TV Special
Description
Combat-san, designated RRX-7.8, is an insect-extermination robot line developed by Kinryu Pharmaceuticals to compete with Mars Pharmaceuticals' HoiHoi-san models. Her model number parodies the RX-78 designation from the *Mobile Suit Gundam* franchise, reflecting mechanical design influences.
Functionally identical to HoiHoi-san, Combat-san targets pesticide-resistant household pests. Standard armament includes close-combat weapons like chainsaws, though she supports accessories such as energy-based beam rifles. One improperly calibrated beam rifle caused an electrical fault that short-circuited and disabled her.
In manga narratives, Combat-san embodies corporate rivalry. One storyline features an owner attempting collaboration between her and a HoiHoi-san unit, but HoiHoi-san destroys Combat-san overnight. This inherent antagonism required a specialized "Sundome-kun" restraining bolt to prevent attacks on HoiHoi-san models.
Ancillary media expands Combat-san's presence: she appears as an adversary in a 2003 PlayStation 2 game, utilizing her weapons during gameplay. Merchandise includes Bandai's 1:1 scale Soul of Chogokin figure and a 2012 Kotobukiya model kit, highlighting her mechanical design.
Her legacy connects to later characters; after Kinryu employee Furuyashiki resigned, he developed the PEST-X-san model for an American company, positioning Combat-san as a narrative precursor.
Functionally identical to HoiHoi-san, Combat-san targets pesticide-resistant household pests. Standard armament includes close-combat weapons like chainsaws, though she supports accessories such as energy-based beam rifles. One improperly calibrated beam rifle caused an electrical fault that short-circuited and disabled her.
In manga narratives, Combat-san embodies corporate rivalry. One storyline features an owner attempting collaboration between her and a HoiHoi-san unit, but HoiHoi-san destroys Combat-san overnight. This inherent antagonism required a specialized "Sundome-kun" restraining bolt to prevent attacks on HoiHoi-san models.
Ancillary media expands Combat-san's presence: she appears as an adversary in a 2003 PlayStation 2 game, utilizing her weapons during gameplay. Merchandise includes Bandai's 1:1 scale Soul of Chogokin figure and a 2012 Kotobukiya model kit, highlighting her mechanical design.
Her legacy connects to later characters; after Kinryu employee Furuyashiki resigned, he developed the PEST-X-san model for an American company, positioning Combat-san as a narrative precursor.