and pale skin. He wears a worn-out open gray trench coat over his black singlet, with tan stitched pants and a thick brown belt. He has belts wrapped around his body under his coat and wears tanker boots. He sometimes smokes a cigarette. Before his battle with Homeless Emperor, Zombieman had a Y-shaped scar on his chest that he couldn't heal, indicative of an autopsy.

Zombieman's full appearance

Personality

Zombieman appears to be bothered by the peculiarities of the Hero Association meeting, noting that the heroes appear uncooperative while hiding his annoyance at Pig God's constant eating. He is notably sensitive to human death and is described as nihilistic, likely due to his multiple "deaths," which contributes to his calm demeanor. Additionally, he prefers to operate independently and dislikes gatherings, though he still maintains respect for common courtesy. His grim outlook and nihilistic behavior may stem from years of experimentation in the House of Evolution and his immortality. Moreover, he seldom discusses his past. Despite his dark perspective, Zombieman is relatively forgiving, letting go of grudges when they serve no purpose, and he shows a soft spot for children, as evidenced by his camaraderie with Child Emperor. He demonstrates considerable intelligence and detective-like reasoning, recognizing when a fight is unwinnable, such as during his encounter with Homeless Emperor.

Compared to other S-Class heroes, Zombieman is more contemplative and respectful. He acknowledges the presence of other capable mediators in the S-Class and remains unfazed by Sweet Mask's comments, casually smoking his cigarette. He understands empathy, feeling proud of Child Emperor's efforts to improve his judgment and understand others, which ultimately helps calm and reassure the child genius. When Homeless Emperor fired his beams, Zombieman quickly pushed Child Emperor out of harm's way, taking the blasts himself.

He is fully aware of his limitations, explicitly stating that he is better suited for stealth and infiltration, although he is willing to engage in direct combat if necessary.

After becoming convinced that Saitama had defeated Garou, Zombieman expresses a desire to become stronger and asks Dr. Genus to help him remove his limiter and achieve strength comparable to Saitama's. This hints at a possible inferiority complex stemming from his dependence on regenerative abilities and relatively weak physical prowess compared to other S-Class heroes.

Abilities and Powers

As an S-Class hero, Zombieman is very powerful. It is said that the flowers of blood and slaughter blossom wherever he goes. However, in terms of destructive power and physical capabilities, he is rumored to be one of the weakest S-Class heroes. By his own admission, fighting is not his forte.

Physical Abilities

Zombieman regenerating a large hole in his skull

Regeneration: Described as "a man that even in death cannot die," Zombieman possesses some of the most remarkable regenerative abilities in the series. He can regenerate any part of his body, regardless of the severity of the injury, having fully healed from a hole in his head and broken arms within seconds. Even if he is beheaded or has his organs destroyed, Zombieman does not perish; instead, he regenerates from such fatal wounds. He needs only a few minutes to recover from extreme mutilation, including regrowing his left arm. His regeneration is so fast that one of Pureblood's bats was unable to escape his flesh before Zombieman fully healed. Even after parts of his body were incinerated by Homeless Emperor's energy spheres, he managed to regenerate multiple times, although this process can take quite a bit of time, and there was even a time he himself thought he was dead. However, his regeneration does not grant him full immortality; he would die if reduced to mincemeat. The Virtual Genocide System's (VGS) simulations show that Zombieman is capable of withstanding an onslaught from Carnage Kabuto and regenerating from just a head.

Immense Endurance: Zombieman gained notoriety from a battle against a monster that lasted 140 hours. VGS simulations show he can withstand Carnage Kabuto's full assault in Carnage Mode for an entire week. He defeated Pureblood despite sustaining approximately 200 lethal wounds within just 30 minutes.

Immense Stamina: Zombieman exhibits an extraordinary capacity for prolonged physical exertion, showcasing some of the most impressive stamina in the series. He can fight for hours while his rapid recovery manages more serious injuries. Despite claiming exhaustion from his battle with Pureblood, he still took the time to eliminate remaining monsters and carry the onslaught to other monsters.

Enhanced Strength: Although rumored to be the weakest S-Class hero in terms of physical strength, Zombieman can still defeat a Demon-level Mysterious Being, albeit with weapons like his axe. He is strong enough to bend a thick steel bar in several directions using his bare hands. He was also able to easily pin down Homeless Emperor, whose physical strength was comparable to that of an average human, without the latter being able to escape.

Enhanced Speed: Zombieman can somewhat keep up with Pureblood, a vampire capable of catching bullets, although Pureblood was clearly faster and caught him by surprise on several occasions.

Fighting Styles

Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant: When not relying on his long-ranged weapons, Zombieman engages in close quarters combat. Virtual Genocide System's (VGS) simulations show that Zombieman can find a way to kill Carnage Kabuto with a counter-attack after the monster exhausted himself. He seems to possess a decent amount of skill when it comes to close-quarters combat as he defeated Pureblood, a vampire capable of easily catching bullets.

Swordsman: Zombieman has been shown wielding two machetes (which can be seen as swords) at the same time against Pureblood. He is also capable of wielding a machete in one hand and an axe in the other.

Marksman: Zombieman is shown using various handguns with some proficiency.

Miscellaneous Abilities

Proficient Detective: Zombieman has demonstrated investigative skills, successfully locating Dr. Genus with minimal information. He claims that undercover work is his specialty, which includes scouting, spying, and investigating monster-infested areas.

Equipment

Trench Coat: Zombieman's trench coat has special properties that allow him to carry a variety of weapons at all times.

Quick Draw Sleeve Gun System: This hidden gun supply system is integrated into the forearms of his coat, enabling him to access additional firearms during battle.

Desert Eagle: Zombieman's signature handgun is a black Desert Eagle. The gun features his experiment subject number, 66, engraved on the frame's right side. He often wields two of these against stronger foes and can switch from regular ammunition to heavier caliber rounds, which offer greater stopping power but also inflict significant recoil that can break his limb.

S&W 500: Zombieman possesses a black S&W 500 revolver. The S&W 500 revolver has Zombieman's experiment subject number, 66, engraved on the gun's frame on the right side. He has not, thus far, utilized it in combat.

Beretta: Zombieman wields a black Pietro Beretta 9mm. Like the S&W 500, this weapon has not been utilized in battle.

Glock: In preparation for the raid on the Monster Association, Zombieman concealed a Glock pistol within his body as a backup. He can somehow shoot enemies without physically drawing the weapon, thereby catching them off guard; however, Homeless Emperor was able to hear the loading sound from within and counteract.

Long-bearded Axe: Zombieman's weapon of choice for melee combat. He has been seen using a long-bearded axe with a wooden handle and a larger blade than typical axes, resembling those from the Viking Era. He wields it when confronting Dr. Genus.

Machetes: Zombieman carries two machetes on his back beneath his coat.

Cigarette Pack: Although not a combat tool, Zombieman carries a pack of cigarettes and smokes when he has time, using it as a way to relax.

Hero Rating

Zombieman's rating determined by the Hero Association:

Ability Type	Stamina	Intelligence	Justice	Endurance	Power	Popularity	Effectiveness	Fighting Ability	Total
Weapons	10	6	6	10	6	8	8	9	63

Quotes

• "Undercover work is my specialty: Scouting, spying, and investigating monster-infested areas. Fighting is really not my forte."
• "Man, this is back-breaking work. Literally."
• (To Pureblood) "You're all peas in a pod, try to be friendly with each other."
• "I want this to be over already... Blood is one thing, but I hate all this sweating."
• (To Child Emperor) "Making an effort to understand others is the most important part. We're all human after all."
• (To Homeless Emperor) "I saw the Sanzu River with my own eyes. But I'm a terrible swimmer. I guess swimming across is still too difficult for me."

Trivia

• Zombieman ranked 7th in the character popularity poll.
• ONE has said that there is a rumor that he is the physically weakest among the S-Class heroes.
• ONE has said that it would be difficult for Zombieman to defeat Deep Sea King.
• Pureblood notes that Zombieman's blood tastes terrible, so much so that he found it almost impossible to swallow.
• According to the databook:
  • What he likes are killings that will create rivers of blood.
  • The origin of Zombieman's hero name comes from his undying body.
• In the webcomic, Zombieman needs 3 minutes to recover from 200 fatal injuries and 15 minutes to recover a cut off arm completely. However, in the manga, his regenerative abilities appear to be faster than in the webcomic.
• He is a smoker, although it is unlikely to affect him negatively, given his regenerative abilities.
• In the 2017 One Punch Man Halloween cover, Zombieman was depicted as a regular zombie getting out of his grave, the only difference being his left eye hanging from his eye socket.
• Zombieman shares some resemblance to the DC Comics Anti-Hero Rorschach, from the Watchmen Series. Both are portrayed with a Noir-like style including inner monologues, wears a similar in color leather jacket, proficient detective skill, brutal methods in interrogation and taking out their opponents, using similar weaponry, and the English Dub portrays him to have a raspier voice akin to that of Rorschach's. After his battle with Pureblood, Zombieman locks himself up to kill the rest of monsters in the room, drawing parallels to the "You're Locked in here with me." Line by Rorschach in the 2009 film adaptation.
• Zombieman likes his coffee with lots of sugar, over 7 cubes.
• Zombieman likes Boxers, not Briefs.
• Zombieman is not good at swimming.

Zombieman Databook