Gengai Hiraga
Hiraga Gennai is a historic figure depicted in the show. His name is changed to "Ichiban" in the English dub. A notable detail is his aspiration to invent a way to visit Flint and his friends in the future, despite their knowledge that he will forget them.
Quick Facts
What is Gengai Hiraga's role in the show?
He is depicted as a historic figure.
What is his name in the English dub?
His name is changed to "Ichiban" in the English dub.
What is a notable detail about his invention aspirations in the English dub?
In the English dub, he expresses a hope to invent something allowing him to visit Flint and his friends in the 25th century, despite their knowledge that he will forget them due to Pterry's memory-erasing beam.
What is a point of historical accuracy mentioned regarding his inventions?
Old Timer in the English dub comments that while the means to generate electricity existed during Hiraga's time, its practical application was not yet feasible.
When did he debut in the anime?
He debuted in Episode 20.
Description
Personality
Based on the provided text, Gengai Hiraga's personality is not explicitly detailed. However, his desire to invent a time-traveling device suggests ambition and a forward-thinking nature. The contrast between his aspirations and the knowledge that he will forget his friends hints at a potential naiveté or perhaps a focus so intense on his inventions that other aspects of life are secondary. Further information is needed to fully understand his personality.
Abilities
* **Inventive Skills:** Hiraga Gennai possesses significant inventive skills, as evidenced by his desire to create a time-traveling device. The extent of his abilities is not fully detailed.