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The cast of [[Cyborg 009]]:
The cast of ''[[Cyborg 009]]'':


=== [[My Hero Zero|Our Heroes/]][[Phlebotinum Rebel|The 00-Team]] ===
== [[My Hero Zero|Our Heroes/]][[Phlebotinum Rebel|The 00-Team]] ==
===Joe Shimamura, aka Cyborg 009===
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[[The Hero]] and most advanced of the nine cyborgs, with a more powerful body and his semi-unique [[Super Speed|Acceleration Mode]], which enabled him to move at [[Time Stands Still|incredible speeds]] via a switch hidden in one of his teeth. Very sensitive and compassionate, he sometimes wound up juggling the [[Hero Ball]] while trying to avoid [[Shoot the Dog|difficult decisions]].

'''Joe Shimamura''', aka Cyborg 009. [[The Hero]] and most advanced of the nine cyborgs, with a more powerful body and his semi-unique [[Super Speed|Acceleration Mode]], which enabled him to move at [[Time Stands Still|incredible speeds]] via a switch hidden in one of his teeth. Very sensitive and compassionate, he sometimes wound up juggling the [[Hero Ball]] while trying to avoid [[Shoot the Dog|difficult decisions]].


* [[Ace Pilot]]
* [[Ace Pilot]]
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* [[Takeshi Kusao]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Takeshi Kusao]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Time Stands Still]] - How he perceives the world while acclerated. {{spoiler|One episode leaves him stuck like this for a while. It's pure [[Nightmare Fuel]] for him.}}
* [[Time Stands Still]] - How he perceives the world while acclerated. {{spoiler|One episode leaves him stuck like this for a while. It's pure [[Nightmare Fuel]] for him.}}

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===Ivan Whisky, aka Cyborg 001===
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A small Russian baby with incredible [[Psychic Powers]] - in fact, he was likely the most powerful of the lot, but ''using'' them left him exhausted, and he could only use them to their fullest after sleeping for two weeks. Played the [[Chessmaster]] at times, [[The Strategist|co-ordinating attacks]] and [[Enemy Scan|providing the enemy's weaknesses]].

'''Ivan Whisky''', aka Cyborg 001. A small Russian baby with incredible [[Psychic Powers]] - in fact, he was likely the most powerful of the lot, but ''using'' them left him exhausted, and he could only use them to their fullest after sleeping for two weeks. Played the [[Chessmaster]] at times, [[The Strategist|co-ordinating attacks]] and [[Enemy Scan|providing the enemy's weaknesses]].


* [[Teen Genius|Baby Genius]]
* [[Teen Genius|Baby Genius]]
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* [[Kana Ueda]]
* [[Kana Ueda]]
* [[Katsue Miwa]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Katsue Miwa]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Not Allowed to Grow Up]] (Was made a cyborg when few months old, so he'll be stuck in the body of a baby ''forever'')
* [[Not Growing Up Sucks]] (Was made a cyborg when few months old, so he'll be stuck in the body of a baby ''forever'')
* [[Russian Guy Suffers Most]] (Of course!)
* [[Russian Guy Suffers Most]] (Of course!)
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years|Wise Beyond His Months]]
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years|Wise Beyond His Months]]
* [[The Woobie]] (It's almost impossible to not feel bad for him when his backstory is revealed.)
* [[The Woobie]] (It's almost impossible to not feel bad for him when his backstory is revealed.)
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===Jet Link, aka Cyborg 002===
'''Jet Link''', aka Cyborg 002. A [[Fiery Redhead]] from New York City, he used to be part of a gang before getting into just a little too much trouble and winding up with Black Ghost. In addition to being able to fly via rocket engines in the soles of his feet, he possessed the prototype [[Super Speed|Accelerator]], underscoring his [[The Lancer|relationship]] with Joe.
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A [[Fiery Redhead]] from New York City, he used to be part of a gang before getting into just a little too much trouble and winding up with Black Ghost. In addition to being able to fly via rocket engines in the soles of his feet, he possessed the prototype [[Super Speed|Accelerator]], underscoring his [[The Lancer|relationship]] with Joe.


* [[The Ace]] - In the [[Gary Stu]]-style stories he tells to his young friend Jimmy in the 2001 series, at least.
* [[The Ace]] - In the [[Gary Stu]]-style stories he tells to his young friend Jimmy in the 2001 series, at least.
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* [[Big Brother Mentor]] - To his little New York friend Jimmy and a bunch of esper children.
* [[Big Brother Mentor]] - To his little New York friend Jimmy and a bunch of esper children.
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Character Development]] - Compare the selfish, whiny [[Jerkass]] from the beginning, who bitches everyone out because he just wants to bash Black Ghost... with the strong, loyal [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]] of the second part who ''cries'' when {{spoiler|he urges the esper children to defend themselves from their oppressors}} ''and'', in the [[Grand Finale]], {{spoiler|is willing to die rather than abandon Joe to his luck}}.
* [[Character Development]] - Compare the selfish, whiny [[Jerkass]] from the beginning, who bitches everyone out because he just wants to bash Black Ghost... with the strong, loyal [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]] of the second part who ''cries'' when {{spoiler|he urges the esper children to defend themselves from their oppressors}} ''and'', in the [[Grand Finale]], {{spoiler|is willing to die rather than abandon Joe to his luck}}.
* [[Dark and Troubled Past]]
* [[Dark and Troubled Past]]
* [[Delinquents|Delinquent]] - Was a [[Street Urchin]] before Black Ghost got to him.
* [[Delinquents|Delinquent]] - Was a [[Street Urchin]] before Black Ghost got to him.
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* [[Hot-Blooded]] - VERY much.
* [[Hot-Blooded]] - VERY much.
* [[Hideyuki Hori]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Hideyuki Hori]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Gag Nose]] - And holy shit HOW.
* [[Gag Nose]] - And holy shit HOW.
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]
* [[Kirk Thornton]]
* [[Kirk Thornton]]
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* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]] - Again, to either Joe or Albert. And to Francoise, to a degree.
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]] - Again, to either Joe or Albert. And to Francoise, to a degree.
* [[Showtaro Morikubo]] - 2001 version
* [[Showtaro Morikubo]] - 2001 version
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===Francoise Arnoul, aka Cyborg 003===
'''Francoise Arnoul''', aka Cyborg 003. A French ballerina who was given [[Super Senses|vastly enhanced hearing and sight]], making her great at surveillance... [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?|if not so good at the whole direct combat thing]] ([[Heroic Self-Deprecation|and she painfully knows it]]). Depending on the adaptation, she ranges from [[The Chick]] to [[Action Girl]]; however, she always serves as [[The Heart]] of the team and Joe's [[Love Interest]] (the only one immune to the whole [[Cartwright Curse]] thing...)
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A French ballerina who was given [[Super Senses|vastly enhanced hearing and sight]], making her great at surveillance... [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?|if not so good at the whole direct combat thing]] ([[Heroic Self-Deprecation|and she painfully knows it]]). Depending on the adaptation, she ranges from [[The Chick]] to [[Action Girl]]; however, she always serves as [[The Heart]] of the team and Joe's [[Love Interest]] (the only one immune to the whole [[Cartwright Curse]] thing...)


* [[Affirmative Action Girl]]
* [[Affirmative Action Girl]]
* [[Battle Couple]] - With Joe.
* [[Battle Couple]] - With Joe.
* [[Brought Down to Normal]] - Her powers can be disrupted by sandstorms and such things.
* [[Brought Down to Normal]] - Her powers can be disrupted by sandstorms and such things.
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* [[The Chick]] - Though she's more outspoken than the standard.
* [[The Chick]] - Though she's more outspoken than the standard.
* [[Team Mom]] - Not only to Ivan and Jet (the youngest members of the cast, at least physically), but to everyone in the team. Lampshaded more than once.
* [[Team Mom]] - Not only to Ivan and Jet (the youngest members of the cast, at least physically), but to everyone in the team. Lampshaded more than once.
* [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?]] - Portrayed ''very'' realistically, since having to watch the guys fight - and nearly get themselves killed at times - left Francoise feeling helpless at times and nearly sent her into a [[Heroic BSOD]] once or twice. Didn't prevent her [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]], though... {{spoiler|The original [[Downer Ending]] turned this into outright [[Blessed with Suck]] that only made the [[Tear Jerker|Tear Jerking]] ''worse''.}}
* [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?]] - Portrayed ''very'' realistically, since having to watch the guys fight - and nearly get themselves killed at times - left Francoise feeling helpless at times and nearly sent her into a [[Heroic BSOD]] once or twice. Didn't prevent her [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]], though... {{spoiler|The original [[Downer Ending]] turned this into outright [[Blessed with Suck]] that only made the [[Tear Jerker|Tear Jerking]] ''worse''.}}
* [[Wrench Wench]] - In the 2001 series, apparently thanks to her enhancements. [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|Which let her dismantle a biological bomb on her own]].
* [[Wrench Wench]] - In the 2001 series, apparently thanks to her enhancements. [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|Which let her dismantle a biological bomb on her own]].

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===Albert Heinrich, aka Cyborg 004===
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A quiet, [[The Smart Guy|thoughtful]], [[Sugar and Ice Personality|sensitive]], [[Germanic Depressives|German]] man in his 30's with a talent for [[Deadpan Snarker|Deadpan Snarking]] and [[The Strategist|plans]] who had most of his body replaced with various weaponry. His terribly [[Survivor Guilt|tragic past]] doesn't help much, either.


'''Albert Heinrich''', aka Cyborg 004. A quiet, [[The Smart Guy|thoughtful]], [[Sugar and Ice Personality|sensitive]], [[Germanic Depressives|German]] man in his 30's with a talent for [[Deadpan Snarker|Deadpan Snarking]] and [[The Strategist|plans]] who had most of his body replaced with various weaponry. His terribly [[Survivor Guilt|tragic past]] doesn't help much, either.


* [[Arm Cannon]] - He has [[Finger Firearms|gun barrels for fingers]] on one hand; he has to hide this by wearing gloves. For bonus points, there's a knife on the side of his ''other'' hand, and he has [[Leg Cannon|Knee Cannons]], too. And in some versions, the guy even had ''a nuclear bomb'' in his stomach.
* [[Arm Cannon]] - He has [[Finger Firearms|gun barrels for fingers]] on one hand; he has to hide this by wearing gloves. For bonus points, there's a knife on the side of his ''other'' hand, and he has [[Leg Cannon|Knee Cannons]], too. And in some versions, the guy even had ''a nuclear bomb'' in his stomach.
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* [[Big Brother Mentor]] - Towards Francoise, Jet and Joe. {{spoiler|He also pulls Pyunma out of an [[Heroic BSOD]] after his last upgrade.}}
* [[Big Brother Mentor]] - Towards Francoise, Jet and Joe. {{spoiler|He also pulls Pyunma out of an [[Heroic BSOD]] after his last upgrade.}}
* [[Cybernetics Eat Your Soul]] - [[Subverted]], though he has difficulty remembering this at times. {{spoiler|Highlighted when he faces off against a Robotic [[Evil Twin]] in the 2001 series.}}
* [[Cybernetics Eat Your Soul]] - [[Subverted]], though he has difficulty remembering this at times. {{spoiler|Highlighted when he faces off against a Robotic [[Evil Twin]] in the 2001 series.}}
* [[Fan Service]] - ''Lots'' of [[Shirtless Scene|Shirtless Scenes]]. [[Fetish Fuel|Hot damn]]...
* [[Fan Service]] - ''Lots'' of [[Shirtless Scene]]s. [[Fetish Fuel|Hot damn]]...
* [[Fatal Attractor]] - If you're attracted to him, well, good luck.
* [[Fatal Attractor]] - If you're attracted to him, well, good luck.
* [[Germanic Depressives]] - Comes from his past as an [[East Germany]] runaway and how [[It Got Worse]]
* [[Germanic Depressives]] - Comes from his past as an [[East Germany]] runaway and how [[It Got Worse]]
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* [[Sugar and Ice Personality]]
* [[Sugar and Ice Personality]]
* [[Tragic Keepsake]] - His [[Stuffed Into the Fridge|dead girlfriend]] [[The Gwen Stacy|Hilda]]'s ring. {{spoiler|Turns out it [[Memento MacGuffin|comes in handy]] while fending off 0011 with a half-paralyzed body.}}
* [[Tragic Keepsake]] - His [[Stuffed Into the Fridge|dead girlfriend]] [[The Gwen Stacy|Hilda]]'s ring. {{spoiler|Turns out it [[Memento MacGuffin|comes in handy]] while fending off 0011 with a half-paralyzed body.}}
* [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?]] - Is the one with more modifications, since his body was horribly torn in the explosion that killed Hilda. Sometimes worries about it ''very'' much, specially in "Compu Utopia" and "[[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|Man or machine?]]".
* [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?]] - Is the one with more modifications, since his body was horribly torn in the explosion that killed Hilda. Sometimes worries about it ''very'' much, specially in "Compu Utopia" and "[[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|Man or machine?]]".
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===Geronimo Junior, aka Cyborg 005===
'''Geronimo Junior''', aka Cyborg 005. A mature, wise, very gentle Native American who was basically transformed into a [[Stone Wall|walking tank]], with [[Super Strength|superhuman strength]] and [[Made of Iron|endurance]] unmatched by any of his teammates. In the 2001 series, he also possesses a bond with nature that [[Magical Native American|isn't one of his Black Ghost-given powers]].
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A mature, wise, very gentle Native American who was basically transformed into a [[Stone Wall|walking tank]], with [[Super Strength|superhuman strength]] and [[Made of Iron|endurance]] unmatched by any of his teammates. In the 2001 series, he also possesses a bond with nature that [[Magical Native American|isn't one of his Black Ghost-given powers]].


* [[Akio Ohtsuka]] - 2001 series
* [[Akio Ohtsuka]] - 2001 series
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* [[Talking the Monster to Death]] - Normally [[The Quiet One]], he pulls this off against {{spoiler|The Spirit of the Earth}}.
* [[Talking the Monster to Death]] - Normally [[The Quiet One]], he pulls this off against {{spoiler|The Spirit of the Earth}}.
* [[Unfortunate Implications]] - His design, mostly, but otherwise he's a surprisingly well-done character and sort-of an [[Ensemble Darkhorse]].
* [[Unfortunate Implications]] - His design, mostly, but otherwise he's a surprisingly well-done character and sort-of an [[Ensemble Darkhorse]].
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===Chang Changku, aka Cyborg 006===
'''Chang Changku''', aka Cyborg 006. A cheerful [[Chinese People|Chinese chef]] who was given the ability to [[Playing with Fire|shoot fire out of his mouth]]. He uses his considerable cooking skills to [[The Heart|keep the team together]] ''and'' [[Team Chef|well-fed]], as well as providing a fair amount of the [[Plucky Comic Relief|comic relief]] [[Those Two Guys|alongside 007]].
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A cheerful [[Chinese People|Chinese chef]] who was given the ability to [[Playing with Fire|shoot fire out of his mouth]]. He uses his considerable cooking skills to [[The Heart|keep the team together]] ''and'' [[Team Chef|well-fed]], as well as providing a fair amount of the [[Plucky Comic Relief|comic relief]] [[Those Two Guys|alongside 007]].


* [[Chafurin]] - 2001 series
* [[Chafurin]] - 2001 series
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* [[Stealth Pun]] - He can use his powers to tunnel through rock. That's right, he's a Chinese Fire Drill.
* [[Stealth Pun]] - He can use his powers to tunnel through rock. That's right, he's a Chinese Fire Drill.
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]] - With 007.
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]] - With 007.
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===Great Britain (or 'G.B.' in the 2001 English dub), aka Cyborg 007===
'''Great Britain''' (or 'G.B.' in the 2001 english dub), aka Cyborg 007. Once one of the best British actors, he was transformed into a [[Shapeshifting]] [[Master of Disguise]] who could transform into anything simply by touching his bellybutton. He frequently plays a [[Large Ham]] to entertain the others and distract them from [[Contemplate Our Navels|navelgazing]].
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Once one of the best British actors, he was transformed into a [[Shapeshifting]] [[Master of Disguise]] who could transform into anything simply by touching his bellybutton. He frequently plays a [[Large Ham]] to entertain the others and distract them from [[Contemplate Our Navels|navelgazing]].


* [[Attack of the 50 Foot Whatever]] - Uses this against a stampede of mutated animals. Doubles as [[Full-Frontal Assault]] as he's either naked (manga) or in a [[Loin Cloth]] (2001 series)
* [[Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever]] - Uses this against a stampede of mutated animals. Doubles as [[Full-Frontal Assault]] as he's either naked (manga) or in a [[Loin Cloth]] (2001 series)
* [[The Atoner]] - Tries to be this in "The Fog of London" episode of the 2001 series. {{spoiler|He was supposed to act with his girlfriend Sophie in a small theater, but he ditched it for a greater acting chance. Twenty years later, he finds out that Sophie's daughter Rosa is acting in a revival of exactly the same play...}}
* [[The Atoner]] - Tries to be this in "The Fog of London" episode of the 2001 series. {{spoiler|He was supposed to act with his girlfriend Sophie in a small theater, but he ditched it for a greater acting chance. Twenty years later, he finds out that Sophie's daughter Rosa is acting in a revival of exactly the same play...}}
* [[Backstory]] - In all continuities, he's a former actor, but the details behind his fall from the spotlight vary:
* [[Backstory]] - In all continuities, he's a former actor, but the details behind his fall from the spotlight vary:
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* [[Bald of Awesome]] - Though the flashbacks in his [[Backstory]] show him with blond hair.
* [[Bald of Awesome]] - Though the flashbacks in his [[Backstory]] show him with blond hair.
* [[Cross-Dressing Voices]]: Voiced by [[Machiko Soga]] (AKA [[Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger|Bandora]]/[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers|Rita Repulsa]]) in the 60's anime and movie. In the rest of the anime adapations, he was voiced by males.
* [[Cross-Dressing Voices]]: Voiced by [[Machiko Soga]] (AKA [[Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger|Bandora]]/[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers|Rita Repulsa]]) in the 60's anime and movie. In the rest of the anime adapations, he was voiced by males.
* [[Executive Meddling]] - His stint as 009's [[Bratty Half-Pint]] [[Kid Sidekick]] in the '60s anime; this is used for a few [[Mythology Gag|Mythology Gags]] now and then.
* [[Executive Meddling]] - His stint as 009's [[Bratty Half-Pint]] [[Kid Sidekick]] in the '60s anime; this is used for a few [[Mythology Gag]]s now and then.
* [[Flip-Flop of God]] - While the '60s anime was running, Ishinomori incorporated his child persona into the manga by having Gilmore upgrade him. First introduced as a permanent new form, it later flitted between [[Sleep Mode Size]] to a [[Super-Deformed]] mode for comedy moments to being discarded and forgotten entirely and back again. A [[Whole-Episode Flashback|Whole Chapter Flashback]] that [[Retcon|Retconned]] their escape so that 007 was ''already'' in child mode (or just flat-out a child) didn't help, either...
* [[Flip-Flop of God]] - While the '60s anime was running, Ishinomori incorporated his child persona into the manga by having Gilmore upgrade him. First introduced as a permanent new form, it later flitted between [[Sleep Mode Size]] to a [[Super-Deformed]] mode for comedy moments to being discarded and forgotten entirely and back again. A [[Whole-Episode Flashback|Whole Chapter Flashback]] that [[Retcon]]ned their escape so that 007 was ''already'' in child mode (or just flat-out a child) didn't help, either...
* [[James Bondage]] - Mainly in the '79 series, where his attempts to spy on the enemy often went awry. He was more savvy in the 2001 one.
* [[James Bondage]] - Mainly in the '79 series, where his attempts to spy on the enemy often went awry. He was more savvy in the 2001 one.
* [[Keiichi Nanba]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Keiichi Nanba]] - 2009 CD dramas
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* [[The Mind Is a Plaything of the Body]] - Subverted. He's so good a stage actor that it seems like he's become the person he's shapeshifted into, but on the inside it's still G.B..
* [[The Mind Is a Plaything of the Body]] - Subverted. He's so good a stage actor that it seems like he's become the person he's shapeshifted into, but on the inside it's still G.B..
* [[Yuichi Nagashima]] - 2001 anime
* [[Yuichi Nagashima]] - 2001 anime

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===Pyunma, aka Cyborg 008===
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An African ex-slave/guerrilla warrior (depends heavily on which media we're talking about) who was remodeled into an underwater warrior, able to swim at great speeds and breathe underwater. Was also one of the only cyborgs who had combat experience ''[[Badass Normal|before]]'' crossing paths with Black Ghost.

'''Pyunma''', aka Cyborg 008. An African ex-slave/guerrilla warrior (depends heavily on which media we're talking about) who was remodeled into an underwater warrior, able to swim at great speeds and breathe underwater. Was also one of the only cyborgs who had combat experience ''[[Badass Normal|before]]'' crossing paths with Black Ghost.


* [[Cain and Abel]] - In the 2001 series, {{spoiler|with his childhood friend Masmado, [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] thanks to Black Ghost. 008 had to [[Shoot the Dog]] in the end.}}
* [[Cain and Abel]] - In the 2001 series, {{spoiler|with his childhood friend Masmado, [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] thanks to Black Ghost. 008 had to [[Shoot the Dog]] in the end.}}
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* [[Mitsuo Iwata]] - 2001 series
* [[Mitsuo Iwata]] - 2001 series
* [[Toshio Furukawa]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Toshio Furukawa]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Unfortunate Implications]] - His [[media:008_60s.jpg|original design]] was... a product of its times, despite the very ''anti'' racist tone of the manga. The '79 movie and [[media:008_2001.jpg|2001 series]] toned this down considerably, though ''not'' [[media:008-1079series.jpg|in the '79 TV series]]... making for a very stark contrast between him and any other Africans that appeared.
* [[Unfortunate Implications]] - His [[media:008 60s.jpg|original design]] was... a product of its times, despite the very ''anti'' racist tone of the manga. The '79 movie and [[media:008 2001.jpg|2001 series]] toned this down considerably, though ''not'' [[media:008-1079series.jpg|in the '79 TV series]]... making for a very stark contrast between him and any other Africans that appeared.
* [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?]] - Partially averted in the 2001 series: he ''was'' one of the more experienced fighters and good at tactical combat, but he didn't get many chances to show off his powers {{spoiler|before [[Shonen Upgrade|Gilmore upgrades him]] following his [[Near-Death Experience]].}} Then in the [[Grand Finale]], he gets to {{spoiler|[[Kill It with Water|Kill Things With Water Pressure]].}}
* [[What Kind of Lame Power Is Heart, Anyway?]] - Partially averted in the 2001 series: he ''was'' one of the more experienced fighters and good at tactical combat, but he didn't get many chances to show off his powers {{spoiler|before [[Shonen Upgrade|Gilmore upgrades him]] following his [[Near-Death Experience]].}} Then in the [[Grand Finale]], he gets to {{spoiler|[[Kill It with Water|Kill Things With Water Pressure]].}}

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===Doctor Issac Gilmore===
'''Doctor Issac Gilmore''', a Jewish scientist who worked on the cyborg project before [[Heel Face Turn|deciding to defect]] from Black Ghost and helping them escape. He comes to view the cyborgs as [[Secret Project Refugee Family|his adoptive children]], and serves as [[The Professor]] and [[Team Dad]].
A Jewish scientist who worked on the cyborg project before [[Heel Face Turn|deciding to defect]] from Black Ghost and helping them escape. He comes to view the cyborgs as [[Secret Project Refugee Family|his adoptive children]], and serves as [[The Professor]] and [[Team Dad]].


* [[The Atoner]]
* [[The Atoner]]
* [[Mugihito|Makoto "Mugihito" Terada]]
* [[Mugihito|Makoto "Mugihito" Terada]]
* [[The Professor]]
* [[The Professor]]
* [[Reluctant Mad Scientist]] - {{spoiler|[[Subverted]]; he knew damn good and well what he was getting into, and his subconscious doesn't let him forget it when he starts contemplating his [[Heel Face Turn]].}}
* [[Engineer Exploited For Evil]] - {{spoiler|[[Subverted]]; he knew damn good and well what he was getting into, and his subconscious doesn't let him forget it when he starts contemplating his [[Heel Face Turn]].}}
* [[Team Dad]] - Becomes a father figure for the Cyborgs. Good thing, since several of them were orphans or abandoned by their parents.
* [[Team Dad]] - Becomes a father figure for the Cyborgs. Good thing, since several of them were orphans or abandoned by their parents.
* [[Takeshi Aono]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Takeshi Aono]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]] - Gets called out twice in the 2001 series - {{spoiler|once by his younger self calling him on his motives during a [[Heroic BSOD]], then again after upgrading Pyunma.}} The '79 series also had him getting called out by {{spoiler|the daughter of two of his colleagues, who were killed during the escape.}}
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]] - Gets called out twice in the 2001 series - {{spoiler|once by his younger self calling him on his motives during a [[Heroic BSOD]], then again after upgrading Pyunma.}} The '79 series also had him getting called out by {{spoiler|the daughter of two of his colleagues, who were killed during the escape.}}




=== [[The Syndicate|The Black Ghost Organization]] ===
== [[The Syndicate|The Black Ghost Organization]] ==


===Black Ghost, aka Scarl===
'''Black Ghost''', aka Scarl. The commander of the Black Ghost Organization, he plans to create a [[Crapsack World]] torn apart by [[War for Fun and Profit|constant]], ''[[War for Fun and Profit|profitable]]'' [[War for Fun and Profit|wars]]. His other hobbies include setting up [[Sadistic Choice|Sadistic Choices]] and no-win situations that leave the rebel cyborgs [[Bittersweet Ending|questioning their victories]].
The commander of the Black Ghost Organization, he plans to create a [[Crapsack World]] torn apart by [[War for Fun and Profit|constant]], ''[[War for Fun and Profit|profitable]]'' [[War for Fun and Profit|wars]]. His other hobbies include setting up [[Sadistic Choice]]s and no-win situations that leave the rebel cyborgs [[Bittersweet Ending|questioning their victories]].


* [[Complete Monster]]
* [[Complete Monster]]
* [[Fallen Hero]]: not shown in the anime, but within the larger Ishinomori-verse, Black Ghost is revealed to be {{spoiler|A resurrected Tatsuo Kagura, also known as [[Skull Man]], in the epilogue of the 2007 Skull Man anime. He's also revealed to be Joe Shimamura's ''father.''}} Its questionable if this is canon to 009 or a reference exclusive to the source, however.
* [[Fallen Hero]]: not shown in the anime, but within the larger Ishinomori-verse, Black Ghost is revealed to be {{spoiler|A resurrected Tatsuo Kagura, also known as [[Skull Man]], in the epilogue of the 2007 Skull Man anime. He's also revealed to be Joe Shimamura's ''father.''}} Its questionable if this is canon to 009 or a reference exclusive to the source, however.
* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: In the dub, that's [[Digimon Adventure|Myotismon]].
* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: In the dub, that's [[Digimon Adventure|Myotismon]].
** Kinda [[Hilarious in Hindsight]], Tai and Gomamon get to face against him again. (see above for 009 and 001)
** Kinda [[Hilarious in Hindsight]], Tai and Gomamon get to face against him again. (see above for 009 and 001)
* [[Hidekatsu Shibata]] - 2009 CD dramas
* [[Hidekatsu Shibata]] - 2009 CD dramas
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* [[War for Fun and Profit]]
* [[War for Fun and Profit]]


===Cyborg 0010===
'''Cyborg 0010''', the next result of the 00-project and the first assassin sent after the heroes. Like 009, he benefitted from being the latest model, has his own [[Super Speed|Accelerator]], ''and'' got [[Shock and Awe|bonus lightning powers]] thrown into the mix. Unfortunately, he's also an overconfident [[Jerkass]]. {{spoiler|Oh yeah, and there's ''[[Creepy Twins|two]]'' [[Creepy Twins|of them]].}}
The next result of the 00-project and the first assassin sent after the heroes. Like 009, he benefitted from being the latest model, has his own [[Super Speed|Accelerator]], ''and'' got [[Shock and Awe|bonus lightning powers]] thrown into the mix. Unfortunately, he's also an overconfident [[Jerkass]]. {{spoiler|Oh yeah, and there's ''[[Creepy Twins|two]]'' [[Creepy Twins|of them]].}}


* {{spoiler|[[Creepy Twins]]. One of the few ''adult'' cases.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Creepy Twins]]. One of the few ''adult'' cases.}}
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* [[Psycho Electro]]
* [[Psycho Electro]]


===Cyborg 0011===

'''A description of the character goes here.'''
'''Cyborg 0011'''

* [[Cybernetics Eat Your Soul]]
* [[Cybernetics Eat Your Soul]]
* [[Evil Counterpart]] - To 004 this time around.
* [[Evil Counterpart]] - To 004 this time around.
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* [[Tragic Monster]] ( {{spoiler|He was a normal man, kidnapped and made a cyborg by Black Ghost. He had a wife and a child and only wanted to see them again...}})
* [[Tragic Monster]] ( {{spoiler|He was a normal man, kidnapped and made a cyborg by Black Ghost. He had a wife and a child and only wanted to see them again...}})


===Cyborg 0012===

'''A description of the character goes here.'''
'''Cyborg 0012'''

* [[Big Fancy House]] (In fact, {{spoiler|her whole mansion is her cyborg body, with her brains and control placed in a look-alike mannequin}})
* [[Big Fancy House]] (In fact, {{spoiler|her whole mansion is her cyborg body, with her brains and control placed in a look-alike mannequin}})
* {{spoiler|[[Came Back Wrong]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Came Back Wrong]]}}
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* [[Tragic Monster]] (She originally was {{spoiler|[[The Ojou|a Western noblewoman]] married to a Japanese man who died in the war, and she [[Dying Alone|died alone]] waiting for him. Black Ghost used her home and her body to build 0012.}})
* [[Tragic Monster]] (She originally was {{spoiler|[[The Ojou|a Western noblewoman]] married to a Japanese man who died in the war, and she [[Dying Alone|died alone]] waiting for him. Black Ghost used her home and her body to build 0012.}})


'''Cyborg 0013'''
===Cyborg 0013===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

* [[Adult Child]] (acted like this outside the battle)
* [[Adult Child]] (acted like this outside the battle)
* [[Anti-Villain]] (One of the most sympathetic enemies in the series)
* [[Anti-Villain]] (One of the most sympathetic enemies in the series)
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* [[Hidden Eyes]]
* [[Hidden Eyes]]
* [[Kid with the Leash]] (of a huge robot)
* [[Kid with the Leash]] (of a huge robot)
* [[Tragic Monster]] ( {{spoiler|He was a normal young boy before being cyborg-ized. Even when fighting 009, he went out of his way to protect any [[Innocent Bystander|Innocent Bystanders]], punished the people who killed Joe's adoptive father ''and'' kidnapped the Cyborgs's ally Dr. Koizumi, and was finally [[Driven to Suicide]] because he knew he'd never recover his freedom.}}
* [[Tragic Monster]] ( {{spoiler|He was a normal young boy before being cyborg-ized. Even when fighting 009, he went out of his way to protect any [[Innocent Bystander]]s, punished the people who killed Joe's adoptive father ''and'' kidnapped the Cyborgs's ally Dr. Koizumi, and was finally [[Driven to Suicide]] because he knew he'd never recover his freedom.}}



'''Dr. Klaus Von Bogoot'''


===Dr. Klaus Von Bogoot===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''
* [[Complete Monster]]: Of the rare [[Magnificent Bastard]] type.
* [[Complete Monster]]: Of the rare [[Magnificent Bastard]] type.
* [[Cool Shades]]
* [[Cool Shades]]
* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]] (He posed around as a genius businessman to cover his experiments)
* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]] (He posed around as a genius businessman to cover his experiments)
* [[The Dragon]] ''and'' [[Evil Genius]] (To Scarl)
* [[The Dragon]] ''and'' [[Evil Genius]] (To Scarl)
* [[Mad Scientist]] (One willing to {{spoiler|transform teenagers into walking bombs and turn ''[[Dangerously Genre Savvy|himself]]'' into a Cyborg}} to reach his goals)
* [[Mad Scientist]] (One willing to {{spoiler|transform teenagers into walking bombs and turn ''[[Dangerously Genre Savvy|himself]]'' into a Cyborg}} to reach his goals)
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* [[You Have Outlived Your Usefulness]] (Pulls this on {{spoiler|Joe's old friends when they can't bring themselves to kill him}} first, then on {{spoiler|Helen, when Gilmore's house is burned to the ground (which triggers Viina's [[Heel Face Turn]])}} and ultimately on {{spoiler|the ''five'' Pu'awak sisters}}.)
* [[You Have Outlived Your Usefulness]] (Pulls this on {{spoiler|Joe's old friends when they can't bring themselves to kill him}} first, then on {{spoiler|Helen, when Gilmore's house is burned to the ground (which triggers Viina's [[Heel Face Turn]])}} and ultimately on {{spoiler|the ''five'' Pu'awak sisters}}.)


=== [[A God Am I|The Greek Gods]] ===
== [[A God Am I|The Greek Gods]] ==


===Apollo===
'''Apollo''', the leader of the Greek Gods who have 'returned to [[The Scourge of God|punish humanity]] for their sins!' [[Jerkass Gods|He's really pumped about this, too]].
The leader of the Greek Gods who have 'returned to [[The Scourge of God|punish humanity]] for their sins!' [[Jerkass Gods|He's really pumped about this, too]].


* [[A God Am I]] (He ''truly'' believes he's a God)
* [[A God Am I]] (He ''truly'' believes he's a God)
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* [[With Great Power Comes Great Insanity]] - Especially after {{spoiler|Artemis' [[Heroic Sacrifice]]}}.
* [[With Great Power Comes Great Insanity]] - Especially after {{spoiler|Artemis' [[Heroic Sacrifice]]}}.


===Artemis===

'''Artemis''', the beautiful older sister of Apollo and [[Sibling Yin-Yang|his complete opposite]]. She takes no joy or pride in [[Gaia's Vengeance|their duty]], but sees it as [[Humans Are Bastards|just punishment]], and nothing more.
The beautiful older sister of Apollo and [[Sibling Yin-Yang|his complete opposite]]. She takes no joy or pride in [[Gaia's Vengeance|their duty]], but sees it as [[Humans Are the Real Monsters|just punishment]], and nothing more.


* [[The Archer]]
* [[The Archer]]
* [[Defrosting Ice Queen]] - Thanks to 009, who makes her question her ways.
* [[Defrosting Ice Queen]] - Thanks to 009, who makes her question her ways.
* [[Humans Are Bastards]] - Her way of justifying their actions.
* [[Humans Are the Real Monsters]] - Her way of justifying their actions.
* [[Lady of War]]
* [[Lady of War]]
* [[Living Emotional Crutch]] (For Apollo, {{spoiler|who ''lost it'' when she died}})
* [[Living Emotional Crutch]] (For Apollo, {{spoiler|who ''lost it'' when she died}})
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* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Woman in White]]


===Hera===
'''Hera''', the [[Psychic Powers|Psychic]] of the Gods (as opposed to being the ''[[The High Queen|Queen]]''). Possesses the stock [[Psychic Powers]] of [[Mind Over Matter|psychokinesis]], [[Mind Probe|mindreading]], and [[Teleporters and Transporters|teleporting]]. {{spoiler|Also knows the truth, but doesn't care.}}
The [[Psychic Powers|Psychic]] of the Gods (as opposed to being the ''[[The High Queen|Queen]]''). Possesses the stock [[Psychic Powers]] of [[Mind Over Matter|psychokinesis]], [[Mind Probe|mindreading]], and [[Teleporters and Transporters|teleporting]]. {{spoiler|Also knows the truth, but doesn't care.}}


* [[Blondes Are Evil]]
* [[Blondes Are Evil]]
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* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Woman in White]]


'''Achilles'''
===Achilles===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

* [[Achilles Heel]] - Literally, of course.
* [[Achilles' Heel]] - Literally, of course.
* [[Cats Are Mean]] - Half Cyborg, half panthera
* [[Cats Are Mean]] - Half Cyborg, half panthera
* [[Evil Counterpart]] - To 009 again.
* [[Evil Counterpart]] - To 009 again.
* [[Super Speed]]
* [[Super Speed]]


'''Minotaur'''
===Minotaur===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

* [[A Load of Bull]] - ''Literally''
* [[A Load of Bull]] - ''Literally''
* [[Electric Torture]]
* [[Electric Torture]]
* [[Shock and Awe]] - From his ''[[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|horns]]''
* [[Shock and Awe]] - From his ''[[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?|horns]]''


'''Poseidon'''
===Poseidon===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

* [[The Giant]]
* [[The Giant]]
* [[Kill It with Water]]
* [[Kill It with Water]]


'''Atlas'''
===Atlas===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

* [[Gentle Giant]]
* [[Gentle Giant]]
* [[Made of Iron]]
* [[Made of Iron]]
* [[Super Strength]]
* [[Super Strength]]


'''Pan'''
===Pan===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Harmful to Minors]] - The youngest of the Gods, looks around 10 years old as much
* [[Harmful to Minors]] - The youngest of the Gods, looks around 10 years old as much
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* [[Tagalong Kid]]
* [[Tagalong Kid]]


'''Nereus'''
===Nereus===
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

* [[Everything's Better with Indexes|Everything's Better With Hippos]]...?
* [[Everything's Better with Indexes|Everything's Better With Hippos]]...?
* [[The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything|The Gods Who Don't Do Anything]] - [[The Gods Must Be Lazy]]...?
* [[The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything|The Gods Who Don't Do Anything]] - [[The Gods Must Be Lazy]]...?
* [[Team Pet]]
* [[Team Pet]]


===Doctor Gaia===
'''Doctor Gaia''', an old colleague of Gilmore's, though not an old friend. "[[My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad|My Gods can beat up your cyborgs]]! [[Who's Laughing Now?|Who's laughing now, huh]]?"
An old colleague of Gilmore's, though not an old friend. "[[My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad|My Gods can beat up your cyborgs]]! [[Who's Laughing Now?|Who's laughing now, huh]]?"


* [[Evil Counterpart]] - Gilmore's self-declared [[The Rival|Rival]].
* [[Evil Counterpart]] - Gilmore's self-declared [[The Rival|Rival]].
* {{spoiler|[[Hoist by His Own Petard]]: He mortally wounded Artemis, which triggered her [[Heroic Sacrifice]]. When Apollo found out, [[Knight Templar Big Brother|he went nuts]] and killed ''him''.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Hoist by His Own Petard]]: He mortally wounded Artemis, which triggered her [[Heroic Sacrifice]]. When Apollo found out, [[Knight Templar Big Brother|he went nuts]] and killed ''him''.}}

* [[Smug Snake]]
* [[Smug Snake]]




=== [[Psychic Powers|The Psychic/]][[Fallen Hero|Assassins]] ===
== [[Psychic Powers|The Psychic/]][[Fallen Hero|Assassins]] ==
===Doctor Gamo Whisky===

'''Doctor Gamo Whisky''' - Another colleague and rival of Gilmore's, as well as {{spoiler|Cyborg 001}}'s [[Disappeared Dad]]. Already not very well in the head beforehand, Gamo went fully nuts searching for a cure for his child's lethal illness, ended up as a borderline [[Complete Monster]] and then used a group of [[Time Travel|Time Travelers]] for his own purposes, [[Laser-Guided Amnesia|deleting their memories]] to make them his puppets.
Another colleague and rival of Gilmore's, as well as {{spoiler|Cyborg 001}}'s [[Disappeared Dad]]. Already not very well in the head beforehand, Gamo went fully nuts searching for a cure for his child's lethal illness, ended up as a borderline [[Complete Monster]] and then used a group of [[Time Travel]]ers for his own purposes, [[Laser-Guided Amnesia|deleting their memories]] to make them his puppets.


* {{spoiler|[[Alas, Poor Villain]] (The ''only'' time he shows genuine affection to Ivan is right before he dies)}}
* {{spoiler|[[Alas, Poor Villain]] (The ''only'' time he shows genuine affection to Ivan is right before he dies)}}
* [[Disappeared Dad]] (To {{spoiler|Ivan}})
* [[Disappeared Dad]] (To {{spoiler|Ivan}})
* [[Evil Counterpart]] (To Gilmore, so much)
* [[Evil Counterpart]] (To Gilmore, so much)
* [[Evil Mentor]] (To the Psychic Assassins)
* [[Evil Mentor]] (To the Psychic Assassins)
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* [[Smug Snake]]
* [[Smug Snake]]


===Nicholas===
'''Nicholas''' - {{spoiler|The original leader of the group and a survivor of the wars from the future, as well as Lina's lover}}. In the middle of an apocalyptic future, this young man discovered a lost journal that depicted more peaceful, love-filled times, thus {{spoiler|he told his friends to attempt time travelling and search for the owner of said diary}}. Unfortunately, [[It Got Worse]].
{{spoiler|The original leader of the group and a survivor of the wars from the future, as well as Lina's lover}}. In the middle of an apocalyptic future, this young man discovered a lost journal that depicted more peaceful, love-filled times, thus {{spoiler|he told his friends to attempt time travelling and search for the owner of said diary}}. Unfortunately, [[It Got Worse]].


* [[Cain and Abel]] (With {{spoiler|his old partner, [[Meaningful Name|Cain]].}}
* [[Cain and Abel]] (With {{spoiler|his old partner, [[Meaningful Name|Cain]].}}
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===Lina===
'''Lina''' - A membress of the Psychic Assassins, she appears to be a cold bitch but is actually the most soft-hearted and gentle of the group. She seems to be the only one who retains a part of her memories, attempting to take care of Phil since he reminds her of her missing little brother and hesitating more than once in regards to her mission.
A member of the Psychic Assassins, she appears to be a cold bitch but is actually the most soft-hearted and gentle of the group. She seems to be the only one who retains a part of her memories, attempting to take care of Phil since he reminds her of her missing little brother and hesitating more than once in regards to her mission.


* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Girl]]
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* [[The Woobie]]
* [[The Woobie]]


===Phil===

'''Phil''' - The youngest of the group, very childish and impulsive. Is often the first one to experience [[Blessed with Suck|the downside of his powers]].
The youngest of the group, very childish and impulsive. Is often the first one to experience [[Blessed with Suck|the downside of his powers]].


* {{spoiler|[[Alas, Poor Villain]] (His death scene is ''heartbreaking'')}}
* {{spoiler|[[Alas, Poor Villain]] (His death scene is ''heartbreaking'')}}
* [[Big Bad Wannabe]] (Being a boy not older than 12, he gets drained ''much'' quicker whenever he tries to show off his enormous powers)
* [[Big Bad Wannabe]] (Being a boy not older than 12, he gets drained ''much'' quicker whenever he tries to show off his enormous powers)
* [[Bratty Half-Pint]]
* [[Bratty Half-Pint]]
* [[Creepy Child]]
* [[Creepy Child]]
* [[Cross-Dressing Voices]] (Voiced by [[Mitsuki Saiga]] in the Japanese original. Averted in other dubs, though)
* [[Cross-Dressing Voices]] (Voiced by [[Mitsuki Saiga]] in the Japanese original. Averted in other dubs, though)
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===Mai===
'''Mai''' - Snarky, cold and efficient, this young woman is the most levelheaded and mentally stable member of the group. {{spoiler|She's the first one who expresses open doubts about the deal, and when Joe and Lina are thrown into the future, she contacts the Cyborgs to [[Enemy Mine|join forces and rescue them]].}}
Snarky, cold and efficient, this young woman is the most levelheaded and mentally stable member of the group. {{spoiler|She's the first one who expresses open doubts about the deal, and when Joe and Lina are thrown into the future, she contacts the Cyborgs to [[Enemy Mine|join forces and rescue them]].}}


* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Girl]]
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* [[Emotionless Girl]] (in the beginning)
* [[Emotionless Girl]] (in the beginning)
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Romi Paku]]
* [[Romi Paku]]
* {{spoiler|[[Reliable Traitor]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Reliable Traitor]]}}
* [[Team Mom]] (For the ''[[Quirky Miniboss Squad]]'', nonetheless)
* [[Team Mom]] (For the ''[[Quirky Miniboss Squad]]'', nonetheless)
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===Cain===
'''Cain''' - Field leader of the group and [[The Dragon]] to Dr. Gamo. ''Very'' aggressive in the use of his powers, but with far more skill than the [[Hot-Blooded]] Phil.
Field leader of the group and [[The Dragon]] to Dr. Gamo. ''Very'' aggressive in the use of his powers, but with far more skill than the [[Hot-Blooded]] Phil.


* [[Blood Knight]]: Self-admitted, too.
* [[Blood Knight]]: Self-admitted, too.
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=== '''The Pu'Awak Sisters''' ===
== The Pu'Awak Sisters ==


The five [[Everything's Better with Princesses|princesses]] from the Pu'Awak subterranean kingdom, forced into slavery by their rivals the Athans, which have them as [[Eat the Dog|their living food supplies]]. The Black Ghost group comes in and offers help, but soon they prove themselves to be just as bad as the Athans, and force the five girls to be a part of their plans. However, [[The Dog Bites Back|the girls decide to rebel themselves]]... And yes, they're quintuplets. Look at the color of their tiara jewels to distinguish them.
The five [[Everything's Better with Princesses|princesses]] from the Pu'Awak subterranean kingdom, forced into slavery by their rivals the Athans, which have them as [[Eat the Dog|their living food supplies]]. The Black Ghost group comes in and offers help, but soon they prove themselves to be just as bad as the Athans, and force the five girls to be a part of their plans. However, [[The Dog Bites Back|the girls decide to rebel themselves]]... And yes, they're quintuplets. Look at the color of their tiara jewels to distinguish them.


{{spoiler|Sadly, the ''five'' girls are coldly killed by Von Bogoot towards the end of the arc. [[Tear Jerker|Many tears were shed by fandom]].}}
{{spoiler|Sadly, the ''five'' girls are coldly killed by Von Bogoot towards the end of the arc. [[Tear Jerker|Many tears were shed by fandom]].}}


'''Viina'''
===Viina===
The eldest sister, has a blue tiara. She's also the first one to rebel, when {{spoiler|Von Bogoot abandons Helen to her luck and bans Viina from rescuing her. Viina does so anyway and they join the Cyborgs.}} She and 004 fight a lot because he doesn't trust her intentions, but they ultimately bond over their wish to be free, change their destinies and give their people a better life.
The eldest sister, has a blue tiara. She's also the first one to rebel, when {{spoiler|Von Bogoot abandons Helen to her luck and bans Viina from rescuing her. Viina does so anyway and they join the Cyborgs.}} She and 004 fight a lot because he doesn't trust her intentions, but they ultimately bond over their wish to be free, change their destinies and give their people a better life.


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* [[Talking to Himself|Talking To Herself]] (The ''five'' girls were voiced by [[Yuki Masuda]])
* [[Talking to Himself|Talking To Herself]] (The ''five'' girls were voiced by [[Yuki Masuda]])
* [[Tomboy]] (The only sister who uses pants)
* [[Tomboy]] (The only sister who uses pants)
* [[Twin Telepathy]] (Can use her and her sisters's psychic bond to see what the other girls can see and know what they think. )
* [[Twin Telepathy]] (Can use her and her sisters's psychic bond to see what the other girls can see and know what they think. )


===Aphros===

'''Aphros'''
Second sister, green tiara. Outspoken and strongwilled, is the leader of the girls when Viina's not around.
Second sister, green tiara. Outspoken and strongwilled, is the leader of the girls when Viina's not around.


* [[Armor-Piercing Slap]] (Has a ''mean'' backhand)
* [[Armor-Piercing Slap]] (Has a ''mean'' backhand)
* [[Plucky Girl]]
* [[Plucky Girl]]
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]] ( {{spoiler|On Daphne, when she leaks info to Von Bogoot out of fear}})
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]] ( {{spoiler|On Daphne, when she leaks info to Von Bogoot out of fear}})
* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]


===Deena===

Third sister, pink tiara. Quiet and gentle, is a mediator between Daphne and Aphros. And... well, not much more is known.
'''Deena'''
Third sister, pink tiara. Quiet and gentle, is a mediator between Daphne and Aphros. And... well, not much more is known.


* [[The Heart]]
* [[The Heart]]
* [[Nice Girl]]
* [[Nice Girl]]
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]


===Daphne===

'''Daphne'''
Fourth sister, purple tiara. Very insecure and heavily traumatised by the whole deal. {{spoiler|That causes her to betray the sister's plans and give info to Von Bogoot. Too bad Aphros catches her in the act. To be fair to the girl, she ''does'' try to repair the damage done and frees Gilmore and some of the other Cyborgs, captured by Von Bogoot...}}
Fourth sister, purple tiara. Very insecure and heavily traumatised by the whole deal. {{spoiler|That causes her to betray the sister's plans and give info to Von Bogoot. Too bad Aphros catches her in the act. To be fair to the girl, she ''does'' try to repair the damage done and frees Gilmore and some of the other Cyborgs, captured by Von Bogoot...}}


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* {{spoiler|[[Must Make Amends]] (Does her best to fix her BIG fuck up)}}
* {{spoiler|[[Must Make Amends]] (Does her best to fix her BIG fuck up)}}
* [[Spy Catsuit]] {{spoiler|Wears one when she frees Gilmore and his group}}
* [[Spy Catsuit]] {{spoiler|Wears one when she frees Gilmore and his group}}
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Woman in White]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]


===Helen===

'''Helen'''
The youngest of the girls, red tiara. Also quite insecure, but for a different reason: {{spoiler|she has been mindwiped by Von Bogoot, who uses her as [[The Mole]] to discover where the Cyborgs live and [[All Your Base Are Belong to Us|destroy their HQ]]. He commits the ''big'' mistake of abandoning Helen to her luck once this is accomplished; that causes an horrified Viina, who used their [[Twin Telepathy]] to see through Helen's mind and tell him info, to double-cross him instead.)}}
The youngest of the girls, red tiara. Also quite insecure, but for a different reason: {{spoiler|she has been mindwiped by Von Bogoot, who uses her as [[The Mole]] to discover where the Cyborgs live and [[All Your Base Are Belong to Us|destroy their HQ]]. He commits the ''big'' mistake of abandoning Helen to her luck once this is accomplished; that causes an horrified Viina, who used their [[Twin Telepathy]] to see through Helen's mind and tell him info, to double-cross him instead.)}}


* [[Laser-Guided Amnesia]]
* [[Laser-Guided Amnesia]]
* [[Mysterious Waif]]
* [[Mysterious Waif]]
* [[Shrinking Violet]]
* [[Shrinking Violet]]
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[Twin Telepathy]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]
* [[Yuki Masuda]]
* [[You Have Outlived Your Usefulness]] {{spoiler|Twice. Bogoot is to blame for both of them. [[Bad Boss|The PRICK]].}}
* [[You Have Outlived Your Usefulness]] {{spoiler|Twice. Bogoot is to blame for both of them. [[Bad Boss|The PRICK]].}}




=== Other Characters ===
== Other Characters ==


===Dr. Koizumi===
'''Dr. Koizumi''', an old friend of Gilmore's who provides the newly escaped rebels with shelter and advice, helping them adapt to their new lives as best he can.
An old friend of Gilmore's who provides the newly escaped rebels with shelter and advice, helping them adapt to their new lives as best he can.


* [[Cat Smile]]
* [[Cat Smile]]
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* [[The Professor]] (''Nobel'' prize level, according to Gilmore)
* [[The Professor]] (''Nobel'' prize level, according to Gilmore)


===Hilda===
Albert's fiancee, who tried to escape from war-torn [[East Germany]] with him. [[Tear Jerker|It didn't end well]]. To make matters worse, it's implied in most versions that they only got caught because Albert forgot to take his wallet back from the guard after showing him his pass. The guard called out, Albert panicked, and... [[Survivor Guilt|Well, the results are obvious]].


* [[Death by Origin Story]]
'''Hilda''', Albert's fiancee, who tried to escape from war-torn [[East Germany]] with him. [[Tear Jerker|It didn't end well]]. To make matters worse, it's implied in most versions that they only got caught because Albert forgot to take his wallet back from the guard after showing him his pass. The guard called out, Albert panicked, and... [[Survivor Guilt|Well, the results are obvious]].

* [[Death By Origin Story]]
* [[Go Out with a Smile]]
* [[Go Out with a Smile]]
* [[Stuffed Into the Fridge]]
* [[Stuffed Into the Fridge]]


===Cynthia Finder===
'''Cynthia Finder''', daughter of a scientist who was forced to work for Black Ghost. To keep him in line, they kidnap Cynthia some time later and try to use her as a hostage, but she's rescued by the Cyborgs. She asks them to help her rescue her dad, but is deeply shaken when she discovers what Dr. Finder has been doing...
Daughter of a scientist who was forced to work for Black Ghost. To keep him in line, they kidnap Cynthia some time later and try to use her as a hostage, but she's rescued by the Cyborgs. She asks them to help her rescue her dad, but is deeply shaken when she discovers what Dr. Finder has been doing...


* [[Actual Pacifist]]
* [[Actual Pacifist]]
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* [[Missing Mom]] (Who was shot to death in front of young Cynthia, hence her staunch pacifism)
* [[Missing Mom]] (Who was shot to death in front of young Cynthia, hence her staunch pacifism)
* [[Pink Means Feminine]]
* [[Pink Means Feminine]]
* {[[Reluctant Mad Scientist]]'s [[Mad Scientist's Beautiful Daughter|Beautiful Daughter]]
* [[Engineer Exploited For Evil]]'s [[Mad Scientist's Beautiful Daughter|Beautiful Daughter]]
* [[Tomoko Kawakami]]
* [[Tomoko Kawakami]]


===Princess Ixquic===
'''Princess Ixquic''', the guardian of a mysterious pyramid made of gold, along with a robot named Kabrakan. She's very kind and gentle, but also clingy and weak-willed; to make things worse, Kabrakan often goes in [[Unstoppable Rage|murderous rampages]] as soon as it sees/senses other people around, and she cannot control its instincts.
The guardian of a mysterious pyramid made of gold, along with a robot named Kabrakan. She's very kind and gentle, but also clingy and weak-willed; to make things worse, Kabrakan often goes in [[Unstoppable Rage|murderous rampages]] as soon as it sees/senses other people around, and she cannot control its instincts.


* [[Die for Our Ship]]: 003/009 shippers ''loathe'' her. How ''badly'' written her episode was and Joe's change of character because of it don't help her case, sadly.
* [[Die for Our Ship]]: 003/009 shippers ''loathe'' her. How ''badly'' written her episode was and Joe's change of character because of it don't help her case, sadly.
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* {{spoiler|[[Good Thing You Can Heal]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Good Thing You Can Heal]]}}
* [[Kid with the Leash]] (Of Kabrakan. And she's ''real'' bad at her work, despite her tries)
* [[Kid with the Leash]] (Of Kabrakan. And she's ''real'' bad at her work, despite her tries)
* [[Mysterious Waif]]
* [[Mysterious Waif]]
* [[Raven Hair, Ivory Skin]]
* [[Raven Hair, Ivory Skin]]
* {{spoiler|[[Robot Girl]] ''and'' [[Robotic Reveal]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Robot Girl]] ''and'' [[Robotic Reveal]]}}
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===Jimmy===
'''Jimmy''', A young boy from New York that befriends Jet when he returns home and lives in the Bronx.
A young boy from New York that befriends Jet when he returns home and lives in the Bronx.


* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Cheerful Child]]
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* [[Hair of Gold]]
* [[Hair of Gold]]


===Cathy===

'''Cathy''', Jimmy's recently-divorced mother, she works very hard to sustain herself and her boy but has grown disillusioned of the world. Considers Jet as a mere slacker and jerk that fills Jimmy's head with stupid fantasies at first...
Jimmy's recently-divorced mother, she works very hard to sustain herself and her boy but has grown disillusioned of the world. Considers Jet as a mere slacker and jerk that fills Jimmy's head with stupid fantasies at first...


* [[Defrosting Ice Queen]]
* [[Defrosting Ice Queen]]
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* {{spoiler|[[Secret Keeper]]: Jet's leg is torn up while he's rescuing her from a hotel fire; she sees the circitry and puts two and two together.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Secret Keeper]]: Jet's leg is torn up while he's rescuing her from a hotel fire; she sees the circitry and puts two and two together.}}


===Arisu===

'''Arisu''', A young girl that Joe meets when travelling through the Japanese countryside. She claims at first that a bunch of men are following her, but there's more than meets the eye...
A young girl that Joe meets when travelling through the Japanese countryside. She claims at first that a bunch of men are following her, but there's more than meets the eye...


* [[Alice Allusion]]
* [[Alice Allusion]]
* [[Distressed Damsel]]
* [[Damsel in Distress]]
* [[Little Miss Snarker]]
* [[Little Miss Snarker]]
* [[Mysterious Waif]]
* [[Mysterious Waif]]
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===Carl Eckermann===
'''Carl Eckermann'''. The son of an old friend of Gilmore. He develops a crush on Francoise when the Cyborg Team visit his father in the cyber city that father and son built, Compu-Utopia. {{spoiler|The most remarkable thing, though? Carl died the year before. But somehow, his emotionally-needy and genius-level mindset was uploaded into Compu-Utopia's main control, the powerful computer "Sphynx"...}}
The son of an old friend of Gilmore. He develops a crush on Francoise when the Cyborg Team visit his father in the cyber city that father and son built, Compu-Utopia. {{spoiler|The most remarkable thing, though? Carl died the year before. But somehow, his emotionally-needy and genius-level mindset was uploaded into Compu-Utopia's main control, the powerful computer "Sphynx"...}}


* {{spoiler|[[AI Is a Crapshoot]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[A.I. Is a Crapshoot]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Dead All Along]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Dead All Along]]}}
* [[Die for Our Ship]] (Almost in the league of Ixquic)
* [[Die for Our Ship]] (Almost in the league of Ixquic)
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* {{spoiler|[[What Measure Is a Non-Human?]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[What Measure Is a Non-Human?]]}}


===Shinichi Ibaraki, Masaru Oyamada and Mary Onodera===
'''Shinichi Ibaraki, Masaru Oyamada and Mary Onodera'''. One upon a time, [[Two Guys and a Girl]] were Joe's friends in his times in the orphanage (or as a teen delinquents, in the manga). They cared for him very much and he saw them as his first [[True Companions]] ever. Later, they'll meet again... {{spoiler|but this will end in tears, as they were forcibly made into cyborgs by Von Bogoot and have been tasked with killing him.}}
One upon a time, were [[Two Guys and a Girl|Joe's friends]] in his times in the orphanage (or as a teen delinquents, in the manga). They cared for him very much and he saw them as his first [[True Companions]] ever. Later, they'll meet again... {{spoiler|but this will end in tears, as they were forcibly made into cyborgs by Von Bogoot and have been tasked with killing him.}}


* {{spoiler|[[Action Bomb]] ''and'' [[Explosive Leash]] (Not only the three kids were turned into walking bombs, but Von Bogoot had the control of them so he could set them off whenever he wanted. Which triggers their [[Redemption Equals Death]].)}}
* {{spoiler|[[Action Bomb]] ''and'' [[Explosive Leash]] (Not only the three kids were turned into walking bombs, but Von Bogoot had the control of them so he could set them off whenever he wanted. Which triggers their [[Redemption Equals Death]].)}}
* {{spoiler|[[Alas, Poor Villain]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Alas, Poor Villain]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Anti-Villain]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Anti-Villain]]}}
* [[Dark-Skinned Redhead]] (Mary, hinted to be half-American like Joe)
* [[Dark-Skinned Redhead]] (Mary, hinted to be half-American like Joe)
* [[Isshin Chiba]] (Ibaraki)
* [[Isshin Chiba]] (Ibaraki)
* [[Full-Frontal Assault]] (they discard their clothes to show Joe {{spoiler|their enhancements. [[Getting Crap Past the Radar|And Mary was fully naked. In a kids/pre-teens show]].}})
* [[Full-Frontal Assault]] (they discard their clothes to show Joe {{spoiler|their enhancements. [[Getting Crap Past the Radar|And Mary was fully naked. In a kids/pre-teens show]].}})
* {{spoiler|[[Redemption Equals Death]] (In the anime, they can't bring themselves to kill Joe, therefore their [[Bad Boss]] Von Bogoot [[Moral Event Horizon|activates]] [[Explosive Leash|the bombs implanted in their bodies.]] They [[Oh Crap|look at each other in utter horror]] as they notice; Shinichi tackles Joe away and tells him to not get close, then they hug and apologize to Joe before being blown up in front of a screaming 009.)}}
* {{spoiler|[[Redemption Equals Death]] (In the anime, they can't bring themselves to kill Joe, therefore their [[Bad Boss]] Von Bogoot [[Moral Event Horizon|activates]] [[Explosive Leash|the bombs implanted in their bodies.]] They [[Oh Crap|look at each other in utter horror]] as they notice; Shinichi tackles Joe away and tells him to not get close, then they hug and apologize to Joe before being blown up in front of a screaming 009.)}}
* [[Takako Honda]] (Mary)
* [[Takako Honda]] (Mary)


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Latest revision as of 14:03, 12 August 2020


The cast of Cyborg 009:

Our Heroes/The 00-Team

Joe Shimamura, aka Cyborg 009

The Hero and most advanced of the nine cyborgs, with a more powerful body and his semi-unique Acceleration Mode, which enabled him to move at incredible speeds via a switch hidden in one of his teeth. Very sensitive and compassionate, he sometimes wound up juggling the Hero Ball while trying to avoid difficult decisions.

Ivan Whisky, aka Cyborg 001

A small Russian baby with incredible Psychic Powers - in fact, he was likely the most powerful of the lot, but using them left him exhausted, and he could only use them to their fullest after sleeping for two weeks. Played the Chessmaster at times, co-ordinating attacks and providing the enemy's weaknesses.

Jet Link, aka Cyborg 002

A Fiery Redhead from New York City, he used to be part of a gang before getting into just a little too much trouble and winding up with Black Ghost. In addition to being able to fly via rocket engines in the soles of his feet, he possessed the prototype Accelerator, underscoring his relationship with Joe.

Francoise Arnoul, aka Cyborg 003

A French ballerina who was given vastly enhanced hearing and sight, making her great at surveillance... if not so good at the whole direct combat thing (and she painfully knows it). Depending on the adaptation, she ranges from The Chick to Action Girl; however, she always serves as The Heart of the team and Joe's Love Interest (the only one immune to the whole Cartwright Curse thing...)

Albert Heinrich, aka Cyborg 004

A quiet, thoughtful, sensitive, German man in his 30's with a talent for Deadpan Snarking and plans who had most of his body replaced with various weaponry. His terribly tragic past doesn't help much, either.


Geronimo Junior, aka Cyborg 005

A mature, wise, very gentle Native American who was basically transformed into a walking tank, with superhuman strength and endurance unmatched by any of his teammates. In the 2001 series, he also possesses a bond with nature that isn't one of his Black Ghost-given powers.

Chang Changku, aka Cyborg 006

A cheerful Chinese chef who was given the ability to shoot fire out of his mouth. He uses his considerable cooking skills to keep the team together and well-fed, as well as providing a fair amount of the comic relief alongside 007.

Great Britain (or 'G.B.' in the 2001 English dub), aka Cyborg 007

Once one of the best British actors, he was transformed into a Shapeshifting Master of Disguise who could transform into anything simply by touching his bellybutton. He frequently plays a Large Ham to entertain the others and distract them from navelgazing.

  • Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever - Uses this against a stampede of mutated animals. Doubles as Full-Frontal Assault as he's either naked (manga) or in a Loin Cloth (2001 series)
  • The Atoner - Tries to be this in "The Fog of London" episode of the 2001 series. He was supposed to act with his girlfriend Sophie in a small theater, but he ditched it for a greater acting chance. Twenty years later, he finds out that Sophie's daughter Rosa is acting in a revival of exactly the same play...
  • Backstory - In all continuities, he's a former actor, but the details behind his fall from the spotlight vary:
    • '60s series: A Former Child Star who's still Just a Kid when Black Ghost decides to use him in their experiments.
    • '79 series: Used to go hiking in the mountains with his best friend, a fellow actor. During one of their trips, however, equipment failure led to his friend falling to his death. Since this happened shortly after his friend had gotten a lead role over him, everyone assumed he'd killed him out of jealousy. Unable to Clear His Name and reeling from the loss, he descended into depression and became a drunkard.
    • 2001 series: Started out in a small theater with his close friends and his girlfriend, Sophia. As they were preparing to perform "Mists of London", he received an offer to act at a prestigious theater; though he was reluctant at first, Sophia encouraged him to go. He became a great actor, but left his old friends and flame behind in the process. When his star fell, he was too ashamed of that abandonment to contact them, especially as he spiraled into drunken depression.
  • Bald of Awesome - Though the flashbacks in his Backstory show him with blond hair.
  • Cross-Dressing Voices: Voiced by Machiko Soga (AKA Bandora/Rita Repulsa) in the 60's anime and movie. In the rest of the anime adapations, he was voiced by males.
  • Executive Meddling - His stint as 009's Bratty Half-Pint Kid Sidekick in the '60s anime; this is used for a few Mythology Gags now and then.
  • Flip-Flop of God - While the '60s anime was running, Ishinomori incorporated his child persona into the manga by having Gilmore upgrade him. First introduced as a permanent new form, it later flitted between Sleep Mode Size to a Super-Deformed mode for comedy moments to being discarded and forgotten entirely and back again. A Whole Chapter Flashback that Retconned their escape so that 007 was already in child mode (or just flat-out a child) didn't help, either...
  • James Bondage - Mainly in the '79 series, where his attempts to spy on the enemy often went awry. He was more savvy in the 2001 one.
  • Keiichi Nanba - 2009 CD dramas
  • Master of Disguise - Uses his abilities like this. His acting skills are very helpful, too.
  • Morphic Resonance - Tends to keep his distinctive eyes while transformed, except when playing Body Double.
  • Plucky Comic Relief
  • Rubber Man and Voluntary Shapeshifting - His powers
  • Sad Clown - With a very, very complex and sad backstory
  • The Mind Is a Plaything of the Body - Subverted. He's so good a stage actor that it seems like he's become the person he's shapeshifted into, but on the inside it's still G.B..
  • Yuichi Nagashima - 2001 anime

Pyunma, aka Cyborg 008

An African ex-slave/guerrilla warrior (depends heavily on which media we're talking about) who was remodeled into an underwater warrior, able to swim at great speeds and breathe underwater. Was also one of the only cyborgs who had combat experience before crossing paths with Black Ghost.

Doctor Issac Gilmore

A Jewish scientist who worked on the cyborg project before deciding to defect from Black Ghost and helping them escape. He comes to view the cyborgs as his adoptive children, and serves as The Professor and Team Dad.


The Black Ghost Organization

Black Ghost, aka Scarl

The commander of the Black Ghost Organization, he plans to create a Crapsack World torn apart by constant, profitable wars. His other hobbies include setting up Sadistic Choices and no-win situations that leave the rebel cyborgs questioning their victories.

Cyborg 0010

The next result of the 00-project and the first assassin sent after the heroes. Like 009, he benefitted from being the latest model, has his own Accelerator, and got bonus lightning powers thrown into the mix. Unfortunately, he's also an overconfident Jerkass. Oh yeah, and there's two of them.

Cyborg 0011

A description of the character goes here.

Cyborg 0012

A description of the character goes here.

Cyborg 0013

A description of the character goes here.

  • Adult Child (acted like this outside the battle)
  • Anti-Villain (One of the most sympathetic enemies in the series)
  • Cute Mute (Subverted: he was a boy in his teens and sometimes spoke... but only through telepathy)
  • Hidden Eyes
  • Kid with the Leash (of a huge robot)
  • Tragic Monster ( He was a normal young boy before being cyborg-ized. Even when fighting 009, he went out of his way to protect any Innocent Bystanders, punished the people who killed Joe's adoptive father and kidnapped the Cyborgs's ally Dr. Koizumi, and was finally Driven to Suicide because he knew he'd never recover his freedom.


Dr. Klaus Von Bogoot

A description of the character goes here.

The Greek Gods

Apollo

The leader of the Greek Gods who have 'returned to punish humanity for their sins!' He's really pumped about this, too.

Artemis

The beautiful older sister of Apollo and his complete opposite. She takes no joy or pride in their duty, but sees it as just punishment, and nothing more.

Hera

The Psychic of the Gods (as opposed to being the Queen). Possesses the stock Psychic Powers of psychokinesis, mindreading, and teleporting. Also knows the truth, but doesn't care.

Achilles

A description of the character goes here.

Minotaur

A description of the character goes here.

Poseidon

A description of the character goes here.

Atlas

A description of the character goes here.

Pan

A description of the character goes here.

Nereus

A description of the character goes here.

Doctor Gaia

An old colleague of Gilmore's, though not an old friend. "My Gods can beat up your cyborgs! Who's laughing now, huh?"


The Psychic/Assassins

Doctor Gamo Whisky

Another colleague and rival of Gilmore's, as well as Cyborg 001's Disappeared Dad. Already not very well in the head beforehand, Gamo went fully nuts searching for a cure for his child's lethal illness, ended up as a borderline Complete Monster and then used a group of Time Travelers for his own purposes, deleting their memories to make them his puppets.

Nicholas

The original leader of the group and a survivor of the wars from the future, as well as Lina's lover. In the middle of an apocalyptic future, this young man discovered a lost journal that depicted more peaceful, love-filled times, thus he told his friends to attempt time travelling and search for the owner of said diary. Unfortunately, It Got Worse.


Lina

A member of the Psychic Assassins, she appears to be a cold bitch but is actually the most soft-hearted and gentle of the group. She seems to be the only one who retains a part of her memories, attempting to take care of Phil since he reminds her of her missing little brother and hesitating more than once in regards to her mission.

Phil

The youngest of the group, very childish and impulsive. Is often the first one to experience the downside of his powers.


Mai

Snarky, cold and efficient, this young woman is the most levelheaded and mentally stable member of the group. She's the first one who expresses open doubts about the deal, and when Joe and Lina are thrown into the future, she contacts the Cyborgs to join forces and rescue them.


Cain

Field leader of the group and The Dragon to Dr. Gamo. Very aggressive in the use of his powers, but with far more skill than the Hot-Blooded Phil.


The Pu'Awak Sisters

The five princesses from the Pu'Awak subterranean kingdom, forced into slavery by their rivals the Athans, which have them as their living food supplies. The Black Ghost group comes in and offers help, but soon they prove themselves to be just as bad as the Athans, and force the five girls to be a part of their plans. However, the girls decide to rebel themselves... And yes, they're quintuplets. Look at the color of their tiara jewels to distinguish them.

Sadly, the five girls are coldly killed by Von Bogoot towards the end of the arc. Many tears were shed by fandom.

Viina

The eldest sister, has a blue tiara. She's also the first one to rebel, when Von Bogoot abandons Helen to her luck and bans Viina from rescuing her. Viina does so anyway and they join the Cyborgs. She and 004 fight a lot because he doesn't trust her intentions, but they ultimately bond over their wish to be free, change their destinies and give their people a better life.

  • Big Sister Instinct (She was more or less loyal, until Von Bogoot wanted Helen to die.)
  • Broken Bird
  • Heroic BSOD ( Has one when Helen and several of the Cyborgs are brainwashed by the Athans and almost kill 004 and her. It gets worse when she and 004 are captured by Von Bogoot and about to be executed. She does recover, but just in time to be killed off with her sisters.)
  • Plucky Girl
  • Ship Tease (Had quite a bit of chemistry with 004 once they came to trust each other more)
  • Talking To Herself (The five girls were voiced by Yuki Masuda)
  • Tomboy (The only sister who uses pants)
  • Twin Telepathy (Can use her and her sisters's psychic bond to see what the other girls can see and know what they think. )

Aphros

Second sister, green tiara. Outspoken and strongwilled, is the leader of the girls when Viina's not around.

Deena

Third sister, pink tiara. Quiet and gentle, is a mediator between Daphne and Aphros. And... well, not much more is known.

Daphne

Fourth sister, purple tiara. Very insecure and heavily traumatised by the whole deal. That causes her to betray the sister's plans and give info to Von Bogoot. Too bad Aphros catches her in the act. To be fair to the girl, she does try to repair the damage done and frees Gilmore and some of the other Cyborgs, captured by Von Bogoot...

Helen

The youngest of the girls, red tiara. Also quite insecure, but for a different reason: she has been mindwiped by Von Bogoot, who uses her as The Mole to discover where the Cyborgs live and destroy their HQ. He commits the big mistake of abandoning Helen to her luck once this is accomplished; that causes an horrified Viina, who used their Twin Telepathy to see through Helen's mind and tell him info, to double-cross him instead.)


Other Characters

Dr. Koizumi

An old friend of Gilmore's who provides the newly escaped rebels with shelter and advice, helping them adapt to their new lives as best he can.

Hilda

Albert's fiancee, who tried to escape from war-torn East Germany with him. It didn't end well. To make matters worse, it's implied in most versions that they only got caught because Albert forgot to take his wallet back from the guard after showing him his pass. The guard called out, Albert panicked, and... Well, the results are obvious.

Cynthia Finder

Daughter of a scientist who was forced to work for Black Ghost. To keep him in line, they kidnap Cynthia some time later and try to use her as a hostage, but she's rescued by the Cyborgs. She asks them to help her rescue her dad, but is deeply shaken when she discovers what Dr. Finder has been doing...

Princess Ixquic

The guardian of a mysterious pyramid made of gold, along with a robot named Kabrakan. She's very kind and gentle, but also clingy and weak-willed; to make things worse, Kabrakan often goes in murderous rampages as soon as it sees/senses other people around, and she cannot control its instincts.


Jimmy

A young boy from New York that befriends Jet when he returns home and lives in the Bronx.

Cathy

Jimmy's recently-divorced mother, she works very hard to sustain herself and her boy but has grown disillusioned of the world. Considers Jet as a mere slacker and jerk that fills Jimmy's head with stupid fantasies at first...

Arisu

A young girl that Joe meets when travelling through the Japanese countryside. She claims at first that a bunch of men are following her, but there's more than meets the eye...


Carl Eckermann

The son of an old friend of Gilmore. He develops a crush on Francoise when the Cyborg Team visit his father in the cyber city that father and son built, Compu-Utopia. The most remarkable thing, though? Carl died the year before. But somehow, his emotionally-needy and genius-level mindset was uploaded into Compu-Utopia's main control, the powerful computer "Sphynx"...

Shinichi Ibaraki, Masaru Oyamada and Mary Onodera

One upon a time, were Joe's friends in his times in the orphanage (or as a teen delinquents, in the manga). They cared for him very much and he saw them as his first True Companions ever. Later, they'll meet again... but this will end in tears, as they were forcibly made into cyborgs by Von Bogoot and have been tasked with killing him.

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