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{{Character | {{Custom thumbnail}}{{Character | ||
|name = Hero (Suikoden IV) | |name = Hero (Suikoden IV) | ||
| | |jpname= 主人公 | ||
| | |roname = Shujinkō | ||
|star = Tenkai Star | |star = Tenkai Star | ||
|tab1=S4 | |tab1=S4 | ||
|tab2=Trainee | |tab2=Trainee | ||
| | |tab3=Child | ||
| | |tab4=PGS | ||
|tab5=CS2-645 | |||
|img=Hero (Suikoden IV) | |||
|img2=Hero Trainee (Suikoden IV) | |||
|img3=Hero (Suikoden Tactics prologue) | |||
|img4=Razro (PS) | |||
|img5=Hero (Card Stories CS2-645) | |||
|caption=Kawano Junko | |caption=Kawano Junko | ||
|caption2=Kawano Junko | |caption2=Kawano Junko | ||
|caption3=Kawano Junko | |||
|caption4=Pachislot Genso Suikoden | |||
|caption5=Kawano Junko | |||
|gender = Male | |gender = Male | ||
|race = Human | |race = Human | ||
|dob=''c.''292<ref name="Age">Gensopedia.org, [[Gensopedia:Birth dates in Suikoden IV and Suikoden Tactics|Birth dates in Suikoden IV and Suikoden Tactics]]</ref> | |||
|age = ''c.''15<ref name="S4n">[[Genso Suikoden IV: 1 (novel)]], ISBN 4-8402-3171-0</ref> {{S4}}<br>''c.''17 {{ST}} | |||
|height = 170cm (5'7") {{S4}} | |height = 170cm (5'7") {{S4}} | ||
|va= [[Ōhara Takashi]] {{S4}} ''(Voice A)''<br>[[Togawa Emi]] {{S4}} ''(Voice B)'' | |va= [[Ōhara Takashi]] {{S4}} ''(Voice A)''<br>[[Togawa Emi]] {{S4}} ''(Voice B)'' | ||
|S4= yes | |S4= yes | ||
| | |ST= yes | ||
}}The '''hero''' (主人公, ''Shujinkou''), known by several different names, is the protagonist of [[Suikoden IV]]. He is a washed-up orphan who rises to become the liberator of the [[Island Nations]]. He also appears in [[Suikoden Tactics]] as an obtainable character should the player upload Suikoden IV data. | }}The '''hero''' (主人公, ''Shujinkou''), known by several different names, is the protagonist of [[Suikoden IV]]. He is a washed-up orphan who rises to become the liberator of the [[Island Nations]]. He also appears in [[Suikoden Tactics]] as an obtainable character should the player upload Suikoden IV data. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
He was discovered as a baby, washed ashore in the harbor of [[Razril]] and brought up by [[Vincent Vingerhut]] as a caretaker and companion for his son, [[Snowe Vingerhut|Snowe]]. Over the next 15 years, he would grow to be a quiet, but brave young man whose gentle heart would allow him to sacrifice his own well-being for the benefit of others. | |||
He was discovered as a baby and brought up by [[Vincent Vingerhut]] as a caretaker and companion for his son, [[Snowe Vingerhut|Snowe]]. | |||
As an adolescent, he would join the [[Knights of Gaien]] alongside Snowe. There he excelled under the guidance of Commander [[Glen Cott]] and graduated along with his friends but tragedy would strike when his first post-graduation mission would lead to an attack by the pirate [[Brandeau]]. This would lead to him inheriting the [[Rune of Punishment]] after Glen died using the rune to repel a pirate attack on Razril. | As an adolescent, he would join the [[Knights of Gaien]] alongside Snowe. There he excelled under the guidance of Commander [[Glen Cott]] and graduated along with his friends but tragedy would strike when his first post-graduation mission would lead to an attack by the pirate [[Brandeau]]. This would lead to him inheriting the [[Rune of Punishment]] after Glen died using the rune to repel a pirate attack on Razril. | ||
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Present at Glen's death, he was accused of the murder of his commander by Snowe and exiled from the island. He would eventually be picked up by a patrol ship from the [[Kingdom of Obel]] and he would learn more about the Rune of Punishment from [[Lino En Kuldes]]. Soon after, the [[Island Liberation War]] would break out, with the [[Kooluk Empire]] seizing Obel. Escaping the island with Lino and a few others, together they would begin to organise a force to retake the occupied [[Island Nations]]. | Present at Glen's death, he was accused of the murder of his commander by Snowe and exiled from the island. He would eventually be picked up by a patrol ship from the [[Kingdom of Obel]] and he would learn more about the Rune of Punishment from [[Lino En Kuldes]]. Soon after, the [[Island Liberation War]] would break out, with the [[Kooluk Empire]] seizing Obel. Escaping the island with Lino and a few others, together they would begin to organise a force to retake the occupied [[Island Nations]]. | ||
Recruiting the famed pirate [[Kika]] and the genius tactician [[Elenor Silverberg]], the young knight would become the leader of the [[ | Recruiting the famed pirate [[Kika]] and the genius tactician [[Elenor Silverberg]], the young knight would become the leader of the [[Allied Forces]], defeating Lino En Kuldes in a duel so as to establish his authority. Combining the power of the Rune of Punishment with the stratagems of Elenor, the force was able to swiftly liberate both Obel and Razril, giving the allied force enough momentum for a surprise, fast strike at the Kooluk stronghold of [[El-Eal Fortress]]. | ||
Destroying the giant [[Rune Cannon]] as well as the [[Giant Tree]], the leader and his forces were able to defeat [[Graham Cray]]'s plans and put an end to the war. Following this, the Rune of Punishment shifted from its period of atonement to its period of forgiveness, ending the rune's curse and the damage caused to its bearer's life. | Destroying the giant [[Rune Cannon]] as well as the [[Giant Tree]], the leader and his forces were able to defeat [[Graham Cray]]'s plans and put an end to the war. Following this, the Rune of Punishment shifted from its period of atonement to its period of forgiveness, ending the rune's curse and the damage caused to its bearer's life. | ||
He spent the following years living on Obel and working for Lino En Kuldes. His duties included fishing and coast patrolling. He also joined [[Kyril]]s group to destroy the [[Rune Cannon]]s once and for all. He was asked if he was interested in working for Lino on a permanent basis and Kika hints that he even might succeed the king in the future. | He spent the following years living on Obel and working for Lino En Kuldes. His duties included fishing and coast patrolling. He also joined [[Kyril]]s group to destroy the [[Rune Cannon]]s once and for all. He was asked if he was interested in working for Lino on a permanent basis and Kika hints that he even might succeed the king in the future. | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
===Suikoden IV=== | |||
====Recruiting==== | |||
{{Recruit | |||
|name=Hero | |||
|portrait=[[File:Hero (S4 PS2 portrait).png]] | |||
|recruit= Joins automatically at the beginning of the game. | |||
}} | |||
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG== | |||
{{CS head}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-339|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-339)|Hero IV]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-645|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-645)|Hero IV]]|{{Mastermind}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-660|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-660)|Hero IV]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-661|[[Hero IV (CS card CS2-661)|Hero IV]]|{{Leader}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}} | |||
{{CS break}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-775|[[Marine Training (CS card CS2-775)|Marine Training]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-777|[[Pirate Ship Subjugation (CS card CS2-777)|Pirate Ship Subjugation]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-780|[[Ship in the Fog (CS card CS2-780)|Ship in the Fog]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}} | |||
{{CS list|CS2-784|[[Conclusion (CS card CS2-784)|Conclusion]]|{{Mission}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4]]}} | |||
{{CS foot}} | |||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
The hero of [[Suikoden IV]] has no in-game name, but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In [[Genso Suikoden IV (book)|the 2004 novelisation]], he is called '''Razlo''' (ラズロ, ''Razuro''). More commonly rendered by fans as '''Lazlo''', this is the most popular name used for him in fandom. In that publication, his name stems from his adopted home, [[Razril]], the katakana for both names being similar. The website of [[Genso Suikoden | The hero of [[Suikoden IV]] has no in-game name, but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In [[Genso Suikoden IV (book)|the 2004 novelisation]], he is called '''Razlo''' (ラズロ, ''Razuro''). More commonly rendered by fans as '''Lazlo''', this is the most popular name used for him in fandom. In that publication, his name stems from his adopted home, [[Razril]], the katakana for both names being similar. The website of [[Pachislot Genso Suikoden]] uses '''Razro''' as the romanization of the name. | ||
In guide books, he is usually referred to as Hero IV (主人公IV) or some variant thereof, such as IV主人公 to distinguish himself as the protagonist of the fourth Suikoden title. All [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] cards featuring him also refer to him as 主人公IV. | In guide books, he is usually referred to as Hero IV (主人公IV) or some variant thereof, such as IV主人公 to distinguish himself as the protagonist of the fourth Suikoden title. All [[Genso Suikoden Card Stories]] cards featuring him also refer to him as 主人公IV. | ||
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File:Hero (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | File:Hero (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | ||
File:Hero Trainee (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | File:Hero Trainee (Suikoden IV).png|[[Suikoden IV]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | ||
File:Hero (Suikoden Tactics prologue).png|[[Suikoden Tactics]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | |||
File:Razro (PS).png|[[Pachislot Genso Suikoden]] artwork | |||
File:Hero (Card Stories CS2-645).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 465 | # [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 465 | ||
<references/> | |||
{{ | {{Navbox S4 characters}} | ||
{{ | {{Navbox ST characters}} {{Short description|Hero of Suikoden IV}} | ||
[[de:Razro]] | [[de:Razro]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:30, 5 November 2025
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The hero (主人公, Shujinkou), known by several different names, is the protagonist of Suikoden IV. He is a washed-up orphan who rises to become the liberator of the Island Nations. He also appears in Suikoden Tactics as an obtainable character should the player upload Suikoden IV data.
Biography
He was discovered as a baby, washed ashore in the harbor of Razril and brought up by Vincent Vingerhut as a caretaker and companion for his son, Snowe. Over the next 15 years, he would grow to be a quiet, but brave young man whose gentle heart would allow him to sacrifice his own well-being for the benefit of others.
As an adolescent, he would join the Knights of Gaien alongside Snowe. There he excelled under the guidance of Commander Glen Cott and graduated along with his friends but tragedy would strike when his first post-graduation mission would lead to an attack by the pirate Brandeau. This would lead to him inheriting the Rune of Punishment after Glen died using the rune to repel a pirate attack on Razril.
Present at Glen's death, he was accused of the murder of his commander by Snowe and exiled from the island. He would eventually be picked up by a patrol ship from the Kingdom of Obel and he would learn more about the Rune of Punishment from Lino En Kuldes. Soon after, the Island Liberation War would break out, with the Kooluk Empire seizing Obel. Escaping the island with Lino and a few others, together they would begin to organise a force to retake the occupied Island Nations.
Recruiting the famed pirate Kika and the genius tactician Elenor Silverberg, the young knight would become the leader of the Allied Forces, defeating Lino En Kuldes in a duel so as to establish his authority. Combining the power of the Rune of Punishment with the stratagems of Elenor, the force was able to swiftly liberate both Obel and Razril, giving the allied force enough momentum for a surprise, fast strike at the Kooluk stronghold of El-Eal Fortress.
Destroying the giant Rune Cannon as well as the Giant Tree, the leader and his forces were able to defeat Graham Cray's plans and put an end to the war. Following this, the Rune of Punishment shifted from its period of atonement to its period of forgiveness, ending the rune's curse and the damage caused to its bearer's life.
He spent the following years living on Obel and working for Lino En Kuldes. His duties included fishing and coast patrolling. He also joined Kyrils group to destroy the Rune Cannons once and for all. He was asked if he was interested in working for Lino on a permanent basis and Kika hints that he even might succeed the king in the future.
Gameplay
Suikoden IV
Recruiting
| Recruitment | |
|---|---|
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Joins automatically at the beginning of the game. |
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
| Card # | Name | Type | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS2-339 | Hero IV |  |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3 |
| CS2-645 | Hero IV |  |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4 |
| CS2-660 | Hero IV |  |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4 |
| CS2-661 | Hero IV | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4 |
| Non-character cards depicting this character | |||
| CS2-775 | Marine Training |  |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4 |
| CS2-777 | Pirate Ship Subjugation | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4 |
| CS2-780 | Ship in the Fog | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4 |
| CS2-784 | Conclusion | |
CS2 Booster Pack Vol.4 |
Name
The hero of Suikoden IV has no in-game name, but is occasionally referred to by different names in other publications and releases. In the 2004 novelisation, he is called Razlo (ラズロ, Razuro). More commonly rendered by fans as Lazlo, this is the most popular name used for him in fandom. In that publication, his name stems from his adopted home, Razril, the katakana for both names being similar. The website of Pachislot Genso Suikoden uses Razro as the romanization of the name.
In guide books, he is usually referred to as Hero IV (主人公IV) or some variant thereof, such as IV主人公 to distinguish himself as the protagonist of the fourth Suikoden title. All Genso Suikoden Card Stories cards featuring him also refer to him as 主人公IV.
Gallery
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Suikoden IV artwork by Kawano Junko
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Suikoden IV artwork by Kawano Junko
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Suikoden Tactics artwork by Kawano Junko
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Pachislot Genso Suikoden artwork
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Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Kawano Junko
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References
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 465
- ↑ Gensopedia.org, Birth dates in Suikoden IV and Suikoden Tactics
- ↑ Genso Suikoden IV: 1 (novel), ISBN 4-8402-3171-0