Hatenko

"I don't care who wins, and really don't care who loses. I'm just bored" — Weddings, Wiggins and Water Torture

Hatenko (破天荒, Hatenkō) is a character from the manga and anime series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.

Hatenko
(破天荒, Hatenkō)
Debut (Manga):	Chapter 49
Debut (Anime):	Episode 21
Appears in:	Anime and Manga
Seiyū (Japanese):	Daisuke Kishio
Voice actor:	Jason Palmer (English) Click "expand" for full list (Spanish) (French) (Italian) (German) (Dutch) (Polish) (Portuguese)
Nickname(s):	None
Aliases:	None
Species:	Human
Affiliation:	The Rebels Maruhage Empire (Former) J-Block (Former) Hajikegumi (Former)
Classification:	Rebel Member of J-Block (Former) Member of Hajikegumi (Former)
Birthdate:	July 3
Age:	Part I: 24 Part II: 25
Height:	189cm (6'3)
Weight:	65kg (142 lbs)
Gender:	Male
Blood type:	O
Eye Color:	Orange
Hair Color:	Blonde
Fist Skill:	Kagi Shinken
Family

Background

Hatenko is a man with yellow hair and orange eyes. He wears black pants, a red shirt (with "Hajikegumi" (ハジケ組) written on the back of it), and constantly wears a scarf regardless of the weather. He has a rather laid-back and smug back personality. Hatenko never seems to think of his opponents as much of a challenge, unless he is completely sure that they are a threat.

Hatenko is one of the most enigmatic characters in Bo-bobo, whose alliance is found with nearly every force that gets in contact with him. His true alliance is with his home in the Hair Kingdom, as emissary of Hair Child (and Bo-bobo's older sister) Bububu-bu Bu-bubu in bringing her little brother to save their collective home. Likewise, Hatenko is also associated with the Hajikegumi, where his obsession with Don Patch makes him blind to his true mission even when he knows what exactly he has to do. There are even moments where the Maruhage Empire manipulates him into working alongside them, including forcing him to lure Bo-bobo into Evil Blood Mansion as a means to eliminate him, using OVER's Kill Seal against him to make him do what was told of him at the risk of his own life. Ultimately, Hatenko's mysterious nature defines who he his, his aloofness preventing anyone from knowing his true meaning or purpose, at least whenever Don Patch isn't involved.

Personality

At first, he seems to be one of the few level-headed characters of the series, but his obsession with Don Patch would prove otherwise. Whenever Don Patch is around, Hatenko immediately goes into a fanboy state, where he is under the impression that Don Patch is invincible and that everything he does is something to be admired. The only exception for this behavior is when Hatenko is in a serious fight.

Relationships

Tokoro Tennosuke

Hatenko seems to dislike Tennosuke and finds him annoying.

Torpedo Girl

Hatenko hates Torpedo Girl due to her attacking him a lot of times.

History

Past

Young Hatenko, age 3

Hatenko grew up in the Hair Kingdom, where he befriended Bo-bobo, Be-bebe and Gunkan. While little is known about how Hatenko survived the Maruhage invasion, he did ally early on with Bububu-bu Bu-bubu in protecting the Hair Kingdom from the now ruling Bi-bibi. Eventually seeing her youngest brother as the key to bringing Bi-bibi down, Bu-bubu sends Hatenko into the Maruhage Empire to search for him and bring him back to save the Hair Kingdom.

Once in the Maruhage Empire, Hatenko spends his time taking part in the rebellion, initially fighting on his own taking down various Hair Hunt blocks with ease, which includes destroying the base (J-Block) that he pretended to work with. Sometime during this period, the key warrior first meets with Torpedo Girl who becomes infatuated with him as her latest love affair. During her obsessive period, Torpedo Girl gives him a little "present" of a mark to declare her love for him (in actuality the "Kill Seal" for her other form as OVER). Hatenko retaliated by trying to fight back, but was easily blasted off into the horizon by Torpedo Girl (who had now lost interest in him). Hatenko wound up landing in a desert, where he passed out.

Hatenko was found in the desert by some KoPatches and was brought back to Don Patch, who was frying on a pan at the time. He was immediately inspired by how calm Don Patch was in the frying pan and became a member of the 'Hajikegumi' gang.

Fateful meeting with Bo-bobo

Hatenko was first seen in the series at Tokoro Tennosuke's abandoned A-Block. He had already frozen the remaining henchmen with his "fist of Key" abilities, and was searching for Bo-bobo. He finds him on the outskirts of Iguana Town, where he helps them to defeat Hisashi-kun. He is delighted when he sees that Don Patch is with them. After a short meeting with Purupu, he joins Bo-bobo's group, but does little for the team. In fact, he behaves more like a double-agent, luring Bo-bobo, Beauty, and Don Patch into the Evil Blood Mansion, despite knowing that it is a death trap! Heppokomaru confronts him, but all Hatenko has to say is that he does not care whether the rebels or the Maruhage Empire wins.

After the destruction of Z-Block, Hatenko leaves to migrate with his "family" to find food at baseball stadiums, but he really left so he could find someone to cure the curse mark Torpedo Girl gave him. This could have been the reason that he acted as a double agent. After Bo-bobo defeats OVER, Hatenko's curse mark disappears.

The Former Maruhage Empire

Hatenko then continues his rebellion against the empire. He later reappears in Cyber City, where he was apparently captured by Wan Ronga, one of Cyber City's top enforcers. He makes short work of him and leaves. He reappears a bit later and rejoins Bo-bobo's group just in time to fight the Former Maruhage Empire. He assissts Bo-bobo and Tokoro Tennosuke in defeating Ujikin TOKIO, and gets into a minor fight with former O-Block leader, Three-Thousand Years and his henchmen, but other than that, he does not get to fight any other major opponents.

The Playoffs and the Reverse Maruhage Empire

With the third era defeated, Tsuru Tsurulina IV starts the New Emperor Playoffs, hoping that Bo-bobo will get killed trying to win it. During the playoffs, Hatenko lunges headfirst into the contest, hoping to find a way to destroy the evil empire once and for all! He gets very far in the competition, and becomes one of the twelve finalists. However, the Reverse Maruhage Empire sends two of it's strongest henchemen, LOVE and Crimson, to attack the finalists and use them to power up their vessel, the Yamiking. Hatenko and the other finalists are beaten effortlessly, but luckily the empire gains enough power, and leaves Hatenko (alongside Gunkan, OVER, and Halekulani) behind. Recognizing them as a potential threat, Bo-bobo, Hatenko, and the other rebels, decide to destroy the Reverse Empire before they can start their evil reign of terror!

While raiding the enemy vessel, the rebels eventually find LOVE, who picks Don Patch, OVER, and Hatenko to fight her. At first her abilities are too much for them, and once OVER turns into Torpedo Girl, LOVE turns herself into a gigantic bird creature to destroy them! It is thanks to Hatenko's potential unlocking abilities, that the rebels are able to defeat her. Later on, the rebels defeat the other members, and destroy the empire before it could begin!

The Hair Kingdom

Towards the climax of the series, Hatenko finally confronts Bo-bobo towards his true mission: returning to the Hair Kingdom to put a stop to Bo-bobo's own evil brothers: Bababa-ba Ba-baba and Bibibi-bi Bi-bibi. While both he and Bo-bobo's brother Bebebe-be Be-bebe are seemingly killed during the final showdown with Bi-bibi, both of them are seen as ghosts assisting Bo-bobo as he partakes in his final showdown. Revived after the last battle, he decides to go into outer space at the end of Part I, choosing to continue searching for Ba-baba.

Shinsetsu

Hatenko returns in Shinsetsu Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, arriving just before Bo-bobo as Torpedo Girl's student. His powers have increased, as has his obsession for Don Patch, which now frequently has him shrink into a hyper SD-character when praising his "Oyabin". Though Tennosuke does at one point claim Hatenko is a "space prince", nothing is said about anything that happened in space during his search for Ba-baba. He now wears a white coat over his shirt. Despite Hatenko's obvious increase in power, his only real fight in the series was against Master JOY.

Video Games

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Explosive Battle Hajike Wars

(おやびん親衛隊を作るぜ!!):

• Vs. Bo-bobo:
• Vs. Heppokomaru:
• Vs. Softon:
• Vs. Tokoro Tennosuke:
• Vs. Dengakuman:
• Vs. Serviceman:
• Vs. Torpedo Girl:
• Vs. Gunkan:
• Vs. Halekulani:
• Vs. OVER:
• Vs. Denbo:
• Vs. Don Patch:
• Epilogue:

Battle Data:

Section	Name	Power Level
Small Skill:	Expected Oyabin Punch	E
Big Skill:	Oyabin Best Kick	D
Hajike Skill:	Lock Thunder	D
	Auto Lock	D
	LOCK Surfing	E
Secret Technique:	LOCK	A
	Eternal Lock	A
MIX:	Super Spinning Nosehair Lock	C
	Key Serve	D+D+S
Throw:	ー	D
Hidden Combo:	B B B A	C
	A B A	D
Speed:	Walk:	S
	Dash:	A
	Jump:	B
Throw Rate:	Easiness:	B
	Difficulty:	B

Abilities & Powers

Hatenko in his powered-up form

Hatenko wields the "Kagi Shinken" (カギ真拳; "Fist of the Key"). These abilities are mainly used to LOCK his opponents body, freezing them in place. Later he reveals that he can do much more; During his fight with LOVE, he unlocks "Hatenko World" where everyone's true potential is stored. By unlocking the locks that belong to his comrades, he can make them even more powerful, but for a limited time of 2 seconds. He can even unlock his own true potential, giving him a form with spikey hair and a massive Key-Sword.

In Shinsetsu Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, his abilities have improved thanks to his training with Torpedo Girl; he now carries numerous keys, which are all connected by a ring. He can make locking his opponents limbs much more painful by adding a burning effect, and he can now control the bodies of his "locked" victims! He also uses a special key to unlock his true potential without having to visit Hatenko World.

Attacks

Image	Technique Type	Name (Manga/Anime)	US Name (Anime/Manga)	Debut
		LOCK		Episode 22
Hatenko inserts a small key into the opponent's chest and then "locks" it, paralyzing for a limited time.				Used Against: Hisashi-kun
	Secret Technique	Eternal Lock (永遠錠)		Episode 51
Hatenko inserts a key into his chest, which unlock his full power. The moment Hatenko comes in close contact with the opponent, in a blinding flash of light, he inserts many keys from multiple directions at high speed into the their body, which locks them forever.				Used Against: Wan Ronga
	Secret Technique	Key Guillotine (鍵ギロチン)
Hatenko summons a giant key from above and slams it onto the opponent's neck, binding them.				Used Against: Chikuwan Guy Bo
	Ultimate Secret Technique	Hatenko World (破天荒ワールド) Holy Lock Domain (聖施錠領域)		Chapter 183
Hatenko creates a world where he can release the hidden power of anyone.				Used Against: LOVE
		Infinite Lock (無限錠)		Chapter 183
Hatenko rapidly attacks the opponent with a key sword.				Used Against: LOVE
		Green Key Sparking (緑錠スパーキング)		Shinsetsu Chapter 41
				Used Against:
		Red Key Magma (赤錠マグマ)		Shinsetsu Chapter 43
				Used Against:

• Time Lock:
• Exploding Key Eternity: Hatenko "locks" his opponents body then "locks" many other "bomb" keys on his opponent's body which constantly explode. Only effective for a short amount of time.

Allied Attacks

Image	Technique Type	Name (Manga/Anime)	US Name (Anime/Manga)	Debut
		Arrow of Atonement (償いの一矢)	Fist of the Arrow of Atonement	Chapter 132 Episode 55
Hatenko fires Tennosuke (who is stretched out in the shape of a pole) from a bow at the opponent.				Used Against: Chisuisui
	Cooperative Secret Technique	I Can't Use This, Dang It (テ・ツカエルカ)	The Fist of the Super Nevermind	Chapter 133 Episode 56
After Bo-bobo inflates and hardens a key-shaped Tennosuke, he throws him to Hatenko. However, Hatenko can't use him like he would a regular key due to his immense size and weight, so he just throws him at the opponent.				Used Against: Ujikin TOKIO Chisuisui Star Saber
		Gelatin Hard Attack (ゼラチン・ハードアタック)	Super Jelly Key Attack	Chapter 133 Episode 56
Tennosuke transforms into a key onto Hatenko's arm. After Bo-bobo hardens Tennosuke, Hatenko uses him as a key to "lock" the opponent.				Used Against: Ujikin TOKIO
		Super Low Altitude LOCK ON (超低空LOCK・ON)	Triple LOCK Shocker	Episode 59
Hatenko and Torpedo Girl.				Used Against:
	Hajike Secret Technique	LOCK Surfing (LOCKサーフィン)	Surfing Skeleton Key	Episode 66
Hatenko and Don Patch ride on a giant key and charge at the opponent.				Used Against: Hanpen
	Hajike Secret Technique	Mischief BOYS (嫌がらせBOYS)	Hot Mustard While Tickling The Boys Feet Attack	Episode 66
Don Patch pours hot sauce into the opponent's mouth, while Hatenko tickles their feet.				Used Against: Chikuwan Guy Bo
	Cooperative Secret Technique	Twin Hajike Shoot (ツイン・ハジケ・シュート)		Chapter 179
Hatenko and Bo-bobo.				Used Against:
		Love DJ Patch's Breakdance (ラブDJパチのブレイクダンス)		Chapter 182
				Used Against:
	Cooperative Secret Technique	BabyLOCK (バビＬＯＣＫ)		Chapter 187
Hatenko and Softon attack the opponent.				Used Against: Byakkyo
	Enforced Cooperative Secret Technique	Processed Foodstuff Sliding on Sausage (ソーセージをすべる加工食品)		Shinsetsu Chapter 43
Hatenko and Tennosuke.				Used Against:
	Combined Super Secret Technique	Flying Lightning Gun (飛雷銃)		Shinsetsu Chapter 43
Hatenko, Don Patch, and Tennosuke.				Used Against:
	Combined Super Secret Technique #1	Boy in the Middle of Shoplifting Triangle Array (万引き中坊トライアングル陣)		Shinsetsu Chapter 44
Hatenko, Don Patch, and Tennosuke.				Used Against:
	Combined Super Secret Technique #2	Greedy-for-Money Betting Mah-jong! Fraudulent Tactic: Junki (銭欲の賭け麻雀！イカサマ戦術・濁鬼)		Shinsetsu Chapter 44
Hatenko, Don Patch, and Tennosuke.				Used Against:

Video Game Attacks

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Gag Fusion of the Nine Ultimate Warriors

Regular Attacks:

Technique Name	Target	Effect	Action
I don't even have to use Kagi Shinken (カギ真拳を使うまでもないぜ)	Single enemy	Weak attack	Strike
カギの子守も楽じゃないぜ	Single enemy	Weak attack	Kick
Kagi Shinken "LOCK"	Single enemy	Weak Attack Paralysis

Hajike Techniques:

Technique Name	Level	Attack Power	Effect Range	Description
Dead Bolt / Super Steel Bar (デッドボルト / 超鋼閂)	1	Medium	Single enemy	Attack by hitting the A button.
Eternal Lock (永久錠)	35	Strong	From one to all enemies

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Explosive Battle Hajike Wars

Image	Technique Name	Default Input	Description
	Expected Oyabin Punch (さすがおやびんパンチ)	B
	Oyabin Best Kick (おやびん最高キック)	A	Hatenko attacks the opponent with a horizontal kick.
	Lock Thunder (錠雷, Jōrai)	A + B(A A A)	Hatenko thrusts forward into the opponent while using his key.
	Auto Lock (オートロック)	→ + A + B(B A A)	Hatenko plants his key into the ground, which causes shock wave explosions.
	LOCK Surfing (LOCKサーフィン)	↓ + A + B(B B A)	Hatenko rides on top of a huge key like a surfboard and into the opponent.
	LOCK	↓ ↘ → A
	Eternal Lock ()	↓ ↘ → B
	Key Serve (カギサーブ)	L	A MIX attack with Dengakuman.
	Super-Rotation Nosehair Lock (超回転鼻毛錠)	L	A MIX attack with Bo-bobo.

Appearances

• Anime Appearances: 21-27, 33, 35, 46, 51, 55-56, 58-59, 65-71, 76
• Manga Appearances:
  • Original Series:
  • Shinsetsu Bo-bobo:
• Video Games:
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Hajike Festival
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Seriously!!? Shinken Battle
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Gag Fusion of the Nine Ultimate Warriors
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Explosive Battle Hajike Wars
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Escape!! Hajike Royale
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Assemble! Motion Bo-bobo

Trivia

• Besides Underboss, he is the only human in Don Patch's Hajikegumi.
• Hatenko was voted 5th place in the last Bo-bobo popularity contest
• Hatenko's name means "unprecedented".
• A common mistranslation lists Hatenko as Don Patch's godson.
• In the Viz manga translation, the words, "Team Wig Out" are imprinted on the back of his shirt. Later in the manga, "Poppa Clan" is printed on his back.
• Hatenko only seems to use hajike abilities if he’s around Don Patch.

References

Characters & Groups