Hydra Ichi

Hydra Ichi
Age	14
Gender	Male
Date of birth	February 10
Nationality	Japan
Affiliation	Athena
Class	Saints
Rank	Bronze Saints
Cloth	Hydra Cloth
Training	Lake Holtz, Finland
Attacks	Mellow Poison
Height	170 cm
Weight	56 kg
Blood type	B
Status	Active
Voiced by	Masato Hirano Masaya Onosaka (OVA) John Swasey (English)

Hydra Ichi (海ヘビ星座（ヒドラ）の市, Hidora-seiza no Ichi) is one of the Bronze Saints of Athena.

Chronology (86)

Childhood

Ichi is one of the 100 orphans that were brought into Graude Foundation to fulfill a project -- to be trained into becoming future saints for the goddess Athena. Only 10 of the children survived the entire process, and they grew up to become bronze saints.

In the original manga, it is was revealed that all 100 orphans were actually half brothers, with their father being Mitsumasa Kido, the man they have grown to despise for tearing them from their happy homes.

After some time living and training at the orphanage, the orphans were selected to different places all over the world and sent by Mitsumasa Kido to train and bring back the saint cloth in order to protect his foster granddaughter, Saori.

Ichi went to train at Finland where he managed to get the Hydra Bronze Cloth after six years.

Galaxian Wars Arc

Ichi defeated by Hyoga

Ichi returned to Japan to participate in the tournament for the Sagittarius Cloth. His first fight was against Hyoga. At first he got the upperhand and it looked like he'd beat Hyoga. He even used his Hydra Fangs on him. Then Hyoga explains the similarity of the monster Hydra and the Hydra Cloth. He froze Ichi's right hand but Ichi attacked him using his knees and to everyone's surprise, his knees also have fangs. But Hyoga remained unharmed, and explained that the Cygnus Cloth repelled the poison of Hydra Fangs. Ichi was surprised and he was defeated by Hyoga's Diamond Dust.

Sanctuary Arc

After his loss he returned to Finland to train. He later came back with the other bronze saints Ban, Geki, Nachi and Jabu and headed to the Sanctuary to save Tatsumi and the comatose Athena. They stayed there until Saga's defeat.

Poseidon Arc

Ichi remained stationed in Sanctuary to guard his goddess from any upcoming menaces. About a month from the struggle in Sanctuary, the god Poseidon was revived and unleashed tsunamis and torrents of water across the world. Athena went to negotiate with him but was held hostage instead, but to her aid came the Bronze Saints that had fought in Sanctuary. Seiya, Shiryu, Shun, Hyoga and Ikki were able to defeat the sea god and rescue Athena. Ichi was ordered to remain in Sanctuary during the whole ordeal and could only watch

Chronology (OVAs Hades)

The reason for the stand by order was that the God of the Underworld, Hades was about to be revived. Ichi was among the first to notice the god's return, when he and Nachi was on patrol one night in Sanctuary. Ichi cried tears of joy that Athena had survived her ordeal with Poseidon, and blessed her for it. They suddenly discovered tow guards that had been mutilated, and the culprit turned out to be one of Hades' Specters. But these were not real Specters as they were revived Saints. Ichi tried to attack one but fell right through it, declaring it was a Ghost. Unicorn Jabu showed up shortly afterward and eliminated the ghosts. The Saints that had died in the previous battle of Sanctuary had come back to invade Sanctuary as well. Although Ichi and the others remained patrolling the borders, the invasion was eventually stopped when the invading Specters were defeated and Athena faked her own death to sneak into the Underworld.

Chronology (Omega)

Main article: Hydra Ichi (Omega)

Techniques

Hydra's Fangs

Powers and Abilities

Hydra Ichi, is a Bronze Saint known for his superhuman strength, speed, durability etc. He possesses a powerful Cosmos, allowing him to utilize various techniques, such as Hydra's Fangs. The Hydra cloth he uses is based on the Greek mythological monster, Hydra. But due to its minor power it currently only has one head. Yet it is Ichi's main and only know form of attack and defense. According to him, poisonous claws come from every part of his cloth: the target hit by them becomes paralyzed and slowly dies. Once they hit the target, the claws come out of the cloth, but new claws grow very fast, giving an infinite supply - exactly as the mythological monster, who if any of the heads were removed, two would grow in its place. The Anime version differs slightly from the manga original, were as a pelvis armor and leg armor has been added. The Hydra Cloth represents the constellation Hydra, which is associated to the myth of the Lernaean Hydra, from ancient Greek mythology.

Here's a detailed list of his powers and abilities:

• Cosmos: Cosmos is the power source, inner essence of a Saint, allowing for superhuman strength, speed, energy blasts and durability etc. Saints harness this form of energy known as Cosmos, which functions as the source of their extraordinary abilities. Cosmos is described as a "mini-universe" within each character, and its manipulation allows for a variety of powers.
• Strength: Ichi has demonstrated the ability to punch through brick walls and shatter highly strong materials. He also possesses incredible strength in his legs as well, as shown by his ability to deliver powerful kicks. and can increase significantly with training with his own willpower which is also a key factor in his strength and growth. He pushes his limits and strives to become stronger when it's needed.
• Speed: Ichi's speed varies significantly depending on his Cosmo level and the situation. He can move at Mach 10 speed, transonic speeds, exceeding the speed of sound' but can also increase with training and force of will.
• Durability: Ichi demonstrates considerable durability. He can withstand powerful attacks, and is capable of surviving significant damage, often recovering quickly. His durability is further enhanced by his Cloth and his ability to burn his Cosmo through training, allowing him to reach higher levels of power.
• Flight: Hydra Ichi also has the ability to fly on his own, through his enhanced speed and control of his Cosmo energy' which is flight-like movement: While not technically flying, Ichi's incredible speed and energy allows him to create a levitating barrier that allows him to actually propel himself by running on the energy he creates using his own cosmos' rather than running on an invisible surface; which can seem like running on the air with a fluidity and grace that can resemble flight-like movement and even potentially reach into and fly through space as well, this is by leveraging his speed and control of Cosmo energy.
• Protective Barrier: When facing the dangers of harsh environments' such as space, underwater etc. Ichi can use his Cosmo energy, to create a protective barrier around himself, shielding them from harmful conditions, such being able to breathe in space and underwater' without needing Earth's oxygen supply.
• Energy Projection: Ichi like all Saints' has the ability to emit concentrated bursts of energy, often for offensive purposes. This can manifest in different forms, including energy beams, blasts, or other attacks that rely on harnessing one's Cosmos, Saints have shown the ability to compress and project their attacks. This includes techniques that can be destructive in nature or capable of manipulating atomic structure. Capable of compressing cosmos energy and projecting it as powerful blasts or beams during combat. This can significantly affect opponents, making energy blasts a common feature in battles. For instance, unleashing focused attacks that can rival or surpass significant cosmic threats.
• Energy Manipulation: Ichi and the other Saints can use energy manipulation through their unique power system known as “Cosmos,” which allows for various extraordinary abilities and techniques. It’s the fundamental energy source used, enabling them to perform powerful feats in combat. It is related to the concept of the universe and the energy inherent in all living beings. Ichi and other Saints, “burn” or unleash their Cosmos to achieve superhuman abilities, using energy manipulation.
• Energy Control: Ichi and the other Saints can utilize "Energy Control" through their ability to manipulate "Cosmos," which is the fundamental energy source they have.
• Energy Absorption: Ichi and the other Saints have the capability to absorb light and energy from attacks. This function allows to mitigate some damage from their opponents, essentially providing a form of defensive energy absorption during combat situations. Ichi and the other Saints can also use Energy Absorption independently without their Cloths, relying on their inherent Cosmos, while their capabilities can be enhanced when wearing them too.
• Intelligence and Adaptability: Ichi is a skilled fighter with a keen understanding of battle, capable of learning and adapting to new situations.

Hydra Ichi's atomic destruction capabilities come from his Cosmo, the fundamental energy source, which he uses to unleash powerful attacks and feats. These attacks include Hydra's Fangs, which can break down matter at the atomic level. Causing Cosmic and Atomic Destrution.

Cosmo and Atomic Destruction:

• Cosmo is presented as a destructive power that can be used to destroy atoms.
• Users can manipulate Cosmo to create various effects, including feats that demonstrate atomic-level destruction.
• Cosmo is not just about brute force; it can also be used for more subtle manipulations of matter and energy.

Hydra Ichi possesses significant healing abilities thanks to his powerful cosmos, which allows him to regenerate wounds and even heal himself from severe injuries, including those that would normally require extensive medical intervention. His cosmos has self-healing properties, and he has been shown to heal himself from various injuries, such as a broken leg. Moreover, his cosmos can also be used to heal others.

Here's a more detailed look at his healing powers:

• Self-Healing: Ichi's cosmos has restorative powers, allowing him to heal himself from various injuries, including those inflicted by strong opponents.
• Regeneration: His cosmos can regenerate damaged molecules, effectively healing wounds and injuries.
• Enhanced Healing: As Ichi's cosmos develops, his healing abilities become even more potent.
• Healing others: Ichi's cosmos can be used to heal others, showcasing its versatility and power.
• Physical and Spiritual Healing: His cosmos can heal not only physical wounds but also spiritual damage, as seen when he heals others with his cosmos.

Special Attacks:

Hydra's Fangs Ichi uses the claws of the fists and knees of his armor for the attack. They are poisonous and very sharp. The enemy dies instantly after receiving the third consecutive poison claw. Like the heads of the Hydra, prey comes out again after being destroyed.

Gallery

Netflix Hydra Ichi with his Guardian constellation, Hydra

Notes

• The kanji for his name, 市, means city or town in Japanese, so it's very likely that Masami Kurumada only used it phonetically, without an intended or implicit meaning.
• When speaking, Ichi always laughs, both in manga and anime.
• His hair color is Black in the manga, while White in the Anime.