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    ==In other media==
    ==In other media==
    * The Flamethrower Man appears in the TV series, but never says his catchphrase from the manga. It was later restored in the 2006 movie ''[[Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Den Junai no Shō|Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Death in Love]]''.
    * The Flamethrower Man appears in the TV series, but never says his catchphrase from the manga. It was later restored in the 2006 movie ''[[Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Den Junai no Shō|Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Death in Love]]''.
    * He appears in as an enemy character in the ''Hokuto no Ken'' video games for the [[Hokuto no Ken (Sega Mark III)|Sega Mark III]] and [[Hokuto no Ken (Playstation)|PlayStation]], as well as in ''[[Hokuto Musō]]'' and ''[[Shin Hokuto Musō]]''. He can also be in the background of Souther's stage in the [[Hokuto no Ken (arcade)|2005 arcade game]]. In the same game, Souther uses a variation of his catchphrase when confronted by [[Jagi]] or [[Heart|Mr. Heart]] in his stage, saying {{nihongo|"Garbage must be sterilized!"|汚物は消毒せねばならんな|obutsu wa shōdoku seneba naran na}}
    * He appears in as an enemy character in the ''Hokuto no Ken'' video games for the [[Hokuto no Ken (Sega Mark III)|Sega Mark III]] and [[Hokuto no Ken (Playstation)|PlayStation]], as well as in ''[[Hokuto Musō]]'' and ''[[Shin Hokuto Musō]]''. He can also be seen as a spectator in the background of Souther's stage in the [[Hokuto no Ken (arcade)|2005 arcade game]]. In the same game, Souther uses a variation of his catchphrase when confronted by [[Jagi]] or [[Heart|Mr. Heart]] in his stage, saying {{nihongo|"Garbage must be sterilized!"|汚物は消毒せねばならんな|obutsu wa shōdoku seneba naran na}}
    * A replica of the Flamethrower Man's eyewear was sold by Cospa in 2014, a company which produces manga and anime-themed wardrobe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1402/18/news109.html|title=聖帝軍の火炎放射器男が愛用した「汚物は消毒だサングラス」がまさかの商品化|website=Netorabo}}</ref> The eyewear has the Flamethrower Man's catchphrase written in English inside one of the temples.
    * A replica of the Flamethrower Man's eyewear was sold by Cospa in 2014, a company which produces manga and anime-themed wardrobe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1402/18/news109.html|title=聖帝軍の火炎放射器男が愛用した「汚物は消毒だサングラス」がまさかの商品化|website=Netorabo}}</ref> The eyewear has the Flamethrower Man's catchphrase written in English inside one of the temples.
    * The Flamethrower Man was one of the characters featured in a series of 30th anniversary-themed ''Hokuto no Man'' candy stickers sold in 2013 by Lotte. A second version of this sticker was produced in 2015 which pairs the Flamethrower Man with [[w:c:bikkuriman:Nero Mashin|Nero Mashin]], a fire-breathing monster from the ''Bikkuriman'' candy sticker line.
    * The Flamethrower Man was one of the characters featured in a series of 30th anniversary-themed ''Hokuto no Man'' candy stickers sold in 2013 by Lotte. A second version of this sticker was produced in 2015 which pairs the Flamethrower Man with [[w:c:bikkuriman:Nero Mashin|Nero Mashin]], a fire-breathing monster from the ''Bikkuriman'' candy sticker line.

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    Flamethrower Man

    Flamethrower Man, as he appears in the manga.
    Name in Kanji 火炎放射器男
    Name in Romaji Kaenhōshaki Otoko
    Fighting Style Flamethrower
    Allegiance(s) Souther
    Position(s) Soldier
    Appearances Manga (ch. 86), Anime (ep. 62)
    Voice actor(s) Kazumi Tanaka (TV series)

    The Flamethrower Man (火炎放射器男, Kaenhōshaki Otoko) was a member of the Holy Emperor's army who armed himself with a flamethrower. He was put in charge of leading the Holy Emperor's escort, incinerating anyone who stood in the way while yelling "sterilize the garbage! (汚物は消毒だー!, obutsu wa shōdoku dā!). However, he would ultimately get his comeuppance when Kenshiro disarmed him and burned him alive with his own weapon.

    In other media

    • The Flamethrower Man appears in the TV series, but never says his catchphrase from the manga. It was later restored in the 2006 movie Legend of Raoh: Chapter of Death in Love.
    • He appears in as an enemy character in the Hokuto no Ken video games for the Sega Mark III and PlayStation, as well as in Hokuto Musō and Shin Hokuto Musō. He can also be seen as a spectator in the background of Souther's stage in the 2005 arcade game. In the same game, Souther uses a variation of his catchphrase when confronted by Jagi or Mr. Heart in his stage, saying "Garbage must be sterilized!" (汚物は消毒せねばならんな, obutsu wa shōdoku seneba naran na)
    • A replica of the Flamethrower Man's eyewear was sold by Cospa in 2014, a company which produces manga and anime-themed wardrobe.[1] The eyewear has the Flamethrower Man's catchphrase written in English inside one of the temples.
    • The Flamethrower Man was one of the characters featured in a series of 30th anniversary-themed Hokuto no Man candy stickers sold in 2013 by Lotte. A second version of this sticker was produced in 2015 which pairs the Flamethrower Man with Nero Mashin, a fire-breathing monster from the Bikkuriman candy sticker line.

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