TV-Series
Description
Daichi Shijima is an eighteen year old third year high school student living in Tokyo and a childhood friend of the protagonist,久世响希. The two live in the same neighborhood and have known each other since they were young. Physically, he is described as having gray or brown eyes and brown hair that reaches his neck. He stands 171 centimeters tall and weighs 57 kilograms.
On the surface, Daichi presents a cheerful, sociable, and relaxed demeanor. He is known for his lighthearted and sometimes goofy personality, often using jokes and playful behavior to lighten the mood around him. He has a tendency to speak his mind without thoroughly thinking things through and can sometimes come across as unserious or even slow. Despite this outer layer, he is a deeply thoughtful and anxious individual. He harbors genuine concerns about his future after graduation and is uncertain about his place in the world. He is aware of his own perceived ordinariness, which affects his self-confidence, especially when compared to the exceptional people he finds himself surrounded by, such as his charismatic best friend and a teen genius like 峰津院大和.
At the start of the story, Daichi is the one who introduces his friend to a mysterious website called Nicaea on his cell phone. Shortly after, both are caught in a deadly train accident and, by choosing to survive through the Nicaea app, awaken as Demon Tamers capable of summoning and commanding demons. His initial motivation is less about grand heroism and more about staying by his best friend's side, refusing to leave him to face the danger alone even though he is afraid. His primary driving force throughout the crisis is his unwavering loyalty and desire to protect his friends. He is particularly sensitive to the abnormal state of the world following the invasion by mysterious beings called the Septentriones, often lamenting the disaster's effects on Tokyo.
Daichi acts as a vital emotional anchor for the group, representing the perspective of an ordinary person thrust into an extraordinary and terrifying situation. His role in the story is that of the everyman and the loyal best friend. He provides crucial support and levity but also acts as a counterbalance to the protagonist, who is often portrayed as a more decisive and powerful leader. His anxieties and fears highlight the immense pressure of their circumstances, making his eventual acts of courage all the more significant. A key moment in his development comes when his reluctance to fight indirectly places a comrade, 伴亚衣梨, in grave danger. This event serves as a catalyst, pushing him to overcome his cowardice and find his own conviction to fight with everything he has. Through these trials, he grows from an indecisive and halfhearted participant into a more confident and determined individual who is willing to take initiative and solve problems on his own rather than relying solely on others.
His most important relationship is with his childhood friend, 久世响希. Daichi is intensely loyal to him, and his actions are constantly defined by his desire to support and protect him, even when he feels outmatched. His relationship with 新田维绪, another close friend and classmate, forms the core of their trio. He also interacts with 峰津院大和, the director of 吉普斯, whose genius and authority can make Daichi feel insecure, and learns from 伴亚衣梨, whose straightforward nature helps him find his courage. His family consists of his father and mother.
As a Demon Tamer, Daichi uses the Demon Summoning Program on his phone to control demons. In the anime, his early demons are relatively weak, including the幽鬼 Poltergeist and the邪鬼 Obariyon. He later gains access to more powerful demons like 神兽 Heqet and the formidable邪鬼 Black Frost. Outside of his supernatural abilities, he is proud to have recently obtained his driver's license, a skill he is eager to use. He also enjoys food like yakiniku (grilled meat) and has an interest in activities like snowboarding and driving.
On the surface, Daichi presents a cheerful, sociable, and relaxed demeanor. He is known for his lighthearted and sometimes goofy personality, often using jokes and playful behavior to lighten the mood around him. He has a tendency to speak his mind without thoroughly thinking things through and can sometimes come across as unserious or even slow. Despite this outer layer, he is a deeply thoughtful and anxious individual. He harbors genuine concerns about his future after graduation and is uncertain about his place in the world. He is aware of his own perceived ordinariness, which affects his self-confidence, especially when compared to the exceptional people he finds himself surrounded by, such as his charismatic best friend and a teen genius like 峰津院大和.
At the start of the story, Daichi is the one who introduces his friend to a mysterious website called Nicaea on his cell phone. Shortly after, both are caught in a deadly train accident and, by choosing to survive through the Nicaea app, awaken as Demon Tamers capable of summoning and commanding demons. His initial motivation is less about grand heroism and more about staying by his best friend's side, refusing to leave him to face the danger alone even though he is afraid. His primary driving force throughout the crisis is his unwavering loyalty and desire to protect his friends. He is particularly sensitive to the abnormal state of the world following the invasion by mysterious beings called the Septentriones, often lamenting the disaster's effects on Tokyo.
Daichi acts as a vital emotional anchor for the group, representing the perspective of an ordinary person thrust into an extraordinary and terrifying situation. His role in the story is that of the everyman and the loyal best friend. He provides crucial support and levity but also acts as a counterbalance to the protagonist, who is often portrayed as a more decisive and powerful leader. His anxieties and fears highlight the immense pressure of their circumstances, making his eventual acts of courage all the more significant. A key moment in his development comes when his reluctance to fight indirectly places a comrade, 伴亚衣梨, in grave danger. This event serves as a catalyst, pushing him to overcome his cowardice and find his own conviction to fight with everything he has. Through these trials, he grows from an indecisive and halfhearted participant into a more confident and determined individual who is willing to take initiative and solve problems on his own rather than relying solely on others.
His most important relationship is with his childhood friend, 久世响希. Daichi is intensely loyal to him, and his actions are constantly defined by his desire to support and protect him, even when he feels outmatched. His relationship with 新田维绪, another close friend and classmate, forms the core of their trio. He also interacts with 峰津院大和, the director of 吉普斯, whose genius and authority can make Daichi feel insecure, and learns from 伴亚衣梨, whose straightforward nature helps him find his courage. His family consists of his father and mother.
As a Demon Tamer, Daichi uses the Demon Summoning Program on his phone to control demons. In the anime, his early demons are relatively weak, including the幽鬼 Poltergeist and the邪鬼 Obariyon. He later gains access to more powerful demons like 神兽 Heqet and the formidable邪鬼 Black Frost. Outside of his supernatural abilities, he is proud to have recently obtained his driver's license, a skill he is eager to use. He also enjoys food like yakiniku (grilled meat) and has an interest in activities like snowboarding and driving.