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Tanktop Black Hole

Character

Tanktop Black Hole was the B-Class Rank 81 hero and older brother of Tanktop Tiger, a member of the Tank Topper Army better at swaying crowds than winning fights. He walked away from the Hero Association once the Monster Association was defeated.

Age: 28
Height Cm: 213.3
English Va: Joshua Tomar
Japanese Va: Atsushi Imaruoka
Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 22
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 7: The Ultimate Disciple
First Appearance (Webcomic): Chapter 22
Allegiances: Hero Association (former), Tank Topper Army (former)
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Appearance

Black Hole cuts a large, powerfully built figure topped with short black hair. His outfit could hardly be plainer, just a pair of pants worn with a black tank top.

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Personality

Sure of himself and hard to budge, Black Hole flatly refused to accept that a mere C-Class hero could have shattered an incoming meteor. He also has a knack for charisma, able to steer a crowd's mood however he likes. That talent turns manipulative when it suits him, as he swiftly whipped up public anger against Saitama over the wreckage left across Z-City. For all the bluster, though, a coward hides underneath. Once he grasped how badly outmatched he was, he begged Saitama to let him go and openly confessed to the crowd that he had lied about Saitama being a villain.

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History

After Saitama shattered the falling meteor and scattered debris ruined much of Z-City, resentment ran high. As Saitama walked the ruins, Tanktop Tiger sprang out to brand him a liar and a cheat, then summoned his brother. Black Hole confronted the hero and, rather than let Tiger simply attack, boasted of a crueler punishment. He launched into a tirade blaming Saitama for the destruction and the resulting homelessness and lost livelihoods, drawing gathering onlookers to his side and pressing Saitama to give up hero work before challenging him to a duel. When Tiger's charge was swatted aside, an enraged Black Hole lunged to grab Saitama, only for Saitama to seize his hand and crush it until he surrendered, dropping to his knees to apologize and plead for release.

He later joined the Tank Topper Army in hunting Garou to avenge Tanktop Vegetarian, but the group was easily beaten. During the Monster Association conflict he followed his master to the Z-City ruins and helped surround the weakened Garou, the mob only stopping once Zombieman intervened and King arrived. His absence from a subsequent tanktop meeting suggested he had quit both the group and hero work entirely. As a B-Class fighter he ranked near the bottom of his class, relying on hand-to-hand combat backed by a grip strong enough to crush 200 kilograms, along with his gift for turning a crowd. He also appears as a playable character across several One-Punch Man video games.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What rank is Tanktop Black Hole?

Tanktop Black Hole held B-Class Rank 81 in the Hero Association before he retired. He ranked near the bottom of his class despite his large, powerful build.

Who is Tanktop Black Hole's brother?

Tanktop Black Hole is the older brother of Tanktop Tiger, and the two appear together as members of the Tank Topper Army. Tiger summoned him to confront Saitama after the meteor incident in Z-City.

What happened when Tanktop Black Hole confronted Saitama?

Tanktop Black Hole rallied a crowd against Saitama, blaming him for the destruction left by a shattered meteor, and challenged him to a duel. When he grabbed for Saitama, Saitama crushed his hand until he dropped to his knees, apologized, and begged to be let go.

Why did Tanktop Black Hole retire?

Tanktop Black Hole's absence from a later tanktop meeting suggested he quit both the Tank Topper Army and hero work after the Monster Association war ended. He had already shown himself a coward once he realized how outmatched he truly was.

What is Tanktop Black Hole's personality like?

Tanktop Black Hole is confident and charismatic, able to sway a crowd's mood to his advantage, but that talent turns manipulative when it suits him. Underneath the bluster he is a coward, quick to beg for mercy once he faces real danger.

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