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Hao (昊, Hào) is a freshman in Death Weapon Meister Academy's N.O.T Class and the meister of Raid.[1]

Personality[]

Initially, Hao was a rude, candid person who bullied anyone he perceived as weaker than himself.[1]

However, after his defeat by Anya and subsequent training session with her alongside Raid, he became far more polite and respectful, even to Anya despite being humiliated by her.[3]

Appearance[]

Hao is a tall, young man notable for always keeping his eyes closed and possessing very thin eyebrows. Initially, Hao's had long, dark, somewhat messy hair. He wore a blue business suit over a white, button-up shirt with a brown tie.

After his defeat, and a lecture from Anya on better dress for better fighting, Hao followed her advice and cut his hair into a buzzcut. He still tended to keep his eyes closed. His most recent appearance in the manga shows Hao no longer wearing his business suit, instead wearing only his dress shirt with the sleeves now rolled up as well as a pair of slacks, a belt, and shoes.

Special Abilities[]

Art of the Sword (剣術, Kenjutsu): Hao is skilled in the usage of a sword.[4]

Wavelength Control (波長コントロール, Hachō Kontorōru): Hao has grasped basic abilities in wavelength control enough to utilize soul resonance.[4]

List of techniques[]

Wavelength Control
  • Soul Resonance (魂の共鳴, Tamashī no Kyōmei): Hao is capable enough at resonating with his weapon partner to be able to understand Raid's speech, despite his lower jaw being transformed into a weapon [5]

Synopsis[]

Introduction Arc[]

Raid was one of the new students of Shibusen and came along with Hao late to class. After finishing the day's lesson, their teacher Sid Barrett dismissed them and all other students. Sid also warned late students to the next class on time.

After leaving class, Hao asked Raid what kind of person he wanted for a partner. Raid replied that he would rather have a cute, female meister rather than spend time in the boys' dorm. Noticing Meme Tatane and assuming she was not bright, Raid attempted to flirt with her to become his meister. Tsugumi Harudori, eavesdropping on this conversation, was noticed by Hao, whose comments intimidated Tsugumi to run away in fear. However, when Meme did not accept Raid as her weapon Tsugumi returned and took Meme's hand to escape these bullies. Hao stopped the two NOT students, as Raid claimed the two boys were only looking for partners. Noticing this confrontation, Anya stood up for Tsugumi and Meme, openly insulting Hao and Reid to their faces.

Hao joins Raid's challenge against Anya to a duel, who accepts, asking Tsugumi to turn into a weapon. Raid turned into his weapon form, a sword, but he was unable to transform his head. While Tsugumi had difficulties transforming, inspiring words from Sid, who was observing the duel, and memories of Maka Albarn's encouraging words, allowed Tsugumi to finally transform into a halberd. Anya and Tsugumi swiftly defeat Hao and Raid, whose injuries prompt Clay Sizemore to find Medusa Gorgon at the infirmary.[6]

JOT! Arc[]

After undergoing training sessions with Anya and lost once again, Raid transformed back into his human form, with Anya standing above him and Hao. She demanded the two punks stand up, as she lectured the two that their failure was because they focus more on physical appearance than skills at combat: she demanded the two remove their jewelry and cut their hair so they could move more easily and see better in combat. When Raid commented that girls are interested in cool, flashy guys, Anya informs the two that girls prefer people who can face themselves, who can "be cool without acting." This information impresses Hao and Raid, who agree to follow "Anya-sama's" lesson.[2]

Anya then took Hao and Raid through the DWMA to observe EAT student Ox Ford, who studies and physical training are for the sake of someone he loves. When Hao and Raid then see Ox's work still fails to impress Kim, who thinks Ox's haircut makes him look creepy, the two students are shocked at Anya, who had told them earlier that girls care less about flashy appearances and more about substance. Anya responds, "Everything has its limits."[2]

Death Fest Arc[]

In the summer, Hao and Raid return to NOT classes at the DWMA. During Sid Barrett's class on weapon control, with Maka Albarn and Soul Eater in attendance, Hao is the first student called forward to demonstrate Raid's ability at fully transforming into a weapon. They are gently mocked by Anya Hepburn, who is curious to know whether the two have learned anything since their duel on the first day at classes. While Raid is able to transform more of his head than before, he cannot transform above his jaw. Maka and Soul explain that the two must improve their ability at Soul Resonance in order to improve their abilities.[7] Although their transformation was insufficient, Tsugumi Harudori is impressed with Hao and Raid's persistence to train more to improve their Soul Resonance, especially compared to how she remembers their prior behavior.[2]

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References[]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 1 (NOT!)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Soul Eater NOT! Chapter 33
  3. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 33 (NOT!)/Volume 4, JOT! 9
  4. 4.0 4.1 Soul Eater Not! Manga: Chapter 30
  5. Soul Eater NOT! Chapter 30: Yen Press English translation, Volume 4, Page 80
  6. Soul Eater NOT! Chapter 1
  7. Soul Eater NOT! Chapter 30

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