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* GoGoEnslavement: In the final episodes of the series, Hinoki is tazed by Mamon and later wakes up in the Neuronoid wearing her dive suit, to be used as bait to draw Betterman out.
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* GoGoEnslavement: [[spoiler: In the final episodes of the series, Hinoki is tazed by Mamon and later wakes up in the Neuronoid wearing her dive suit, to be used as bait to draw Betterman out.]]
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** {{BFG}}: Subverted. Akamatsu can weld a ''massive'' device that looks like this, but its really a high tech scanner.
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** {{BFG}}: Subverted. Akamatsu can weld wield a ''massive'' device that looks like this, but its really a high tech scanner.
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* HairDecorations: Kaede wears a barrette made from a yellow seashell.
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* HairDecorations: Kaede wears Wears a barrette made from a yellow seashell. seashell.
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* [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]: Tends to be a sweet and caring person.
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* [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]: Tends to be a A very sweet and caring person.
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* BadassPreacher: Even over a hundred years old, the priest Yakusugi is at the peak of phsyical, mental, and spiritual capabilities. He ends up saving the heroes, even Betterman!
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* BadassPreacher: Even at over a hundred years old, the priest Yakusugi he is at the peak of phsyical, mental, and spiritual capabilities. He ends up saving the heroes, even Betterman!
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* [[spoiler: UnwittingPawn: In the final episode it's revealed that she is in fact a carrier of the Algernon virus, due to being part of the scientific team involved in Yakusugi's ill-fated Dive Inspection - the one that released Kankel into the world.]]
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* {{Telepathy}}: Gains access to the Limpid Channel, likely through some sort of biotech.
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* {{Telepathy}}: Gains access to the Limpid Channel, likely through some sort of biotech.
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* [[spoiler: UnwittingPawn: Like Asami, Mamon, the Officer, and Hinoki's father, it's revealed that he was part of the scientific team involved in Yakusugi's ill-fated Dive Inspection - the one that released Kankel into the world. His involvement caused him to become a carrier of the Algernon virus.]]
* [[spoiler: UnwittingPawn: Like Asami, Mamon, the Officer, and Hinoki's father, it's revealed that he was part of the scientific team involved in Yakusugi's ill-fated Dive Inspection - the one that released Kankel into the world. His involvement caused him to become a carrier of the Algernon virus.]]
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* [[spoiler: UnwittingPawn: Like Asami, Umezaki, the Officer, and Hinoki's father, it's revealed that he was a carrier of the Algernon virus, due to being part of the scientific team involved in Yakusugi's ill-fated Dive Inspection - the one that released Kankel into the world.]]
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* [[BigDamnHeroes Big Damn Hero:]] [[spoiler: To Asami, when she's a captive of Dr. Umezaki and is about to be forced under mind-control. Yanagi literally shows up JustInTime.]]
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Often accompanying Lamia, Seeme is a strange yellow bird-like creature. She serves as his confidant, while helping him keep on eye on Hinoki.
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Often accompanying Lamia, Seeme is a strange yellow bird-like creature. She serves as his confidant, while helping him keep on eye on Hinoki. \n [[spoiler: It's implied that, just as Lamia had eaten the seed of the Animus flower that sprouted from Mario, Seeme took the seed from the flower of Hinoki's mom.]]
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* SideKick: To Lamia. When things get bad for him, [[spoiler: Seeme can also transform into Betterman Lume.]]
* MetamorphosisMonster: Even more so than other Bettermen. [[spoiler: She transforms from a yellow birdie... into a glowing humanoid energy being.]]
** BigDamnHeroes: The heroes are rendered helpless, Lamia is immobilized and about to be vivisected, and looks like the bad guy has won...[[spoiler: then Lume shows up and saves the day.]]
* MetamorphosisMonster: Even more so than other Bettermen. [[spoiler: She transforms from a yellow birdie... into a glowing humanoid energy being.]]
** BigDamnHeroes: The heroes are rendered helpless, Lamia is immobilized and about to be vivisected, and looks like the bad guy has won...[[spoiler: then Lume shows up and saves the day.]]
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* SideKick: {{Sidekick}}: To Lamia. When things get bad for him, [[spoiler: Seeme can also transform into Betterman Lume.]]
* MetamorphosisMonster: Even more so than other Bettermen. [[spoiler: She transforms from a yellowbirdie... birdlike creature into a glowing humanoid energy being.]]
** BigDamnHeroes:The heroes are rendered helpless, Lamia is immobilized and about to be vivisected, and looks like the bad guy has won...[[spoiler: then Lume shows up and Her first appearance as Lume, in which she saves the day.our heroes and an incapacitated Lamia from Dr. Umezaki.]]
* MetamorphosisMonster: Even more so than other Bettermen. [[spoiler: She transforms from a yellow
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An arrogant Betterman who confronts Lamia over his priorities and taboo actions. He appears as a dark skinned monk, and transform into Betterman Turba.
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An arrogant Betterman Somnium who confronts Lamia over his priorities and taboo actions. He appears as a dark skinned monk, and transform transforms into Betterman Turba.
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* PowerCrystal: Like Lamia, has one in his chest and capable of countering "pectofolex".
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* PowerCrystal: Like Lamia, he has one in his chest and chest. His is capable of countering "pectofolex".
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* ElaborateUndergroundBase: The Superhuman Headquarters. While there is an above ground structure, the most of it is the "geofront" is subterranean. And it’s elaborate - with a spiral rail instead of an elevator to transport people, a brain scanner to only allow psychics to enter, and a number of traps along the way.
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* ElaborateUndergroundBase: The Superhuman Headquarters. While there is an above ground structure, the most of it is the "geofront" is subterranean. And it’s elaborate - with a spiral rail instead of an elevator to transport people, a brain scanner to only allow psychics to enter, and a number of traps along the way. way.
* EyesAlwaysShut: Subverted, they DO open during some of his particularly creepy moments.
* EyesAlwaysShut: Subverted, they DO open during some of his particularly creepy moments.
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* ChildhoodFriend: She and Keita used to play together as children.
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* DefrostingIceQueen: Meeting up with Keita again helps Hinoki get out of her depression.
* FacePalm: Sometimes does this when Keita fails.
* FauxActionGirl: Hinoki gets torched at, is almost eaten by worms, is attacked by out of control machines, is chased by a bipedal elephant type monsters, and survives most of the show's enemies until she is made into a {{Distressed Damsel}} near the end of the series. For the real deal, see Chandi bellow.
* FacePalm: Sometimes does this when Keita fails.
* FauxActionGirl: Hinoki gets torched at, is almost eaten by worms, is attacked by out of control machines, is chased by a bipedal elephant type monsters, and survives most of the show's enemies until she is made into a {{Distressed Damsel}} near the end of the series. For the real deal, see Chandi bellow.
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* DefrostingIceQueen: Meeting up with It takes a while, but being around Keita again helps gradually brings Hinoki get out of her depression.depression.
* FacePalm: Sometimes does this during Keita's EpicFail moments.
* FacePalm: Sometimes does this when Keita fails.
* FauxActionGirl: Hinoki gets torched at, is almost eaten by worms, is attacked by out of control machines, is chased by a bipedal elephant type monsters, and survives most of the show's enemies until she is made enemies, before finally being turned into a {{Distressed Damsel}} DamselInDistress near the end of the series. For the real deal, see Chandi bellow. series.
* FacePalm: Sometimes does this during Keita's EpicFail moments.
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* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Even when she helps save the day, Hinoki still doesn't think too highly of herself. She constantly belittles her own intelligence, saying "I'm just an idiot." [[spoiler: It turns out those were some of Mario's last words to her. He was really affectionately joking, which he followed "If you ever need me, I'll be there."]]
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* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Even when she helps save the day, Hinoki still doesn't think too highly of herself. She constantly belittles her own intelligence, saying "I'm just an idiot." [[spoiler: It turns out those these were some of Mario's (affectionate) last words to her. He was really affectionately joking, which he followed up these words with saying, "If you ever need me, I'll be there."]]
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* ParentalAbandonment: Her parents, plus her brother Mario disappeared while exploring the Ajanta Caves. Their disappearance is the root of her emotional problems.
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* ParentalAbandonment: Her parents, plus parents and her older brother Mario disappeared while exploring the Ajanta Caves.Caves in India. Their disappearance is the root of her emotional problems.
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* {{Zettai Ryouiki}}: Hinoki's school uniform.
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* {{Zettai Ryouiki}}: Hinoki's Her school uniform.
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A cryptic 15 year old girl linked to the "Limpid Channel", allowing her to read the minds of beings around her, and to pick up important information. Also a Dual-kind, she can pilot Neuronoids in a pinch. Unfortunately, due to her poor health she spends much of her time confined to a medical device called the Manage Machine. [[spoiler: At the end of the series, it's revealed she is Akamatsu's daughter. He agreed to work with Mode Warp so he could use the Manage Machine for Sakura.her.]]
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->Voiced by: KappeiYamaguchi (JP), Matthew Erickson (EN)
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->Voiced by: KappeiYamaguchi (JP), Matthew Erickson MatthewErickson (EN)
* WhatTheHellHero: Hinoki gets peeved when Keita runs away from a situation, leaving her behind.
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->Voiced by: Chafurin {{Chafurin}} (JP), Dave Pettitt (EN)
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->Voiced by: Junko Iwao JunkoIwao (JP), Mariette Sluyter (EN)
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->Voiced by: Yuko Minaguchi YukoMinaguchi (JP), Colleen Blackmore (EN)
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->Voiced by: Hiroki Takahashi HirokiTakahashi (JP), MarkGatha (EN)
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* PosthumousCharacter: Makes an appearance in another episode
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* PosthumousCharacter: Makes an appearance in another episode during a dream sequence.
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->Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima (JP), Onalea Gilbertson (EN)
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->Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima HoukoKuwashima (JP), Onalea Gilbertson (EN)
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->Voiced by: Tomoko Kawakami (JP), M.J. [=McCann=] (EN)
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->Voiced by: Mugihito {{Mugihito}} (JP), Doug [=McKeag=] (EN)
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* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a Akamatsu uniform on duty. She also drinks bear and often seen with nicotine rod in her mouth.
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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Quits her job after a close monster attack, but goes back to her job because she felt safer there with the team.
* MissionControl
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Quits her job after a close monster attack, but goes back to her job because she felt safer there with the team.
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* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a an Akamatsu uniform on duty. She also drinks bear beer and is often seen with a nicotine rod in her mouth.
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* OralFixationFixation: Again, the nicotine rod.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Quits her job after a close monster attack, butgoes back to her job because later returns, explaining that she felt safer there with the team.
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* OralFixationFixation: Again, the nicotine rod.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Quits her job after a close monster attack, but
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* MarriedToTheJob: His focus to the company had a personal cost [[spoiler: such as estranging his wife from him.]]
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* MarriedToTheJob: His focus to on the company had a its personal cost [[spoiler: such as estranging his wife from him.]]
* AbsoluteCleavage: Some of her outfits, and her concept art features this.
** CleavageWindow: Her other outfits.
** CleavageWindow: Her other outfits.
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* CustomUniformOfSexy: Unlike other employees, Li-chan seems wear some tight-fitting red pants.
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* CustomUniformOfSexy: Unlike other employees, Li-chan seems wear wears some tight-fitting red pants.
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* AscendedFanboy: As a military and video game fan, Keita squees at everytime he's sees any high tech or military equipment. He also thinks its cool to be piloting a mech... until the horrors show up.
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* AscendedFanboy: As a military and video game fan, Keita squees at everytime he's every time he sees any high tech or military equipment. He also thinks its cool to be piloting a mech... until the horrors show up.
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* MarriedToTheJob: His focus on his job has its personal cost [[spoiler: such as estranging his wife from him.]]
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* MarriedToTheJob: His focus on his job has its to the company had a personal cost [[spoiler: such as estranging his wife from him.]]
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--> '''Akamatsu''': "Never underestimate the cunning of a fully grown boy."
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--> '''Akamatsu''': "Never underestimate the cunning of a fully full grown boy."
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A cryptic 15 year old girl capable of reading the "Limpid Channel", allowing her to read the minds of beings around her, allowing her to pick up important information. Also a Dual-kind, she can pilot Neuronoids in a pinch. Unfortunately, due to her poor health she spends much of her time confined to a medical device called the Manage Machine. [[spoiler: At the end of the series, it's revealed she is Akamatsu's daughter. He agreed to work with Mode Warp so he could use the Manage Machine for Sakura.]]
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A cryptic 15 year old girl capable of reading linked to the "Limpid Channel", allowing her to read the minds of beings around her, allowing her and to pick up important information. Also a Dual-kind, she can pilot Neuronoids in a pinch. Unfortunately, due to her poor health she spends much of her time confined to a medical device called the Manage Machine. [[spoiler: At the end of the series, it's revealed she is Akamatsu's daughter. He agreed to work with Mode Warp so he could use the Manage Machine for Sakura.]]
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Young and level-headed bio-medical engineer and investigator, providing explanations to the various phenomenon the protagonists encounter. Working for [=ModeWarp=], she acts as the company liaison to Akamatsu Industries. She has dedicated her life to investigating and stopping Algernon.
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* AdventurerOutfit: Asami dons Safari Apparel during the India expedition. It contrasts with the rest of the team, most of which just dress casually or wear Akamatsu uniforms.
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A cheerful, if subdued, young woman who co-pilots the Neuronoid ''Tyran''. In addition to being a dual-kind, she has psychic abilities that allow her to read electro-magnetic impulses. Kaede also has a close relationship with her co-pilot Shou.
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The composed and capable 24 year old co-pilot of the ''Tyran''. He also possesses psychic capabilities, such as precognition. In a relationship with Kaede. Though often collected, Shou does suffer from trauma at times [[spoiler: in regards to death of his brother Kei.]]
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* PosthumousCharacter: Makes an appearance in another episode
!!Ushii
Keita's classmate and friend, who shares his interests in technology, the military, and girls.
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* {{Otaku}}: Military and technology fan.
* SatelliteCharacter: To Keita.
Keita's classmate and friend, who shares his interests in technology, the military, and girls.
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* {{Otaku}}: Military and technology fan.
* SatelliteCharacter: To Keita.
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* OldMaster
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* DefrostingIceQueen: Meeting up with Keita again helps Hinoki get out of her depression.
* FacePalm: Sometimes does this when Keita fails.
* FacePalm: Sometimes does this when Keita fails.
* {{Tsundere}}: Can be this way to Keita sometimes. She ignores him at first, but only to avoid creating suspicion about their jobs. Though Keita upsets her, she doesn't take it out on him.
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* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Sakura is diagnosed with this, and requires heavy medication.
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* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Sakura is diagnosed with this, and requires heavy medication.medication and biofeedback pulses.
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* AnimeHair: Her multicolored bangs. Apparently it runs in her family - flashbacks show that her father and brother had them as well.
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* [[spoiler: WeHardlyKnewYe: Gets afflicted with Algernon six episodes into the series, then dies later on.]]
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* BadassAdorable / LittleMissBadass: She may look like an sweet girl, but she can kick a large amount of ass!
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* BadassAdorable / LittleMissBadass: She may look like an a sweet girl, but she can kick a large amount of ass!
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* BadassPreacher: Even over a hundred years old, the priest Yakusugi is at the peak of phsyical, mental, and spiritual capabilities. He ends up saving the heroes, even Betterman!
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* BadassPreacher: Even over a hundred years old, the priest Yakusugi is at the peak of phsyical, mental, and spiritual capabilities. He ends up saving the heroes, even Betterman! Betterman!
* BigDamnHeroes: On multiple occasions.
* BigDamnHeroes: On multiple occasions.
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** {{EMP}}: [[spoiler: Lume's main attacks are electromagnetic waves.]]
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** {{EMP}}: [[spoiler: Lume's main attacks are electromagnetic waves.]]
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* [[spoiler: HeroicSacrifice: In her Lume form, she jumps in front of Lamia to [[TakingTheBullet take a hit from Kankel,]] and is killed instantly.]]
* [[spoiler: HeroicSacrifice: In her Lume form, she jumps in front of Lamia to [[TakingTheBullet take a hit from Kankel,]] and is killed instantly.]]
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* ChekhovsHobby: His interest in military craft proves useful in one episode.
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** PsychicBlockDefense: The "Barrier Boy" headbands, which are supposed to protect the user from Algernon. Later, the "Laser Head" headbands are developed to prevent full-on psyhic attacks.
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** PsychicBlockDefense: The "Barrier Boy" headbands, which are supposed to protect the user from Algernon. Later, the "Laser Head" headbands are developed to prevent full-on psyhic psychic attacks.
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The composed and capable 24 year old co-pilot of the ''Tyran''. He also possesses psychic capabilities, such as the ability to hypnotize others. In a relationship with Kaede. Though often collected, Shou does suffer from trauma at times [[spoiler: in regards to death of his brother Kei.]]
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The composed and capable 24 year old co-pilot of the ''Tyran''. He also possesses psychic capabilities, such as the ability to hypnotize others.precognition. In a relationship with Kaede. Though often collected, Shou does suffer from trauma at times [[spoiler: in regards to death of his brother Kei.]]
!!Lord Pakila (Pachira)
Leader of the Somniums, appearing as an elderly man with long white robes.
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Leader of the Superhuman Federation, a group of powerful psychics. Mamon himself has powerful Drowsing abilities. Using those powers, he hopes to bring about a perfect human. [[spoiler: Lamia defeats him during the climatic battle.]]
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Leader of the Superhuman Federation, a group of powerful psychics. Mamon himself has powerful Drowsing Dowsing abilities. Using those powers, he hopes to bring about a perfect human. [[spoiler: Lamia defeats him during the climatic battle.]]
* BaldOfEvil / BeardOfEvil
* EvilOldFolks
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* PerpetualSmiler
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* TearsOfFear: Played for laughs - Sometimes during an OhCrap moment, Keita expression will [[ArtShift shift into a silly crying expression]] before getting a hold of himself.
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* TearsOfFear: Played for laughs - Sometimes during an OhCrap moment, Keita expression will [[ArtShift shift into a silly crying expression]] before getting a hold of himself.
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Keita's classmate and co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'', and childhood friend of Keita. After her parents and brother Mario went missing, she became melancholy and distant.
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Keita's classmate and co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'', and as well as his childhood friend of Keita.friend. After her parents and brother Mario went missing, she became melancholy and distant.
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* CleavageWindow: Some of Hinoki's outfits fit this trope.
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* CleavageWindow: Some of Hinoki's her outfits fit this trope.
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* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Even when she helps save the day, Hinoki still doesn't think too highly of herself. She constantly belittles her own intelligence, saying "I'm just an idiot." [[spoiler: It turns out those were some of Mario's last words to her. He was actually affectionately joking, which he followed "If you ever need me, I'll be there."]]
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* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Even when she helps save the day, Hinoki still doesn't think too highly of herself. She constantly belittles her own intelligence, saying "I'm just an idiot." [[spoiler: It turns out those were some of Mario's last words to her. He was actually really affectionately joking, which he followed "If you ever need me, I'll be there."]]
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The passionate head of Akamatsu Industries, the company which is contracted by Mode Warp to operate the Neuronoids. Somewhat eccentric but gifted inventor, he created a number of amazing gadgets.
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The passionate head of Akamatsu Industries, the company which is contracted by Mode Warp to operate the Neuronoids. Somewhat eccentric but a gifted inventor, he created a number of amazing gadgets.
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** PsychicBlockDefense: The "Barrier Boy" headbands, which are supposed to protect the user from Algernon.
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** PsychicBlockDefense: The "Barrier Boy" headbands, which are supposed to protect the user from Algernon. Later, the "Laser Head" headbands are developed to prevent full-on psyhic attacks.
** TrickedOutShoes: Shoes with large springs under them, presumably used to help people jump higher.
** TrickedOutShoes: Shoes with large springs under them, presumably used to help people jump higher.
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* MrExposition : Played with - When it's time to explain to Keita how the Neuronoid operates, Akamatsu is actually too busy to do so. So he hands the job to Li-chan.
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* MrExposition : Played with - When it's time to explain to Keita how the Neuronoid operates, Akamatsu is actually too busy to do so. So he hands the job to Li-chan.
* LiteralSurveillanceBug: Designed an insect-camera cyborg, allowing him to survey the battle at BPL.
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* ElaborateUndergroundBase: The Superhuman Headquarters. While there is an above ground structure, the most of it is the "geofront" is subterranean. And it’s elaborate - with a spiral rail instead of an elevator to transport people, a brain scanner to only allow psychics to enter, and a number of traps along the way.
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* NotSoAboveItAll: Miyako seems like last person to make any mistakes, crack a joke, or have any fun. But we do see instances in which these do happen. When a picture of a Christmas Party is shown, a jolly-looking Asami is wearing a goofy fake mustache and red nose.
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* NotSoAboveItAll: Miyako seems like the last person to make any mistakes, crack a joke, or have any fun. But we do see instances in which these do happen. When a picture of a Christmas Party is shown, a jolly-looking Asami is wearing a goofy fake mustache and red nose.
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* {{Badass}}: The guy manages to keep his cool, and does some awesome stuff during the worse situations. Yanagi hears something approaching, so he grabs a sharp rock and waits to ambush whoever is coming. He's separated from the group, a friend is in danger, and there are swarms of unholy insects killing everything. So he calmly sneaks into the bad guy's complex, and saves his friend in time.
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* {{Badass}}: The guy manages to keep his cool, cool and does do some awesome stuff during the worse situations. Yanagi hears something approaching, so he grabs a sharp rock and waits to ambush whoever is coming. He's separated from the group, a friend is in danger, and there are swarms of unholy insects killing everything. So he calmly sneaks into the bad guy's complex, and saves his friend in time.
* CustomUniformOfSexy: Unlike other employees, Li-chan seems wear some tight-fitting red pants.
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* {{EMP}}: Nebula can create this effect using sound and light waves, destroying any unshielded electronics.
* MakeMeWannaShout: Nebula's main attack "PsychoVoice".Voice", which is capable of targeting only specific enemies without damaging anything nearby.
* MakeMeWannaShout: Nebula's main attack "Psycho
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** JackOfAllStats: ''Nebula'', capable of flight and the common battle form.
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* AscendedFanboy: A military and video game fan, he's thinks its cool to be piloting a mech... until the horrors show up.
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* WrongGenreSavvy: After entering the ''Kakuseijin'' in Episode 1, Keita begins to make assumptions based on RealRobot {{Mecha Show}}s. He doesn't realize that he's in SurvivalHorror where the {{Kaiju}} is the real hero.
* WrongGenreSavvy: After entering the ''Kakuseijin'' in Episode 1, Keita begins to make assumptions based on RealRobot {{Mecha Show}}s. He doesn't realize that he's in SurvivalHorror where the {{Kaiju}} is the real hero.
--> '''Akamatsu''': "Never underestimate the cunning of a fully grown boy."
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* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Sakura is diagnosed with this, and requires heavy medication.
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* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Sakura is diagnosed with this, and requires heavy medication.
* NotSoAboveItAll: Miyako seems like last person to make any mistakes, crack a joke, or have any fun. But we do see instances in which these do happen. When a picture of a Christmas Party is shown, a jolly-looking Asami is wearing a goofy fake mustache and red nose.
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[[folder: Supporting Characters]]
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* IllGirl: Sakura was this when she was born, and she hasn't gotten much better over time. She still has quite a weak constitution, and though she's a Dual Kind, she's only used as a Head Diver in emergencies.
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* IllGirl: Sakura was this when she was born, born with a weak constitution, and she hasn't gotten much better over time. She still has quite a weak constitution, and though Though she's a Dual Kind, she's only used as a Head Diver in emergencies.
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** MegaTwintails
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* TheSpock: The most calm and logical person in the group.
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* TheSpock: The most calm and logical person in the group.
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* {{Technobabble}}: She provides a good percentage of this throughout the series.
* {{Technobabble}}: She provides a good percentage of this throughout the series.
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* [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]: Tends to be a sweet and caring person.
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* [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]: Tends to be a sweet and caring person.person.
** [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Gentle Girl]]: To Shou's Brooding Boy.
** [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Gentle Girl]]: To Shou's Brooding Boy.
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* {{Badass}}: The guy manages to keep his cool, and does some awesome stuff during the worse situations. Yanagi hears something approaching, so he grabs a sharp rock and waits to ambush whoever is coming. He's separated from the group, a friend is in danger, and there are swarms of unholy insects killing everything. So he calmly sneaks into the bad guy's complex, and saves his friend in time.
* BattleCouple: With Kaede.
* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of Kei]], and results in him being down for two episodes.
* BattleCouple: With Kaede.
* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of Kei]], and results in him being down for two episodes.
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* {{Badass}}: The guy manages to keep his cool, and does some awesome stuff during the worse situations. Yanagi hears something approaching, so he grabs a sharp rock and waits to ambush whoever is coming. He's separated from the group, a friend is in danger, and there are swarms of unholy insects killing everything. So he calmly sneaks into the bad guy's complex, and saves his friend in time.
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* BattleCouple: WithKaede.
Kaede.
* [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Brooding Boy:]] To Kaede's Gentle Girl.
* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of his dead brother Kei]], and results in him being down for two episodes.
* BattleCouple: With
* [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Brooding Boy:]] To Kaede's Gentle Girl.
* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of his dead brother Kei]], and results in him being down for two episodes.
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* OneOfTheKids: Akamatsu shares the same tastes and interest as Keita.
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* Badass: {{Badass}}: The guy manages to keep his cool cool, and do does some awesome stuff during the worse situations. Yanagi hears something approaching, so he grabs a sharp rock and waits to ambush whoever is coming. He's separated from the group group, a friend is in danger, and there are swarms of unholy insects killing everything. He So he calmly sneaks into the bad guy's complex complex, and saves his friend in time.
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* AffablyEvilAffablyEvil: A very jolly fellow.
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* HiddenDepths: He may be jittery, geeky, somewhat pervy, and often needs saving. However, Keita shows great bravery, thinks fast, keeps Hinkoi from falling into despair, and manages to protect others in danger. It's only when there is no way out that Keita needs to be saved by someone else.
* NiceGuy: Despite his flaws, he's a generally likable.
* NiceGuy: Despite his flaws, he's a generally likable.
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* HiddenDepths: He may be jittery, geeky, somewhat pervy, and often needs saving. However, Keita shows great bravery, thinks fast, keeps Hinkoi from falling into despair, and manages to protect others in danger. It's Its only when there is no way out that Keita needs to be saved by someone else.
* NiceGuy: Despite his flaws,he's a Keita is generally likable.
* NiceGuy: Despite his flaws,
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* RightManInTheWrongPlace: Why he ends up piloting the ''Kakuseijin'', and sometimes outside the mech.
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* RightManInTheWrongPlace: Why he ends up piloting the ''Kakuseijin'', and sometimes ''Kakuseijin''. Also happens outside the mech. mech, such as Episode 8. After discovering the hospital's dark secret, he's the only one that can save Sakura.
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* WeirdnessMagnet: Somehow, someway, he finds himself being confronted with the weird. He even sees strange illusions at times. [[spoiler: It turns out his Dual-kind capabilities plus the visions are the result of a organ transplant when he was younger.]]
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* DistressedDude: The poor guy gets cornered so many times.
* HiddenDepths: He may be jittery, geeky, somewhat pervy, and often needs saving. However, Keita shows great bravery, thinks fast, keeps Hinkoi from falling into despair, and manages to protect others in danger. It's only when there is no way out that Keita needs to be saved by someone else.
* NiceGuy: Despite his flaws, he's a generally likable.
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* TheDriver
* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a Akamatsu jumpsuit on duty. She also drinks bear and often seen with nicotine rod in her mouth.
* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a Akamatsu jumpsuit on duty. She also drinks bear and often seen with nicotine rod in her mouth.
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* TheDriver
TheDriver: Plays the role, but does a bit more than that.
* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a Akamatsu jumpsuit on duty. She also drinks bear and often seen with nicotine rod in her mouth.
* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a Akamatsu jumpsuit on duty. She also drinks bear and often seen with nicotine rod in her mouth.
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* MrExposition: Explains to Li-chan the technobabble.
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* DisabilityImmunity: Either due to her condition, powers, or that's she's pumped full of meds [[spoiler: Sakura is the only one unaffected by Prof. Umezaki's pheromone attack.]]
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* DisabilityImmunity: Either due to her condition, powers, or that's she's pumped full of meds [[spoiler: meds, Sakura is the only one unaffected by Prof. Umezaki's [[spoiler: pheromone attack.]]
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* ExtraordinarilyEmpoweredGirlBattleCouple: With Shou.
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* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of Kei]], and results in him needing down time for two episodes.
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* Badass: The guy manages to keep his cool and do awesome stuff during the worse situations. Yanagi hears something approaching, so he grabs a sharp rock and waits to ambush whoever is coming. He's separated from the group and there are swarms of unholy insects killing everything. He calmly sneaks into the bad guy's complex and saves his friend in time.
* BattleCouple: With Kaede.
* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of Kei]], and results in himneeding being down time for two episodes.
* BattleCouple: With Kaede.
* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of Kei]], and results in him
* TheLancer: What Keita lacks as The Hero, Shou has. He has the intellect, experience, composure, special powers, training, fitness and fearlessness that an ideal hero should have.
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* PsychicPowers: To a lesser extent than Sakura or Kaede, but useful at times [[spoiler: such as hypnotizing insect swarms]]. These powers are also why he sees certain visions.
* TheDriver
* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a Akamatsu jumpsuit on duty. She also drinks bear and often seen with nicotine rod in her mouth.
* MissionControl
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Quits her job after a close monster attack, but goes back to her job because she felt safer there with the team.
* TheTeamNormal: Has no notable superpowers, but still manages to help out.
* TheLadette: Downplayed. Unlike most of the main female characters, she wears a Akamatsu jumpsuit on duty. She also drinks bear and often seen with nicotine rod in her mouth.
* MissionControl
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Quits her job after a close monster attack, but goes back to her job because she felt safer there with the team.
* TheTeamNormal: Has no notable superpowers, but still manages to help out.
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* TheEngineer: Akamatsu even comments that his talents as a technician was exemplary.
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** BigDamnHeroes: The heroes are rendered helpless, Lamia is immobilized and about to be vivisected, and looks like the bad guy has won...[[spoiler: then Lume shows up and saves the day.]]
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* HeroicBSOD: Has one when he has visions [[spoiler: of Kei]], and results in him needing down time for two episodes.
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* [[spoiler: SelfMadeOrphan: She kills Umezaki, who created her through cloning. ]]
* CoolShades: When in humanoid form.
* PowerCrystal: Has one on his chest, which he uses to unleash "pectofolex" - light which can heal allies or hinder enemies.
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An arrogant Betterman who confronts Lamia over his priorities and taboo actions. He appears as a dark skinned monk.
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An arrogant Betterman who confronts Lamia over his priorities and taboo actions. He appears as a dark skinned monk.
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* BlowYouAway / RazorWind: Turba's attacks. He can also create "psycho calm" - an attack that compresses air to create a vacuum.
* PowerCrystal: Like Lamia, has one in his chest and capable of countering "pectofolex".
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* WarriorMonk: Or at least looks like one.
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* ActionSurvivorActionSurvivor: When he's not piloting the Neuronoid. Episode 8 is a prime example of this - he spends nearly the entire episode running for his life. (And with good reason too - the majority of that episode takes place in a hospital full of BrainwashedAndCrazy [[DeadlyDoctor nurses]] with [[PoisonedWeapons poisoned]] [[FemmeFatalons fingernails]]!)
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* TearsOfFear: Played for laughs - Sometimes facing an OhCrap moment, Keita will change into a silly crying expression before getting a hold of himself.
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* TearsOfFear: Played for laughs - Sometimes facing during an OhCrap moment, Keita expression will change [[ArtShift shift into a silly crying expression expression]] before getting a hold of himself.
* MagicSkirt: Surprisingly enough, considering how short it is.
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* ThoseTwoGuys: With Yamajii.
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Akamatsu Industries technician, working along side Yamajii and Li-Chan. [[spoiler: It turns out that he's infected with Algernon, and is [[BigBadFriend responsible for the early attacks in the series.series]].]]
* [[spoiler: SelfMadeOrphan: She kills Umezaki, who created her through cloning.
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* MakeMeWannaShout: Nebula's main attack. attack "Psycho Voice".
* HornAttack: "Psycho Glory" ends with Forte extending a bone saber into his foe's weak spot.
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** LightningBruiser: ''Aqua'', faster than even Nebula and at least as destructive. The only downside is that it can only be used in the ocean.
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** LightningBruiser: ''Aqua'', faster than even Nebula (going over 1000 km. per hour) and at least as destructive. The only downside is that it can only be used in the ocean.
* RazorWings: Aqua's fins can cut through flesh.
* SuperSpit: Aqua's "Psycho Fluid", which destroys the cells of it's target, while making sure friendly units are unharmed.
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* SideKick: To Lamia. When things get bad for him, [[spoiler: Seeme can also transform as needed.]]
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* SideKick: To Lamia. When things get bad for him, [[spoiler: Seeme can also transform as needed.into Betterman Lume.]]
* MetamorphosisMonster: Even more so than other Bettermen. [[spoiler: She transforms from a yellow birdie... into a glowing humanoid energy being.]]
** {{EMP}}: [[spoiler: Lume's main attacks are electromagnetic waves.]]
* MetamorphosisMonster: Even more so than other Bettermen. [[spoiler: She transforms from a yellow birdie... into a glowing humanoid energy being.]]
** {{EMP}}: [[spoiler: Lume's main attacks are electromagnetic waves.]]
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* BigCreepyCrawlies: His "Carrier Ants". While not as huge as a other examples (they're about the size of large dog), but they're still larger than they should be. And his swarms could combine into something appearing like these.
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* AbusiveParents: The guy considers the D-Type Hunters his children, but puts them through live fire exercises to make them stronger.
* BeautyMark: He has a ''massive'' mole on the side of his chin.
* BigCreepyCrawlies: His "Carrier Ants". While not as huge as a other examples (they're about the size oflarge dog), a table), but they're still larger than they should be. And his swarms could combine into something appearing like these.
*BodyHorrorBodyHorror: The things he does to people...
* CrazyPrepared: The guy has several monsters to take down the heroes, and several backup plans in case those failed. He might have won [[spoiler: if Betterman Lume didn't show up.]]
* EvilFormerFriend: Was a good friend of Hinoki's parents. When he heard they disappeared, the Professor went to Ajanta to aid in the investigation efforts.
* BeautyMark: He has a ''massive'' mole on the side of his chin.
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* CrazyPrepared: The guy has several monsters to take down the heroes, and several backup plans in case those failed. He might have won [[spoiler: if Betterman Lume didn't show up.]]
* EvilFormerFriend: Was a good friend of Hinoki's parents. When he heard they disappeared, the Professor went to Ajanta to aid in the investigation efforts.
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* MadScientistLaboratory: The Biotechnology Provision Laboratory, a massive research facility created to design new food sources. Since [=BPL=] has such vast resources and technology, Asami goes there to help in her investigations. She discovers more than she bargained for.
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* MadScientistLaboratory: The Biotechnology Provision Laboratory, a massive research facility created to design new food sources.(several huge domes, an airport, even an artificial lake). Since [=BPL=] has such vast resources and technology, Asami goes there to help in her investigations. She discovers more than she bargained for.
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* BodyHorror: Mamon himself. [[spoiler: After losing the first Brahman summon to Pachira, Mamon‘s second attempt at summons fails when Kaede‘s unborn child instinctively protects the mother by disrupting the ritual. Even though the summons failed, Mamon (using himself as the conduit), gains the ability to turn himself into a Brahman creature. His appearance looks like an advance origami design, but the skin of the creature turns out to be similar to that of the urinary bladder.]]
* BodyHorror: Mamon himself. [[spoiler: After losing the first Brahman summon to Pachira, Mamon‘s second attempt at summons fails when Kaede‘s unborn child instinctively protects the mother by disrupting the ritual. Even though the summons failed, Mamon (using himself as the conduit), gains the ability to turn himself into a Brahman creature. His appearance looks like an advance origami design, but the skin of the creature turns out to be similar to that of the urinary bladder.]]
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* AscendedFanboy: A military and video game fan, he's thinks its cool to be piloting a mech... until the horrors show up.
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** BFG: Subverted. Akamatsu can weld a ''massive'' device that looks like this, but its really a high tech scanner.
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** MyLittlePanzer: Literally. Akamatsu created a line of remote controlled miniature tanks that actually blew up if taking too much damage. It was a commercial failure, since the "toy" could only be bought by licensed demolition experts.
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** MyLittlePanzer: Literally. Akamatsu created a line of remote controlled miniature tanks that actually blew up if after taking too much damage.a direct hit. It was a commercial failure, since the "toy" could only be bought by licensed demolition experts.
* [[MrExposition Ms. Exposition]]: Provides scientific background
* ExtraordinarilyEmpoweredGirl
* MsFanservice
* [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]: Tends to be a sweet and caring person.
* TheNicknamer: Names the ''Tyran'' "the Blue Rabbit", and gives Sakura the affectionate name of "Cherry". Akamatsu is actually confused by this at one point.
* [[NiceGuy Nice Girl]]: Tends to be a sweet and caring person.
* TheNicknamer: Names the ''Tyran'' "the Blue Rabbit", and gives Sakura the affectionate name of "Cherry". Akamatsu is actually confused by this at one point.
* PerpetualSmiler: Downplayed. Kaede often has a smile on her face, but when things get serious or dangerous, her expression does change.
* ILetGwenStacyDie: [[spoiler: Feels that Kei's death is his fault.]]
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* HairColorSpoiler: He shares the same tri-colored shock as Hinoki. Is it her brother? [[spoiler: No - Lamia only looks that way because he ate the Animus seed that sprouted from Mario. In the process, Lamia gained the memories of his sister, as well as some of his phsyical attributes.]]
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* HairColorSpoiler: He shares the same tri-colored shock as Hinoki. Is it her brother? [[spoiler: No - Lamia only looks that way because he ate the Animus seed that sprouted from Mario. In the process, Lamia gained the memories of his sister, memories, as well as some of his phsyical attributes.]]
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* MysteriousProtector: To Hinoki [[spoiler: but his reasons may not be entirely altruistic at all...]]
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** MightyGlacier: Forte, a giant hulk capable of finding a foe's weak point, and [[AttackItsWeakPoint striking at it to cause it to shatter into dust]].
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** MightyGlacier: Forte, ''Forte'', a giant hulk capable of finding a foe's weak point, and [[AttackItsWeakPoint striking at it to cause it to shatter into dust]].
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* PapaWolf: Cares a great deal for those working under him. [[spoiler: Especially Sakura, who is revealed to be his daughter in the final episode.]]
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A cryptic 15 year old girl capable of reading the "Limpid Channel", allowing her to read the minds of beings around her, allowing her to pick up important information. Also a Dual-kind, she can pilot Neuronoids in a pinch. Unfortunately, Sakura has due to her poor health so she spends much so she is of her time confined to a medical device called the Manage Machine, a medical device.Machine. [[spoiler: At the end of the series, it's revealed she is Akamatsu's daughter. He agreed to work with Mode Warp so he could use the Manage Machine for Sakura.]]
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* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Sakura is diagnosed with this, and requires heavy medication. See IllGirl, below.
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* AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Sakura is diagnosed with this, and requires heavy medication. See IllGirl, below.
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* [[spoiler: MissingMom: Her mother walked out after becoming fed up with Akamatsu being MarriedToTheJob.]]
* [[spoiler: MissingMom: Her mother walked out after becoming fed up with Akamatsu being MarriedToTheJob.]]
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* {{Determinator}}: She is will never going to stop give up until Algernon is stopped.
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A cheerful, if subduded, subdued, young woman who co-pilots the Neuronoid ''Tyran''. In addition to being a dual-kind, she has psychic abilities that allow her to read electro-magnetic impulses. Kaede also has a close relationship with her co-pilot Shou.
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* PsychicPowers: Her ability to read electro-magnetic impulses. [[spoiler: The Superhuman Federation takes a particular interest in her due to this.]]
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Keita's classmate and co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'', and childhood friend of Keita. After her parents and brother went missing, she became melancholy and distant.
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Keita's classmate and co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'', and childhood friend of Keita. After her parents and brother Mario went missing, she became melancholy and distant.
* CleavageWindow: Some of Hinoki's outfits fit this trope.
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Even when she helps save the day, Hinoki still doesn't think too highly of herself. She constantly belittles her own intelligence, saying "I'm just an idiot." [[spoiler: It turns out those were some of Mario's last words to her. He was actually affectionately joking, which he followed "If you ever need me, I'll be there."]]
* LongLostRelative: Why does Betterman look like her missing brother? [[spoiler: Subverted, Lamia is not her brother, but has his memories and looks.]]
* ParentalAbandonment: Her parents, plus her brother Mario disappeared while exploring the Ajanta Caves. Their disappearance is the root of her emotional problems.
* SexyBacklessOutfit
* ParentalAbandonment: Her parents, plus her brother Mario disappeared while exploring the Ajanta Caves. Their disappearance is the root of her emotional problems.
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* GadgeteerGenius: Has created a number of inventive technologies. Some successful, others not so much:
** BFG: Subverted. Akamatsu can weld a ''massive'' device that looks like this, but its really a high tech scanner.
** CoolBoard: A rocket powered skateboard with an automatic jack to allow it to jump in the air!
** MyLittlePanzer: Literally. Akamatsu created a line of remote controlled miniature tanks that actually blew up if taking too much damage. It was a commercial failure, since the "toy" could only be bought by licensed demolition experts.
** PsychicBlockDefense: The "Barrier Boy" headbands, which are supposed to protect the user from Algernon.
* GadgeteerGenius: Has created a number of inventive technologies. Some successful, others not so much:
** BFG: Subverted. Akamatsu can weld a ''massive'' device that looks like this, but its really a high tech scanner.
** CoolBoard: A rocket powered skateboard with an automatic jack to allow it to jump in the air!
** MyLittlePanzer: Literally. Akamatsu created a line of remote controlled miniature tanks that actually blew up if taking too much damage. It was a commercial failure, since the "toy" could only be bought by licensed demolition experts.
** PsychicBlockDefense: The "Barrier Boy" headbands, which are supposed to protect the user from Algernon.
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* RenaissanceMan: Capable of designing a large number of inventions (from toys to military weapons), as well run his own company.
* DisabilityImmunity: Either due to her condition, powers, or that's she's pumped full of meds [[spoiler: Sakura is the only one unaffected by Prof. Umezaki's pheromone attack.]]
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* {{Determinator}}: She is never going to stop until Algernon is stopped.
* EmotionlessGirl: Most of the time she rarely displays any emotion. If she does show any fear or anger, there's typically a good reason why.
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* ShyBlueHairedGirl: On par for the course.
* TheSpock: The most calm and logical person in the group.
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* TheFaceless: Even in flashbacks, we never do see his face.
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* TheFaceless: Even While many non-important characters' faces are forever covered in flashbacks, we never do see his face. shadow, Cactus doesn't get a face for no readily apparent reason other than creepiness.
* MysteriousProtector: To Keita.
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* MysteriousProtector
* MysteriousProtector: To Hinoki [[spoiler: but his reasons may not be entirely altruistic at all...]]
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** TheWormThatWalks: Professor Umezaki has his insect swarms form into three large monsters. As if their size wasn't enough, these monsters can break up into individual swarms and reform when need be.
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* MakeMeWannaShou: Nebula's main attack.
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* MakeMeWannaShou: MakeMeWannaShout: Nebula's main attack.
* BigCreepyCrawlies: His "Carrier Ants". While not as huge as a other examples (they're about the size of large dog), but they're still larger than they should be. And his swarms could combine into something appearing like these.
* MindHive: Managed to set one up, using technology to control his minions from a central nexus.
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* MindControlDevice: Umezaki created his own {{Puppeteer Parasite}}s! [[spoiler: By shoving them into people's mouths, he took control of the human personnel of BPL.]]
* TheSwarm: Several of them - worms, wasps, beetles, large ants, and even mind controlling parasites!
* TheSwarm: Several of them - worms, wasps, beetles, large ants, and even mind controlling parasites!
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* CoolOldGuy
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* PsychicRadar: Acts plays this role - capable of detecting if someone's in trouble, providing information on Betterman, and allows Betterman to know when it's time to act.
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* PsychicRadar: Acts plays Plays this role - capable of detecting if someone's in trouble, providing information on Betterman, and allows Betterman to know when it's time to act.
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Original co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'' that worked with Hinoki. During the Bottom World investigation, he becomes inflected with Algernon and abandons the Neuronoid. He dies shortly afterwards.
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Original co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'' that worked with Hinoki. During the Bottom World investigation, he becomes inflected with Algernon and abandons the Neuronoid. He dies shortly afterwards.after.
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* TheFaceless: Even in flashbacks, we never do see his face.
* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: He dies. And then he gets mentioned several times afterwards [[spoiler: such as being pals with Heichin.]]
* PunnyName: Oddly enough.
* TakeOurWordForIt: Despite never seeing Cactus, or his fate, several of the characters are affected by his death.
* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: He dies. And then he gets mentioned several times afterwards [[spoiler: such as being pals with Heichin.]]
* PunnyName: Oddly enough.
* TakeOurWordForIt: Despite never seeing Cactus, or his fate, several of the characters are affected by his death.
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The titular Betterman of the series, saving the protagonists on several occasions. He is capable of eating the seeds of the Animus flower to transform into much more powerful fighting forms. Mysterious and vigilant, Lamia's default form is that of a humanoid male, with long hair.
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The titular Betterman of the series, saving the protagonists on several occasions. He is capable of eating the seeds of the Animus flower to transform into much more powerful fighting forms. Mysterious and vigilant, Lamia's default form is that of a humanoid male, with long hair. \n He also bears more than a passing resemblance to Hinoki's brother, Mario.
* HairColorSpoiler: He shares the same tri-colored shock as Hinoki. Is it her brother? [[spoiler: No - Lamia only looks that way because he ate the Animus seed that sprouted from Mario. In the process, Lamia gained the memories of his sister, as well as some of his phsyical attributes.]]
* MakeMeWannaShou: Nebula's main attack.
* MakeMeWannaShou: Nebula's main attack.
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* NonActionGuy: Keita is what you would call... a loaner hero that you use until the real one shows up.
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* FormFittingWardrobe: [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/betterman-38_7221.jpg Pretty much]] [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/betterman-46_5054.jpg Hinoki's]] [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/betterman-43_5444.jpg entire]][[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/betterman-45_1874.jpg wardrobe]]. The [[MsFanservice girl]] is seriously never seen in anything BUT this type of outfit.
* GoGoEnslavement: In the final episodes of the series, Hinoki is tazed by Mamon and later wakes up in the Neuronoid wearing her dive suit, to be used as bait to draw Betterman out.
* MaleGaze: [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/snapshot4.JPG Hinoki]] [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/snapshot5.JPG also]] [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/snapshot-redone1.jpg gets]] [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/snapshot-redone3.jpg this]] [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/snapshot-redone4.jpg a lot]] from Keita.
* ShesGotLegs: It's worth noting that she's the only female lead who isn't seen wearing an outfit that covers up to her knees.
* {{Zettai Ryouiki}}: Hinoki's school uniform.
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* CreepyChild: She's fifteen, but she's still damn good at pulling this off when the plot calls for it. Which is often.
* IllGirl: Sakura was this when she was born, and she hasn't gotten much better over time. She still has quite a weak constitution, and though she's a Dual Kind, she's only used as a Head Diver in emergencies.
* NakedFirstImpression: In the pilot episode.
* NightmareFuelStationAttendant
* PsychicRadar: Acts plays this role - capable of detecting if someone's in trouble, providing information on Betterman, and allows Betterman to know when it's time to act.
* WaifProphet
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* PeekABangs: Sometimes.
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!!"Chandi"
A mysterious girl met by Keita in India, always smiling. She is accompanied by "Puleto", a lizard-like creature. She communicates only through telepathy using the Limpid Channel. Capable of great strength and speed, she saves Keita on several occasions.
[[spoiler: It turns out Chandi is a creation of Dr. Umezaki. She is the last of the D-Type Hunters, a series of superhuman clones.]]
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!!Yakusugi
Mystifying Buddhist priest who provides aid to the heroes. Even at in his old age (possibly 120 years old), he has managed to reach the peak of human abilities. He is amazingly fast, strong, and has powerful spiritual capabilities.
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A mysterious girl met by Keita in India, always smiling. She is accompanied by "Puleto", a lizard-like creature. She communicates only through telepathy using the
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* BadassAdorable / LittleMissBadass: She may look like an sweet girl, but she can kick a large amount of ass!
* PoweredArmor / LivingWeapon: "Puleto" is a D-Type hunter armor. When not being worn, it can take the [[AnimatedArmor form of a large lizard]].
* TykeBomb
!!Yakusugi
Mystifying Buddhist priest who provides unexpected aid to the heroes. Even at in his old age (possibly 120 years old), he has managed to reach the peak of human abilities. He is amazingly fast, strong, and has powerful spiritual capabilities.
->Voiced by: Yusaku Yara (JP), David Kelly (EN)
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*BadassPreacher: Even over a hundred years old, the priest Yakusugi is at the peak of phsyical, mental, and spiritual capabilities. He ends up saving the heroes, even Betterman!
* CoolOldGuy
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* SwissArmyHero: If he needs to fight, he can take on several forms:
** JackOfAllStats: ''Nebula'', capable of flight and the common battle form.
** LightningBruiser: ''Aqua'', faster than even Nebula and at least as destructive. The only downside is that it can only be used in the ocean.
** MightyGlacier: Forte, a giant hulk capable of finding a foe's weak point, and [[AttackItsWeakPoint striking at it to cause it to shatter into dust]].
* TheWorfEffect: Has this happen to him occasionally.
** JackOfAllStats: ''Nebula'', capable of flight and the common battle form.
** LightningBruiser: ''Aqua'', faster than even Nebula and at least as destructive. The only downside is that it can only be used in the ocean.
** MightyGlacier: Forte, a giant hulk capable of finding a foe's weak point, and [[AttackItsWeakPoint striking at it to cause it to shatter into dust]].
* TheWorfEffect: Has this happen to him occasionally.
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* SideKick: To Lamia. When things get bad for him, [[spoiler: Seeme can also transform as needed.]]
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* BodyHorror
* EvilutionaryBiologist: Bonus points for actually being part of the Biotech field.
* MadScientist
* MadScientistLaboratory: The Biotechnology Provision Laboratory, a massive research facility created to design new food sources. Since [=BPL=] has such vast resources and technology, Asami goes there to help in her investigations. She discovers more than she bargained for.
* EvilutionaryBiologist: Bonus points for actually being part of the Biotech field.
* MadScientist
* MadScientistLaboratory: The Biotechnology Provision Laboratory, a massive research facility created to design new food sources. Since [=BPL=] has such vast resources and technology, Asami goes there to help in her investigations. She discovers more than she bargained for.
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!!Keita Aono
The main character. A 17 year old student who finds himself piloting the Neuronoid ''Kakuseijin'' with Hinoki. While panicky, socially awkward, and caught in circumstances way over his head, Keita manages to show enough courage and wit to survive.
->Voiced by: Kappei Yamaguchi (JP), Matthew Erickson (EN)
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!!Hinoki Sai
Keita's classmate and co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'', and childhood friend of Keita. After her parents and brother went missing, she became melancholy and distant.
->Voiced by: Kyoko Hikami (JP), Onalea Gilbertson (EN)
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!!Shigeru Akamatsu
The passionate head of Akamatsu Industries, the company which is contracted by Mode Warp to operate the Neuronoids. Somewhat eccentric but gifted inventor, he created a number of amazing gadgets.
->Voiced by: Chafurin (JP), Dave Pettitt (EN)
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!!Sakura
A cryptic 15 year old girl capable of reading the "Limpid Channel", allowing her to read the minds of beings around her, allowing her to pick up important information. Also a Dual-kind, she can pilot Neuronoids in a pinch. Unfortunately, Sakura has poor health so much so she is confined to the Manage Machine, a medical device. [[spoiler: At the end of the series, it's revealed she is Akamatsu's daughter. He agreed to work with Mode Warp so he could use the Manage Machine for Sakura.]]
->Voiced by: Junko Iwao (JP), Mariette Sluyter (EN)
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!!Miyako Asami
Young and level-headed bio-medical engineer and investigator, providing explanations to the various phenomenon the protagonists encounter. Working for [=ModeWarp=], she acts as the company liaison to Akamatsu Industries. She has dedicated her life to investigating and stopping Algernon.
->Voiced by: HoukoKuwashima (JP), Meredith Taylor-Parry (EN)
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!!Kaede Kurenai
A cheerful, if subduded, young woman who co-pilots the Neuronoid ''Tyran''. In addition to being a dual-kind, she has psychic abilities that allow her to read electro-magnetic impulses. Kaede also has a close relationship with her co-pilot Shou.
->Voiced by: Yuko Minaguchi (JP), Colleen Blackmore (EN)
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!!Shou Yanagi
The composed and capable 24 year old co-pilot of the ''Tyran''. He also possesses psychic capabilities, such as the ability to hypnotize others. In a relationship with Kaede. Though often collected, Shou does suffer from trauma at times [[spoiler: in regards to death of his brother Kei.]]
->Voiced by: Shinichiro Miki (JP), Jonathan Love (EN)
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!!"Chandi"
A mysterious girl met by Keita in India, always smiling. She is accompanied by "Puleto", a lizard-like creature. She communicates only through telepathy using the Limpid Channel. Capable of great strength and speed, she saves Keita on several occasions.
[[spoiler: It turns out Chandi is a creation of Dr. Umezaki. She is the last of the D-Type Hunters, a series of superhuman clones.]]
->Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima (JP), Onalea Gilbertson (EN)
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!!Ritsuko Fuchu (Li-Chan)
Laid back employee of Akamatsu Industries, she operates the vehicles that transports the Neuronoids. Understandably, she's a bit perturbed by all the unnatural events surrounding her.
->Voiced by: Tomoko Kawakami (JP), Christy Greene (EN)
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!!Yamajii
Another Akamatsu Industries employee, he helps the Boss in the Command Carrier with any technical data.
->Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu (JP), Ben Jeffrey (EN)
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!!Kazuho Heichin
Akamatsu Industries technician, working along side Yamajii and Li-Chan. [[spoiler: It turns out that he's infected with Algernon, and is responsible for the early attacks in the series.]]
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!!Cactus Prickle
Original co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'' that worked with Hinoki. During the Bottom World investigation, he becomes inflected with Algernon and abandons the Neuronoid. He dies shortly afterwards.
->Voiced by: Hiroki Takahashi (JP), MarkGatha (EN)
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!!Yakusugi
Mystifying Buddhist priest who provides aid to the heroes. Even at in his old age (possibly 120 years old), he has managed to reach the peak of human abilities. He is amazingly fast, strong, and has powerful spiritual capabilities.
->Voiced by: Yusaku Yara (JP), David Kelly (EN)
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!!Lamia
The titular Betterman of the series, saving the protagonists on several occasions. He is capable of eating the seeds of the Animus flower to transform into much more powerful fighting forms. Mysterious and vigilant, Lamia's default form is that of a humanoid male, with long hair.
->Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu (JP), Jonathan Love (EN)
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!!Seeme
Often accompanying Lamia, Seeme is a strange yellow bird-like creature. She serves as his confidant, while helping him keep on eye on Hinoki.
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!!Bodaiju
An arrogant Betterman who confronts Lamia over his priorities and taboo actions. He appears as a dark skinned monk.
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!!Prof. Umezaki
The head of BPL, a major research facility trying to find future food resources. However, it turns out he was conducting unethical experiments, and creating an army of biological horrors. [[spoiler: He dies in the confrontation with the Protagonists and Bettermen. Sadly, Umezaki was himself a victim of Algernon.]]
->Voiced by: Osamu Ichikawa (JP), Steve Olson (EN)
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!!Mugito Mamon
Leader of the Superhuman Federation, a group of powerful psychics. Mamon himself has powerful Drowsing abilities. Using those powers, he hopes to bring about a perfect human. [[spoiler: Lamia defeats him during the climatic battle.]]
->Voiced by: Mugihito (JP), Doug McKeag (EN)
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!!Keita Aono
The main character. A 17 year old student who finds himself piloting the Neuronoid ''Kakuseijin'' with Hinoki. While panicky, socially awkward, and caught in circumstances way over his head, Keita manages to show enough courage and wit to survive.
->Voiced by: Kappei Yamaguchi (JP), Matthew Erickson (EN)
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!!Hinoki Sai
Keita's classmate and co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'', and childhood friend of Keita. After her parents and brother went missing, she became melancholy and distant.
->Voiced by: Kyoko Hikami (JP), Onalea Gilbertson (EN)
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!!Shigeru Akamatsu
The passionate head of Akamatsu Industries, the company which is contracted by Mode Warp to operate the Neuronoids. Somewhat eccentric but gifted inventor, he created a number of amazing gadgets.
->Voiced by: Chafurin (JP), Dave Pettitt (EN)
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!!Sakura
A cryptic 15 year old girl capable of reading the "Limpid Channel", allowing her to read the minds of beings around her, allowing her to pick up important information. Also a Dual-kind, she can pilot Neuronoids in a pinch. Unfortunately, Sakura has poor health so much so she is confined to the Manage Machine, a medical device. [[spoiler: At the end of the series, it's revealed she is Akamatsu's daughter. He agreed to work with Mode Warp so he could use the Manage Machine for Sakura.]]
->Voiced by: Junko Iwao (JP), Mariette Sluyter (EN)
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!!Miyako Asami
Young and level-headed bio-medical engineer and investigator, providing explanations to the various phenomenon the protagonists encounter. Working for [=ModeWarp=], she acts as the company liaison to Akamatsu Industries. She has dedicated her life to investigating and stopping Algernon.
->Voiced by: HoukoKuwashima (JP), Meredith Taylor-Parry (EN)
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!!Kaede Kurenai
A cheerful, if subduded, young woman who co-pilots the Neuronoid ''Tyran''. In addition to being a dual-kind, she has psychic abilities that allow her to read electro-magnetic impulses. Kaede also has a close relationship with her co-pilot Shou.
->Voiced by: Yuko Minaguchi (JP), Colleen Blackmore (EN)
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!!Shou Yanagi
The composed and capable 24 year old co-pilot of the ''Tyran''. He also possesses psychic capabilities, such as the ability to hypnotize others. In a relationship with Kaede. Though often collected, Shou does suffer from trauma at times [[spoiler: in regards to death of his brother Kei.]]
->Voiced by: Shinichiro Miki (JP), Jonathan Love (EN)
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!!"Chandi"
A mysterious girl met by Keita in India, always smiling. She is accompanied by "Puleto", a lizard-like creature. She communicates only through telepathy using the Limpid Channel. Capable of great strength and speed, she saves Keita on several occasions.
[[spoiler: It turns out Chandi is a creation of Dr. Umezaki. She is the last of the D-Type Hunters, a series of superhuman clones.]]
->Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima (JP), Onalea Gilbertson (EN)
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!!Ritsuko Fuchu (Li-Chan)
Laid back employee of Akamatsu Industries, she operates the vehicles that transports the Neuronoids. Understandably, she's a bit perturbed by all the unnatural events surrounding her.
->Voiced by: Tomoko Kawakami (JP), Christy Greene (EN)
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!!Yamajii
Another Akamatsu Industries employee, he helps the Boss in the Command Carrier with any technical data.
->Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu (JP), Ben Jeffrey (EN)
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!!Kazuho Heichin
Akamatsu Industries technician, working along side Yamajii and Li-Chan. [[spoiler: It turns out that he's infected with Algernon, and is responsible for the early attacks in the series.]]
->Voiced by: (JP), (EN)
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!!Cactus Prickle
Original co-pilot of the ''Kakuseijin'' that worked with Hinoki. During the Bottom World investigation, he becomes inflected with Algernon and abandons the Neuronoid. He dies shortly afterwards.
->Voiced by: Hiroki Takahashi (JP), MarkGatha (EN)
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!!Yakusugi
Mystifying Buddhist priest who provides aid to the heroes. Even at in his old age (possibly 120 years old), he has managed to reach the peak of human abilities. He is amazingly fast, strong, and has powerful spiritual capabilities.
->Voiced by: Yusaku Yara (JP), David Kelly (EN)
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[[folder: Bettermen]]
!!Lamia
The titular Betterman of the series, saving the protagonists on several occasions. He is capable of eating the seeds of the Animus flower to transform into much more powerful fighting forms. Mysterious and vigilant, Lamia's default form is that of a humanoid male, with long hair.
->Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu (JP), Jonathan Love (EN)
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!!Seeme
Often accompanying Lamia, Seeme is a strange yellow bird-like creature. She serves as his confidant, while helping him keep on eye on Hinoki.
->Voiced by: Tomoko Kawakami (JP), M.J. McCann (EN)
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!!Bodaiju
An arrogant Betterman who confronts Lamia over his priorities and taboo actions. He appears as a dark skinned monk.
->Voiced by: Kazuki Yao (JP)
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[[folder: Antagonists ]]
!!Prof. Umezaki
The head of BPL, a major research facility trying to find future food resources. However, it turns out he was conducting unethical experiments, and creating an army of biological horrors. [[spoiler: He dies in the confrontation with the Protagonists and Bettermen. Sadly, Umezaki was himself a victim of Algernon.]]
->Voiced by: Osamu Ichikawa (JP), Steve Olson (EN)
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!!Mugito Mamon
Leader of the Superhuman Federation, a group of powerful psychics. Mamon himself has powerful Drowsing abilities. Using those powers, he hopes to bring about a perfect human. [[spoiler: Lamia defeats him during the climatic battle.]]
->Voiced by: Mugihito (JP), Doug McKeag (EN)
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