Superballman is one of the top players in the game Nephilim Hollow from Shangri-La Frontier. He is ranked number 2, just below the strongest player, Rust. In the manga, he acts as not only a rival but also as Sunraku’s advisor and sidekick during the Nephilim Hollow story arc. Superballman is well known for his stubbornness about his nickname, often correcting others who call him "Tamao" instead of "Ballman." He uses unique robot builds in battles and is recognized for both his strength and helpful personality.
Superballman has a male avatar with wild, messy hair.
He wears earth-toned, natural-colored combat clothes.
His appearance is consistent across both the manga and anime.
Superballman is competitive but friendly.
He often insists on being called “Ballman,” but everyone around him calls him “Tamao” instead.
Whenever others use the wrong name, Superballman corrects them, saying, "It's Ballman!"
He enjoys competing against strong players but is not afraid to give tips or work together when needed.
Superballman is an expert at adapting to game changes.
He started with a robot called Heavy Armor Quattro Cannon.
This machine had four cannons and moved on caterpillars, making it strong for a while.
After the game updated and his first machine was weakened, Superballman designed a new robot, Ricochet Hound.
Ricochet Hound uses a bending laser cannon and explosive knuckle attacks called Panzer Puncher.
He is skilled at mid-range shooting and close-range fighting, almost defeating Sunraku in one match.
He often partners with Sunraku, acting as an advisor and sometimes as his main rival.
The two become close during battles, with Superballman offering guidance and updates about the game world.
Superballman respects strong players, even after losses.
Superballman’s real chosen nickname is "Super Ballman" or "Ballman," not "Tamao."
In both the manga and anime, people call him “Tamao” by mistake, and he always tries to correct them.
He first appeared in chapter 71 of the manga.
Special manga versions and bonus stories often feature Superballman as a guest character.
First Appearance and Introduction
In the manga, Superballman first appears when he introduces himself to Sunraku.
Right away, he tries to get people to call him by his preferred nickname, but no one listens.
Early Battles and Rivalry
Superballman remembers Sunraku from their earlier ranking matches, where he lost.
He immediately challenges Sunraku to a new fight as soon as Sunraku logs in.
New Partnerships
Instead of leaving after his loss, Superballman sticks around.
He becomes an important friend and ally, sharing information with Sunraku about Rust and Mold, the top players.
He helps Sunraku get up to speed with recent changes in the game.
Upgrading His Machines
At first, Superballman used his Heavy Armor Quattro Cannon robot.
It was very strong until Sunraku, using the Kingfisher build, beat it easily.
When the game’s updates made his old robot weak, Superballman created Ricochet Hound, a new machine with cool features like bending lasers.
He nearly defeated Sunraku’s slower Kingfisher build using smart traps but still lost in the end.
Special Appearances
In bonus manga stories, like the one with Sunraku meeting him in a different game, Superballman again insists on being called "Ballman," but everyone continues to call him "Tamao."
Superballman is a popular side character thanks to his unique personality and strong gameplay skills.
He adds humor to the story with his nickname troubles.
His friendship with Sunraku is one of the highlights of the Nephilim Hollow arc.
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