Edward Keddy

> Our powers are meant to save people. What good are they, if we don't use them?!
>
> Edward Keddy, Episode 08

* Hero Academy
Ben Diskin (English)

**Edward Keddy** (エドワード・ケディ) was a student that attended Hero Academy with Ivan. He performed at the top of his class, and was inches away from becoming a hero.

## History

One day, Edward and Ivan found themselves witnessing a hostage scene. Heroes hadn't arrived yet, and Edward insisted that they step in. Ivan, however, was too afraid to go in because of his lack of confidence and the academy's regulations against using powers off school grounds. Edward insisted it didn't matter, that their powers were meant to help people, and went in alone.

He used his powers to get behind the criminal and took away his weapon. Unfortunately, he hadn't realized that there was a second criminal, who grabbed him from behind. He kept asking for Ivan's help, but Ivan was still too afraid and couldn't move. As Edward struggled with the criminals, the gun accidentally fired - killing the hostage.

Despite it being an accident, Edward was charged with murder and sent to prison, thus loosing his right to become a hero in the future.

## Storyline

### Escape and Revenge

Years later, Edward has grown to resent Ivan for not helping him and now blames Ivan's inaction for ruining his life. Edward escapes from prison and seeks Ivan out in order to exact revenge.

He meets Ivan beneath a Mr. Legend statue in the academy's courtyard where they often met as students, and nearly drowns him in a whirlpool of sand. The timely arrival of Kotetsu and Barnaby is enough to temporarily scare Edward off and save Ivan's life. Later, after a conversation with Kotetsu, Ivan decides to stop Edward from making another mistake and begs Edward to stop. Their confrontation is interrupted by the sudden appearance of Lunatic, who intends to kill Edward for not having completed his sentence.

Ivan attempts to draw Lunatic's attack to himself instead by transforming into Edward, but Lunatic isn't fooled. Ivan then shocks Edward by putting himself between Edward and Lunatic's crossbow, declaring he will protect Edward no matter what. They are saved by Kotetsu using his Hundred Power to pull them both out of the way. Kotetsu then goes to fight Lunatic with Barnaby. In the end, Edward is taken back to prison to finish his sentence - but not before thanking Ivan for saving him.

A year later, it is shown that Ivan has been visiting him in prison and was last seen talking about adding material to his performance on Hero TV. Ivan continues to visit Edward in prison on a set day for the remainder of his sentence.

## Gallery

TnBe8 21.PNGEdward's first appearance, watching Hero TV on one of Sternbild City's public screens.TnBe8 53b.pngEdward using his powers while talking to Ivan at Hero Academy.TnBe8 59.PNGEdward encourages Ivan to become a hero.TnBe8 60.PNGEdward encourages Ivan to become a hero.TnBe8 61.PNGEdward encourages Ivan to become a hero.TnBe8 120.PNGEdward punishes Ivan by repeatedly dunking his face in the swirling sand.TnBe8 182.PNGEdward is shocked by Ivan's declaration to protect him.TnBe8 s14.PNGEdward thanks Ivan.TnBe25 20.PNGIvan visits Edward in prison.
## Appearances

* Canon
* Sakakibara Mizuki (Non/Alternate Canon)
* TiGGER&BuNNY-Chan 4Koma

Series 1 Episode 08: "There is Always a Next Time"

TIGER & BUNNY THE COMIC Chapter 17: "The first step is always the hardest"

Series 1 Episode 25: "Eternal Immortality"*(epilogue)*

Chapter 21 *(mentioned)*

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

His Type of Friendship

His Type of Friendship: The Sequel

Thanks for the Cranes

Sandy Abyss

Prison Measures

Is It Your Friend That You Are Seeing?

According to the Report (mentioned)

The Problem at Hand (mentioned)

Probability and Timing

Well Then

The Bed Is Just So-So

Non-action

...Is Also A Form of Counterattack

Each Has

His Own Place

Change of Plans

Moon Burning

It Came from the Moon

Gaze into Sin

Order of Precedence

Crossing Streams

Vestiges

Retrial

His Resolution

His Remorse

Flickering Blue Flame

Until Then

He Was Right There

Spiritual Supporters

Just To Be Sure

A Fragment of Intentions

Where One Should Stand

2/14 [2] (mentioned)

About 10 Days Later

Feeling Better Now?

Alike

Mirror, Mirror

The Oracle Tablet

This is Sternbild

The City of Heroes

Get Over It

His Own Way

Their Own Way

And

One More

Smooth Sailing

Normally Improbable in Too Many Ways

Some Exceptions May Be Granted For Good Behavior
## Quotes

*(in response to Ivan saying he isn't good enough to be a hero in a flashback in episode 8)*

* "That's not true!"
* "Hey, are you giving up?!"
* "You'll be fine! Surely, there's something that only you can do."
* "Let's make sure that we both become Heroes, okay?"

*(trying to convince Ivan to help the hostage in a flashback in episode 8)*

* "Let's go, Ivan."
* "We're going to settle this!"
* "That doesn't matter!"
* "Our powers are meant to save people. What good are they, if we don't use them?!"

* "It'll be all right. I'll back you up. Let's go."
* "You'll never be a Hero with that attitude!"

*(confronting the criminals in a flashback in episode 8)*

* "Give up, old man."
* "Let me go! Damn it! Ivan! Help me! Ivan!"

*(confronting Ivan at Hero Academy in episode 8)*

* "Long time, no see."
* "This brings back memories. You often asked me for advice here."
* "I came to get revenge."
* "Do you know what I've been through?! Do you?! I was so close to becoming a Hero, if it weren't for you! Why didn't you help me back then? I was trying to save someone, so why is it me who's the criminal, while you're a Hero?! It's all your fault! I lost everything because of you!"
* "What's with that face? Weren't you looking for me?"
* "SHUT! UP!"

*(After Ivan saves him from Lunatic in episode 8)*

* "You..?"
* "Shut up.... Thanks for saving me."

## References

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1. ↑ Monthly Hero, volume 4
2. ↑ episode 25: "Eternal Immortality"
3. ↑ TIGER&BUNNY THE COMIC, vol.3 ch.17: "The first step is always the hardest."