King holds the official rank of S-Class Hero 7, universally acclaimed as "The Strongest Man on Earth" by both the Hero Association and the public. This legendary status arose from repeated incidents where he coincidentally arrived at disaster sites moments after Saitama defeated major threats like Vaccine Man, Beefcake, and Elder Centipede. Witnesses consistently misattributed Saitama's victories to King, cementing his undeserved reputation despite his total lack of superhuman powers or combat skill. His origins lie as an ordinary, unemployed 29-year-old otaku with no physical prowess. He sustained his distinctive facial scars during an attack by the Tiger-level monster Octopus Claw Man, saved only by Saitama's intervention. Subsequent accidental appearances near monster attacks led to further misattribution of Saitama's feats. A pivotal moment occurred when the monster Tongue Stretcher surrendered in terror upon spotting King's face in a crowd, significantly amplifying his mythos and solidifying his rank. Physically, King possesses an imposing build, significant height, and scarred features that create an intimidating aura. Objective assessments, however, confirm only average human-level strength, speed, durability, and lifting capacity. His stamina is notably below average, leaving him winded after minimal exertion like climbing stairs. Medical scans by Child Emperor detected no exceptional attributes, though the equipment's inconsistency was noted. King's perceived combat prowess centers on intimidation tactics collectively known as "King Style." The "King Engine" refers to the loud rumbling sound others interpret as bloodlust during confrontations; it is actually his accelerated heartbeat from extreme fear. The "King Face" describes his stern expression, which often paralyzes enemies with terror. His "King Hand" involves placing a hand on an opponent's shoulder to heighten psychological pressure. Combined with his fearsome reputation, these elements frequently cause monsters to flee, surrender, or even die from fright without any action from King. One documented case confirmed a monster's death solely from terror induced by his presence. Notable techniques attributed to him are fabrications. The "Ultimate Hellfire Burst Wave Motion Cannon" was merely a shouted bluff during a standoff with Platinum Sperm and Evil Natural Water; their simultaneous defeat by Garou was mistakenly credited to King. Claims of "Super Sparking King Mode" or swordsmanship surpassing Atomic Samurai stem from rumors or misunderstandings, such as King pretending to slice an apple "too fast to see." Outside combat, King demonstrates above-average intelligence in maintaining his fraudulent identity and exceptional skill in video games. He once defeated 30 consecutive players, including a professional esports competitor, in a "Wild Animals" tournament using a standard controller while others employed motion-capture VR technology. He also develops his own video games. His personality is defined by extreme cowardice, social anxiety, and a preference for solitude. He avoids confrontation, relies on bluffs or escapes when threatened, and stresses over public expectations. He frequently visits Saitama's apartment to play video games, forming his only genuine friendship. Saitama alone knows King's secret and covers for him. King consistently rejects public engagements, prize competitions, or team activities unless coerced. Across various incidents, his "super luck" passively resolves threats. Examples include Genos coincidentally defeating the assassin robot G4; Garou intervening during the "Ultimate Hellfire Burst" bluff; and Saitama eliminating Elder Centipede after King inadvertently lured it. In the OVA "The Murder Case That Is Too Impossible," King used the King Engine to deter Child Emperor's interrogation during a resort murder mystery. The OVA "Games and Rivals" highlights his gaming dominance. King's development shows subtle shifts. Initially, he actively concealed his fraudulence but later confided in Saitama and Bang. During the Monster Association arc, he risked entering the battlefield solely to stall monsters using his reputation. Post-arc, he openly admitted his weakness to martial arts dojos, though none believed him, interpreting it as humility.