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Barnaby Brooks Jr. is a young and talented superhero, known as the King of Heroes for his top-ranking performance on Hero TV. He is a NEXT, an individual with special abilities, possessing a power called Hundred Power, which allows him to amplify his physical capabilities by a hundredfold for five minutes at a time, after which he must rest for an hour before using it again. Physically, he is tall with blond hair and green eyes, and he wears a powered suit provided by his sponsor, Apollon Media. In his professional life, he is known for not concealing his secret identity, making him a public figure who is admired for his cool and handsome appearance.
At the start of his career, Barnaby is a logical and methodical hero who relies on strategy rather than force, often clashing with those who act on instinct. He appears stoic and aloof, driven largely by a desire for fame, sponsor points, and personal vengeance. His motivations are rooted in a deep personal tragedy: when he was four years old, his parents were murdered, an event he witnessed and which has haunted him ever since. For many years, his sole goal as a hero was to track down and punish their killer, a quest that made him seem self-serving and distant from others. However, it is later revealed that a significant portion of his earnings is donated to charity, particularly to support orphaned children, a connection to his own painful past growing up in an orphanage. This is explored further in the film Tiger & Bunny The Movie -The Rising-, where it is implied that his motivations for being a hero align more closely with those of his partner than he initially let on.
In the story, Barnaby is partnered with the veteran hero Kotetsu Kaburagi, also known as Wild Tiger. Their relationship is the central dynamic of his character development. Initially, their opposing methods lead to constant bickering, with Barnaby finding Kotetsu’s reckless and old-fashioned approach to be a liability. Over time, Kotetsu’s unwavering kindness and trust break through Barnaby’s cool exterior, and he begins to care not just for his partner, but for the other heroes and the people they protect. The nickname Bunny, which Kotetsu affectionately calls him, becomes a symbol of their deep bond; it is this very word that helps Barnaby break free from false memories implanted in him by a trusted figure from his past.
Barnaby’s emotional state is a key part of his character. He is shown to be surprisingly sensitive and suffers from significant emotional instability and mental breakdowns as a result of his parents’ death and the discovery that his memories had been manipulated. He learns that his legal guardian, Albert Maverick, was the true murderer and had been altering his memories for years to cover his tracks. This revelation shatters his sense of self and trust, and he nearly kills Kotetsu while under Maverick’s final memory alteration. Through the support of his partner and friends, he begins to recover, moving past his need for revenge and finding a new purpose as a hero who genuinely enjoys his work and fights for justice.
By the events of The Rising, Barnaby has matured significantly. Though he still maintains his neat, disciplined, and competitive personality, he smiles more often and works in seamless harmony with Kotetsu. He is proficient in combat, favoring powerful kicking techniques, and is a keen observer with sharp analytical skills. His notable abilities, aside from his Hundred Power, include enhanced strength, speed, and durability, even without his suit. He also has a technique called Good Luck Mode, which releases seals in his leg armor to increase the size and power of his kick. Ultimately, Barnaby Brooks Jr. evolves from a solitary, revenge-driven points-chaser into a dependable hero who values his partnerships and protects others for its own sake.
At the start of his career, Barnaby is a logical and methodical hero who relies on strategy rather than force, often clashing with those who act on instinct. He appears stoic and aloof, driven largely by a desire for fame, sponsor points, and personal vengeance. His motivations are rooted in a deep personal tragedy: when he was four years old, his parents were murdered, an event he witnessed and which has haunted him ever since. For many years, his sole goal as a hero was to track down and punish their killer, a quest that made him seem self-serving and distant from others. However, it is later revealed that a significant portion of his earnings is donated to charity, particularly to support orphaned children, a connection to his own painful past growing up in an orphanage. This is explored further in the film Tiger & Bunny The Movie -The Rising-, where it is implied that his motivations for being a hero align more closely with those of his partner than he initially let on.
In the story, Barnaby is partnered with the veteran hero Kotetsu Kaburagi, also known as Wild Tiger. Their relationship is the central dynamic of his character development. Initially, their opposing methods lead to constant bickering, with Barnaby finding Kotetsu’s reckless and old-fashioned approach to be a liability. Over time, Kotetsu’s unwavering kindness and trust break through Barnaby’s cool exterior, and he begins to care not just for his partner, but for the other heroes and the people they protect. The nickname Bunny, which Kotetsu affectionately calls him, becomes a symbol of their deep bond; it is this very word that helps Barnaby break free from false memories implanted in him by a trusted figure from his past.
Barnaby’s emotional state is a key part of his character. He is shown to be surprisingly sensitive and suffers from significant emotional instability and mental breakdowns as a result of his parents’ death and the discovery that his memories had been manipulated. He learns that his legal guardian, Albert Maverick, was the true murderer and had been altering his memories for years to cover his tracks. This revelation shatters his sense of self and trust, and he nearly kills Kotetsu while under Maverick’s final memory alteration. Through the support of his partner and friends, he begins to recover, moving past his need for revenge and finding a new purpose as a hero who genuinely enjoys his work and fights for justice.
By the events of The Rising, Barnaby has matured significantly. Though he still maintains his neat, disciplined, and competitive personality, he smiles more often and works in seamless harmony with Kotetsu. He is proficient in combat, favoring powerful kicking techniques, and is a keen observer with sharp analytical skills. His notable abilities, aside from his Hundred Power, include enhanced strength, speed, and durability, even without his suit. He also has a technique called Good Luck Mode, which releases seals in his leg armor to increase the size and power of his kick. Ultimately, Barnaby Brooks Jr. evolves from a solitary, revenge-driven points-chaser into a dependable hero who values his partnerships and protects others for its own sake.