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Ichi de Hidra is a supporting character who appears in the film Saint Seiya Tenkai-hen Josou Overture. As a Bronze Saint, his constellation is Hydra, and he is recognized as one of the warriors who serves the goddess Athena. In the context of the film, Ichi is depicted as a capable but ultimately ordinary soldier compared to the protagonists. He had trained to become a Saint at Lake Holtz in Finland, honing his combat skills to master his Cloth and its unique abilities. His physical attributes include being fourteen years old, standing at 1.70 meters tall, and weighing 56 kilograms.
During the events of Tenkai-hen, a significant shift occurs in the allegiance of several Saints. After Athena agrees to hand over control of the Sanctuary to her sister, the goddess Artemis, Ichi is among those who come under the new regime. In this capacity, he serves as a subordinate to the Silver Saint Shaina of Ophiuchus. His primary role in the film is as a guardian of the Sanctuary, though his loyalty to Athena is compromised by the new order established by the gods of Olympus.
In terms of personality, Ichi displays a complex mixture of traits. In his earlier appearances within the broader series, he is often portrayed as being somewhat vain and overconfident, even to the point of challenging powerful opponents without a realistic assessment of the situation. He has a known fondness for stating that victory is always on the side of the most handsome person. Despite this arrogance, he also shows a deep-seated sense of duty. Within the context of Tenkai-hen, his motivations seem rooted in obedience to authority rather than personal malice, as he follows the orders given by his superior, Shaina, even when those orders involve turning against former comrades.
His key relationships in the film are primarily defined by his service to the new hierarchy of the Sanctuary under Artemis. He shares a direct working relationship with Shaina, who commands him. The story places him in opposition to the main Bronze Saints, particularly Seiya of Pegasus. This creates a conflict dynamic where a former ally becomes an obstacle. The development of Ichi in Tenkai-hen is limited, as his screen time is primarily functional to show the extent of the new regime's control over the Sanctuary. He appears as an agent of the forces that have taken over, representing the internal conflict among the Saints. His action in the film involves an encounter with Seiya, where he attacks the weakened Pegasus Saint, demonstrating his assigned role as a pursuer. This act solidifies his position as one of the obstacles the protagonists must face to reclaim their home.
Regarding his combat abilities, Ichi is defined by his Hydra Cloth. His signature technique is known as Mellow Poison or Poisonous Claws. This attack allows him to generate sharp, poison-tipped claws from various parts of his body, specifically from his hands and knees. The unique characteristic of this technique mirrors the mythological Hydra, as the claws have the ability to regenerate almost instantly if they are broken or destroyed, providing him with a potentially inexhaustible supply of weapons. The venom from these claws is known to be capable of paralyzing an opponent and causing a slow, agonizing death. In Tenkai-hen, he attempts to use this technique against Seiya, showcasing his role as a physical threat who relies on the deadly properties of his Cloth to fulfill his assigned mission.
During the events of Tenkai-hen, a significant shift occurs in the allegiance of several Saints. After Athena agrees to hand over control of the Sanctuary to her sister, the goddess Artemis, Ichi is among those who come under the new regime. In this capacity, he serves as a subordinate to the Silver Saint Shaina of Ophiuchus. His primary role in the film is as a guardian of the Sanctuary, though his loyalty to Athena is compromised by the new order established by the gods of Olympus.
In terms of personality, Ichi displays a complex mixture of traits. In his earlier appearances within the broader series, he is often portrayed as being somewhat vain and overconfident, even to the point of challenging powerful opponents without a realistic assessment of the situation. He has a known fondness for stating that victory is always on the side of the most handsome person. Despite this arrogance, he also shows a deep-seated sense of duty. Within the context of Tenkai-hen, his motivations seem rooted in obedience to authority rather than personal malice, as he follows the orders given by his superior, Shaina, even when those orders involve turning against former comrades.
His key relationships in the film are primarily defined by his service to the new hierarchy of the Sanctuary under Artemis. He shares a direct working relationship with Shaina, who commands him. The story places him in opposition to the main Bronze Saints, particularly Seiya of Pegasus. This creates a conflict dynamic where a former ally becomes an obstacle. The development of Ichi in Tenkai-hen is limited, as his screen time is primarily functional to show the extent of the new regime's control over the Sanctuary. He appears as an agent of the forces that have taken over, representing the internal conflict among the Saints. His action in the film involves an encounter with Seiya, where he attacks the weakened Pegasus Saint, demonstrating his assigned role as a pursuer. This act solidifies his position as one of the obstacles the protagonists must face to reclaim their home.
Regarding his combat abilities, Ichi is defined by his Hydra Cloth. His signature technique is known as Mellow Poison or Poisonous Claws. This attack allows him to generate sharp, poison-tipped claws from various parts of his body, specifically from his hands and knees. The unique characteristic of this technique mirrors the mythological Hydra, as the claws have the ability to regenerate almost instantly if they are broken or destroyed, providing him with a potentially inexhaustible supply of weapons. The venom from these claws is known to be capable of paralyzing an opponent and causing a slow, agonizing death. In Tenkai-hen, he attempts to use this technique against Seiya, showcasing his role as a physical threat who relies on the deadly properties of his Cloth to fulfill his assigned mission.