Torao
CharacterTorao is the young son of Torajirou, the self-styled fashion police whose garish clothing made the boy a target for bullies. A brief encounter with Saitama gives him the nerve to finally reject his father's designs and dress however he pleases.
Appearance
Torao is a small boy whose short black hair is swept to the left. For a long stretch he was stuck in the loud, tasteless outfits his father put together for him, but he eventually switched over to plainer, simpler clothing of his own choosing.
Personality
The ridiculous getups forced on him by his father made Torao an easy target, and he endured a great deal of bullying because of them. Meeting Saitama changed that, giving him the confidence to push back against his father and start wearing whatever he genuinely liked.
History
Torao is found weeping outside the arena hosting the hero costume contest, stripped down to his underwear after bullies made off with his clothes. When Saitama and Genos ask what happened, he explains the theft, and Saitama simply hands over his own outfit and tells the boy to head home. Once the contest wraps up, Torao seeks Saitama out to return the borrowed hero costume and thank him. He then confronts his father at the stadium, telling him bluntly that the outfits he made are awful and that from now on he will dress as he likes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Torao in One Punch Man?
Torao is the young son of Torajirou, the fashion-obsessed head judge of the Hero Costume Contest, whose taste in clothing made Torao a target for bullies.
How does Saitama help Torao?
After bullies steal Torao's clothes and leave him crying in his underwear, Saitama hands over his own outfit and tells the boy to head home.
Does Torao confront his father?
Yes. After the Hero Costume Contest, Torao confronts Torajirou, telling him bluntly that the outfits he designed for him are awful and that he will dress as he likes from now on.
Why was Torao bullied?
Torao was bullied because of the loud, tasteless outfits his father Torajirou forced him to wear.
Does Torao return Saitama's costume?
Yes. Once the Hero Costume Contest wraps up, Torao seeks out Saitama to return the borrowed hero costume and thank him for his help.
Sources & Information
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