Fresh out of the devil-hunting academy (if there’s such a thing), ready to take on the world under Makima’s wing with Kobeni Higashiyama by his side. Young, spiky hair that looks like he just rolled out of bed but is somehow cool, and a scar on his cheek that screams, “I’ve seen stuff,” but in a mysterious, intriguing way. And those eyes? It was as deep and dark as a midnight snack run. The dude practically lives in a black suit, which, let’s be honest, is both sleek and a bit intimidating. He is Hirokazu Arai.
So, there we were at the newbie welcome party, and Hirokazu decided to go all casual on us, wearing a shirt that screamed, “I’m off duty but still cooler than you.”
Now, onto his personality—where do I even begin? Hirokazu is like that friend who’s always talking about morals and stuff. He got all red and flustered when Himeno teased him about a kiss for killing a devil. His take? “Let’s not promise kisses before marriage, folks!” I mean, come on, Hirokazu, we’re devil hunters, not choir boys.
But don’t let that fool you. The guy’s heart is as big as his hair is spiky. He’s got his teammates’ backs, especially Kobeni. When she was freaking out, Hirokazu was there, trying to be her rock. And when Power was being a jerk and laughing? Hirokazu was the first to call her out.
Times to spill some tea here: he’s not exactly the president of the Denji Fan Club. He even once thought about trading Denji to a devil, which is, uh, not exactly teammate of the year behavior. But hey, nobody’s perfect, right?
The guy’s a caretaker at heart, though. He takes care of his mom after her “too many margaritas” nights and even holds Denji’s hair back after a not-so-romantic vomit session. A real prince charming, huh?
Despite all his bravado, Hirokazu’s got this green-eyed monster lurking inside him, especially when it comes to Denji and his devil-hunting mojo. It’s a bit of a sore spot, but hey, we all have our things, right?
And the cherry on top? The dude writes haiku in his spare time. I mean, devil hunter by day, poet by night? Hirokazu Arai, ladies and gentlemen, is full of surprises.
Story of Hirokazu Arai
Let me take you through Hirokazu’s whirlwind journey. Buckle up—it’s quite the ride! Our man Hirokazu kicked off his devil-hunting career with a bang, getting whipped into shape by Himeno for six months. Talk about a boot camp!
During the Bat Devil arc, he was thrown into the deep end, helping Aki Hayakawa rescue Denji from the clutches of the Leech Devil. Hirokazu and Kobeni were on survivor-evacuation duty, basically the devil-hunting equivalent of being told to keep the car running.
Then came the Morino Hotel mission, where Hirokazu, alongside a band of devil hunters including Aki, Himeno, Denji, Power, and Kobeni, were hunting for a devil hiding out. Imagine the tension, the anticipation—it feels like a horror movie, doesn’t it?
In the Eternity Devil arc, Hirokazu was all about keeping his cool, even when Aki reassured him about Denji and Power’s trustworthiness. But then, Himeno dangles a kiss as a reward, and our boy gets all flustered. Inside the hotel, Hirokazu tries to play it cool, advising Denji against recklessness and ironically yearning for that kiss on the cheek himself. Talk about mixed signals!
Things got weird when they couldn’t seem to leave the hotel’s eighth floor, looping endlessly. Panic set in, and Hirokazu, bless his soul, tried to be the voice of reason, even as he barricaded himself in a room. It’s a classic move when the going gets tough, right?
When the Eternity Devil made that creepy offer to exchange Denji’s life for their freedom, Hirokazu was all for considering the devil’s deal. Desperate times call for desperate measures, but Aki wasn’t having any of it.
Fast forward, and the food supply mysteriously dwindles, thanks to Power. Tensions skyrocketed, with Kobeni brandishing a knife and accusations flying. It’s like a soap opera but with devils and existential dread.
Despite their predicament, Hirokazu and Kobeni made a last-ditch effort to convince Aki to sacrifice Denji, which, spoiler alert, didn’t go as planned. When Denji jumps into action as Chainsaw Man, Hirokazu’s reaction is priceless—a mix of awe and “What the heck is happening?”
After the dust settled and they finally escaped the hotel, Hirokazu, looking like he needed a long vacation, was tasked with reporting the incident. At the newbie party for Division 4, he shared a bit about himself, including his haiku hobby and his envy of Denji’s uh unique experiences.
But then, the plot thickens in the Katana Man arc. In the line of duty, Hirokazu finds himself in the crosshairs of an assassination plot. In a moment of sheer bravery (or madness), he shields Kobeni from a bullet, sacrificing himself in the process. A hero’s exit, ensuring Kobeni could fight another day.
Hirokazu Arai’s life and times as a devil hunter, part-time philosopher, and accidental hero. Through ups and downs, hotel haunts, and fatal encounters, Hirokazu’s journey was nothing short of a rollercoaster. And let’s not forget, amidst the chaos, he still managed to keep his haiku game strong. What a legend!
His Abilities
Himeno thinks that Hirokazu may not have the best actual ability, but he has a lot of drive. Hirokazu had a deal with the Fox Devil, which let him summon a part of its body during battles. However, he had to feed it parts of his own body in return.
Meaning of his name
Just so you know, the meaning of Hirokazu’s last name Arai can be translated to “rough, wild, laid waste” (荒あら ara?) and “well, mine shaft, pit” (井い i?).
