Hajime Umemiya
Hajime Umemiya
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梅宮 一
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| Nihongo | 梅宮 一 |
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| Gender | Male |
| Height | 188 cm/ 6’2″ |
| Weight | 80 kg/ 176 lbs |
| Birthday | February 1[1]1996 |
| Occupation | Student |
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| Debut | “The Hero of My Dreams” |
| Japanese Voice | Yūichi Nakamura |
| English Voice | Aaron Campbell |
Hajime Umemiya(梅宮 一, Umemiya Hajime) is a key character in theWIND BREAKERmanga series. He is a third-year student at Furin High School and holds the position of leader of theBofuringroup. As a senior at Furin, Umemiya plays an important role in the school’s power dynamics and serves as a significant figure within the school’s infamous delinquent culture.
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Appearance
Hajime has a striking, confident appearance that reflects his leadership position and status within the school. He typically carries himself with a calm yet intimidating aura, and his visual design emphasizes his mature and commanding personality. His expression often conveys a sense of authority, and his posture reflects his high rank within Furin High.
Hajime Umemiya from Dandadan, seen after a battle, showing signs of exhaustion but also determination. His resilience and ability to push through challenges define his character, as he faces both physical and emotional struggles.
Personality
Hajime is portrayed as a strong, charismatic leader who commands the respect of those around him. He embodies the qualities of a seasoned delinquent: calm under pressure, decisive, and with a no-nonsense attitude. Despite his tough exterior, Hajime is not just about brute strength; he is a strategic thinker and understands the importance of leadership and teamwork.
While he is known for being authoritative, Hajime also possesses a level of wisdom that comes with his experience. He is more aware of the complexities of the school’s social and political environment than most students, and his actions are often calculated to maintain his position and influence. Though not one to display emotions easily, he has a deep understanding of what it means to lead and guide others, especially those in Bofurin.
Abilities
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Leadership: As the leader of Bofurin, Hajime is known for his strategic thinking and ability to control a group of powerful and often unpredictable delinquents. His leadership skills are crucial to Bofurin’s success and dominance at Furin High.
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Strength and Fighting Ability: Hajime is physically strong and capable in combat, as expected of someone in his position. While he may not be as brash as some of the younger students, he is a seasoned fighter who can hold his own in any confrontation.
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Tactical Thinking: Hajime is highly intelligent and understands the intricacies of Furin High’s social and power structures. He can outmaneuver opponents not just through physical strength but also by leveraging his influence and strategic thinking.
Role in WIND BREAKER
Hajime is the leader of Bofurin, a powerful faction at Furin High that is made up of the school’s strongest and most influential delinquents. As a third-year student, he has held this position for some time, which has earned him significant respect and authority. His leadership of Bofurin plays a key role in shaping the school’s delinquent hierarchy and influencing the relationships between students.
As a leader, Hajime has to manage the rivalry between factions and maintain Bofurin’s dominance at Furin High. His wisdom and ability to control the powerful personalities around him make him a formidable figure. However, his position is also threatened by the rise of younger students, including Haruka Sakura, who seeks to challenge the established order.
Relationships
Bofurin Group
Hajime’s relationship with his fellow Bofurin members is built on respect and authority. As their leader, he is seen as both a protector and a figure of power, though his role sometimes puts him at odds with individual members as they grow stronger or seek to challenge his leadership.
Haruka Sakura
Sakura’s rise in the school represents a challenge to Hajime’s leadership. While Hajime is wary of Sakura’s potential, he also recognizes that the younger student’s strength and determination could either threaten or inspire him. Their rivalry becomes a key focal point of the series as they clash both ideologically and physically.
Furin High School Students
As one of the most prominent third-year students, Hajime has relationships with both first-year students like Sakura and his fellow third-years. His relationships are often defined by power dynamics and the need to maintain control over the various factions at Furin.
Trivia and Insights
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Name Symbolism: Hajime’s first name, “一” (Ichi), meaning “one” or “first,” may symbolize his leadership as the top figure in Bofurin, the group’s central force, and his position as a prominent senior at Furin High.
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Position in Furin High: As the leader of Bofurin, Hajime’s position is crucial in the overarching conflict ofWIND BREAKER, where the struggle for dominance at Furin High plays a central role.
Legacy and Impact
Hajime Umemiya serves as a key character in WIND BREAKER, representing the older, more established order of Furin High’s delinquent culture. His leadership of Bofurin and his tactical abilities make him a pivotal figure in the story, especially as younger characters like Haruka Sakura begin to challenge the status quo. Hajime’s role in the series helps highlight the generational shift in leadership and power within the school, and his relationships with other characters underscore the themes of growth, rivalry, and respect.