TV-Series
Description
Gaku Yaotome is a 22-year-old idol who serves as the leader of the popular group TRIGGER. He stands 183 centimeters tall and has a birthday of August 16th. As the son of Sousuke Yaotome, the president of the major entertainment agency Yaotome Productions, Gaku carries the weight of his family name in the industry, though his relationship with his father is deeply strained. His parents divorced when he was young, an experience that left him feeling that his father valued only personal gain and saw him as an asset. This family history has made Gaku a person who strongly values family bonds and despises anyone who does not treat their family with respect.
On the surface, Gaku projects a cool, intimidating, and sometimes rough-spoken demeanor, which has contributed to rumors about him being unpleasant. In reality, he is honest, upright, and deeply passionate. While he is known for being competitive and speaking sharply, he is also very loyal and is likely the member of TRIGGER most hurt by negative rumors surrounding the group. Despite a public image that might suggest a playboy, he is fundamentally chaste and would only pursue a romantic relationship with someone he truly loves. He has been voted as the number one man that women want to be embraced by, a title that indicates he is considered the sexiest man alive.
Gaku’s primary motivation is to succeed as an idol on his own merit, separate from his father's influence. He is driven and hardworking, believing in the power of practice and experience over innate talent. He has a strong sense of justice and detests underhanded tactics, even standing up against his own father’s agency to protect the integrity of his group and their rivals. A famous piece of advice he gives reflects his core philosophy: to erase all the noise around oneself, listen for one's own voice, and become someone who loves themselves.
In the story, Gaku is a central figure as the leader of TRIGGER, a rival group to the main characters of IDOLiSH7. He initially took an interest in IDOLiSH7 partly to spite his father, but he grew to respect them, fostering a friendly rivalry. His relationship with his father is a key point of conflict, as he rejects Sousuke’s manipulative business practices. Within TRIGGER, his bond with his fellow members, Tenn Kujo and Ryunosuke Tsunashi, is particularly important. Although he and Tenn frequently clash due to their strong personalities and they both tease the peacekeeping Ryunosuke, Gaku is fiercely loyal to them and trusts them completely. He also develops a clear romantic interest in Tsumugi Takanashi, the manager of IDOLiSH7. He has attempted to ask her out and offered her concert tickets and a ride home, actions that show a softer side.
Throughout the series, Gaku undergoes significant development as he reconciles his public persona with his private self. He learns to embrace his own authenticity, moving away from merely being the son of a powerful agency president to establishing his own identity as a talented and principled idol. He also works to resolve conflicts and build a more genuine collaborative relationship with IDOLiSH7, moving past the initial rivalry instigated by his father.
Gaku possesses several notable abilities as a performer. He is an incredibly talented singer and actor, with experience in musical theater, which has earned him numerous advertising and drama offers. He learned to play the guitar from a friend in a band to prepare for a role. Outside of his professional skills, he has a driver’s license and enjoys driving. In his free time, he secretly helps at his maternal grandfather’s soba shop, where he becomes an expert soba delivery person, a fact that is unknown to IDOLiSH7 and his manager Tsumugi. He also has a quirky habit of sending out riddles when he is feeling depressed.
On the surface, Gaku projects a cool, intimidating, and sometimes rough-spoken demeanor, which has contributed to rumors about him being unpleasant. In reality, he is honest, upright, and deeply passionate. While he is known for being competitive and speaking sharply, he is also very loyal and is likely the member of TRIGGER most hurt by negative rumors surrounding the group. Despite a public image that might suggest a playboy, he is fundamentally chaste and would only pursue a romantic relationship with someone he truly loves. He has been voted as the number one man that women want to be embraced by, a title that indicates he is considered the sexiest man alive.
Gaku’s primary motivation is to succeed as an idol on his own merit, separate from his father's influence. He is driven and hardworking, believing in the power of practice and experience over innate talent. He has a strong sense of justice and detests underhanded tactics, even standing up against his own father’s agency to protect the integrity of his group and their rivals. A famous piece of advice he gives reflects his core philosophy: to erase all the noise around oneself, listen for one's own voice, and become someone who loves themselves.
In the story, Gaku is a central figure as the leader of TRIGGER, a rival group to the main characters of IDOLiSH7. He initially took an interest in IDOLiSH7 partly to spite his father, but he grew to respect them, fostering a friendly rivalry. His relationship with his father is a key point of conflict, as he rejects Sousuke’s manipulative business practices. Within TRIGGER, his bond with his fellow members, Tenn Kujo and Ryunosuke Tsunashi, is particularly important. Although he and Tenn frequently clash due to their strong personalities and they both tease the peacekeeping Ryunosuke, Gaku is fiercely loyal to them and trusts them completely. He also develops a clear romantic interest in Tsumugi Takanashi, the manager of IDOLiSH7. He has attempted to ask her out and offered her concert tickets and a ride home, actions that show a softer side.
Throughout the series, Gaku undergoes significant development as he reconciles his public persona with his private self. He learns to embrace his own authenticity, moving away from merely being the son of a powerful agency president to establishing his own identity as a talented and principled idol. He also works to resolve conflicts and build a more genuine collaborative relationship with IDOLiSH7, moving past the initial rivalry instigated by his father.
Gaku possesses several notable abilities as a performer. He is an incredibly talented singer and actor, with experience in musical theater, which has earned him numerous advertising and drama offers. He learned to play the guitar from a friend in a band to prepare for a role. Outside of his professional skills, he has a driver’s license and enjoys driving. In his free time, he secretly helps at his maternal grandfather’s soba shop, where he becomes an expert soba delivery person, a fact that is unknown to IDOLiSH7 and his manager Tsumugi. He also has a quirky habit of sending out riddles when he is feeling depressed.