Shoulderpads
CharacterShoulderpads is a C-Class hero of the Hero Association based in C-City, named for the bulky pads on his jacket. His notable moment comes when a wounded version of him warns Genos about an incoming monster threat.
Appearance
A young man with cropped black hair and full lips, he dresses in black trousers and a zippered jacket in black and white. The oversized white pads capping his shoulders are what gave him his hero name.
Personality
The story sketches his character only lightly, but one moment speaks for him: badly hurt, he still summoned the strength to alert Genos to the lurking danger, marking him as a hero who takes his responsibilities to heart.
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History
When the monsters launched a coordinated assault across several cities, Shoulderpads was among the heroes who met Awakened Cockroach in battle and was beaten down. Genos discovered him wounded, and despite his injuries he cautioned the cyborg to stay alert and keep watch on the enemy. He later joined the crowd of heroes who converged on the wrecked stretch of Z-City Ghost Town after Tatsumaki flipped the city by demolishing the Monster Association's base; there the group's argument over what to do with the depowered Garou was cut short by King's arrival. As a C-Class hero his exact rank is unrecorded, and he is presumed to be fairly weak, leaving his standing among his peers unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shoulderpads in One Punch Man?
Shoulderpads is a C-Class hero of the Hero Association based in C-City, named for the bulky pads on his jacket. His notable moment comes when a wounded version of him warns Genos about an incoming monster threat.
Why is Shoulderpads named that?
Shoulderpads gets his hero name from the oversized white pads capping his shoulders on his black and white zippered jacket. He also wears black trousers and has cropped black hair.
What did Shoulderpads do during the coordinated monster attack?
When monsters launched a coordinated assault across several cities, Shoulderpads was among the heroes who fought Awakened Cockroach and was beaten down. Despite his injuries, he still warned Genos to stay alert and keep watch on the enemy.
What class hero is Shoulderpads?
Shoulderpads is a C-Class hero, though his exact rank within that class is unrecorded. He is presumed to be fairly weak, leaving his standing among his peers unclear.
Did Shoulderpads appear after the Monster Association's base was destroyed?
Yes, Shoulderpads joined the crowd of heroes who converged on the wrecked stretch of Z-City Ghost Town after Tatsumaki demolished the Monster Association's base. He was present for the group's argument over what to do with the depowered Garou before King's arrival cut it short.
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