Tanba operates a meat pie restaurant in the Magic User realm, his imposing figure marked by a muscular frame, short spiky hair, sharp teeth, a pointed beard, and a perpetually intimidating glare. Outfitted in a fur coat, an animal-like mask, black jeans, heavy boots, and leather gloves, his appearance crafts an aura of rugged intimidation.
His demeanor blends brusque aggression with fierce loyalty, enforcing strict discipline among staff while shielding those under his care. This duality defines his bond with Kaiman, whom he employs after a rescue from kidnappers. Though Kaiman pilfers food and neglects duties, Tanba overlooks the theft and negligence, supporting his quest to reclaim his identity.
Previously, Tanba sheltered the young Kirion after her escape from captivity, raising her within the restaurant. He once hired Asuka, whose magic manipulated his emotions until he forged immunity, leading to her dismissal—a testament to his resilience and pragmatic severance of exploitative ties.
Notable exploits include partnering with Kaiman to infiltrate En’s Mansion, disguising him as his wife to evade security. He later triumphs over Asuka in a culinary contest by devising a mushroom-stuffed meatbag for En, securing lucrative trade deals. When Cross-Eyes target his restaurant during their genocide campaign, Kirion and Fukuyama thwart the assault, ensuring survival.
During the apocalyptic rain afflicting Magic Users, Tanba succumbs to illness but ventures out to aid survivors, narrowly escaping consumption by Asuka’s angels. Sheltering the group in his restaurant, he endures her relentless advances while mediating rising tensions. His reflections on human-Magic User coexistence reveal he abstained from exploiting humans for magic—a principle steering Kirion’s choice to investigate their crumbling world.
Through crises, Tanba persists as both protector and opportunist, navigating threats with a blend of shrewd survivalism and unspoken duty to those he claims as family.