Fuji
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Fuji by Tom Raney
Publication information
Publisher Wildstorm
First appearance Stormwatch #1
Created by Jim Lee
In-story information
Alter ego Toshiro Misawa
Team affiliations Stormwatch
Notable aliases "Fuji", a nickname as a sumo wrestler
Abilities Gravitic anomaly that give him high strength, exists as gaseous being in an armoured containment suit

Toshiro Misawa, also known as Fuji, is a comic book superhero in the Stormwatch series, first appearing in Stormwatch #1. He has immense size and strength as well as the ability to control the density of his body granted by his containment suit. However, he is unable to control his molecular structure without it and he would revert into a radioactive cloud of plasma, possibly dying in the process without some other form of containment.

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Fictional biography [link]

The nickname Fuji was given to him in high school, because of his extraordinary size and Japanese origin. He spent some time as a Sumo wrestler in his teens but developed a strange condition which caused his body's structure to deteriorate. His father, Yoshi Misawa, was a wealthy businessman and invested a lot of that money into curing his son but was told it was incurable. Stormwatch then stepped in to help. However, when his powers were fully activated, Fuji's body reverted to plasma and only quick thinking by Stormwatch scientists saved his life. Now, he is unable to live outside his specially built containment suit, a fact which affects him emotionally though he often hides it behind a cheerful exterior.

Stormwatch [link]

Fuji's containment suit has changed many times over the course of his Stormwatch duties. Despite inherent problems, such as his fingers being too big to operate communication devices, Fuji still enjoys bragging about how beautiful he considers himself to be.

Fuji once assisted the Wildcats, where rogue team-member Tao caused him severe mental damage by trapping him in a mental loop. It took some time to recover from this.

Fuji's deep patriotism is highlighted in Stormwatch #42 as he breaks protocol to personally confront a Japanese madman who is causing widespread death in Tokyo and beyond with the intention of having other countries taking over Japan. After an ideological confront, the madman died in the hands of his own genetically engineered soldiers. Fuji never spoke about that day again.

During downtime in Clark's Bar, a hangout for superpowered people, Fuji tells of a secret unique to his physical makeup. The random vibrations of every day life build up inside the gas of his body. Every five minutes, they 'erupt', giving him an orgasm. His teammates are duly shocked and/or envious.

Death [link]

Fuji was killed when his containment suit was destroyed during an attack by Xenomorphs on Skywatch in the WildC.A.T.s/Aliens crossover, along with Fahrenheit, Hellstrike, and others.

Rebirth [link]

When The Authority's Doctor resurrected Winter, his teammates were resurrected as well, including Fuji. According to Fahrenheit's memories, one of The Monitors seemingly played a role in this, specifying that they would be needed. Later in the Stormwatch: Post Human Division issue of Wildstorm: Armageddon however, it is suggested that they were saved by a possible future version of Jackson King. Fuji has rejoined the reorganized Stormwatch Prime. Fuji is seen playing a support role in the Post Human Division comic book series.

He will reappear during World's End, in a new Stormwatch: Post Human Division team.

DC Universe [link]

After the events of Flashpoint, the Wildstorm universe is merged with that of the DC Universe. Fuji eventually reappears as one of the teen metahumans who has been forced to work for the N.O.W.H.E.R.E. organization. He is shown watching the battle between Superboy and Rose Wilson, and tries to intervene, but is stopped by his handlers.[1]

Powers and abilities [link]

Superhuman strength, sufficient to hurt The High. Radioactivity controlled and regulated by his cybernetic suit.

References [link]

  1. ^ Superboy #7

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Fuji

Fuji may refer to:

People

  • Mr. Fuji, ring name of wrestling and manager Harry Fujiwara
  • Keiko Fuji, a Japanese singer of the 1960s and 1970s, and mother of Hikaru Utada
  • Sumiko Fuji, a Japanese actress
  • Takako Fuji, a Japanese actress
  • Takeshi Fuji, an American former professional boxer
  • Fuji (comics), a character in the Stormwatch series
  • Shusuke Fuji, a character in the anime and manga The Prince of Tennis.
  • Places

    China

  • Fuji, Xiangcheng City (付集镇), town in Xiangcheng City, Henan
  • Japan

  • Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan
  • Fuji River
  • Fuji, Saga, town in Saga Prefecture
  • Fuji, Shizuoka, city in Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Fuji Speedway, a major race track at the base of Mt Fuji
  • Music

  • Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival, a jazz festival in Japan
  • Fuji Rock Festival, a rock festival in Japan
  • Fuji music, a music genre from Yorubaland of Nigeria
  • Mr. Fuji, one of many modern monikers of the creator of Fuji musical genre, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister
  • Japanese companies

  • Fujifilm, a Japanese company producing cameras and photographic film
  • Fuji Bikes

    Fuji Bikes, is an American-owned Japanese brand of bicycles and cycling equipment. The company is a descendant of Nichibei Fuji Cycle Company, Ltd. (日米富士自転車株式会社), a bicycle manufacturer originally established in Japan in 1899. The company took its name and logo from Mount Fuji, a Japanese symbol of strength and endurance. After ownership changes, the company was purchased by Advanced Sports International of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    History

    The company was founded in 1899 in Japan by Okazaki Kyūjirō. In 1900 it was established under the trade name Nichibei Shōkai (literally 'Japanese-American Trading Company'). At first, it was importing and distributing US-products, but later it began bicycle production in Japan. During WWII the company name was changed to Dainippon Cycle, which after the war was changed back to Nichibei Fuji Cycle Company. By the late 1920s, Fuji was Japan’s most popular bicycle. In the 1930s, Fuji established the first national stage race between Osaka and Tokyo and sponsored the winning team. Today, this race remains a premier race in Asia. The first Asian games were held in New Delhi in 1951. Shoichiro Sugihara, riding a Fuji, won the first race.

    Mount Fuji

    Mount Fuji (富士山 Fujisan, IPA: [ɸɯᵝꜜdʑisaɴ]), located on Honshu Island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft). An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707–08, Mount Fuji lies about 100 kilometres (60 mi) south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone, which is snow-capped several months a year, is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers.

    Mount Fuji is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains" (三霊山 Sanreizan) along with Mount Tate and Mount Haku. It is also a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and one of Japan's Historic Sites. It was added to the World Heritage List as a Cultural Site on June 22, 2013. As per UNESCO, Mount Fuji has “inspired artists and poets and been the object of pilgrimage for centuries”. UNESCO recognizes 25 sites of cultural interest within the Mt. Fuji locality. These 25 locations include the mountain itself, Fujisan Hongū Sengen Shrine and six other Sengen shrines, two lodging houses, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Kawaguchi, the eight Oshino Hakkai hot springs, two lava tree molds, the remains of the Fuji-kō cult in the Hitoana cave, Shiraito Falls, and Miho no Matsubara pine tree grove.

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