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Beans (ビーンズ, Bīnzu) is the Hunter Association Chairman's personal secretary and helps in organizing various things that the Hunter Association is involved with.

Appearance[]

Beans 2011 Design

Bean's 2011 anime adaptation design

Beans 1999 Design

Bean's 1999 anime adaptation design

Beans has a bean-like appearance and is nose-less. It is unknown whether he's a human or not. He has pink skin in the 1999 anime and green skin in the 2011 anime adaptaton and is short in stature. He is always seen wearing a black tuxedo.

Personality[]

Beans appears as a duty-bound person, who also puts a lot of dedication and even enthusiasm in the (many) errands he runs for the Hunter Association. He was very loyal to former chairman Isaac Netero, and agreed to trick the Zodiacs to carry on his will.

Background[]

Beans has known Chairman Netero for at least 20 years.[2] At some point he became aware of the existence of Netero's son Beyond Netero and met him in person.[3] Some three years prior to the election for the 12th Hunter Chairman,[4] Netero shared with Beans his intention to choose someone he would not get along with as his vice.[5]

Plot[]

Hunter Exam arc[]

When Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio arrive at the 287th Hunter Exam site in Zaban City, Beans gives them their respective number badges.[6] Beans tries to reason with Menchi for her to reconsider failing all of the examinees, but fails. Consulting the situation over with chairman Netero, the latter decides to try and reason with Menchi personally.[7] After the retake of the Second Phase of the exam, Beans announces to the examinees within the official Hunter Association's airship information about the Third Phase of the exam and they're free to do what they wish in the meantime.[8] At the Third Phase site, Beans briefly explains the rules to the examinees and takes his leave within the airship.[9]

Beans enjoys a meal with all of the examiners and Netero after the Fourth Phase of the exam. Menchi inquires what Netero's age is during the meal and Beans informs her he's about 100 but has been told that for the 20 years he's worked with him. A curious Menchi and Buhara ask Netero what he has in store for the Final Phase; Netero divulges he's found a new wrinkle of sort and going to interview the examinees. Confused, Menchi asks Beans what Netero means, but Beans can't figure it out, and they should brace themselves for whatever it is. So Beans makes a special announcement to the remaining examinees that they'll all be interviewed by Netero, starting with Hisoka. After completing his interviews, Netero creates a chart and shows it to Beans and the examiners, all of whom are shocked by Netero's plan for the Final Phase.[2]

Beans could be seen attending the Final Phase of the Hunter Exam[10] and again in the debate held after the Final Phase of the exam with the examinees and examiners. When the debate was over, Beans informs the new generation of Hunters of the perks and uses of their new Hunter Licenses.[11]

Chimera Ant arc[]

By the end of the Chimera Ant crisis, Morel Mackernasey contacts and informs Beans about what occurred at the end of the Chimera Ant Extermination Mission. Although Beans was skeptical about trusting Palm overseeing the Chimera Ant King's death, Morel retorts the difference between those who work in the Hunter Association and those who don't. Beans claims Morel's logic won't fly with Vice-Chairman's associates so he should be ready to be subjected to a hearing and hangs up the phone. From a secret safe in his office, Beans takes out a DVD and uploads its content to the internet. A morose Beans thanks the chairman for what he's done and wishes for him to rest in peace.[1]

13th Hunter Chairman Election arc[]

Beans drawing a lot

Beans is tasked to pick the winning lottery

Following Netero's death, the Zodiacs summon Beans pick a lottery of 12 papers, each one with the name and set of rules of the Zodiacs out of a bucket. Bewildered the Zodiacs chose him to pick the winning lottery, looks at the Boar Ging, whom looks back at him. So Beans pulls a lottery from the basket and it's Ging's. Beans then reads off Ging's rules 1[4]-5. Hearing the rules and the restrictions to them, the Rat Pariston agrees to concede to rules 1-4, but proposes that the 5 rule should be decided in the future. Ging agrees to it aggravating the Zodiacs, while baffling Beans. It's revealed two days before the Zodiacs arrival at the Hunter Association, Ging visits Beans and immediately asks if particular items in his room are also in the Zodiac meeting room. However Beans informs Ging they're already in the meeting room, so Ging writes down a set of rules and shows them to Beans.[12]

137 - Ging instructs Beans

Beans reads over Ging's set of rules

Beans reads over the rules and Ging informs Beans of his prediction of everything that will take place in the following days and why they'll most likely choose him to pull the lottery. Ging instructs Beans if he agrees with his set of rules then to fold it a certain way and to hold onto it until the day comes, but also instructs if it doesn't go as planed then burn the paper. Beans anxiously agrees to follow Ging's instructions and is in favor of him becoming the next chairman. Ging rejects the idea of becoming Chairman and merely wishes to succeed the Chairman's legacy. Curious about rule 5, Beans asks about it and Ging details it's a compromise to make the other Zodiacs concede to the other rules, but if it does pass he'll step down. Nervously Beans inquires, why Ging would he go through all of this if the results don't matter to him. Ging claims if his target moves the way he planned it, then it's more fun that way.[12]

Beans as a election chairman

Beans refuses Ging to see the election results

After the first round of the 13th Hunter Chairman Election was held, Ging shows frustration over Beans refusal to show him the results of the election as he was chosen to be the executive chief of voting and insults him.[12] Sometime after the second round, Beans reminiscences about why Netero chose Pariston as his vice-chairman. Though as much as Beans respected the chairman, he reasserts that his decision to make Pariston his 2nd in command was a mistake.[5] A meeting is held by the Zodiacs with Beans, concerning the increase in number of absentees in the third round. Since it was decided that Hunters who fail to vote in the election twice will have their Hunter Licenses revoked. Beans gives the Chicken Cluck a list of Hunters who have to turn in their Hunter Licenses to the Hunter Association HQ and provide an explanation for their absence.[13]

Via broadcast, Beans announces the current 16 candidates and their respective Hunter occupations.[14] Beans is indirectly mentioned when the Dog Cheadle confronts Ging inquiring why he's leaving the next day. Ging is frustrated by Beans divulging such information to Cheadle and claims he'll never tell him anything again.[15] When Gon returns to the Hunter Association auditorium to meet his dad; Beans informs him that he's waiting for him at the World Tree.[16]

Succession Contest arc[]

A panic stricken Beans interrupts the Zodiacs meeting to reveal an announcement video on EyeTube by the Kakin Empire's King Nasubi Hui Guo Rou about a controversial and ambitious expedition to the Dark Continent, lead by Netero's son Beyond Netero. As soon as the video finishes, Beans confesses that Netero left 2 DVDs instead of one and the other DVD was to be watched by the Zodiacs if anyone came forward claiming to be his child after he died.[17] Immediately after the Zodiacs watch the DVD Mizaistom questions Beans if the chairman had any other final requests, but Beans quickly denies he did. As the Zodiacs discuss how to approach the situation at hand, Beans answers a phone call and it's none other than Beyond Netero himself. Later Beyond, the Zodiacs, and Beans all meet together and Beyond greets Beans and requests he contact the V5 and inform them, Beyond Netero has been captured.[3]

Abilities & Powers[]

Beans has all the benefits granted by his status as a Hunter.[1]

Nen[]

Being a Hunter, Beans also knows Nen and can use it on some level. It was, however, never shown.

Manga Appearances[]

Hunter Exam arc
1. The Day of Departure Absent
2. An Encounter in the Storm Absent
3. The Ultimate Choice Absent
4. Kiriko: Wicked Magical Vulpes Absent
5. The First Phase Begins, Part 1 Debut
6. The First Phase Begins, Part 2 Absent
7. Respective Reasons Absent
8. The Other Enemy Absent
9. A Struggle in the Mist Absent
10. An Unexpected Task Absent
11. The Inevitable Outcome Absent
12. The Chairman Awaits Appears
13. A Game at Midnight, Part 1 Appears
14. A Game at Midnight, Part 2 Appears
15. The Path of Majority Rules Absent
16. Enter the Taskmasters Absent
17. Disparate Choice Absent
18. The Two Aces in the Hole Absent
19. The Trap of Majority Rules Absent
20. Gambling Time Absent
21. Resolution Absent
22. The Last Question Absent
23. Two Enemies Absent
24. Crash Course Absent
25. The Second Day Absent
26. The Night Before the Showdown Absent
27. A Volatile Situation Absent
28. A Huge Favor Absent
29. Killua's Case Absent
30. The Slithering Trap Absent
31. By the Skin of Their Teeth... Absent
32. And the Final Test...? Appears
33. The Final Test Begins! Appears
34. The First Candidate Accepted?! Appears
35. Light and Darkness, Part 1 Absent
36. Light and Darkness, Part 2 Appears
37. Light and Darkness, Part 3 Appears
38. Ging Freecss Absent
39. Intruder Absent
40. The Zoldycks, Part 1 Absent
41. The Zoldycks, Part 2 Absent
42. The Zoldycks, Part 3 Absent
43. The Zoldycks, Part 4 Absent
Chimera Ant arc
186. The Queen Absent
187. The Beast Fodder Absent
188. NGL Absent
189. Infiltration Absent
190. The Hunt Absent
191. Pros Absent
192. Human Dog Absent
193. Scissors Absent
194. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 1 Absent
195. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 2 Absent
196. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 3 Absent
197. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4 Absent
198. Sudden Attack Absent
199. Light and Shadow Absent
200. Stipulation Absent
201. Reunion Absent
202. Duel Absent
203. Gyro Absent
204. Gyro's Story Absent
205. Time Remaining Absent
206. A Real Fight Absent
207. Weakness: Part 1 Absent
208. Weakness: Part 2 Absent
209. ? Absent
210. Weakness: Part 3 Absent
211. Loan Shark Absent
212. Water Breaking Absent
213. Birth Absent
214. Results Absent
215. Last Words Absent
216. Republic of East Gorteau Absent
217. Meat Orchard Absent
218. Confession Absent
219. Awakening Absent
220. Reunion: Part 1 Absent
221. Reunion: Part 2 Absent
222. Reunion: Part 3 Absent
223. 10: Part 1 Absent
224. 10: Part 2 Absent
225. 10: Part 3 Absent
226. 10: Part 4 Absent
227. 10: Part 5 Absent
228. 10: Part 6 Absent
229. 10: Part 7 Absent
230. 9: Part 1 Absent
231. 9: Part 2 Absent
232. 9: Part 3 Absent
233. 9: Part 4 Absent
234. 9: Part 5 Absent
235. 8: Part 1 Absent
236. 8: Part 2 Absent
237. 8: Part 3 Absent
238. 8: Part 4 Absent
239. 8: Part 5 Absent
240. 8: Part 6 Absent
241. 8: Part 7 Absent
242. 7: Part 1 Absent
243. 7: Part 2 Absent
244. 6: Part 1 Absent
245. 6: Part 2 Absent
246. 6: Part 3 Absent
247. 6: Part 4 Absent
248. 6: Part 5 Absent
249. 6: Part 6 Absent
250. 6: Part 7 Absent
251. 6: Part 8 Absent
252. 6: Part 9 Absent
253. 6: Part 10 Absent
254. 6: Part 11 Absent
255. 5: Part 1 to 2: Part 1 Absent
256. 2: Part 2 Absent
257. 1: Part 1 Absent
258. 1: Part 2 Absent
259. 1: Part 3 Absent
260. 1: Part 4 Absent
261. Charge: Part 1 Absent
262. Charge: Part 2 Absent
263. Charge: Part 3 Absent
264. Charge: Part 4 Absent
265. Charge: Part 5 Absent
266. "In the Unlikely Event Of..." Absent
267. Activation Absent
268. The King Absent
269. Adversity Is a Good Thing Absent
270. Indebted To Absent
271. Separation Absent
272. Error Absent
273. We Meet Again Absent
274. Solution Absent
275. Promise Absent
276. Missileman Absent
277. Insult Absent
278. Destruction Absent
279. Escape Absent
280. Direct Hit Absent
281. Godspeed Absent
282. Sealed Area Absent
283. Determination Absent
284. Fifteen Minutes Absent
285. Doubles Absent
286. Core Absent
287. Present State Absent
288. Accolade Absent
289. Terms Absent
290. Name Absent
291. Soliloquy Absent
292. Hidden Agenda Absent
293. Metamorphosis Absent
294. Breakdown Absent
295. Determination Absent
296. Admission Absent
297. The Last Absent
298. Rose Absent
299. Regeneration Absent
300. Insurance Absent
301. Memory Absent
302. Target Absent
303. Pain Absent
304. Magic Absent
305. Sorry Absent
306. Relief Absent
307. Loss Absent
308. Flash Absent
309. Game Absent
310. Action Absent
311. Deadline Absent
312. Resolve Absent
313. One Word Absent
314. Persuasion Absent
315. Home Absent
316. Real Name Appears
317. Answer Absent
318. Final Will Absent
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc
319. Lottery Appears
320. Voting Appears
321. Monster Appears
322. Siblings Absent
323. Job Offer Appears
324. Butler Absent
325. Joining the Fray Absent
326. Open Hostilities Appears
327. Riddle Absent
328. Arrangements Absent
329. Spy Absent
330. Confession Absent
331. Day of Reckoning Mentioned
332. Applause Absent
333. Rumble Mentioned
334. Total Defeat Absent
335. Decision Absent
336. Release Absent
337. Repentance Appears
338. Atop a Tree Absent
339. Stillness Absent
Succession Contest arc
340. Special Mission Appears
341. Threats Appears
342. Challenge Appears
343. Invitation Absent
344. Author Absent
345. Signature Absent
346. Options Absent
347. Inauguration Absent
348. Resolve Absent
349. Worm Toxin Absent
350. Prince Absent
351. Battle to the Death Absent
352. Troublesome Absent
353. Cold-Blooded Absent
354. Heat Absent
355. Detonation Absent
356. Unfortunate: Part 1 Absent
357. Unfortunate: Part 2 Absent
358. Eve Absent
359. Departure Absent
360. Parasite Absent
361. Withdraw Absent
362. Resolve Absent
363. Nen Beast Absent
364. Speculation Absent
365. Choice Absent
366. To Each His Own Absent
367. Synchronization Absent
368. Foul Play Absent
369. Limits Absent
370. Observation Absent
371. Mission Absent
372. Disappearance Absent
373. Inheritance Absent
374. Ability Absent
375. Persuasion Absent
376. Determination Absent
377. Scheme Absent
378. Balance Absent
379. Collaboration Absent
380. Alarm Absent
381. Predation Absent
382. Awakening Absent
383. Escape Absent
384. War Absent
385. Warning Absent
386. Hypothesis Absent
387. Recreation Absent
388. Reflection Absent
389. Curse Absent
390. Clash: Part 1 Absent
391. Clash: Part 2 Absent
392. Information Absent
393. Plea Absent
394. Hypothesis Absent
395. Founding: Part 1 Absent
396. Founding: Part 2 Absent
397. Founding: Part 3 Absent
398. Search Absent
399. Expulsion Absent
400. Secrecy Absent

Trivia[]

  • Since no name had been given to Beans at the time, the 1999 anime series called him "Maamen" (マーメン,[18] Māmen), which could be a pun based on "mame", the Japanese word for "bean".
    • In one of Hunter × Hunter's card collections, the character is also alternatively named as "Mamen".[18]

Translations around the World[]

Language Name
The Arab world Flag Arabic بِينز (Binz)
China Flag Chinese 豆面人 (Dòu miàn rén)
宾兹/賓茲* (Bīn zī)
South Korea Flag Korean 마멘 (Mamen) / 빈즈 (Binjeu)
Russia Flag Russian Маамен (Maamen)

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 316
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 4, Chapter 32
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 341
  4. 4.0 4.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 319
  5. 5.0 5.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 321
  6. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 1, Chapter 5
  7. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 2, Chapter 12
  8. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 2, Chapter 13
  9. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 2, Chapter 14
  10. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 4, Chapter 33
  11. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 5, Chapter 37
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 320
  13. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 323
  14. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 326
  15. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 331
  16. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 337
  17. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 340
  18. 18.0 18.1 Hunter × Hunter Jumbo Carddass Series (ハンター×ハンター ジャンボカードダス シリーズ) [Bandai, 1999]

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