TV-Series
Description
General Hengel is the commanding officer of the Florsheim organization’s Tokyo branch, a villainous group dedicated to world conquest. As a high-ranking executive, he holds the title of General and is responsible for overseeing the branch's operations and its怪人 (kaijin), or monsters. His physical appearance is distinguished by a massive pair of scissors in place of his left hand, which serves as both a weapon and a tool.
In terms of personality, Hengel presents a fascinating contradiction between his dignified rank and his base personal interests. He is a proud and self-acknowledged super pervert. He often spends his commute watching adult videos on his mobile device and occupies his free time writing fan letters to authors of erotic literature. Despite these obsessions, he is also exceedingly frugal, showing a deep concern for saving money and managing the branch’s finances. This practical, cost-conscious side conflicts with the typical villainous archetype of extravagant spending.
Alongside his perversion and stinginess, General Hengel is a genuine strategic genius with a very high IQ. He is known as a master strategist and is capable of冷静 (reikyo, calm) and analytical thinking. His primary offensive ability comes from his scissor hand, which is said to be able to cut through virtually anything, including diamonds. This scissor is also removable, allowing him to engage in everyday activities when necessary. He is deeply proud of this weapon.
General Hengel’s role in the story is to lead the ineffective but endearing efforts of his branch to defeat the local hero, Sunred. However, his schemes are perpetually foiled not by heroic might, but often by the absurdities of budget constraints, personal quirks, and Sunred’s own overwhelming and casual strength. He has a notable and recurring inability to remember Sunred’s name correctly, referring to him with a variety of incorrect titles such as Red Mask or Star Red, a running gag in the series.
Key relationships define his daily existence. He maintains a close and amicable relationship with his colleague, General Vamp, who runs another branch. Despite their opposing personalities, they are portrayed as good friends who get along well both professionally and privately. Hengel also has a direct subordinate named Samiel, a loyal and level-headed attendant who often finds himself exasperated by his general’s eccentric and perverted behavior. While his backstory includes being divorced from his beautiful wife after the birth of their five children, this history is not a source of angst but rather another layer to his complex personal life. Throughout the series, Hengel sees little to no character development in the traditional sense, remaining a static but richly comedic figure defined by the enduring contrast between his high-ranking villainous status and his deeply mundane, petty, and perverted human flaws.
In terms of personality, Hengel presents a fascinating contradiction between his dignified rank and his base personal interests. He is a proud and self-acknowledged super pervert. He often spends his commute watching adult videos on his mobile device and occupies his free time writing fan letters to authors of erotic literature. Despite these obsessions, he is also exceedingly frugal, showing a deep concern for saving money and managing the branch’s finances. This practical, cost-conscious side conflicts with the typical villainous archetype of extravagant spending.
Alongside his perversion and stinginess, General Hengel is a genuine strategic genius with a very high IQ. He is known as a master strategist and is capable of冷静 (reikyo, calm) and analytical thinking. His primary offensive ability comes from his scissor hand, which is said to be able to cut through virtually anything, including diamonds. This scissor is also removable, allowing him to engage in everyday activities when necessary. He is deeply proud of this weapon.
General Hengel’s role in the story is to lead the ineffective but endearing efforts of his branch to defeat the local hero, Sunred. However, his schemes are perpetually foiled not by heroic might, but often by the absurdities of budget constraints, personal quirks, and Sunred’s own overwhelming and casual strength. He has a notable and recurring inability to remember Sunred’s name correctly, referring to him with a variety of incorrect titles such as Red Mask or Star Red, a running gag in the series.
Key relationships define his daily existence. He maintains a close and amicable relationship with his colleague, General Vamp, who runs another branch. Despite their opposing personalities, they are portrayed as good friends who get along well both professionally and privately. Hengel also has a direct subordinate named Samiel, a loyal and level-headed attendant who often finds himself exasperated by his general’s eccentric and perverted behavior. While his backstory includes being divorced from his beautiful wife after the birth of their five children, this history is not a source of angst but rather another layer to his complex personal life. Throughout the series, Hengel sees little to no character development in the traditional sense, remaining a static but richly comedic figure defined by the enduring contrast between his high-ranking villainous status and his deeply mundane, petty, and perverted human flaws.