OVA
Description
Pyunma, designated Cyborg 008, is a member of the 00 Cyborg team in the original video animation Cyborg 009 Vs. Devilman. His background in this incarnation is assumed to follow the established narrative from previous versions, particularly the 2001 series Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier. This means he was captured by the sinister Black Ghost organization and forcibly converted into a cyborg soldier before rebelling alongside his fellow 00 cyborgs and their creator, Dr. Gilmore. The OVA establishes his home country as Kenya.
In terms of personality, Pyunma is a battle-hardened soldier who carries himself with seriousness and is always prepared. His official profile describes him as a studious, intellectual, quiet, and calm young man. This is visually demonstrated when he is seen reading on a tablet while relaxing at Dr. Gilmore's house. He exhibits a more serious demeanor compared to some of his teammates, such as the more boisterous Jet Link, whom he matches with quiet competence when he effortlessly catches a football thrown at him and tosses it back. He also displays a hint of exasperation when another teammate, Great Britain, goes off to get drunk during an important investigation.
Pyunma's role in the story is as a steadfast and reliable member of the 00 Cyborg team. He participates fully in their investigation into the appearance of a "Devil," an enemy they initially suspect is connected to Black Ghost. He joins his comrades Albert and Heinrich on the ground during the search, where they encounter the technologically superior High-Teen Number cyborgs, a confrontation from which they are saved only when the enemy decides to withdraw after gathering information. Throughout the ensuing battles, Pyunma contributes his combat skills and teamwork, fighting alongside the other cyborgs against demonic servants like those of Lilith and later against the High-Teen Number cyborgs themselves. He is part of the team effort that successfully counters their more advanced opponents under the strategic leadership of Francoise Arnoul.
Key relationships for Pyunma are primarily with his fellow 00 cyborgs, who function as a surrogate family. He works in close coordination with them, showing a clear sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. His relationship with Jet Link is shown to be one of friendly, if slightly exasperated, tolerance, as he deals with Jet's more impulsive nature without conflict. His character development in this specific OVA is subtle, as the short runtime focuses more on the group's collective action against the new threats of demons and the High-Teen cyborgs rather than deep individual arcs. He remains the serious and capable soldier from beginning to end, fully committed to the team's mission.
Pyunma's notable abilities are centered on aquatic combat. Like all his incarnations, he possesses a specialized set of mechanical lungs that allow him to breathe underwater at any depth. He has enhanced swimming abilities and can use water to his advantage in his attacks, which is visually indicated by blue seam-lines lighting up on his uniform when he employs these powers. Beyond his combat skills, he is also shown piloting the team's amphibious craft, the Dolphin, and has an interest in modern technology, as seen when he uses a tablet to view news.
In terms of personality, Pyunma is a battle-hardened soldier who carries himself with seriousness and is always prepared. His official profile describes him as a studious, intellectual, quiet, and calm young man. This is visually demonstrated when he is seen reading on a tablet while relaxing at Dr. Gilmore's house. He exhibits a more serious demeanor compared to some of his teammates, such as the more boisterous Jet Link, whom he matches with quiet competence when he effortlessly catches a football thrown at him and tosses it back. He also displays a hint of exasperation when another teammate, Great Britain, goes off to get drunk during an important investigation.
Pyunma's role in the story is as a steadfast and reliable member of the 00 Cyborg team. He participates fully in their investigation into the appearance of a "Devil," an enemy they initially suspect is connected to Black Ghost. He joins his comrades Albert and Heinrich on the ground during the search, where they encounter the technologically superior High-Teen Number cyborgs, a confrontation from which they are saved only when the enemy decides to withdraw after gathering information. Throughout the ensuing battles, Pyunma contributes his combat skills and teamwork, fighting alongside the other cyborgs against demonic servants like those of Lilith and later against the High-Teen Number cyborgs themselves. He is part of the team effort that successfully counters their more advanced opponents under the strategic leadership of Francoise Arnoul.
Key relationships for Pyunma are primarily with his fellow 00 cyborgs, who function as a surrogate family. He works in close coordination with them, showing a clear sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. His relationship with Jet Link is shown to be one of friendly, if slightly exasperated, tolerance, as he deals with Jet's more impulsive nature without conflict. His character development in this specific OVA is subtle, as the short runtime focuses more on the group's collective action against the new threats of demons and the High-Teen cyborgs rather than deep individual arcs. He remains the serious and capable soldier from beginning to end, fully committed to the team's mission.
Pyunma's notable abilities are centered on aquatic combat. Like all his incarnations, he possesses a specialized set of mechanical lungs that allow him to breathe underwater at any depth. He has enhanced swimming abilities and can use water to his advantage in his attacks, which is visually indicated by blue seam-lines lighting up on his uniform when he employs these powers. Beyond his combat skills, he is also shown piloting the team's amphibious craft, the Dolphin, and has an interest in modern technology, as seen when he uses a tablet to view news.