OVA
Description
Jirô Tomitake recurs across multiple series installments, initially posing as a freelance photographer specializing in wild birds in Hinamizawa, visiting several times yearly. This role masks his true assignment as an auditor for the secret organization "Tokyo," monitoring Hinamizawa Syndrome research at the Irie Clinic. He operates under the alias "Tomitake Jirô."
His background includes prior service as a First Lieutenant and sniper instructor in the Japan Self-Defense Forces. A vision-impairing accident shifted him from active sniper duty to instruction. This military experience grants him combat and surveillance proficiency, demonstrated in later arcs. His photography hobby aligns with sniper skills, requiring steady hands and patience.
Tomitake typically dies shortly after the Watanagashi Festival in many arcs, clawing his own throat—a symptom of Hinamizawa Syndrome's terminal Level 5 stage. Investigations rule out external causes like drugs, attributing death to "Oyashiro's curse." These deaths are orchestrated by Miyo Takano, who injects him with H173 to induce rapid Level 5 progression, occurring in arcs like *Onikakushi-hen*, *Watanagashi-hen*, and *Tatarigoroshi-hen*.
His relationship with Takano is complex. In the village, they appear as a couple, with Takano teasing about intimacy. Tomitake harbors genuine concern for her, though their dynamic varies. In *Minagoroshi-hen*, Takano attempts to recruit him for "Emergency Manual 34" (the Great Hinamizawa Disaster). He refuses due to moral objections, leading Takano to kill him via H173. In *Matsuribayashi-hen*, warned by Rika Furude of his impending death, he evades capture and collaborates with allies like Akasaka Mamoru and Kuraudo Ooishi to stop Takano's plans. After her arrest, he supports her rehabilitation, and they eventually return to Hinamizawa together.
In the *Rei* OVA, Tomitake appears non-lethally within a "fragment" world devoid of Hinamizawa's cyclical tragedies. His role is minimal, reflecting the arc's focus on Rika's psychological journey rather than expanding his character development.
Physically, he is a muscular man in his late 30s with short light-brown hair and glasses. His consistent attire includes a dark green cap, sleeveless black shirt, military-style trousers, and belt bags. He wears a green military uniform symbolizing his "Tokyo" affiliation during organizational meetings.
Trivia notes include his nickname "Risa," originating from Kyousuke Irie's mispronunciation of "Lieutenant Colonel" (Nisa). He struggles with social interactions, especially with women, and is occasionally referenced as having a slight belly despite his muscular build. Some source materials depict him as a smoker.
His background includes prior service as a First Lieutenant and sniper instructor in the Japan Self-Defense Forces. A vision-impairing accident shifted him from active sniper duty to instruction. This military experience grants him combat and surveillance proficiency, demonstrated in later arcs. His photography hobby aligns with sniper skills, requiring steady hands and patience.
Tomitake typically dies shortly after the Watanagashi Festival in many arcs, clawing his own throat—a symptom of Hinamizawa Syndrome's terminal Level 5 stage. Investigations rule out external causes like drugs, attributing death to "Oyashiro's curse." These deaths are orchestrated by Miyo Takano, who injects him with H173 to induce rapid Level 5 progression, occurring in arcs like *Onikakushi-hen*, *Watanagashi-hen*, and *Tatarigoroshi-hen*.
His relationship with Takano is complex. In the village, they appear as a couple, with Takano teasing about intimacy. Tomitake harbors genuine concern for her, though their dynamic varies. In *Minagoroshi-hen*, Takano attempts to recruit him for "Emergency Manual 34" (the Great Hinamizawa Disaster). He refuses due to moral objections, leading Takano to kill him via H173. In *Matsuribayashi-hen*, warned by Rika Furude of his impending death, he evades capture and collaborates with allies like Akasaka Mamoru and Kuraudo Ooishi to stop Takano's plans. After her arrest, he supports her rehabilitation, and they eventually return to Hinamizawa together.
In the *Rei* OVA, Tomitake appears non-lethally within a "fragment" world devoid of Hinamizawa's cyclical tragedies. His role is minimal, reflecting the arc's focus on Rika's psychological journey rather than expanding his character development.
Physically, he is a muscular man in his late 30s with short light-brown hair and glasses. His consistent attire includes a dark green cap, sleeveless black shirt, military-style trousers, and belt bags. He wears a green military uniform symbolizing his "Tokyo" affiliation during organizational meetings.
Trivia notes include his nickname "Risa," originating from Kyousuke Irie's mispronunciation of "Lieutenant Colonel" (Nisa). He struggles with social interactions, especially with women, and is occasionally referenced as having a slight belly despite his muscular build. Some source materials depict him as a smoker.