This is a character list for the anime and manga series Tiger & Bunny.
Heroes /
Sponsors: Apollon Media, S.H. Figuarts, SoftBank, FamilyMart, Lotte, Lawson, Imagination Works, Pac-Man, Kinto, Asadaame One of the main protagonists and a veteran superhero past his prime whose total disregard for private property when fighting against crime earned him the nickname "Crusher for Justice". Originally, he was the least popular among the heroes of Stern Bild City and his company (a fictional publication known as "TopMag") had been taken over thanks to the high costs of his collateral damage. He was then forced by his new employers, "Apollon Media", to become Barnaby's partner. His wife died from a disease five years prior to the series, and his daughter Kaede lives with his mother in "Oriental Town" out in the country. Like most people outside of Hero TV, Kaede is initially unaware of her father's secret identity. Kotetsu possesses the power to increase his physical abilities hundredfold for five minutes (known as the "Hundred Power"), requiring an hour-long cooldown period before using it again. Later on in the series his ability starts to change, at first becoming more potent at the cost of a shorter time limit, signified by red-orange eyes and an orange aura instead of the normal blue. Tiger's old employer Ben Jackson, working as a cab driver, finds out about Tiger's power boost and informs him that it is actually a precursor to his powers fading away for good, a rare condition among NEXT. The Hundred Power's potency then returns to its original strength, and its time limit grows shorter with each activation, lasting about three minutes and 45 seconds by the end of the series. Kotetsu keeps a journal to track his decreasing power, each entry showing a decrease of two to five seconds per use. After defeating Albert Maverick, Kotetsu retires from heroics, but returns a year later now calling himself "Wild Tiger 1 Minute" and working with the "Second League" heroes, vowing to continue being a hero even after his powers disappear for good. From Tiger & Bunny: The Rising onwards, Kotetsu's identity is now public to some degree, though he continues to wear a mask and insist on maintaining his secret identity due to his traditional beliefs. During the battle against L.L. Audin, Kotetsu is affected by Gregory Sunshine's ability, which causes his powers to overload and finally burn out completely. With his NEXT powers gone, Kotetsu retires from heroics. His first Apollon Media suit includes advertisements for Bandai's S.H. Figuarts collector's action figure line and telecommunications company SoftBank. The SoftBank logo on his shoulder in the series is replaced by a different ad in the films: FamilyMart in Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning and Lotte in Tiger & Bunny: The Rising. Tiger also possesses a motorcycle called the "Lonely Chaser", which is able to combine with Barnaby's own bike as a sidecar in a combination known as "Double Chaser." Tiger's suit also includes a pair of wire guns known as the "Wild Shot". Having been inspired by a hero named Mr. Legend, who helped him to accept his powers, Kotetsu has traditional ideals of justice, always relying on his instincts, putting lives over ratings, and prioritizing hero work over publicity stunts. After helping Barnaby defeat Jake Martinez and finally earning his partner's trust, Kotetsu becomes far more popular and gains much more respect from the public, his employers, and his fellow heroes. In the first Drama CD for the series, it is revealed that Kotetsu and Antonio "Rock Bison" Lopez were punks in their high school days, and it was Kotetsu's class representative Tomoe (who later became his wife) who came up with the name "Wild Tiger". The next episode previews suggest that Kotetsu has a very poor grasp of the English language, as he often struggles to read out the next episode's title. /
Sponsors: Apollon Media, Bandai, "Crusade System" Card Series, Amazon.co.jp, XFLAG, Monster Strike, Tanita, Battle Spirits The other protagonist, known as the "Super Rookie", later "Super Scion of the Aristocracy," who is nicknamed "Bunny" by Kotetsu because of his armor's earpieces and his penchant for long jumps and kicks. Barnaby is a 25-year-old rookie hero who does not conceal his appearance or identity and is the newest addition to Hero TV. Partnered with Wild Tiger, he has the same power, though Barnaby relies more on strategy than outright brute force, saving his Hundred Power for the most dire of circumstances. His powered suit displays advertising for Amazon.co.jp as well as Bandai and its "Crusade System" Card Series. He is also equipped with a motorcycle called the "Lonely Chaser" that is able to use Tiger's own bike as a sidecar, a combination known as "Double Chaser." When he was four years old, his parents, robotics engineers and the inventors of "nano-metal", were assassinated by someone originally thought to be Jake Martinez of the crime syndicate "Ouroboros". Barnaby was taken in by Albert Maverick and dedicated his life to investigating Ouroboros and its connection with the death of his family. The trauma of seeing his parents murdered hardened Barnaby's heart and consumed him with thoughts of revenge, making it impossible for him to trust anyone until he began his partnership with Kotetsu. According to Barnaby, he took his real name, also his father's, as his hero name as a declaration of war against Ouroboros. After defeating Albert Maverick, Barnaby retires from heroics thinking his entire career was for nothing, but when Kotetsu returns as "Wild Tiger 1 Minute" a year later, Barnaby returns as well to assist his partner. In the second season, Barnaby is shown to have taken up caring for houseplants as a hobby, filling his once-sparse apartment with greenery and frequently turning down invitations to after-work social outings to spend evenings in the company of his plants. Barnaby's leg is grievously injured during a fight with Fugan and Mugan, which never heals properly and becomes cripplingly painful whenever he uses his Hundred Power. His injury, coupled with Kotetsu's own retirement due to his powers burning out, encourages Barnaby to retire from heroics after defeating L.L. Audin. After defeating Jake Martinez and learning to trust Kotetsu as his partner, Barnaby adopts a positive outlook on life, becoming more open and willing to work with others. He starts addressing Kotetsu by name instead of as "Old Man", and accepts "Bunny" as his nickname to a degree. His successful partnership with Kotetsu soon leads Barnaby to rank first in Hero TV's rankings, earning him the "King of Heroes" title in his debut season. Barnaby eventually surpasses Mr. Legend's points-per-season record, and dreams of a "Hero World" envisioned by his surrogate father, Albert Maverick, where all NEXT are accepted and heroes protect the innocent. /
Sponsors: Titan Industry, Pepsi & Pepsi NEX, Coolish Nicknamed the "Super Celebrity of the Heroes", Blue Rose is a highschooler with freezing powers who still lives with her parents and makes use of her heroic feats to boost her career as a singer. She also works as a pianist in bars under her real name. Her revealing costume, which her father disapproves of, includes advertising for Pepsi NEX, a zero calorie Pepsi available in Japan developed by Suntory, a company who took part in the experiment which successfully produced the first true blue rose through genetic engineering, hence her alias and rose-themed uniform. The costume also makes Karina's bust look bigger than it actually is. She is also equipped with a monowheel-snowmobile vehicle, which she propels using her powers. Despite claiming to dislike Kotetsu, Karina develops feelings for him, which causes her much internal conflict considering the age difference. After the one year timeskip, Karina is seen reading a book about how to win a single dad's heart; seems she hasn't given up. At the insistence of her sponsor company and to her distaste, Blue Rose always tells criminals "my ice is a little bit cold, but your crime has been put completely on hold!" upon apprehending them. Karina has a habit of comically retreating from fights if they get too difficult for her, an act Hero TV's announcer dubs the "Cutie Escape". In the films Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning and Tiger & Bunny: The Rising, her costume's advertising replaces the Pepsi NEX ads for standard Pepsi logos. Her sponsor company is "Titan Industry". In the second season, she is partnered with Golden Ryan. /
Sponsors: Poseidon Line, Tamashii Nations, Ustream, Movix, T-Joy, Passlogy, Sugi Pharmacy Also known as the "Wind Wizard", Sky High is an enthusiastic and friendly hero who is the most popular hero in the city and longtime consecutive holder of the "King of Heroes" title at the start of the series. His overly dramatic and optimistic personality is actually his main selling point, with his catchphrases being a cheerful to his fans and his own name when he launches an attack. He, by his own admission, struggles to make his feelings and intentions clear to others, hence why he often repeats himself and gestures dramatically, and does not understand why people find him funny. Additionally, he frequently feels pressured to maintain his "perfect" public image, believing he must always be a positive role model not only to the public, but to his fellow heroes as well. Appropriately for his nature, he owns two golden retrievers named John and Johnjohn. Sky High is able to fly with the assistance of a rocket backpack and has the power to control the wind and air currents. During Tiger & Bunny: The Rising, Sky High is once again the King of Heroes. His uniform includes advertising for Bandai's subsidiary Tamashii Nations and streaming website Ustream.tv. In the films, he also sports ads for Movix and T-Joy, Japanese movie theater chains. His sponsor company is "Poseidon Line", which is shown to provide Stern Bild with public transportation such as monorails and taxi cabs. In the second season, he is partnered with Fire Emblem. /
Sponsors: Helios Energy, FMV, Animate, Domino's Pizza, Atsugi, Aqua Clara An effeminate hero with flame abilities known as the "Bourgeois Open Flame Broil", equipped with a highly maneuverable race car. They display an advanced level of control over their abilities, able to shape their flames into many elaborate shapes and sizes with varying levels of intensity. Nathan struggled to come to terms with their sexuality and gender identity during their childhood, and is implied to have been disowned by their parents because of it. They eventually come to accept themselves by saying that they, and all people like them, possess both the courage of a man and the love of a woman, making them invincible. Nathan identifies as "gender free", appropriately using gender-neutral or feminine pronouns in the original Japanese dialogue, and often includes themselves in feminine activities with Karina and Pao-Lin. Nathan is the owner of their own sponsor company, "Helios Energy", and their costume displays advertising for FMV of Fujitsu and anime/manga retailer Animate. Their suit in the films Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning and Tiger & Bunny: The Rising features an additional ad for Domino's Pizza. In the second season, they are partnered with Sky High. /
Sponsors: Odysseus Communication, Calbee, DMM.com, Daiichikosho Amusement Multimedia, Ichiran