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Development of character[]

Character Info[]

Onikisu (鬼キス, Onikisu), better known by his hero alias Licorice (甘草鬼, Kansouki), is a professional young hero ranked S-Class, Rank 7 in the Hero Association. Licorice is based in P-City, where he specializes in contributing to making Licorice candy. Through the series, Licorice wants to find his identity, finding a persona was the goal for him through the series. As dismissive and rude the adults and mostly the S-Class were, he was able to influence them to become better people.

Appearance[]

Licorice is an adolescent boy with short, curly, black hair, dark brown eyes, and a slim, lean build. In his hero outfit, Licorice typically wears a black long-sleeve shirt paired with black pants, shoes, and a belt adorned with purple rhinestone circles. He also carries a licorice flavored Twizzlers candy bag near his pocket and wears a large black onyx bead necklace.

Outside of battle, Licorice opts for a more casual look, sporting a black turtleneck tank top with white pants, the same rhinestone belt from his hero outfit, and purple shoes. He also has a black cross-body bag slung over his right shoulder.

Personality[]

Licorice is a committed character known for his cheerful and sassy personality. He exudes confidence and humor, which helps him face challenges head-on. Formerly, his dedication to heroism can border on obsession, causing him to disconnect from his identity self. His profound respect for fellow heroes drives him to uplift and inspire others, but he has a low tolerance for disrespect. This passionate nature makes him quick to stand up for himself and his beliefs, and when Tatsumaki belittles him as incompetent, he reacts defensively and becomes argumentative, revealing the vulnerability beneath his bravado.

Although Licorice looks up to strong figures like Blast, this admiration sometimes overshadows his individuality, leading to struggles with his identity. His aspiration to mirror heroes like Blast creates an internal conflict; he often sacrifices his uniqueness in the quest for perfection, which can leave him feeling inadequate. Despite his upbeat demeanor, he wrestles with insecurities when he feels he falls short of the heroic standards he admires. While his close relationships provide support, they also amplify the pressure he feels to excel as a hero, leading to emotional distress when he thinks he’s not meeting expectations.

To regain his sense of self, Licorice embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He learns to embrace his sassy personality without the crushing weight of artificial heroic ideals. By sharing his insecurities with friends and family, he cultivates deeper connections that allow him to reveal his authentic self. Through this process, Licorice redefines his concept of heroism, understanding that it includes authenticity and vulnerability alongside strength. He begins to appreciate the importance of being true to himself, embracing his uniqueness while striving to inspire others without losing sight of who he is.

Abilities and Powers[]

As an S-Class hero, Licorice is exceptionally powerful, both supernaturally and physically. While he may not be the most renowned hero in his rank, many in the Hero Association, including Fubuki, Genos, Forte, Child Emperor, and Tanktop Master, refer to him as "God's descendant." Numerous beings from the Monster Association actively avoid him, fearing that he could annihilate them with a mere thought. Even Orochi acknowledges Licorice's potential to dismantle the association entirely. During the battle between Psykorochi and Tatsumaki, Licorice demonstrates his strength by attempting to transform the twisted Orochi and Psykos into a two-dimensional screen, just for Tatsumaki to eliminate them more easily. Although the full extent of his powers remains unknown, he is regarded as one of the strongest members in the S-Class of the Hero Association. Even Tatsumaki, who often dismisses him at times, concedes that Licorice would put up a formidable fight against her.

However, despite his incredible abilities, Licorice struggles to see these powers as part of his true identity. Instead, he perceives them as an external issue, which leads him to avoid using them in battle. Preferring hand-to-hand combat, he often relies on his physical skills rather than his supernatural gifts. Though not strictly an Esper or purely physical fighter, which almost elevate him to an unknown class. He was seen to create large damage with his candy based powers. He also uses powers to create licorice candies.

Supernatural Abilities[]

Licorice Candy Manipulation: Licorice has the ability to create licorice candy and constructs. He can create a finite or infinite supply of licorice for eating or for power. With his Licorice creation he can create many type of weapons to use for battle, most of all of these Licorice candy attacks can be dilated by their size or can be shaped to increase damage on the opponent or destructive capacity. Licorice was able to parallel Black sperm with his array of Licorice constructs and trapped him in a huge sphere of licorice candy, to where he kicked it into the earth.

  • Licorice Constructs: Licorice's constructs are versatile and can take any form, from simple spheres to complex structures. He uses them as physical weapons or barriers, manipulating their shape and function as needed.

Psychokinesis: Licorice has formidable telekinetic abilities. He can control objects and manipulate the environment with gestures. In battle, he used this power to twist and crush monsters from the Monster Association with ease.

  • Flight: Licorice has the ability to levitate and fly using his psychokinetic powers, giving him great mobility during combat.
  • Psychic Barriers: He can create powerful barriers using psychokinesis, protecting himself and others from attacks.

Limited Power Immunity: Licorice can become temporarily (5 minutes) immune to certain abilities if he deems them "boring" or not worth engaging with. In his battle with Platinum Sperm, he resisted physical and psychic attacks without breaking a sweat.

Dimensional Manipulation: He has the ability to manipulate dimensions, bending space and time to his will. This includes creating dimensional barriers, warping space to dodge attacks, and shifting the battlefield.

Physical Powers[]

Immense Speed and Reflexes: Licorice is one of the fastest members of the S-Class heroes, he was able to outpace

Immense Strength: His physical strength allows him to overpower many of his opponents, crushing them with sheer force.

Immense Durability: He can also resist physical strength-based attacks, shrugging off heavy blows from powerful enemies.

Fighting Style[]

Licorice's fighting style is named "Licorice Onyx" and incorporates all his candy-based and supernatural based abilities in combat. Here are some key techniques:

  • Licorice Smash (リコリススマッシュ, Rikorisu Sumasshu): A powerful physical attack where Licorice coats his fist in licorice candy and delivers a devastating punch that can break through even the toughest defenses.
  • Licorice Tower (リコリスタワー, Rikorisu Tawā): Licorice creates a towering structure of licorice candy that can be used for both offensive and defensive purposes. It can rise quickly and strike enemies, or serve as a shield.
  • Licorice Javelin (リコリスジャベリン, Rikorisu Jaberin): He forms a sharp javelin out of licorice candy and hurls it at his opponent with incredible speed and force.
  • Licorice Overwhelming (リコリスオーバーウェルミング, Rikorisu Ōbāwērumingu): This technique floods the battlefield with licorice candy constructs, overwhelming the opponent with sheer numbers. The constructs can take on different forms to attack from every direction.
  • Dimensional Change (次元変化, Jigen Henka): Licorice can change the opponents or the environments dimension. He was able to transform psykorochi into a two dimensional screen.

Hero Rating[]

Licorice's rating determined by the Hero Association:

Ability Type Stamina Intelligence Justice Endurance Power Popularity Effectiveness Fighting Ability Total
Weapons 9 7 6 6 10 5 9 ? 63

Quotes[]

  • (To Sweet Mask) "Self-identity is the key to surviving in this world. If you can’t figure out who you are, then honey, you’re just an alien—lost to society without yourself. Period."
  • "Whos the slow one? A child that knows what's happening to themselves and their environment. Or an adult that, because they are so old, thinks they know everything?"
  • (To Fubuki) "I do love the power, recognition, but I'd rather find identity besides just magic. It's very... Tiring."
  • (To Saitama) "You should smile more man! In the next fifty years these people, and I would probably be dead!"
  • (To Black Sperm) "All this duplication is giving me a headache. I ought to put you back in the ball sack."
  • (To Platinum Sperm) "You that slow!? I ought to slap that swinging mice tail bitch!"
  • "All these whor–monsters are weak! Can't they not use the same technique?"

Trivia[]

  • Licorice's zodiac sign is Libra.
  • He is ranked S-Class, Rank 7 in the Hero Association.
  • His hero name, "Licorice," is of course named after the candy.
  • Despite his immense powers, he prefers hand-to-hand combat over using his supernatural abilities.
  • Licorice is 16 years old.
  • Licorice is quite chubby.
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