Serviceman

"As long as there is someone somewhere who wants my service, I'll keep providing it. I need business cards!" — Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Serviceman (サービスマン, Sābisuman) is a character from the manga and anime series, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.

Serviceman
(サービスマン, Sābisuman)
Debut (Manga):	Chapter 39
Debut (Anime):	Episode 18
Appears in:	Anime and Manga
Seiyū (Japanese):	Shinichiro Ohta
Voice actor:	Terrence Stone (English) Click "expand" for full list Armando Volcanes(Spanish) Serge Bourrier(French) Gerolamo Alchieri(Italian) Armin Drogat(German) Ome Henk (Dutch) Robert Tondera(Polish) Manolo Rey(Portuguese)
Nickname(s):
Aliases:	None
Species:	Unknown
Affiliation
Classification:
Birthdate:	October 25
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Gender:	Male
Blood type:	B
Eye Color:	Black (Manga) Magenta (Anime)
Hair Color:	Black
Fist Skill:	None

Background

Serviceman as he appears in the manga

Serviceman is a being whose entire body is covered by a giant sheet outside his arms, legs, and a thin strand of hair similar to the depiction of Chinese martial artists. His name is written on his forehead. He seems to be meant as a parody on some form of fan service usually used in manga and anime. He attacks by lifting the sheet, exposing parts of his body too controversial to publish or broadcast (that's considered flashing), or by slamming said parts into his enemies.

His appearance in the anime is different from that in the manga. Because he appears too similar to Q-taro (a Fujiko Fujio character) in the manga, the anime version of Serviceman has bushy eyebrows and a goatee to give him an older appearance.

History

Gunkan and Pomade Ring

Serviceman first appears standing on top of Pomade Ring. He was working for Gunkan as a replacement for former security manager Suzuki. Heppokomaru challenges him but is quickly dispatched with little effort by, as don patch states in the anime, showing him "The Goods". Don patch then asks if he might be able to get a picture of the attack.

Serviceman isn't seen again until he's perched atop the tank at Z-Block and even then, his scene has been rendered into an innocent still. Here, he saves Softon from Hibi after she finds him in the women's restroom. This act sparks a friendship between the two. Serviceman also helps deliver the final blow to Z-Block leader, Dengakuman.

OVER and the Legendary Idiot Killer

He makes another appearance hanging from the roof of Lord OVER's headquarters, and in episode 33, he joins in the fight against OVER. However, Serviceman is heavily wounded by OVER after the angry man slashes him in the crotch. He returns for revenge, as Bo-bobo gives him a flash scene against OVER's alter ego, Torpedo Girl.

Hallelujah Land

Serviceman also returns to attack Halekulani with a brand new move. This time, he falls from the sky, and lands on Halekulani's shoulders. Bo-bobo then gets rid of him.

The Former Maruhage Empire

During the Former Maruhage Empire saga, Serviceman receives a call from Bo-bobo, asking him to come and assist him. Serviceman arrives just in time to save Beauty from Rem. This time however, he is rendered completely useless, as Rem falls asleep every time he tries to flash her! When Rem finally wakes up, she transports Serviceman and the rebels into "Rem Sleep World". Here, he tries to educate a group of sheep on how to flash someone, but is ultimately defeated by Rem, and is doomed to sleep forever! Thanks to Bo-bobo defeating Rem, Serviceman regained consciousness, and helped to revive his comrade Rice (by fanning his sheet up-and-down in order to give him some air).

The Playoffs and the Reverse Maruhage Empire

Later, when the Reverse Maruhage Empire appears, Serviceman tries to flash Hydrate and his henchmen, and although they don't pay much attention to him at first, they beat him up moments later. He also appears as a weather forecaster in the Hair Kingdom arc. This time, his sheet is continuously blown back by the strong winds.

Shinsetsu Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo

He is seen in Shinsetsu a few times, but his role is not as great as it was before. He nearly gets arrested on a train for indecent exposure. This time however, Serviceman is not alone in flashing random people; he has a short lived rival named Servicegirl. His biggest role in Shinsetsu was returning to give direct service to the final villains, Tsuru Tsurulina III and Yononaka Namero! He can be seen in the last chapter of Shinsetsu, trying to flash Heppokomaru one last time... only to get stepped on and ignored.

Video Games

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo: Nosehair Technique - Explosive Hanage Shinken

Image	Hajike	Tsukkomi	Boke	Dash	Mame Earned	Location
	770	136	550	450	907	Pomade Ring 2nd Floor

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Explosive Battle Hajike Wars

Service!! Thank You!! (サービス!!ちょーだい!!):

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

Battle Data:

Section	Name	Power Level
Small Skill:	Quick Service	E
Big Skill:	Sudden Service	D
Hajike Skill:	Sky Service	D
	Rolling Service	D
	Floral Breeze	D
Secret Technique:	Direct Service	A
	Service Wild Dance	A
MIX:	Hell's 20-ton Service	C
	Peep Show Poison Hand Fist	C
Throw:	ー	D
Hidden Combo:	B B B A	C
	A B A	D
Speed:	Walk:	C
	Dash:	C
	Jump:	D
Throw Rate:	Easiness:	E
	Difficulty:	C

Attacks

• Service (サービス): Serviceman's standard attack the involves him flashing censored body parts.
• Direct Service (ダイレクト サービス): Serviceman attempts to "Service" the enemy from the sky. Used against Halekulani.

Video Game Attacks

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Explosive Battle Hajike Wars

Image	Technique Name	Default Input	Description
	Quick Service (チラッとサービス)	B	Serviceman swiftly flashes the opponent, with low attack power.
	Sudden Service (ガバッとサービス)	A	Serviceman flash the opponent from his behind.
	Sky Service (スカイサービス)	A + B(B A A)	Serviceman flashes the opponent, while spinning diagonally upward.
	Rolling Service (ローリングサービス)	→ + A + B(A A A)	Serviceman attacks the opponent by spinning into them.
	Floral Breeze (フローラルのそよ風)	↓ + A + B(B B A)	Serviceman attacks the opponent by flashing a small tornado from underneath his cloth.
	Direct Service (ダイレクトサービス)	↓ ↘ → A	Serviceman drops from midair and onto the opponent to flash them from underneath his cloth.
	Service Wild Dance (サービス乱舞)	↓ ↘ → B	Serviceman continuously flashes the opponent.
	Universal Truth (宇宙の真理)	↓ ↘ → A or B(When equipped)	Serviceman flashes the opponent and reveals the "truth of the universe" within the depths of space, which takes place underneath his cloth.
	Hell's 20-ton Service (地獄の20トンサービス)	L	A MIX attack with Bo-bobo. Servicemen (wearing Bo-bobo's afro and nosehairs) drops from midair to attack the opponent with a 20-ton Direct Service impact.
	Peep Show Poison Hand Fist (チラリズム毒手拳)	L	A MIX attack with Denbo. Serviceman (who resembles a cute moe girl) attacks the opponent with a poisonous hand strike.

Appearances

• Anime Appearances: 18, 25-26, 30, 33, 35, 42, 50, 60-64, 75-76
• Manga Appearances:
  • Original Series: 39, 77, 85, 105, 141-143, 145-145, 150
  • Shinsetsu Bo-bobo: 8-9, 15, 73
• Video Games:
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Secret Technique 87.5 Explosive Fist of the Nosehair
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Seriously!!? Shinken Battle
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Gag Fusion of the Nine Ultimate Warriors
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Great Explosive Hajike Battle
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Escape!! Hajike Royale
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Assemble! Bodily Sensation Bo-bobo

Trivia

• Serviceman came in 26th place in the last popularity contest.
• In the USA edition Serviceman's early moments are almost entirely cut out.
• Heppokomaru in particular can't stand him and usually smashes him away when he uses his shtick on him.
• According to the English anime dub, Serviceman secretly wears boxer shorts underneath his sheet.

References

Characters & Groups