"Hypnosis Mic" has been gaining momentum recently. It's really popular, isn't it? It's a rap battle music project featuring 12 male voice actors. It's really popular, isn't it? The story is about teams divided into four divisions (areas) battling for their respective territories. They fight in rap battles using "Hypnosis Mic" weapons, which can interfere with minds. With authentic rap songs and charming characters, this genre is seeing a rapid increase in fans every day. In this article, we'll introduce the top 5 most popular characters from "Hypnosis Mic," or "HypMic" for short! We've also included excerpts from each character's famous quotes, so be sure to find your favorite phrase.
Ranking of the Most Popular Characters: Kannonzaka Doppo
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Overwhelmingly popular! Taking the top spot is Kannonzaka Doppo from the Shinjuku Division's "Matenro." He's incredibly well-known, so even if you're unfamiliar with Hypnosis Mic, you've probably heard his name.
Negative & Corporate Slave
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Doppo is a salaryman in Shinjuku, working in medical equipment sales. He's exhausted from his corporate slave lifestyle, and his distinctive features include deep dark circles under his eyes. His catchphrase is "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!!!" and he apologizes profusely at every opportunity. He's a pessimist, and when things go awry, he tends to blame himself for everything. Because of his personality, he doesn't have any friends, but he cares deeply for his childhood friend, Hifumi, whom he's known since elementary school. He currently lives with Hifumi.
Would this be the headline for "an angry middle-aged man"?
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Doppo (29) often refers to himself as middle-aged, such as "a man in his late twenties." Jiro also calls him "an old salaryman." One memorable lyric line is, "Maybe the commuter express doesn't even stop?! I quit my job, now I'm a bystander to society, and I'm headline-worthy for 'angry middle-aged man'?" These are lyrics that are typical of Doppo the corporate slave. Hypnosis Mic's lyrics often bring out the individuality of each character, making them fun to listen to.
Ranked #2 on the Most Popular Character Ranking: Iruma Juuto
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Next up is Iruma Juuto of the Yokohama Division. He's characterized by his slim suit, side-to-side hairstyle, glasses, and red gloves. He's a police officer, and his position is Sergeant in the Yokohama Police Department's Organized Crime Control Division.
In fact, behind the scenes...
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In reality, he's a corrupt police officer who commits crimes that rival those of the yakuza. He has a mutually beneficial relationship with Samatoki, who was in charge of his gang. Because of his caring nature, he often serves as the leader of the Yokohama Division. His catchphrase is, "Do you want to get arrested?" By the way, he has two different speaking styles: sometimes polite and sometimes rude. This contrast is also adorable!
I'm a lonely only RABBIT Rolling Alone
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This is a phrase that appears in Juu Rabbit's solo song. Although Gun Rabbit is always committing crimes and arresting people, he may actually be feeling lonely in the shadows. The lyrics continue, "I'm a lonely only RABBIT, alone on this street, Rolling, fighting and just winning, healing my wounds, Hama's bay side story, Cruisin', blown by the night wind, Breezin', The bay side smoking blues."
3rd Place in the Most Popular Character Ranking: Aohitsugi Samatoki
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3rd place goes to Aohitsugi Samatoki, also of the Yokohama Division. A yakuza who controls the Yokohama area, he has a short temper and a quick temper. He always looks grumpy, and whenever something displeases him, he immediately activates his Hypnosis Mic.
Complicated Family Situation
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However, Samatoki was actually born and raised in a complicated environment. His mother killed his abusive father, and then committed suicide. Having lost both parents at an early age, Samatoki became a yakuza for the sake of his precious younger sister. He treasures a handmade amulet given to him by his sister.
There will be no betrayal among us
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These lyrics are addressed to his current teammates. Born and raised in a complicated environment, Samatoki never had any teammates until now. However, after meeting the members of the Yokohama Division, it's clear that he cherishes them. It's quite touching, isn't it?
Ranked #4 on the Most Popular Character Ranking: Daisu Arisugawa
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Also ranked is Daisu Arisugawa, a gambler from the Shibuya Division. He's an obsessive gambler who sometimes even puts his own life on the table. Sometimes he loses and ends up penniless, so he even lives in a park! He was also one of the people invited by Ramuda to join the team. Most of the members of Fling Posse are artists, such as fashion designer Ramuda Amemura and novelist Gentaro Yumeno, but for some reason he is the only one who is a gambler. He may seem like an outsider, but he is a light that shines on the mysterious Shibuya.
"Fling Posse, let's show you the difference in what we're betting on!"
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Ditou's parts are full of memorable lines! These lines appear in "Shibuya Marble Texture," sung by the Shibuya trio. Ditou is also someone who values his teammates. Teito's rap is clear and he has an excellent sense of rhythm. His voice actor, Nozuyama Yukihiro, actually had his first job as a voice actor in Hypnosis Mic. We can't wait to see what he does next.
5th Place in the Most Popular Character Ranking: Jinguji Jakurai
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And in fifth place is Jinguji Jakurai, the leader of the Shinjuku Division. He exudes a mysterious aura. He's a renowned, gifted doctor, and a man of such character that he pays for medical treatment out of his own pocket for those too poor to receive it. He's rumored to be a Buddha-like figure. He uses the Hypnosis Mic to heal and heal others with his unique flow.
He likes eccentric people
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Jakurai's catchphrase is "interesting," and he likes eccentric people. This is why he invited the eccentric Doppo and Hifumi to join him. He apparently liked their unique and captivating raps. At first, he was also interested in Shibuya Division's Ranmu, but now they are on bad terms. His hobbies are zazen and fishing, and he sometimes invites Hifumi to go fishing with him.
"Even as times change, people's true hearts remain the same. Even bitter experiences will surely turn into sweet honey."
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This is a phrase from Jakurai's solo song "Labyrinth Wall." Jakurai is usually calm and gentle, but in this song, the lyrics are unusually soulful. Many of the lyrics relate to life and death, such as, "Hey, where do we go when we die? It's a place we as living people don't understand. Why is the Earth round, yet pointed? Do we harbor hatred and continue to fight each other?" The lines excerpted here are typical of Jakurai, a man of great character.
Most Popular Character Ranking #6: Izanami Hifumi
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Once again, we have the Shinjuku Division. He's as strong as ever! This is Izanami Hifumi, Doppo's childhood friend and best friend. He has fluffy blonde hair, a playful personality, and a flashy way of speaking. He works as a host.
Is he bad with women?!
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Hifumi is a host, but due to a certain incident, he has a terrible fear of women! He becomes completely unable to speak when a woman is present. Wanting to change his personality, he chose the profession of host, and thanks to his efforts, he now becomes a completely different person when he puts on his work suit. In host mode, Hifumi's tone and personality are completely different from usual, and he becomes very popular with women.
"Don't be a half-hearted host! If you lose it, it's over. Live each day with a raw sense of ambition and fighting spirit!"
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So cool! This is a line from Hifumi's solo song, "Champagne Gold." The lyrics were written by Shingo Fujimori. It's a lively song with champagne calls, but it also contains these lines: It's not easy for women to choose the job of host despite being extremely uncomfortable around him. But through hard work and dedication, he rose to the top of Shinjuku's host club.
Ranking of the Most Popular Characters!
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That concludes our ranking of the most popular characters in "Hypnosis Mic"! All 12 characters are fascinating, so it's difficult to rank them. As it is a hugely popular genre, I think Hypnosis Mic will be featured in various media outlets in the future, and new developments will likely occur. We may also be able to see a different side of the characters! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.
