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{{Quote|"I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword. With blade in hand I shall reap the sins of this world and cleanse it in the fires of destruction. I am Hakumen. The end has come!"}}
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| name            =Hakumen
| name            =Hakumen
| birthday        =February 14
| birthday        =April 6<ref>ArcSystemWorks livestream, 02/15/2018</ref>
| species          =Artificial Human (formerly) <br/> Soul within a Sankishin
| species          =Artificial Human (formerly) <br/> Soul within a Sankishin
| voice            =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English)
| voice            =[[wikipedia:Tetsuya_Kakihara|Tetsuya Kakihara]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:David_Vincent_(actor)|David Vincent]] (English)
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| height          =208cm
| height          =208cm
| weight          =155kg
| weight          =155kg
| hair            =
| hair            =Silver
| eye              =
| eye              =
| drive            =Zanshin/God Slash
| drive            =Zanshin/God Slash
| birthplace      =United Kingdom <br/> [[Alucard Castle]] (reborn)
| birthplace      =United Kingdom <br/> [[Alucard Castle]] (reborn)
| like            =Nothing
| like            =Nothing
| dislike          =The Black Beast
| dislike          =[[Black Beast|The Black Beast]]
| hobby            =Unknown
| hobby            =Unknown
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| team            =[[Six Heroes]]
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| appdrama        =
| appshort        =''[[Innocent Black]]''
| appdrama        =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]''
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'''Hakumen''' is the former leader of the [[Six Heroes]] who resides within the [[Sankishin|Sankishin's]] [[Susano'o Unit]]. He is the former wielder of the [[Interfectum Malus: Ookami]]. Before donning the mantle of 'Hakumen', he was a time-displaced [[Jin Kisaragi]] who was transported nearly 100 years in the past. Alongside the Susano'o Unit, Hakumen's [[soul]] currently resides deep within the [[Boundary]].
'''Hakumen''' (ハクメン) is the former leader of the [[Six Heroes]] who resides within the [[Sankishin|Sankishin's]] [[Susano'o Unit]]. He is the former wielder of the [[Interfectum Malus: Ookami]]. Before donning the mantle of 'Hakumen', he was a time-displaced [[Jin Kisaragi]] who was transported nearly 100 years in the past.  


Hakumen is one of the original twelve playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.
Hakumen is one of the original twelve playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Hakumen is in possession of the Susano'o unit, which takes it's form with him with white heavy armor on his head, shoulders, abdomen, upper legs, and feet. He also wears a traditional hakama and a black bodysuit. The armor on his shoulders has one red eye on each shoulder and each foot armor has six eyes on it. His helmet has two horns on it and He has long silver hair tied back into a ponytail.


==Personality==
==Personality==


==Biography==
{{Quote|Hakumen approaches every situation with almost mechanical detachment, and engages with only one purpose: total victory.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/hakumen.php Hakumen]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/hakumen Hakumen]''</ref>}}
===Central Fiction===
Although drawn into the [[Embryo]], Hakumen’s memories were not altered because of the Power of Order. Nine subjected him to multiple illusions of Trinity, Valkenhayn, Jubei, and Celica, all taunting him over his reasons to fight in the Dark War, and the aftermath of his presence on the world – he cut his way out of the illusion and went deeper into the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 027, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He made his way to the NOL branch in Kagutsuchi, easily breaking through although careful to leave no causalities. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 030''</ref> After fighting his way through the branch, he ended up near the cauldron, finding Ragna and fought him, ending in a stalemate as Noel accidentally opened up the nearby cauldron. He disappeared almost immediately afterwards. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 031''</ref>


Hakumen was transported to Ikaruga by Nine and told to kill Izanami to inherit his piece of the Azure. He was found by Tager wandering around Ikaruga and was nearly apprehended. He told Kokonoe to find her own path and to Tager that he is not a devil, just a puppet. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 042, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Valkenhayn found him much later on, and Hakumen mocked him for not remembering the past. They left on separate paths after discussing the peril that Rachel is in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 055, Sub Scenario 1''</ref>
Stoic and disciplined - Hakumen is a man of few words who only speaks when necessary. He believes in balancing the world and will do anything in his power to do so. He is a firm believer in his principles of justice and doing what is right, yet never fails to say exactly what is on his mind when the time is right. Hakumen's pride can border on hubris, but his confidence in his own abilities is founded in his overwhelming capability.


In due time, Hakumen realized that Jubei was trapped in space-time. He travelled to the Kaka Village, meeting [[Platinum the Trinity]] – there, he asked for their materialized [[Hihiirokane]], to which they complied. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 086, Sub Scenario 2''</ref> He met Tsubaki later on, going to the Yabiko branch together, delivering the Hihiirokane to Jin later on. He told Noel that she is a reflection of [[The Origin]] in the world and insisted on taking her life, only relenting when told there were more important things to take care of. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> He journeyed with the others (namely Jin, Tsubaki, Noel, Ragna, [[Lambda-11]], Rachel and Kagura) to the Embryo but was separated in the frozen space-time by Izanami, being put with Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> They travelled to the Altar above Kagutsuchi to find Requiem, and they found data of Relius Clover and [[Ignis Clover]] – Hakumen battled them, but was unable to kill them once the data had observed what it wanted out of the silver knight. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref> They later found the Amaterasu Unit and Jubei fighting Nu, backing him up and fighting the Murakumo Unit.
Although he seems quiet, Hakumen's mind is always analyzing the situation at hand, mechanically assessing the best way through it. Despite the fact that he is hailed across the world as a heroic icon and his name is known by everyone, Hakumen does not revel in the popularity. Popularity and fame are irrelevant to him; all that matters is his mission to destroy everything left behind by the [[Black Beast]] and [[Yuuki Terumi]]. Every single battle is approached with no mercy or remorse, only the objective of an annihilating victory.


Having watched Ragna defeat Nu when he came to back them, Hakumen immediately turned his sword to the Dark One, acknowledging his strength to be too much to be ignored. Hakumen lost this fight and watched as Nu was sent insane by Terumi, blocking a fatal attack that was launched at Tsubaki. Finally, having defended the woman he was unable to save in his last life, Hakumen turned his blade at the Murakumo Unit and soundly defeated her. Following the battle, the knight was assaulted by Terumi and the original Hihiirokane, his soul shattered, and the Susano’o Unit now returned to its original owner – Terumi, in reality, the God [[Susano’o]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref>
Hakumen is not without his humanity, however, and his personality as Jin still lingers deep beneath his silence. He cares greatly for [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and harbors feelings of regret for not being able to save her in his original timeline. Although he would loathe to admit it, Hakumen does also care for the other Six Heroes (bar Terumi), particularly [[Jubei]] and [[Trinity Glassfille]]. He would never turn his back on his comrades, and would go out of his way into mortal danger to save them. [[Celica A. Mercury]] is another person that Hakumen thinks highly of thanks to the time they spent together during the Dark War.


[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 74(A).png|thumb|right|Sealing the Susano’o Unit away forever]]Terumi was dragged out of the unit and killed by Ragna. Hakumen’s soul, although shattered, still remained in the Unit. He thanked Trinity for throwing it into the deepest, darkest depths of the Boundary where he and it would never be discovered again.
==Powers & Techniques==
Being the leader of the legendary Six Heroes is enough of an indicator towards Hakumen's undeniable strength. He is permanently clad in the Susano'o Unit, one of the Sankishin. This gives him complete immunity to [[seithr]], incredible physical power, and nigh impenetrable armor. The true ability of the Unit is to allow its user to slash through time itself, something that Hakumen can use in conjunction with his Nox Nyctores - the Intefectum Malus: Ookami. Ookami is a weapon that can nullify [[Ars Magus]] itself with its special blade, but its true power has yet to be actually seen.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Teach Me, Miss Litchi! Episode 5 - Ars Armagus? Nox Nyctores? What the?''</ref> Regardless, it is still a Nox-class weapon, and used in conjunction with the power of the Susano'o Unit, Hakumen is an extremely powerful figure.


==Powers & Techniques==
In gameplay, Hakumen is one of the more unique characters. He has a unique '''{{h|Magatama Gauge}}''', instead of a Heat Gauge, which is used for him to activate his special attacks. His gameplay [[Drive]] is '''{{h|Zanshin}}''', alternatively known as '''{{h|God Slash}}''' - Hakumen briefly conjures a small shield-like sigil in front of him and launches a counter whenever attacked. Outside of gameplay, one of Hakumen's most powerful attacks is a technique called '''{{h|Time Killer}}''' which strips a target of all their remaining time in the world and instantly kills them. Although this ability is powerful, an [[Observer]] can Observe themselves to stave off the effect for a week, and the ability is useless against individuals such as [[Izanami]].<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Epilogue''</ref>
 
Power is not the only thing in Hakumen's possession. He is also a product of [[Order]] and he can employ its power to fight against great threats to the world. This was most evident in his battles against the Black Beast. Hakumen is also a cunning and strategical leader who employs his vast knowledge of the world in every battle, proving himself well versed in many areas. Even Hakumen's own presence is enough to leave men such as [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] so scared that they are unable to move.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Story Mode, True Ending''</ref> The legendary knight is well trained from his years as Jin under the [[Kisaragi]] household, meaning that he excels in hand-to-hand martial arts and academics.
 
Yet, for all his strengths, Hakumen is not as powerful as he once was. Thanks to the complicated circumstances surrounding the Observation from [[Kokonoe]] and [[Rachel Alucard]], Hakumen is only at 20% of his original strength, putting him at a severe disadvantage. He is, however, not so proud as to underestimate his opponents, and does not let his personality come between himself and victory. Hakumen's own will is enough to survive his [[soul]] being shattered<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> and to stay within the Boundary for nearly a century without losing himself to insanity. 


==Library Entry==
==Library Entry==
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''One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast. He analyzes every situation calmly and mechanically, always taking the best possible option.
''One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast. He analyzes every situation calmly and mechanically, always taking the best possible option.


''He shows no concern for anyone or thing that is not his enemy. The truth behind his identity, however, is jin, who slipped through time while falling into the cauldron with Ragna and Nu. On the verge of death, Rachel decides to save Jin by merging him with the Susano’o Unit, turning him into Hakumen.
''He shows no concern for anyone or thing that is not his enemy. The truth behind his identity, however, is jin, who slipped through time while falling into the cauldron with Ragna and Nu. On the verge of death, Rachel decides to save Jin by merging him with the Susano'o Unit, turning him into Hakumen.


''Since Hakumen and Jin are in fact the same existence, they would not normally be able to exist in the same plane, but because of the continuum shift, they are able to coexist.
''Since Hakumen and Jin are in fact the same existence, they would not normally be able to exist in the same plane, but because of the continuum shift, they are able to coexist.
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''After defeating the Black Beast, he is sealed away in another dimension at the hands of a certain someone, but is later salvaged from the Boundary by Kokonoe. His prolonged time in the dimensional prison has stripped from him a majority of his strength.
''After defeating the Black Beast, he is sealed away in another dimension at the hands of a certain someone, but is later salvaged from the Boundary by Kokonoe. His prolonged time in the dimensional prison has stripped from him a majority of his strength.


''While under Kokonoe’s control upon being salvaged, Rachel frees him. He then heads towards Ikaruga so that he might see his own form of justice through.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #011''</ref>
''While under Kokonoe's control upon being salvaged, Rachel frees him. He then heads towards Ikaruga so that he might see his own form of justice through.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #011''</ref>


==Appearances in other Media==
==Appearances in other Media==
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Revision as of 01:49, 10 July 2018

"I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword. With blade in hand I shall reap the sins of this world and cleanse it in the fires of destruction. I am Hakumen. The end has come!"
ハクメン
Hakumen

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Name

Hakumen

Birthday

April 6[1]

Species

Artificial Human (formerly)
Soul within a Sankishin

Voice Actors

Tetsuya Kakihara (Japanese)
David Vincent (English)

Blood Type

Unknown

Height

208cm

Weight

155kg

Hair Color

Silver

Drive

Zanshin/God Slash

Birthplace

United Kingdom
Alucard Castle (reborn)

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

The Black Beast

Hobbies

Unknown

Affiliation

Six Heroes

Character Titles

Silver Knight

Character Themes

SUSANOOH, II, LA
SIX-HEROES
Black & White
in JUSTICE
God of War

Appearances
Games

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II (playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend (playable)
BlazBlue: Central Fiction (playable)
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (playable)

Manga

BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex
BlazBlue

Novels

BlazBlue: Phase 0
BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2
BlazBlue: Phase Shift 3
BlazBlue: Phase Shift 4
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 1
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 2

Short Stories

Innocent Black

Drama CDs

BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune

Hakumen (ハクメン) is the former leader of the Six Heroes who resides within the Sankishin's Susano'o Unit. He is the former wielder of the Interfectum Malus: Ookami. Before donning the mantle of 'Hakumen', he was a time-displaced Jin Kisaragi who was transported nearly 100 years in the past.

Hakumen is one of the original twelve playable characters who debuted in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger.

Appearance

Hakumen is in possession of the Susano'o unit, which takes it's form with him with white heavy armor on his head, shoulders, abdomen, upper legs, and feet. He also wears a traditional hakama and a black bodysuit. The armor on his shoulders has one red eye on each shoulder and each foot armor has six eyes on it. His helmet has two horns on it and He has long silver hair tied back into a ponytail.

Personality

Hakumen approaches every situation with almost mechanical detachment, and engages with only one purpose: total victory.[2][3]

Stoic and disciplined - Hakumen is a man of few words who only speaks when necessary. He believes in balancing the world and will do anything in his power to do so. He is a firm believer in his principles of justice and doing what is right, yet never fails to say exactly what is on his mind when the time is right. Hakumen's pride can border on hubris, but his confidence in his own abilities is founded in his overwhelming capability.

Although he seems quiet, Hakumen's mind is always analyzing the situation at hand, mechanically assessing the best way through it. Despite the fact that he is hailed across the world as a heroic icon and his name is known by everyone, Hakumen does not revel in the popularity. Popularity and fame are irrelevant to him; all that matters is his mission to destroy everything left behind by the Black Beast and Yuuki Terumi. Every single battle is approached with no mercy or remorse, only the objective of an annihilating victory.

Hakumen is not without his humanity, however, and his personality as Jin still lingers deep beneath his silence. He cares greatly for Tsubaki Yayoi, and harbors feelings of regret for not being able to save her in his original timeline. Although he would loathe to admit it, Hakumen does also care for the other Six Heroes (bar Terumi), particularly Jubei and Trinity Glassfille. He would never turn his back on his comrades, and would go out of his way into mortal danger to save them. Celica A. Mercury is another person that Hakumen thinks highly of thanks to the time they spent together during the Dark War.

Powers & Techniques

Being the leader of the legendary Six Heroes is enough of an indicator towards Hakumen's undeniable strength. He is permanently clad in the Susano'o Unit, one of the Sankishin. This gives him complete immunity to seithr, incredible physical power, and nigh impenetrable armor. The true ability of the Unit is to allow its user to slash through time itself, something that Hakumen can use in conjunction with his Nox Nyctores - the Intefectum Malus: Ookami. Ookami is a weapon that can nullify Ars Magus itself with its special blade, but its true power has yet to be actually seen.[4] Regardless, it is still a Nox-class weapon, and used in conjunction with the power of the Susano'o Unit, Hakumen is an extremely powerful figure.

In gameplay, Hakumen is one of the more unique characters. He has a unique Magatama Gauge, instead of a Heat Gauge, which is used for him to activate his special attacks. His gameplay Drive is Zanshin, alternatively known as God Slash - Hakumen briefly conjures a small shield-like sigil in front of him and launches a counter whenever attacked. Outside of gameplay, one of Hakumen's most powerful attacks is a technique called Time Killer which strips a target of all their remaining time in the world and instantly kills them. Although this ability is powerful, an Observer can Observe themselves to stave off the effect for a week, and the ability is useless against individuals such as Izanami.[5]

Power is not the only thing in Hakumen's possession. He is also a product of Order and he can employ its power to fight against great threats to the world. This was most evident in his battles against the Black Beast. Hakumen is also a cunning and strategical leader who employs his vast knowledge of the world in every battle, proving himself well versed in many areas. Even Hakumen's own presence is enough to leave men such as Ragna the Bloodedge so scared that they are unable to move.[6] The legendary knight is well trained from his years as Jin under the Kisaragi household, meaning that he excels in hand-to-hand martial arts and academics.

Yet, for all his strengths, Hakumen is not as powerful as he once was. Thanks to the complicated circumstances surrounding the Observation from Kokonoe and Rachel Alucard, Hakumen is only at 20% of his original strength, putting him at a severe disadvantage. He is, however, not so proud as to underestimate his opponents, and does not let his personality come between himself and victory. Hakumen's own will is enough to survive his soul being shattered[7] and to stay within the Boundary for nearly a century without losing himself to insanity.

Library Entry

Hakumen

One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast. He analyzes every situation calmly and mechanically, always taking the best possible option.

He shows no concern for anyone or thing that is not his enemy. The truth behind his identity, however, is jin, who slipped through time while falling into the cauldron with Ragna and Nu. On the verge of death, Rachel decides to save Jin by merging him with the Susano'o Unit, turning him into Hakumen.

Since Hakumen and Jin are in fact the same existence, they would not normally be able to exist in the same plane, but because of the continuum shift, they are able to coexist.

After defeating the Black Beast, he is sealed away in another dimension at the hands of a certain someone, but is later salvaged from the Boundary by Kokonoe. His prolonged time in the dimensional prison has stripped from him a majority of his strength.

While under Kokonoe's control upon being salvaged, Rachel frees him. He then heads towards Ikaruga so that he might see his own form of justice through.[8]

Appearances in other Media

  • In the MOBA, Smite, the Goddess Nemesis references Hakumen's signature 'White void' speech in one of her taunts in her Blind Vengeance skin.

Trivia

References

  1. ArcSystemWorks livestream, 02/15/2018
  2. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Hakumen
  3. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Hakumen
  4. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Teach Me, Miss Litchi! Episode 5 - Ars Armagus? Nox Nyctores? What the?
  5. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Epilogue
  6. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Story Mode, True Ending
  7. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092
  8. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #011