Edajima Heihachi

Edajima Heihachi is the overarching protagonist and central character in the Otokojuku manga franchise by Akira Miyashita, serving as a major character in the first manga Sakigake!! Otokojuku and its sequel series, the titular protagonist of its prequel manga Peerless: The Legend of Edajima Heihachi, and a supporting yet pivotal character in the spin-off manga Sora Yori Takaku.
Born to a great Japanese officer from the navy and raised by his widow, Heihachi is a Japanese war veteran and hero from World War II who devoted his life to serving his country and passing down the spirit of Yamato to the newer generations. Considered the embodiment of the spirit of Yamato and Japanese might, Heihachi founded the Otokojuku school for young men, meant to take the most troublesome of Japanese youth and shape them into honorable warriors at the service of Japan. He is known as the strongest man of Otokojuku.
He was voiced by the late Daisuke Gori, known for voicing Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken series and Mr. Satan in Dragon Ball Z.
== Appearance ==
Heihachi is an tall and muscular Japanese man on the peak of physical condition. He is bald and sports a Fu Manchu mustache, being shown with a stern and stoic expression most of the time. He wears a traditional Otokojuku kimono, being the principal of the school, and occasionally he uses Samurai gear complete with a helmet. 
In his youth, Edajima was rather short compared to his peers and brothers in arms, though he still had a remarkable physique product of a life of hardships and physical struggles. It wasn't until some point during his adult life that he saw a considerable growth spurt.
== Personality ==
Heihachi is a honorable man with a warrior's spirit throughout his whole life and an iron will. He is considered by his countrymen, students and even rivals to be the prime example of a Japanese man with the Spirit of Yamato ingrained in him. He can be very ruthless and extreme in his teachings, with some rather unortodox methods, but at the end of the day his results are undeniable. Despite his harsh nature and strict leadership he is a father to his students and he likens them to his children all the same, having dedicated most of his life to forming them into good men.
== Skills and abilities ==
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== History ==
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== Trivia ==
* Heihachi is often compared with Heihachi Mishima from the Tekken series. Similarities between them include sharing their name, the voice acting of the late Daisuke Gori and their status among the most powerful human characters in their works.
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