Accel (アクセル, Akuseru; Viz: Axel) is the founder and current leader of the Neo Hunters. He works as a hero for the Neo Heroes.
Appearance
Accel is a young man with messy black hair and dark eyes. He wears a long-sleeved black shirt below a vest with pockets, armored gauntlets, jeans pants with knee pads and roller blades on his feet. He later upgrades to a Neo Heroes Battle Suit
Personality
Accel comes off as a man of integrity who looks after the well being of his subordinates in the Hunters crew with great responsibility. These traits feed into his very untrusting outlook of the current Hero Association, with him stating that they are a vain organization who only care more about their wealth and reputation than humanity's well being. Additionally, his morality makes him suspicious of Ryumon, who he believes only joined the Neo Heroes to get access to weapons for his gang activities.
He's also particularly observant, noting how, in spite of the number of resources previously at their disposal, the HA focuses more on catering to the rich and influential. He recognizes how they obsess over keeping up personal appearances, constantly hoard assets, and take their staff for granted while conveniently ignoring some of their shadier or more questionable proclivities are all more prevalent within the HA than actually getting anything done.
Despite his condescension of the organization, Accel respects the working staff whom actually put their lives on the line in service to the whole instead of the few who can afford it. In particular, the vigilante holds a great deal of esteem for a few heroes amongst their roster, in particularly Mumen Rider, who Accel admits inspired the Hunters to take up arms against the monsters to begin with. He even goes so far as to say the former's courage in the face of hopeless odds was legendary in his eyes. He'd even given the eponymous hero a specially designed powered exo-mantle to commemorate his heroic nature.
Furthermore, Accel is capable of recognizing his own limitations. Accel is sharp enough and forthcoming in the fact that his paragon doesn't have the necessary power to put out against deadlier foes.
Plot
Neo Heroes Saga
Neo Heroes Introduction Arc
Shizuka tries to recruit Accel.
Accel is approached by Shizuka, a Hero Association scout with the offer to have his vigilante group, The Hunters, join the Hero Association in exchange for monetary and medical support. But Accel, pointing out the latter's inability to properly handle the latest threats and their dwindling regard for the common people, immediately turns down the scout's offer.[2]
As the scout is leaving, Accel tells her that the current Hero Association won't exist for long as a new Hero Organization, that he and the rest of the Hunters have already joined, called the Neo Heroes will soon be announced to the public. He also informs her that, along with himself and the rest of the Hunters, many of the Hero Association's current sponsors are planning to join the Neo Heroes as well and that they have already reached out to several S-Class heroes behind closed doors.[3]
Neo Heroes Uprising Arc
Accel vs Explosive Velocity Snail.
Accel is later shown at the Neo Heroes leader meeting. While the leaders discuss Sweet Mask's fate prior to the meeting, Accel expresses his pity for the hero-turned-monster's plight. Upon Ryumon's introduction, Accel questions the idea to supply a gangster with weapons, to which Ryumon responds that the souls of his gang have been cleansed.[4]
When Explosive Velocity Snail, a Demon-level Mysterious Being, causes havoc on the highway, Accel shows up to dispatch it. He engages in combat with the large snail, hitting it with his poison-tipped axe to lead it towards a blocked-off branch of the highway. Waiting on this branch are Accel's group the Neo Hunters, who kill the snail with their spears. Accel and his team comment on the effectiveness of the weapons and battle suits, stating they surpass expectations.[5]
Abilities and Powers
As the leader of the renowned vigilante group the Neo Hunters, who have successfully defeated two Demon-level threats, Accel is a capable individual.[6][7]
Physical Abilities
Aссel's speed.
Enhanced Strength: Accel is shown being able to hold his own against the Demon-level monster Explosive Velocity Snail, albeit for a short period of time and using a Neo Heroes battle suit.[7]
Enhanced Speed and Reflexes: Using his skates, Accel can sustain speeds of 390 km/h while locked in combat.[7]
Accel in action.
Fighting Style
Expert Axeman: Accel is skilled in wielding axe. He successfully damaged a Demon-level monster at over 390 Km/h.
Equipment
Skates: Accel wears rocket-powered skates on his feet. They can boost him to incredible speeds.[7]
Neo Heroes Battle Suit: Accel wears a Neo Heroes Battle Suit, which provides him with a variety of functions.[7]
- Mobility Analysis: The suit analyzes Accel's nervous system and body, with its synthetic muscle reacting accordingly and enhancing his physical abilities.[7]
- Life Support System: The suit contains a life support system, although it can be damaged beyond function.[7]
Axe: Accel wields a poison-tipped axe, capable of injuring a Demon-level monster.[7]
Miscellaneous Abilities
Expert Strategist and Tactician: Accel is able to efficiently formulate and execute plans for taking down monsters, as evidenced by his defeat of Explosive Velocity Snail with the help of the Neo Hunters.[7]
Major Battles
| Participants | Chapter(s) | Episode(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accel and Neo Hunters vs. Explosive Velocity Snail | 223 (Online) | None | Win |
Trivia
- "Accel" is the term for "accelerator" (gas pedal) in Japanese, referring to his speed-based fighting style.
- Based on its pronunciation, Accel could also be a pun on "axe", his weapon of choice, and "axle", a piece of machinery that connects two wheels on vehicles and roller skates.
References
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 134, page 1
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 106
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 106
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 125
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 127
- ↑ One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 106
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 One-Punch Man Webcomic; Chapter 127
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| Organization Leader |  Expand to see original webcomic information. Beware of spoiler content.
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| Neo Leaders | A • Accel • Blue • Infelsinave • Metal Bat • Raiden • Ryumon • Suiryu • Wavygyaza • Wild Emperor • Zaedats |
| Other Heroes | Kokou • Mars Leo • Neo Hunters • Neo Soda Pop Boys (Cherion & Fantas) Expand to see original webcomic information. Beware of spoiler content.
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| Staff Members | Destro • Elimin • McCoy • Sekingar • Superalloy Darkshine |
| Allies | Church of Otherworldly Reincarnation • Ryumon Gang |