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Description
Houzen Ooyama, also known by his superhero designation Perman No. 4 and the nickname Peryan or Paryan, is a character who stands apart from his fellow team members due to his background and temperament. He is typically depicted as being between twelve and fourteen years old, making him the oldest member of the core Perman team. His everyday life is quite unusual, as he is a young Buddhist monk living in Osaka with his father, a setting that is geographically and culturally distinct from the Tokyo-based lives of the other Permans.
In terms of personality, Houzen is defined by a sharp pragmatism and a strong sense of responsibility. He approaches problems with a level-headed and strategic mindset, often functioning as the primary tactician for the group. While he can be relied upon for his mental resilience and clever solutions, he also has a notable greedy and opportunistic streak that occasionally puts him at odds with his teammates. Despite this self-interest, he is fundamentally loyal and kind, frequently stepping in to mediate conflicts, especially between the more impulsive younger members, Mitsuo (Perman No. 1) and Sumire (Perman No. 3). This combination of traits makes him a complex figure whose practical outlook often saves the team from failure.
Houzen's primary personal motivation is a distinctly un-monk-like ambition to achieve great wealth. He dreams of one day founding and presiding over his own successful enterprise, which he calls the Payan Trading Company. This goal contrasts with his role as a superhero and is a driving force behind many of his actions. In his role on the team, he acts as a strategist and mediator. Because he lives in Osaka, he often operates semi-independently from the others, but his intelligence and ability to devise unconventional plans are crucial for resolving complex missions. His key relationships include a close, if sometimes argumentative, bond with his fellow Permans. He also develops a crush on Michiko, a classmate of Mitsuo, which represents a typical element of his otherwise pragmatic character.
Regarding his development and equipment, Houzen utilizes a turquoise blue Copy Robot to maintain his secret identity and assist him in his duties. His notable abilities lie not in superhuman strength, but in his superior intelligence, strategic planning, and sharp problem-solving skills, which often compensate for his teammates' more rash tendencies. It is also documented that he does not appear in the second anime series and related media that began in 1983, as the team composition was changed to feature only four members.
In terms of personality, Houzen is defined by a sharp pragmatism and a strong sense of responsibility. He approaches problems with a level-headed and strategic mindset, often functioning as the primary tactician for the group. While he can be relied upon for his mental resilience and clever solutions, he also has a notable greedy and opportunistic streak that occasionally puts him at odds with his teammates. Despite this self-interest, he is fundamentally loyal and kind, frequently stepping in to mediate conflicts, especially between the more impulsive younger members, Mitsuo (Perman No. 1) and Sumire (Perman No. 3). This combination of traits makes him a complex figure whose practical outlook often saves the team from failure.
Houzen's primary personal motivation is a distinctly un-monk-like ambition to achieve great wealth. He dreams of one day founding and presiding over his own successful enterprise, which he calls the Payan Trading Company. This goal contrasts with his role as a superhero and is a driving force behind many of his actions. In his role on the team, he acts as a strategist and mediator. Because he lives in Osaka, he often operates semi-independently from the others, but his intelligence and ability to devise unconventional plans are crucial for resolving complex missions. His key relationships include a close, if sometimes argumentative, bond with his fellow Permans. He also develops a crush on Michiko, a classmate of Mitsuo, which represents a typical element of his otherwise pragmatic character.
Regarding his development and equipment, Houzen utilizes a turquoise blue Copy Robot to maintain his secret identity and assist him in his duties. His notable abilities lie not in superhuman strength, but in his superior intelligence, strategic planning, and sharp problem-solving skills, which often compensate for his teammates' more rash tendencies. It is also documented that he does not appear in the second anime series and related media that began in 1983, as the team composition was changed to feature only four members.