Five Strange Oddities That Suggest Five May Be a Glitch or More Than Just Normal
Absence of a Mother: Five lacks a mother figure, with Geri being the closest equivalent, yet he never mentions her. This absence raises questions about his upbringing and its potential connection to his unique traits.
Hinobi’s Interest in Five: Hinobi’s clear interest in Five suggests he possesses qualities that set him apart. If he were ordinary, it’s unlikely they would have singled him out for attention.
Emilio’s Mysterious Past: Five’s father, Emilio, is imprisoned for unspecified reasons related to illegally hacking a firewall, despite being a "White Hat Hacker" who typically uses hacking skills legally to identify vulnerabilities in networks, hardware, and software. Before his incarceration, Emilio was likely Five’s sole caregiver, as Five’s mother is absent from his life, adding to the mystery surrounding his family dynamics.
Troubled Childhood: Five’s determination to relive his childhood suggests it was troubled. In the episode Ralphie Bear Is Back, Five reveals to Miko that Emilio never allowed him to have a birthday party at Joystick Junior’s Arcade. When Emilio finally agreed, the opportunity was lost because the Ralphie Bear mascot was broken, preventing such parties. This deprivation hints at deeper emotional struggles.
Memory Recovery and Fear of the Unknown: Five is the only character shown to fully recover his memories after a reset, a significant anomaly. Additionally, he exhibits a fear of the unknown, often hesitating when assigned tasks due to a fear of failure. This anxiety leads others, like Mitch, to manipulate him, as Five gets trapped in his own thoughts, struggling to act decisively. His shock at Casino’s prolonged absence further underscores his fragmented connection to his past.
Moreover, during the interrogation room scene, no one suspects Five could be the glitch, highlighting how his unassuming nature masks his potential significance.