Pan Yinhu

Overview

Pan Yinhu is a character from Zenless Zone Zero and its derivative media. Belonging to the Yunkui Mountain faction, he operates as a Physical-attribute Defense Agent. As a rare male Panda Thiren, he acts as both the head chef and financial manager for his sect, supporting his fellow disciples' daily life with his culinary expertise and economic mindfulness.

Appearance

Pan Yinhu is a large male Panda Thiren standing 192 cm tall. He has black and white fur, black eyes, and wears sunglasses along with a traditional martial arts outfit. On his head, he wears an iron bamboo hat that doubles as a cooking pot.

Personality

Pan Yinhu is a warm, sociable, and grounded individual who takes care of his peers. Having experienced severe hunger in his past, he holds a deep respect for food and prioritizes proper nutrition for his allies. He is exceptionally budget-conscious and passionate about finding sales, though he can occasionally display a stubborn or overly determined side.

Abilities

Pan Yinhu relies on physical martial arts inspired by Baji Quan, utilizing powerful strikes such as the Iron Mountain Lean alongside precise acupoint strikes and firecrackers. His EX Special Attack summons continuous acupoint hits while granting damage reduction or invulnerability. Through his Ultimate, he channels energy into stir-fried rice to deal Physical damage while providing immediate and gradual HP restoration to his entire squad.

Background

Pan Yinhu originally wandered New Eridu alone with no family, surviving as a Hollow Raider under harsh conditions. During a confrontation over valuable salvage inside a Hollow, he encountered Yixuan, whose guidance brought him inner peace. Seeking regular meals, he joined the Yunkui Mountain sect, only to find a lack of capable cooks, leading him to hone his own culinary skills until he became the group's chief chef.

Relationships

He serves under his master Yixuan and acts as a dependable elder disciple to Ju Fufu, Ye Shiyuan, Ye Shunhuang, Wise, and Belle. He frequently manages Ju Fufu's diet to ensure she gets balanced nutrition. Additionally, he formed a strong bond with Ben Bigger, finding common ground over their shared interests in financial management and accounting.

Trivia

His surname 'Pan' is thought to derive from 'Panda,' while 'Yinhu' references a classical Chinese poem by Tao Yuanming. In combat, the iron hat on his head is removed and repurposed directly as a wok during his Ultimate animation. He is also a fan of police drama shows and enjoys mimicking interrogation scenes.