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Daichi Sawaguchi is the founder and self-proclaimed leader of the Daikoku Hackers' Club, a group of students known for their pranks and territorial control over digital spaces in Daikoku City. He attends Daikoku Municipal No. 3 Elementary School and is a student in class 6-3. He was formerly the president of the biology club, but was removed from that position after causing mischief that damaged the school's network server, though he remains a member of the club.
In terms of personality, Daichi is hot-headed, boastful, and quick to take offense, giving off a mischievous and troublemaking impression. He possesses a superiority complex and a strong sense of pride and reputation, which often prevents him from admitting when he is wrong or doing the right thing publicly. Despite his tough exterior and disrespect for those outside his group, he is fiercely protective of his own crew, the Daikoku Hackers' Club. His actions are often guided by a lack of forethought, as he seems almost completely unable to think before acting, which lands him in difficult situations. However, he has a hidden kind side; for example, he befriended the awkward Denpa at a time when Denpa was being harassed at school, an act for which Denpa holds him in very high regard.
Daichi’s primary motivation is his obsession with acquiring rare metatags and kirabugs, as well as using illegal cyber weapons to assert his dominance in the digital underworld and protect his claimed territories. He has a deep-seated, unacknowledged romantic interest in Fumie Hashimoto, whom he constantly clashes with in a long-standing love-hate rivalry. This rivalry is a significant driver of his actions, as he views her as his biggest enemy, though he cares for her and she, in turn, is somewhat dense about his feelings. Daichi’s role in the story is initially that of an antagonist and a comedic troublemaker, but he is frequently defeated and humiliated by more skilled hackers, which forces him into a changing role. His hot-headed nature also makes him a constant, ironic target for the antics of the much younger Kyoko.
Daichi’s most significant relationship is his rivalry with Fumie, but his interactions with the powerful hacker Isako drive his development. Isako quickly defeats and subjugates him with her superior hacking skills, taking over his group and forcing him and the Daikoku Hackers' Club to work for her in hunting kirabugs. This initial humiliation leads to his growth, as he matures from a mere rival into a loyal ally to Isako and the other main characters when they face greater threats together. He also has a notable relationship with his father, a hot-headed muscleman who runs a local sports group and has a penchant for physical discipline, such as yanking his son's ears. Daichi is also friends with the members of his club, especially Denpa, and values their support.
Daichi possesses several notable abilities, both physical and technical. He is shown to have impressive physical stamina and strength for his age, being able to run fast, carry a small child while running a great distance, and dig for extended periods without tiring. His father also forced him to take karate lessons, making him adept at physical self-defense. As a hacker, Daichi is capable, though not as skilled as Fumie or Isako. He specializes in attacking using illegal cyber weapons, which he prefers over standard metatags. His favorite weapons are a floating gatling gun he calls Mr. Forthwright and homing missiles he calls Mr. Chase. He tends to rely on his group members for reconnaissance and information gathering. His main weakness is his inability to counter Isako's Encoding technique, a superior form of hacking, and his expensive weapons can be used up quickly.
In terms of personality, Daichi is hot-headed, boastful, and quick to take offense, giving off a mischievous and troublemaking impression. He possesses a superiority complex and a strong sense of pride and reputation, which often prevents him from admitting when he is wrong or doing the right thing publicly. Despite his tough exterior and disrespect for those outside his group, he is fiercely protective of his own crew, the Daikoku Hackers' Club. His actions are often guided by a lack of forethought, as he seems almost completely unable to think before acting, which lands him in difficult situations. However, he has a hidden kind side; for example, he befriended the awkward Denpa at a time when Denpa was being harassed at school, an act for which Denpa holds him in very high regard.
Daichi’s primary motivation is his obsession with acquiring rare metatags and kirabugs, as well as using illegal cyber weapons to assert his dominance in the digital underworld and protect his claimed territories. He has a deep-seated, unacknowledged romantic interest in Fumie Hashimoto, whom he constantly clashes with in a long-standing love-hate rivalry. This rivalry is a significant driver of his actions, as he views her as his biggest enemy, though he cares for her and she, in turn, is somewhat dense about his feelings. Daichi’s role in the story is initially that of an antagonist and a comedic troublemaker, but he is frequently defeated and humiliated by more skilled hackers, which forces him into a changing role. His hot-headed nature also makes him a constant, ironic target for the antics of the much younger Kyoko.
Daichi’s most significant relationship is his rivalry with Fumie, but his interactions with the powerful hacker Isako drive his development. Isako quickly defeats and subjugates him with her superior hacking skills, taking over his group and forcing him and the Daikoku Hackers' Club to work for her in hunting kirabugs. This initial humiliation leads to his growth, as he matures from a mere rival into a loyal ally to Isako and the other main characters when they face greater threats together. He also has a notable relationship with his father, a hot-headed muscleman who runs a local sports group and has a penchant for physical discipline, such as yanking his son's ears. Daichi is also friends with the members of his club, especially Denpa, and values their support.
Daichi possesses several notable abilities, both physical and technical. He is shown to have impressive physical stamina and strength for his age, being able to run fast, carry a small child while running a great distance, and dig for extended periods without tiring. His father also forced him to take karate lessons, making him adept at physical self-defense. As a hacker, Daichi is capable, though not as skilled as Fumie or Isako. He specializes in attacking using illegal cyber weapons, which he prefers over standard metatags. His favorite weapons are a floating gatling gun he calls Mr. Forthwright and homing missiles he calls Mr. Chase. He tends to rely on his group members for reconnaissance and information gathering. His main weakness is his inability to counter Isako's Encoding technique, a superior form of hacking, and his expensive weapons can be used up quickly.