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Brocken Jr. is a major character from the manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. He is the son of the German brutal chojin, Brockenman, and hails from Berlin, West Germany. A member of the Brocken family, he is initially human; upon reaching adulthood, he is given a Totenkopf, or skull badge, to wear on his uniform, which grants him the power to transform into a chojin. The proof of this transformation is the appearance of distinctive tattoos on his arms.
In his earliest appearances, Brocken Jr. looks nearly identical to his father, wearing a similar military uniform. This aspect of his design has been a subject of controversy due to its resemblance to Nazi imagery, although the character himself has never portrayed any such beliefs or ideologies. Later adaptations and international releases have often altered his uniform and insignia, such as replacing the Totenkopf and other symbols with eagles or generic military emblems, to be more culturally sensitive.
Initially, Brocken Jr. is driven by a singular, burning motivation: to avenge his father, who was killed in a match by the Chinese wrestler Ramenman. This desire for revenge defines his early personality, making him brash, aggressive, and fixated on confronting his father's killer. He enters the 21st Chojin Olympics with this goal in mind, finally facing Ramenman in a match. However, the encounter does not end as he expects. Despite losing, he is shown mercy by Ramenman, an act that profoundly affects him and leads to a dramatic shift in his character. He learns to let go of his hatred and instead enters into a teacher-and-pupil relationship with Ramenman, who becomes a mentor figure. This evolution marks his transition from a brutal-style fighter to a dedicated Justice Chojin.
Following this, Brocken Jr. becomes a loyal ally to the protagonist, Kinnikuman, and the other Idol Chojin, fighting against various Evil Chojin with what is described as his young German Spirit. His personality matures into one that is more calm and duty-bound, though he retains a fierce and courageous spirit in battle. He is known for his deep sense of responsibility and care for others, once nursing Ramenman back to health and later unofficially adopting and training an orphaned child named Jade. This sense of duty reaches its peak during the Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne, where he swears absolute loyalty to Ataru Kinniku, also known as Kinnikuman Soldier. In a pivotal act of selflessness, Brocken Jr. removes his Totenkopf badge, reverting to a mortal human, and uses his body as a shield to protect Ataru from a beam that only destroys chojin. After performing his Bremen Sunset technique to eliminate an enemy, he falls to his death, only to be revived later by Kinnikuman's Face Flash.
After these events, Brocken Jr. returns to Germany without a clear purpose and falls into a period of depression and alcoholism. He eventually finds new meaning in life by becoming the Lehrer, or teacher, of a young orphaned chojin named Jade, whom he raises and trains for seven years. This relationship is central to his later life, as he passes on his techniques and philosophy to the next generation. In some English adaptations, their relationship is explicitly changed to that of a long-lost father and son.
Brocken Jr. possesses a variety of notable chojin abilities, most of which are named after German cities. His most famous technique is the Red Rain of Berlin, a high-speed hand blade attack that slices the opponent, causing blood to spray like rain. Other signature moves include the Black Fog of Hamburg, a flip kick to the face, and the Bremen Sunset, a diving headbutt performed on a grappled opponent. He also utilizes various submission holds and, in later storylines, techniques like a poisonous Killer Chojin Mist. His fighting style is often characterized by speed, precision, and effective counter-attacks.
In his earliest appearances, Brocken Jr. looks nearly identical to his father, wearing a similar military uniform. This aspect of his design has been a subject of controversy due to its resemblance to Nazi imagery, although the character himself has never portrayed any such beliefs or ideologies. Later adaptations and international releases have often altered his uniform and insignia, such as replacing the Totenkopf and other symbols with eagles or generic military emblems, to be more culturally sensitive.
Initially, Brocken Jr. is driven by a singular, burning motivation: to avenge his father, who was killed in a match by the Chinese wrestler Ramenman. This desire for revenge defines his early personality, making him brash, aggressive, and fixated on confronting his father's killer. He enters the 21st Chojin Olympics with this goal in mind, finally facing Ramenman in a match. However, the encounter does not end as he expects. Despite losing, he is shown mercy by Ramenman, an act that profoundly affects him and leads to a dramatic shift in his character. He learns to let go of his hatred and instead enters into a teacher-and-pupil relationship with Ramenman, who becomes a mentor figure. This evolution marks his transition from a brutal-style fighter to a dedicated Justice Chojin.
Following this, Brocken Jr. becomes a loyal ally to the protagonist, Kinnikuman, and the other Idol Chojin, fighting against various Evil Chojin with what is described as his young German Spirit. His personality matures into one that is more calm and duty-bound, though he retains a fierce and courageous spirit in battle. He is known for his deep sense of responsibility and care for others, once nursing Ramenman back to health and later unofficially adopting and training an orphaned child named Jade. This sense of duty reaches its peak during the Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne, where he swears absolute loyalty to Ataru Kinniku, also known as Kinnikuman Soldier. In a pivotal act of selflessness, Brocken Jr. removes his Totenkopf badge, reverting to a mortal human, and uses his body as a shield to protect Ataru from a beam that only destroys chojin. After performing his Bremen Sunset technique to eliminate an enemy, he falls to his death, only to be revived later by Kinnikuman's Face Flash.
After these events, Brocken Jr. returns to Germany without a clear purpose and falls into a period of depression and alcoholism. He eventually finds new meaning in life by becoming the Lehrer, or teacher, of a young orphaned chojin named Jade, whom he raises and trains for seven years. This relationship is central to his later life, as he passes on his techniques and philosophy to the next generation. In some English adaptations, their relationship is explicitly changed to that of a long-lost father and son.
Brocken Jr. possesses a variety of notable chojin abilities, most of which are named after German cities. His most famous technique is the Red Rain of Berlin, a high-speed hand blade attack that slices the opponent, causing blood to spray like rain. Other signature moves include the Black Fog of Hamburg, a flip kick to the face, and the Bremen Sunset, a diving headbutt performed on a grappled opponent. He also utilizes various submission holds and, in later storylines, techniques like a poisonous Killer Chojin Mist. His fighting style is often characterized by speed, precision, and effective counter-attacks.