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Description
Ikazuchi Saijou is a secondary character from the anime and light novel series. He is a sixteen-year-old student and serves as the secretary of the student council at Hagun Academy, a prestigious school for Blazers, individuals who can manifest their souls as weapons called Devices. He is a second-year student and initially holds the rank of fourth-strongest in the school, a position he earned prior to the start of the series. Known by the nickname Castle Crusher or the Destroyer, Saijou has a distinct appearance characterized by his bald head, masculine facial features, and a very muscular, robust build. He is typically seen in his school uniform and has been noted to wear bandages around his waist, which is thought to be a result of his intense physical training regimen. He comes from a family with a lineage of doctors, though he himself chose the path of a Blazer.
In terms of personality, Saijou is depicted as having an old-fashioned and traditional disposition. He holds a deep respect for rules and prefers to do things in a classic, straightforward manner. He is also described as a kind and wise individual who places a strong emphasis on raw physical strength as the key to winning a battle. Despite his imposing and serious demeanor, he is a supportive ally to his fellow student council members and works well within the group dynamic.
As a Blazer, Saijou is officially ranked as C-Rank, which measures a Knight's overall capability. His stats are highly specialized, with his offensive power rated at A, showcasing his potential for immense destructive force. However, his defensive ability and magical energy capacity are both rated at D, his magical control is at the lowest E rank, and his luck is rated D. His physical ability, crucial for his fighting style, is rated at C. He makes up for his average physical stats with his unique abilities.
His role in the story is primarily tied to his duties on the student council, which is led by the strong and aloof Touka Toudou. In this capacity, he participates in several key events. He is involved in the Hagun Selection Battles, the internal ranking matches of the academy. In one of his most notable fights, he faces Stella Vermillion, the powerful A-Rank knight from the Kingdom of Vermillion. Despite using his full strength and his best techniques, Saijou is easily overwhelmed by Stella's superior power and is knocked out of the arena, suffering a decisive loss. He is later part of the student council mission to Okutama Mountain, where he and another student are paired to investigate a giant creature. He is also among the spectators and supporters during major tournaments, including the match between the protagonist, Ikki Kurogane, and Touka Toudou, as well as the finals of the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival. When the rival Akatsuki Academy attacks Hagun Academy, Saijou participates in the defense, fighting against their invading forces, though he and the other student council members are ultimately overpowered and knocked unconscious. Throughout these events, he does not undergo a dramatic personal transformation but remains a consistent and reliable supporting figure, showing loyalty to his school and his peer Touka. He maintains a friendly rivalry with his fellow council member Renren, as seen when they debate who will win the final match between Ikki and Stella.
Saijou possesses notable abilities centered on his Device, which takes the form of a massive zanbatou, a horse-cutting sword. His inherent magical ability allows him to accumulate the power of his slashes. The more he strikes, the heavier his Device becomes, directly increasing the attack force of his next blow. This technique is formalized in his Noble Art, a specialized magical ability unique to a Blazer. His primary Noble Art is called Crescendo Axe. By swinging his zanbatou repeatedly, he stacks the weight and power of each consecutive swing. At its peak, this technique allows him to deliver a slash with several tons of destructive force. A more advanced variation of this is the Forzato Smash, where he swings his body around along with his sword, accumulating ten times the weight of his standard Crescendo Axe. This creates a tornado of air pressure that he releases as a giant wave, capable of sending multiple opponents flying and breaking their bones. His fighting style is geared entirely towards building up to one, decisive, overwhelming finishing blow, making him a formidable threat despite his low defensive and magical control ratings.
In terms of personality, Saijou is depicted as having an old-fashioned and traditional disposition. He holds a deep respect for rules and prefers to do things in a classic, straightforward manner. He is also described as a kind and wise individual who places a strong emphasis on raw physical strength as the key to winning a battle. Despite his imposing and serious demeanor, he is a supportive ally to his fellow student council members and works well within the group dynamic.
As a Blazer, Saijou is officially ranked as C-Rank, which measures a Knight's overall capability. His stats are highly specialized, with his offensive power rated at A, showcasing his potential for immense destructive force. However, his defensive ability and magical energy capacity are both rated at D, his magical control is at the lowest E rank, and his luck is rated D. His physical ability, crucial for his fighting style, is rated at C. He makes up for his average physical stats with his unique abilities.
His role in the story is primarily tied to his duties on the student council, which is led by the strong and aloof Touka Toudou. In this capacity, he participates in several key events. He is involved in the Hagun Selection Battles, the internal ranking matches of the academy. In one of his most notable fights, he faces Stella Vermillion, the powerful A-Rank knight from the Kingdom of Vermillion. Despite using his full strength and his best techniques, Saijou is easily overwhelmed by Stella's superior power and is knocked out of the arena, suffering a decisive loss. He is later part of the student council mission to Okutama Mountain, where he and another student are paired to investigate a giant creature. He is also among the spectators and supporters during major tournaments, including the match between the protagonist, Ikki Kurogane, and Touka Toudou, as well as the finals of the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival. When the rival Akatsuki Academy attacks Hagun Academy, Saijou participates in the defense, fighting against their invading forces, though he and the other student council members are ultimately overpowered and knocked unconscious. Throughout these events, he does not undergo a dramatic personal transformation but remains a consistent and reliable supporting figure, showing loyalty to his school and his peer Touka. He maintains a friendly rivalry with his fellow council member Renren, as seen when they debate who will win the final match between Ikki and Stella.
Saijou possesses notable abilities centered on his Device, which takes the form of a massive zanbatou, a horse-cutting sword. His inherent magical ability allows him to accumulate the power of his slashes. The more he strikes, the heavier his Device becomes, directly increasing the attack force of his next blow. This technique is formalized in his Noble Art, a specialized magical ability unique to a Blazer. His primary Noble Art is called Crescendo Axe. By swinging his zanbatou repeatedly, he stacks the weight and power of each consecutive swing. At its peak, this technique allows him to deliver a slash with several tons of destructive force. A more advanced variation of this is the Forzato Smash, where he swings his body around along with his sword, accumulating ten times the weight of his standard Crescendo Axe. This creates a tornado of air pressure that he releases as a giant wave, capable of sending multiple opponents flying and breaking their bones. His fighting style is geared entirely towards building up to one, decisive, overwhelming finishing blow, making him a formidable threat despite his low defensive and magical control ratings.