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Description
Kurikinton Soramame is the head of the Soramame family and a resident of the eccentric Penguin Village. He is the husband of Mame Soramame and the father of two sons, Taro and Peasuke. Previously, he worked as a police officer and detective, a past that left him with exceptional marksmanship. At the time of the main story, he runs a barbershop called Barber Soramame, which serves as both his trade and a regular backdrop for village life.
His given name is a playful pun on “kurikinton,” a sweet chestnut confection, paired with the family name "Soramame," which means broad bean. The character’s visual design is a direct parody of the American actor Clint Eastwood, and his stoic, sharp-eyed appearance often contrasts with the absurdity of Penguin Village. Physically, he is a lean man with dark hair. In the 1997 remake of the anime adaptation, his hair is depicted as spiky rather than smooth, and he is occasionally seen wearing a barber’s apron over casual clothes.
Kurikinton’s personality blends a restrained perverted streak — which he manages to conceal better than some of his peers, such as Senbei Norimaki or Tsuruten Tsun — with a generally level-headed demeanor. He frequently acts as a straight man reacting to the chaos around him, but he is not above participating in the village’s ridiculous antics. One of his most notable traits is his open admiration for the little robot girl Arale Norimaki; he is a self-proclaimed big fan and enjoys her company. His relationship with Senbei Norimaki, the local inventor, is best described as a rough-and-tumble friendship. The two men bicker, tease, and even fight on occasion, yet they remain close, often seen together during village events and misadventures.
As a father, Kurikinton is present in the lives of his sons, though his parenting style allows Taro the freedom to act as a rebellious, cigarette-smoking “bad boy” and Peasuke the space to wear his signature animal hats and pursue his crush Hiyoko. Within the ten-year future glimpse seen in the story, his family continues to grow, with Taro marrying Tsururin Tsun and Peasuke marrying Hiyoko, solidifying his role as a stable paternal figure.
His defining abilities stem from his former career. He is an extraordinarily skilled gunman, capable of handling a.44 Magnum revolver with precision, a direct homage to Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry persona. Although he now cuts hair instead of chasing criminals, his steady hands and calm disposition serve him well in both professions. During the Red Ribbon Army’s visit to Penguin Village, he even gives General Blue an unwitting haircut — a mohawk — while the intruder sits in his barber chair.
In terms of development, Kurikinton remains a steadfast supporting presence throughout the series. He participates in community gatherings, reacts to the village’s ever-escalating nonsense, and occasionally delivers a memorable line. One well-known catchphrase, roughly, advises that those seeking beheading should consult a headhunter, but those needing a haircut should come straight to Barber Soramame. Though he does not undergo a dramatic transformation, his portrayal in the later remake and in crossover appearances within a related series confirms his enduring place as a reliable, humorously dignified fixture of Penguin Village life.
His given name is a playful pun on “kurikinton,” a sweet chestnut confection, paired with the family name "Soramame," which means broad bean. The character’s visual design is a direct parody of the American actor Clint Eastwood, and his stoic, sharp-eyed appearance often contrasts with the absurdity of Penguin Village. Physically, he is a lean man with dark hair. In the 1997 remake of the anime adaptation, his hair is depicted as spiky rather than smooth, and he is occasionally seen wearing a barber’s apron over casual clothes.
Kurikinton’s personality blends a restrained perverted streak — which he manages to conceal better than some of his peers, such as Senbei Norimaki or Tsuruten Tsun — with a generally level-headed demeanor. He frequently acts as a straight man reacting to the chaos around him, but he is not above participating in the village’s ridiculous antics. One of his most notable traits is his open admiration for the little robot girl Arale Norimaki; he is a self-proclaimed big fan and enjoys her company. His relationship with Senbei Norimaki, the local inventor, is best described as a rough-and-tumble friendship. The two men bicker, tease, and even fight on occasion, yet they remain close, often seen together during village events and misadventures.
As a father, Kurikinton is present in the lives of his sons, though his parenting style allows Taro the freedom to act as a rebellious, cigarette-smoking “bad boy” and Peasuke the space to wear his signature animal hats and pursue his crush Hiyoko. Within the ten-year future glimpse seen in the story, his family continues to grow, with Taro marrying Tsururin Tsun and Peasuke marrying Hiyoko, solidifying his role as a stable paternal figure.
His defining abilities stem from his former career. He is an extraordinarily skilled gunman, capable of handling a.44 Magnum revolver with precision, a direct homage to Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry persona. Although he now cuts hair instead of chasing criminals, his steady hands and calm disposition serve him well in both professions. During the Red Ribbon Army’s visit to Penguin Village, he even gives General Blue an unwitting haircut — a mohawk — while the intruder sits in his barber chair.
In terms of development, Kurikinton remains a steadfast supporting presence throughout the series. He participates in community gatherings, reacts to the village’s ever-escalating nonsense, and occasionally delivers a memorable line. One well-known catchphrase, roughly, advises that those seeking beheading should consult a headhunter, but those needing a haircut should come straight to Barber Soramame. Though he does not undergo a dramatic transformation, his portrayal in the later remake and in crossover appearances within a related series confirms his enduring place as a reliable, humorously dignified fixture of Penguin Village life.