TV-Series
Description
Saku Otonomiya, a first-year Tensho Gakuen student, avoids clubs due to personal circumstances. He has short dark purple hair with an upward strand and purple eyes, typically wearing a dark blue school uniform with a red tie, white undershirt, brown checkered pants, and gray laceless shoes.
His reserved nature stems from significant hardships: his parents' death and his sister Nozomi Otonomiya's hospitalization due to an unnamed illness. This forces him to support himself and Nozomi through part-time jobs like working at a curry house and café, leaving little time for extracurriculars. Saku struggles socially, often appearing unexpressive or timid, though his emotions surface vividly when singing. He harbors stubborn convictions about supernatural "white shadows"—entities Nozomi claimed could heal, which he believes might cure her.
Saku’s trajectory shifts when his near-flawless rendition of "Cloudy Day" by a riverbank impresses composer Sosuke Kagura and lyricist Uta Outa. This sparks the formation of the music unit "Sakutasuke" with Saku as vocalist. Initially hesitant due to responsibilities, he gradually engages through Sosuke and Uta’s encouragement. His involvement helps him open up emotionally, though he battles self-doubt about meeting expectations.
His pursuit of the white shadows persists, including offering curry to them during a beach trip. Later, he discovers their link to "Catwalk"—a virtual reality game where players observe residents through cat avatars. This reframes his experiences but never directly confronts his beliefs.
Relationships anchor his growth. His bond with Nozomi remains a driving force; her recovery aligns with his emotional healing. Childhood friend Hinata Mitsutsuka provides steady, pressure-free support. Through Sakutasuke, he forges close ties with Sosuke and Uta, who join him visiting Nozomi and enable public performances. By the series’ end, he credits these connections for embracing singing, expressing gratitude and happiness at meeting them and others at Tensho Gakuen.
Saku’s journey culminates performing "INAZUMA SHOCK" with Hinata and peers at the school contest, symbolizing newfound confidence. He reflects on his growth—from initial inability to smile or speak freely—acknowledging his friends’ role in his progress.
His reserved nature stems from significant hardships: his parents' death and his sister Nozomi Otonomiya's hospitalization due to an unnamed illness. This forces him to support himself and Nozomi through part-time jobs like working at a curry house and café, leaving little time for extracurriculars. Saku struggles socially, often appearing unexpressive or timid, though his emotions surface vividly when singing. He harbors stubborn convictions about supernatural "white shadows"—entities Nozomi claimed could heal, which he believes might cure her.
Saku’s trajectory shifts when his near-flawless rendition of "Cloudy Day" by a riverbank impresses composer Sosuke Kagura and lyricist Uta Outa. This sparks the formation of the music unit "Sakutasuke" with Saku as vocalist. Initially hesitant due to responsibilities, he gradually engages through Sosuke and Uta’s encouragement. His involvement helps him open up emotionally, though he battles self-doubt about meeting expectations.
His pursuit of the white shadows persists, including offering curry to them during a beach trip. Later, he discovers their link to "Catwalk"—a virtual reality game where players observe residents through cat avatars. This reframes his experiences but never directly confronts his beliefs.
Relationships anchor his growth. His bond with Nozomi remains a driving force; her recovery aligns with his emotional healing. Childhood friend Hinata Mitsutsuka provides steady, pressure-free support. Through Sakutasuke, he forges close ties with Sosuke and Uta, who join him visiting Nozomi and enable public performances. By the series’ end, he credits these connections for embracing singing, expressing gratitude and happiness at meeting them and others at Tensho Gakuen.
Saku’s journey culminates performing "INAZUMA SHOCK" with Hinata and peers at the school contest, symbolizing newfound confidence. He reflects on his growth—from initial inability to smile or speak freely—acknowledging his friends’ role in his progress.