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Kaede Kaburagi, daughter of Kotetsu T. Kaburagi (Wild Tiger) and Tomoe Kaburagi, was born in Oriental Town. She lived with her mother until Tomoe's death from illness when Kaede was four. She then moved into her grandmother Anju Kaburagi's care in the same town, while Kotetsu continued his superhero career in Sternbild City. For much of her childhood, Kaede didn't know her father was Wild Tiger, leading to resentment over his absences and broken promises.
She initially saw Kotetsu as unreliable and felt disappointed he didn't prioritize family. Her interests included figure skating and stuffed animals. She developed a strong admiration for hero Barnaby Brooks Jr., especially after he saved her, leading to a childhood crush and an extensive collection of Barnaby merchandise.
She kept her NEXT abilities hidden until later childhood. Her power, duplication, activates involuntarily upon physical contact with another NEXT, immediately copying their ability. This copied power remains only until she touches another NEXT, overwriting it with the new power. Early manifestations caused power incontinence, like unintentionally floating or exhibiting magnetism, creating domestic disruptions. Such an incident, involving accidentally copying Kotetsu's Hundred Power during a visit, revealed his secret identity.
Learning the truth shifted her perspective; her resentment melted into pride for his heroism and sacrifices. She encouraged Kotetsu to return to hero work after a brief retirement. During the conflict with Albert Maverick, her ability to copy Maverick's power proved crucial, directly thwarting his plans and rescuing her father.
By the events of *Tiger & Bunny 2*, Kaede is approximately 12 years old, showing physical maturation like a growth spurt and longer hair. She actively embraces being a "hero's kid" and expresses a desire to enroll in Sternbild's Hero Academy after elementary school. This ambition prompted discussions with Kotetsu about her power's practical challenges. He explained key limitations: once a power is replaced, it's lost (e.g., she no longer shows the glow of his Hundred Power), and her effectiveness as a hero would rely heavily on managing physical contact to retain useful abilities while avoiding detrimental ones. Her power mechanics make her vulnerable in combat if she inadvertently touches civilians or villains, potentially replacing a vital power with a useless or harmful one. Kotetsu supports her aspirations but urged caution due to these inherent risks.
Her personality reflects loyalty, protectiveness, and compassion toward loved ones, though she retains a trace of her earlier short temper. She maintains her close bond with Barnaby, who holds a quasi-parental role in her life. Living primarily with Anju, Kaede continues visiting Kotetsu and remains connected to the extended Kaburagi family, including her uncle Muramasa and cousins.
She initially saw Kotetsu as unreliable and felt disappointed he didn't prioritize family. Her interests included figure skating and stuffed animals. She developed a strong admiration for hero Barnaby Brooks Jr., especially after he saved her, leading to a childhood crush and an extensive collection of Barnaby merchandise.
She kept her NEXT abilities hidden until later childhood. Her power, duplication, activates involuntarily upon physical contact with another NEXT, immediately copying their ability. This copied power remains only until she touches another NEXT, overwriting it with the new power. Early manifestations caused power incontinence, like unintentionally floating or exhibiting magnetism, creating domestic disruptions. Such an incident, involving accidentally copying Kotetsu's Hundred Power during a visit, revealed his secret identity.
Learning the truth shifted her perspective; her resentment melted into pride for his heroism and sacrifices. She encouraged Kotetsu to return to hero work after a brief retirement. During the conflict with Albert Maverick, her ability to copy Maverick's power proved crucial, directly thwarting his plans and rescuing her father.
By the events of *Tiger & Bunny 2*, Kaede is approximately 12 years old, showing physical maturation like a growth spurt and longer hair. She actively embraces being a "hero's kid" and expresses a desire to enroll in Sternbild's Hero Academy after elementary school. This ambition prompted discussions with Kotetsu about her power's practical challenges. He explained key limitations: once a power is replaced, it's lost (e.g., she no longer shows the glow of his Hundred Power), and her effectiveness as a hero would rely heavily on managing physical contact to retain useful abilities while avoiding detrimental ones. Her power mechanics make her vulnerable in combat if she inadvertently touches civilians or villains, potentially replacing a vital power with a useless or harmful one. Kotetsu supports her aspirations but urged caution due to these inherent risks.
Her personality reflects loyalty, protectiveness, and compassion toward loved ones, though she retains a trace of her earlier short temper. She maintains her close bond with Barnaby, who holds a quasi-parental role in her life. Living primarily with Anju, Kaede continues visiting Kotetsu and remains connected to the extended Kaburagi family, including her uncle Muramasa and cousins.