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ワンパンマン 4 巨大隕石 [One Punch Man 4: Kyodai Inseki]

ONE, 村田雄介

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Characterization labels used: overpowered protagonist, cynical hero, relaxed protagonist, loyal sidekick, martial arts master, eccentric heroes, supporting-cast expansion, underappreciated hero, proud heroes, strong but overlooked

Relationships labels used: mentor-pupil, hero rivalry, public distrust, citizen backlash, hero association hierarchy, loyalty, team-up, shared mission, social alienation, approval seeking

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ワンパンマン 7 [Wanpanman 7]

ONE, 村田雄介 · 2014 · ワンパンマン [One Punch Man]

Saitama finally meets a truly durable foe as an alien invasion pushes heroes and Earth to the brink.

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Characterization labels: overpowered hero · humble hero · misunderstood hero · brilliant fighter · mysterious benefactor · prideful heroes · supporting cast expansion · enigmatic villain

Relationships labels: mentor-student · hero team · rivalry · hero association conflict · recognition vs anonymity · teamwork tension · authority conflict

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.0966

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ワンパンマン 5 ズタボロに輝く [One Punch Man 5: Zutaboro ni Kagayaku]

ONE, 村田雄介 · 2013 · ワンパンマン [One Punch Man]

A monster crisis tests every hero’s limits, while one unassuming puncher saves the day and takes none of the credit.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: overpowered hero · stoic protagonist · selfless hero · bored hero · determined underdog · cyborg ally · recurring side hero · comic relief hero · minor heroes · villainous monster

Relationships labels: mentor-apprentice · hero camaraderie · public distrust · hero association hierarchy · rivalry · community protection

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.0974

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Towers of Heaven

Cameron Milan · 2019 · Towers of Heaven

A lone survivor rewinds to an earlier point in the tower apocalypse and races to power up before humanity is wiped out.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · strategic protagonist · knowledgeable protagonist · mentor figure · sidekick hero · relatable side characters · young companion · father figure · gods as characters

Relationships labels: mentor-friendship · father-son · team building · guild formation · rivalry · loyalty · dependency

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1423

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宝石の国 2 [Hōseki no Kuni 2]

Haruko Ichikawa, 市川春子 · 2014 · 宝石の国 [Hōseki no Kuni]

A gem-bodied outcast dives into the sea for answers, uncovering buried world secrets and a widening conflict.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: outcast protagonist · reluctant hero · fragile protagonist · persistent protagonist · emotionally burdened characters · immortal beings · distinctive side cast · suspicious authority figure · moodily stoic characters

Relationships labels: mentor-student · rival groups · protective friendship · caretaking · power imbalance · betrayal · dependence

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1518

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Torith

SunriseCV · 2023 · System Universe

An overpowered System Traveler arrives in a regulated city, builds allies, and clashes with nobles and corrupt power.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · moral enforcer · loner · martial protagonist · protective leader · wise mentor · arrogant protagonist · immature protagonist · ruthless hero · supporting cast · secondary characters · apprentice · bonded companion · comic relief companion · corrupt nobles · despicable villains · strong side characters · resourceful ally

Relationships labels: mentor apprentice · companionship · found family · protector protected · friend group · bonded companion · surface relationships · social hierarchy · noble conflict · alliance building · power imbalance · support network

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1545

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僕のヒーローアカデミア 37 [Boku no Hero Academia 37]

Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平 · 2023 · 僕のヒーローアカデミア [Boku no Hero Academia]

In a sprawling final war, heroes and villains clash across multiple fronts as rescues, uprisings, and power shifts collide.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reluctant hero · young hero · mentor figure · rising leader · sympathetic villain · unstable villain · body horror · powerful protagonist · supporting cast spotlight · side character focus · self-sacrifice · traumatized hero · angry hero

Relationships labels: mentor-student · rivalry · hero team · villain alliance · found family · peer support · rescue sacrifice · family conflict · legacy chain · community solidarity · betrayal · cooperation under pressure · civilian unrest

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1621

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Level Up or Die!

Apollos Thorne · 2017 · Underworld

A kidnapped gamer must level up in a deadly underworld dungeon or die, while a strange power bargain reshapes the group.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · solo power leveler · smart protagonist · likable protagonist · generic protagonist · teen protagonists · supporting cast · flat characters · eccentric allies · healer type

Relationships labels: group of strangers · forced alliance · teamwork · friendship · master-servant · power dependency · group survival · mentor-like support

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Distance: 0.1667

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The Starship In The Stone

M.R. Forbes · 2025 · The Starship In The Stone

A troubled courier on the run discovers a hidden starship tied to Arthurian legend and is pulled into a galactic destiny.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: troubled protagonist · brooding hero · self-doubting hero · reluctant hero · unlikely leader · ex-gang member · courier · loner · mentor AI · Merlin figure · skillful warrior

Relationships labels: mentor-mentee · hero and AI · hero and authority · found family · chosen allies · rival forces · oppressed vs oppressor · law enforcement conflict · redemption arc · team building

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Distance: 0.1681

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Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

DC Comics, Alan Moore · 1997

A retrospective Superman farewell blends a final showdown, a mind-bending crisis, and two companion tales.

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Characterization labels: iconic hero · vulnerable hero · self-sacrificing hero · morally centered hero · sympathetic protagonist · rogues gallery · supporting cast · legacy character

Relationships labels: mentor-student · friends under siege · hero and allies · hero and rogues · husband-wife · parent-child · team-up · trinity friendship · rivalry · secret identity

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Distance: 0.1684

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The New Avengers, Vol. 2: The Sentry

Brian Michael Bendis · 2006 · The New Avengers (2004)

A newly formed Avengers team investigates a forgotten, wildly powerful hero whose hidden past may destroy everyone involved.

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Characterization labels: powerful hero · unstable hero · mentally ill hero · antihero · mysterious newcomer · team leader · supporting ensemble · scrappy team · secret cabal · overpowered character

Relationships labels: team dynamics · mentor figure · recruitment · secret alliance · rivalry · trust issues · group bonding · power imbalance

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Distance: 0.1698

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Scavengers

Brian J. Nordon · 2024 · Quest Academy

A gifted crafter at Quest Academy is forced into harsher training, demon fights, and a misfit team as the stakes rise.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · crafter protagonist · anxious protagonist · fearful protagonist · cowardly (reader-perceived) · flawed protagonist · underachiever · self-doubting · introspective · young adult cast · harsh mentors · competent side characters · villainous controller · morally gray characters · misfit ensemble · student heroes

Relationships labels: team dynamics · friendship · peer pressure · mentor-student · rivalry · manipulation · power imbalance · betrayal · coercive teamwork

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1704

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Demon in White

Christopher Ruocchio · 2020 · The Sun Eater

A legendary knight in a galaxy-spanning war is driven by politics, prophecy, and a quest for buried cosmic truth.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: legendary hero · reluctant leader · dramatic protagonist · philosophical protagonist · older protagonist · mature hero · military commander · knight · gladiator · prophetic figure · cult figure

Relationships labels: mentor dynamic · romance · companions · crew loyalty · court rivalry · family conflict · service to ruler · friendship · political alliance · power struggle

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1712

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