Character from Steel Ball Run by Hirohiko Araki
A Native American who entered the Steel Ball Run on foot — running alongside horses through sheer physical mastery — seeking the prize money to buy back his tribe's stolen land.
Sandman barely speaks and when he does, his words carry the weight of someone who conserves everything — energy, breath, language. He entered a horse race without a horse because he doesn't need one. His running technique uses a revolutionary method of distributing impact through his footwork, allowing him to cross terrain at horse-matching speeds without destroying his body. His motivation is the most grounded in the entire race: his tribe's land was stolen, the prize money could buy it back, and he will run six thousand kilometers to make that happen. He is not interested in holy relics or presidential conspiracies. He wants his people's home returned. His Stand In a Silent Way allows him to materialize sounds as physical objects — footsteps become blades, voices become projectiles. It's an ability rooted in perception and patience, which suits a man who has spent his life listening to a world that refuses to listen back.
Lean, athletic young man with dark skin, long black hair, and traditional Native American features. Wears minimal clothing suited for running — moccasins, a loincloth, and light wrappings. His body is pure function, every muscle visible, built for sustained speed across impossible distances. Moves with a fluidity that makes running look like the natural state and standing still look like the aberration.
Also known as: Soundman