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Rakucho Takeda is the youngest Yamainu squad member, identifiable by short, messy dark green hair, green eyes, light skin, and dark freckles across his nose. He wears the standard Yamainu uniform with a peaked cap, occasionally opting for black pants with a white dress-shirt or a yukata.
Blunt and direct, he exhibits pronounced pride in his duties, often displaying cockiness about his abilities. Though analytically sharp and strategic, his hotheadedness occasionally clouds his judgment. He adheres strictly to rules and superiors, fueling a competitive rivalry with Soramaru Kumo. A softer side surfaces during moments of panic—like when Seiichirou Takamine nearly dies—and in protectiveness toward his younger sister. He deems battlefields unfit for women and children, believing men must shield them. His perpetual single status frustrates him.
His past stems from trauma at age eight, when ronin took his sister hostage. With parents likely deceased, he assumed responsibility for her safety. Inspired by the Yamainu’s intervention, he persistently sought to join them—waiting outside their compound in rain and peeking into meetings after initial rejections. After following Takamine and witnessing him beaten while protecting him, Takeda internalized Takamine’s view that children "get in the way," driving relentless training to shed helplessness. He enlisted at sixteen.
In the main series, Takeda first commands soldiers to detain Tenka Kumo, later attacking her and facing discipline from Takamine. He clashes with Soramaru, initially dismissing his capabilities before forging a competitive bond centered on surpassing each other. He voices jealousy over Soramaru cohabiting with Nishiki, lamenting his own romantic inexperience. During the Orochi crisis, he struggles with Soramaru’s role as the vessel but aids in Orochi’s defeat alongside Soramaru and Chutarou Kumo.
In the Gaiden set one year post-Orochi, the disbanded Yamainu leave Takeda unemployed. He rejects military offers and severs ties with former comrades. When a Tenka-like survivor emerges, he collaborates with Soramaru, Nishiki, and Chutarou to investigate human experiments by ex-Yamainu members conspiring to revive Orochi.
Key relationships include his rivalry-turned-respect with Soramaru through shared goals and sparring; near-reverent loyalty to Takamine, driving efforts to train under him; and envy toward Soramaru over Nishiki, highlighting romantic frustrations.
Trivia notes: His favorite food is seafood (especially Atka mackerel); hobby is reading; he dislikes animals; zodiac sign is Virgo; measurements are B94/W73/H92. He sleeps in a yukata and is right-handed.
Rakucho Takeda is the youngest Yamainu squad member, identifiable by short, messy dark green hair, green eyes, light skin, and dark freckles across his nose. He wears the standard Yamainu uniform with a peaked cap, occasionally opting for black pants with a white dress-shirt or a yukata.
Blunt and direct, he exhibits pronounced pride in his duties, often displaying cockiness about his abilities. Though analytically sharp and strategic, his hotheadedness occasionally clouds his judgment. He adheres strictly to rules and superiors, fueling a competitive rivalry with Soramaru Kumo. A softer side surfaces during moments of panic—like when Seiichirou Takamine nearly dies—and in protectiveness toward his younger sister. He deems battlefields unfit for women and children, believing men must shield them. His perpetual single status frustrates him.
His past stems from trauma at age eight, when ronin took his sister hostage. With parents likely deceased, he assumed responsibility for her safety. Inspired by the Yamainu’s intervention, he persistently sought to join them—waiting outside their compound in rain and peeking into meetings after initial rejections. After following Takamine and witnessing him beaten while protecting him, Takeda internalized Takamine’s view that children "get in the way," driving relentless training to shed helplessness. He enlisted at sixteen.
In the main series, Takeda first commands soldiers to detain Tenka Kumo, later attacking her and facing discipline from Takamine. He clashes with Soramaru, initially dismissing his capabilities before forging a competitive bond centered on surpassing each other. He voices jealousy over Soramaru cohabiting with Nishiki, lamenting his own romantic inexperience. During the Orochi crisis, he struggles with Soramaru’s role as the vessel but aids in Orochi’s defeat alongside Soramaru and Chutarou Kumo.
In the Gaiden set one year post-Orochi, the disbanded Yamainu leave Takeda unemployed. He rejects military offers and severs ties with former comrades. When a Tenka-like survivor emerges, he collaborates with Soramaru, Nishiki, and Chutarou to investigate human experiments by ex-Yamainu members conspiring to revive Orochi.
Key relationships include his rivalry-turned-respect with Soramaru through shared goals and sparring; near-reverent loyalty to Takamine, driving efforts to train under him; and envy toward Soramaru over Nishiki, highlighting romantic frustrations.
Trivia notes: His favorite food is seafood (especially Atka mackerel); hobby is reading; he dislikes animals; zodiac sign is Virgo; measurements are B94/W73/H92. He sleeps in a yukata and is right-handed.