Shellfolk
CharacterThe Shellfolk are a crustacean tribe of Mysterious Beings who march under Shell King. Rated as a Wolf-level menace, the entire group was wiped out by the Neo Hero Blue after they routed one of his squads.
Appearance
Members of this tribe resemble upright crabs. A hard exoskeleton wraps the body, pincers take the place of fingers, and each one stands at roughly the stature of a typical person. Beyond these shared crustacean traits, the group presents a uniform look across its ranks.
Personality
Very little has ever been documented about how the Shellfolk think or reason. Their overall level of awareness is left unrecorded, and observers cannot say whether the tribe operates through cunning or blunt instinct. What is clear is that they answer to their ruler, Shell King, and move against targets as a unit.
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History
During the Neo Heroes Uprising, the tribe stormed a populated area with Shell King at the front and crushed a detachment of Neo Heroes commanded by Blue. Vowing to answer for the beating his allies had taken, Blue turned on Shell King, cranked up the output of his combat suit, and struck the leader down. With their king defeated, the remaining Shellfolk fell to the same hero one after another, ending the tribe entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Shellfolk in One Punch Man?
The Shellfolk are a crustacean tribe of Mysterious Beings who march under Shell King. Rated as a Wolf-level threat, the entire tribe was wiped out by the Neo Hero Blue.
What do the Shellfolk look like?
Members of the Shellfolk tribe resemble upright crabs, with a hard exoskeleton, pincers in place of fingers, and a build roughly the height of a typical person.
Who leads the Shellfolk?
The Shellfolk are led by Shell King, a Demon-level Mysterious Being. The tribe moves against targets as a unit under his command.
How were the Shellfolk defeated?
During the Neo Heroes Uprising, the Shellfolk stormed a populated area and crushed a detachment of Neo Heroes led by Blue. Blue then turned on Shell King, struck him down, and wiped out the remaining Shellfolk one by one, ending the tribe entirely.
How strong is the Shellfolk tribe?
The Shellfolk are rated as a Wolf-level threat as a tribe. Together with Shell King they were strong enough to defeat a detachment of battle-suited Neo Heroes before Blue turned the fight around.
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