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- "If you expect defeat, that is what you will get..."
- ―Eugene Chaud, Mega Man Battle Network 6
Eugene Chaud, known as Enzan Ijuin (伊集院 炎山 Ijūin Enzan) in Japan, is an Official NetBattler and the operator of ProtoMan.EXE. Chaud is extremely skilled due to the fact that he spends much of his time training with ProtoMan (about 10 hours a day). Despite his mature mannerism, he is 11 years old in the first game, the same age as Lan Hikari.[2] His father is Shuuseki Ijuin.
Appearance[]
Chaud has sky blue eyes and straight, white-and-black hair that hangs down over his forehead. His upper attire consists of a red sleeveless jacket over a black long-sleeved shirt with yellow collar and lower half. His lower attire consists of long pants with a green camouflage pattern and pair of black shoes.
Personality[]
Chaud is usually serious and speaks realistically. He chooses not to have friends because he enjoys his solitude. If presented with a task, he will handle it with great determination. He is often very close to his NetNavi due to their training.
History[]
Chaud is the son of IPC's president Shuuseki Ijuin, and the operator of ProtoMan. He gets a hardened personality thanks to the serious and detached tone of his father, even becoming envious of Lan and his father's close relationship. As the series progresses, he gains more respect for Lan, and also begins to open up to others, smiling more often. He does not, however, lose his serious outlook during battle, nor does he act impulsively before thinking.
Mega Man Battle Network series[]
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Chaud is an Official NetBattler, who meets Lan while investigating a water shortage caused by WWW. He was introduced as a ruthless operator who took his job seriously and would delete any NetNavi who got in the way, and originally saw Lan as a pest, but slowly begins to respect him. Though the same age as Lan, Chaud has progressed much more quickly through his education, and by the sixth game, he's graduated High School and is a prospecting student at Netopia University.
In the 20 years later epilogue, it reveals Chaud grew up to become the leader of the International Official NetBattlers. In Mega Man Star Force 2, it's said he was awarded for said job by the Electopian government, to which he comments he didn't do it for the glory.[3]
Other media[]
Anime[]
In the anime, Chaud retains his personality from the game, though his respectful side develops much more quickly than in the aforementioned medium. He is the victor of the first series' N1 Grand Prix, defeating his opponents in mere seconds.
Unlike the games where he's mostly doing Officials works, he is more seen doing vice-president work for his father's company, BlazeQuest. This version also reveals his mother dying when he was very young.
Manga[]
In the manga, he's less serious, easily getting emotional that usually shown when someone mocks him either directly or indirectly that ends up with him taking out his frustration on the person, particularly Sean and Lan, both which shown in rather humorous manner. While initially being aloof, he eventually comes to accept his friendship with Lan after he saved him from DarkMan, PlantMan, and DrillMan.
Etymology[]
His Japanese name "Enzan" is a play on words. While the kanji used is "炎山", "meaning blazing mountain", the word "enzan" can also mean "operation, calculation" when written with the kanji "演算".
This reference was translated in his English name through "Chaud," a French word meaning "hot". "Chaud" is supposed to be pronounced with a silent "D" ('shoo'). Although in-game dialogue suggests it’s pronounced closer to "chow".[4] In the English games, Chaud is the character's family name, and he is only referred to as Eugene during his introduction of himself in the first game.
The NT Warrior anime dub changes Chaud to being his given name and followed the fire naming convention by adding in the unique surname of "Blaze". However, this dub pronounces Chaud as "chawd" a strong D at the end.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Chaud's fringe is shaped in the same way as the ornament seen in the helmet of the classic Proto Man.
- When asked if Chaud is wearing a black shirt over a yellow shirt, Yūji Ishihara states it's just one shirt that's colored that way. [5]
- When asked why Chaud's hairstyle looks like he has an eggshell on his head, Yūji Ishihara states it was just meant to look cool, as well as looking distinct in pixel art form. [6]
- Via a dialogue conflict, the first time MegaMan meet ProtoMan in Mega Man Battle Network, he will introduce himself to Lan. However, after defeating IceMan and after ColorMan leaves, he will eventually ask how he knows his name.
- Chaud makes a cameo appearance in the Mega Man Gigamix story "Asteroid Blues".
References[]
- ↑ Spanish Mega Man Network Transmission manual
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20010801175316/http://www.capcom.co.jp/newproducts/consumer/rockexe/chara/index.html
- ↑ Lan's Diary in Mega Man Star Force 2:
March XXth... I went to the airport to meet Chaud,who's back from a while overseas. Apparently,he's back because the government wants to recognize his service as an International Official NetBattler by presenting him with an award. But even so,he didn't show any signs of joy,saying,"...Hmph,I didn't do it for the glory." "So,I'm not particularly thrilled to be receiving this." It seems like that detached side of him hasn't changed a bit. - ↑ Dex: "Let's chow!
Mayl: "Speakin' of chow, where'd that Chaud get to?"
- Mega Man Battle Network 2, Okuden BBQ scene - ↑ MM25 Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works
- ↑ MM25 Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works: "The design for Chaud's hairstyle was meant to be something that hadn't been used before but looked cool and distinct enough in sprite form. It was a while after the game was released that I first heard it described as an eggshell, at which point I had to admit that it is an accurate description. I guess manga artists and authors have to work with the same characters over and over again more than any Capcom staff member, so they have more opportunities to notice things like that."
Red Sun/Blue Moon Tournament | |
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Competitors | |
Lan Hikari and MegaMan • Jack Bomber and NormalNavi • Paulie and Jammer • Mr. Famous and KendoMan• Ivan Chillski and ColdMan • Raoul and ThunderMan • Raika and SearchMan • Chaud and ProtoMan • JunkMan |
Team ProtoMan | |
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Leaders | |
Eugene Chaud and ProtoMan.EXE | |
Mega Man Battle Network 5 | Lan Hikari and MegaMan.EXE • Tesla Gauss and MagnetMan.EXE • Charlie Airstar and GyroMan.EXE • Fyrefox and NapalmMan.EXE • Raika and SearchMan.EXE • Jasmine and Meddy.EXE |
MegaMan NT Warrior (manga) | Raika and SearchMan.EXE |
Bastion | |
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Leaders | |
Mr. Famous and Punk.EXE | |
Members | |
Mega Man NT Warrior (manga) | Sean Obihiro • Lan Hikari and MegaMan.EXE • Tora and KingMan.EXE • Chaud Blaze and ProtoMan.EXE • Raoul and ThunderMan.EXE • Sal and WoodMan.EXE • Tamako and MetalMan.EXE |