Raiden Tameemon is a legendary human fighter appearing in the series Record of Ragnarok, portrayed as the strongest sumo wrestler in the 2,000-year history of the sport and famed as an almost invincible “peerless rikishi.”
Raiden Tameemon is a historical Edo-period sumo wrestler reimagined with superhuman abilities in Record of Ragnarok.
He is known for his abnormal muscle development, overwhelming power, and kind-hearted nature that conflicts with his destructive strength.
In the story he is recognized by everyone, humans and gods alike, as the greatest sumo wrestler who ever lived.
Because of his sheer power, several techniques were eventually banned in sumo, yet he continued to dominate for over 20 years.
Raiden is straightforward, cheerful, and deeply driven by desire, especially food, sleep, and sex.
He is described by Göll as the “embodiment of desire” after being found naked in bed with multiple women while resting before his Record of Ragnarok match, right after eating a massive meal.
Despite this he has a gentle, compassionate heart and a strong sense of responsibility toward the weak.
He hates the idea of using his power to bully others and is haunted by the fear of being seen as a “monster.”
He is honest with his emotions, unafraid to cry or admit guilt.
At the same time, he revels in the thrill of battle once he finds an opponent who can withstand his full strength.
His catchphrase is a unique exclamation roughly equivalent to “how amazing” or “this is awesome,” which he uses when he is truly excited.
Raiden is depicted with an extremely muscular, massive physique that goes beyond normal human limits.
From birth he possessed a bizarre constitution in which his muscles developed abnormally, to the point of injuring his own body.
As a child, the pressure of his runaway muscles was so great that they literally broke his bones from the inside.
To survive, he had to create a new set of “muscles” known as “Hyakkei” (literally “Hundred Locks”) to suppress and seal away his excessive power.
Hyakkei constantly constrains his true strength, maintaining a delicate balance in his body.
Even with these self-imposed muscle locks active, he still displays inhuman physical power that terrifies those around him.
Because of his terrifying might, other children called him a “monster,” and he resented the gods for giving him a body unlike everyone else’s.
Over time, however, he
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