Many heroes come and go inOne-Punch Man, with the Neo Heroes Saga introducing either rebranded or wholly new additions to the series' impressive and eclectic roster. Saitama’s continuous absence throughout the Ninjas Arc presents a unique opportunity for aspiring new saviors to emerge and assert themselves as Earth’s newest defenders. In the case ofWavygyaza, the pop idol-inspired superhero, she bears a certain resemblance to classic idol imagery andOshi no Ko’sAi Hoshino that feels far from accidental.
Wavygyaza is part ofthe Neo Heroes organization, an emerging alternative to the Hero Association, whose continuous difficulties and self-preserving tendencies have been seen as putting innocent lives in jeopardy.New heroes like Wavygyaza are meant to draw the public eye thanks to mass social appeal, and with a built-in fan base for this idol singer, it’s an easy sell inOne-Punch Man. Still, as the series soon reveals, Wavygyaza’s stake in theOne-Punch Manplot grows as the secret behind her strength is teased.
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Revealed inYusuke Murata’s first chapter since returning from hiatus onOne-Punch Man, Wavygyaza is a Neo Heroes leader whose star appeal and incredible strength serve as a natural drive for recruitment. With the traditional Japanese idol outfit, including frilly accessories and a hoop skirt,Wavygyaza checks all the boxes while resembling Ai Hoshinoor any fictional and real idols. The idea of Wavygyaza becoming a superhero able to dispatch Demon-level threats before chugging enormous quantities of water and asking the public to support her and the Neo Heroes is a disarmingly funny moment inOne-Punch Man.
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Wavygyaza’s idol charm is enough to sway Suiryu to join the Neo Heroes inOne-Punch Man. In the next chapter, she is introduced more fully as an idol who has returned from a six-month hiatus,given nondescript cyborg enhancements, and defended by a legion of fans. While not likely a direct reference to Ai Hoshino’s hiatus to conceal her pregnancy inOshi no Ko, it’s an amusing coincidence. But Wavygyaza’s reasons for joining Neo Heroes will soon be expanded as theOne-Punch Manmanga adapts the ONE webcomic.
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Wavygyaza isn’t an outright villain inOne-Punch Man.Still, as fans who have not read ONE’s webcomic will soon learn, she undergoes her enhancements out of jealousy of another well-known idol in the series. This is reminiscent of the transformation of Nino Fuyuko,a key antagonist inOshi no Ko. The enhancements have yet to be detailed in theOne-Punch Manmanga, but recent chapters highlight her status as an “enhanced human” who modified 71% h of her body with cybernetic implants, an amount previously believed impossible to sustain.
In a reference to typical idol culture, Wavygyaza is noted as having a legion of loyal teenage admirers, and anybody who speaks ill of her “will not go unchallenged by her crazily enthusiastic fans.”
In the world of competitive pop idols and emerging rival hero organizations, there’s a dominating desire to be the best, shown both in Wavygyaza’s presence and Neo Heroes' marketing campaign and search engine optimization drive.Wavygyazais thus not only a cool new addition to the cast ofOne-Punch Manbut also an interesting commentary on the hero culture that pervades the world of the series.
