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Tochiro Oyama, also called Toshiro Oyama, is a central character in multiple Leiji Matsumoto stories. His complex ancestral legacy includes Toshiro Oyama, an Imperial Japanese Navy optical machinery designer stationed in Germany during World War II. There, he forged a pivotal friendship with German Luftwaffe pilot Phantom F. Harlock II, united by shared disillusionment with the war. Their alliance ended in a perilous escape attempt to Switzerland. Toshiro sacrificed his physical well-being, using his body to repair damaged aircraft controls so Harlock II could fly, an act forging an eternal blood oath between their families. Harlock II sealed this bond by gifting Toshiro his cherished Revi C-12D gunsight, referred to as his "eye".
Centuries later, in the late 30th century, Tochiro emerges as a disillusioned Solar Federation engineer after Earth's conquest by the Illumidus Empire. He poses as a beggar to secretly construct the space battleship Arcadia beneath occupation headquarters, naming it to honor the ancestral pact with the Harlock lineage. His technical genius manifests in designing the ship as an extension of his identity, integrating advanced systems and antique mechanical elements reflecting his appreciation for historical engineering.
Physically, Tochiro is short in stature, myopic, requiring large round glasses, with shoulder-length wavy hair. He wears a weathered brown poncho and a bullet-riddled hat, later inherited by Tetsuro Hoshino. His personality blends tenacity, idealism, and unorthodox habits. Despite a jovial demeanor and love for leisure like drinking wine, he neglects hygiene, often needing crew intervention to wash his clothes. He maintains unwavering hope for Earth's restoration, contrasting Captain Harlock's cynicism, and believes in the necessity of "waste and play" even during crises. This philosophy inspired his creation of Death Shadow Island, an asteroid habitat combining supply storage with recreation.
His legendary engineering prowess produced revolutionary innovations like the Cosmo Dragoon, a handgun capable of destroying machine-bodied entities. Before his physical death, he transferred his consciousness into the Arcadia's computer system. This integration allows him to guide the ship autonomously during emergencies, merging his existence with his creation. Though limited by physique and eyesight, his combat abilities are formidable at close range, particularly with the Gravity Saber, placing him among the few equals to Queen Emeraldas in melee combat.
Key relationships define his life. His bond with Harlock transcends friendship, representing a fusion of souls where each acts as the other's moral and ideological counterpart. They function as a cynic-idealist duo, Tochiro's optimism counterbalancing Harlock's stoicism. Mutual sacrifices—Tochiro enduring torture to protect Harlock, Harlock relinquishing resources to safeguard Tochiro—underscore their inseparable loyalty. With Emeraldas, Tochiro evolves from initial awkwardness to a profound romantic connection, fathering their daughter, Mayu. Deep affection endures, though divergent lifestyles often separate them; Emeraldas cherishes his memory after his passing. His influence inspires characters like Miime and Maetel, who draw strength from his positivity and resilience.
Tochiro's decline stems from an incurable space-borne illness, contracted variably across narratives: during the pursuit of Count Mecha in *Galaxy Express 999*, or traversing a wormhole to rescue Emeraldas in *Endless Orbit SSX*. As his health fails, he prioritizes completing the Arcadia or aiding allies, concealing his condition until critical stages. His death culminates in the permanent transfer of his mind to the Arcadia, allowing him to remain spiritually with Harlock. This act, alongside inherited artifacts like his hat and the Revi C-12D, cements his enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and technological transcendence.
Centuries later, in the late 30th century, Tochiro emerges as a disillusioned Solar Federation engineer after Earth's conquest by the Illumidus Empire. He poses as a beggar to secretly construct the space battleship Arcadia beneath occupation headquarters, naming it to honor the ancestral pact with the Harlock lineage. His technical genius manifests in designing the ship as an extension of his identity, integrating advanced systems and antique mechanical elements reflecting his appreciation for historical engineering.
Physically, Tochiro is short in stature, myopic, requiring large round glasses, with shoulder-length wavy hair. He wears a weathered brown poncho and a bullet-riddled hat, later inherited by Tetsuro Hoshino. His personality blends tenacity, idealism, and unorthodox habits. Despite a jovial demeanor and love for leisure like drinking wine, he neglects hygiene, often needing crew intervention to wash his clothes. He maintains unwavering hope for Earth's restoration, contrasting Captain Harlock's cynicism, and believes in the necessity of "waste and play" even during crises. This philosophy inspired his creation of Death Shadow Island, an asteroid habitat combining supply storage with recreation.
His legendary engineering prowess produced revolutionary innovations like the Cosmo Dragoon, a handgun capable of destroying machine-bodied entities. Before his physical death, he transferred his consciousness into the Arcadia's computer system. This integration allows him to guide the ship autonomously during emergencies, merging his existence with his creation. Though limited by physique and eyesight, his combat abilities are formidable at close range, particularly with the Gravity Saber, placing him among the few equals to Queen Emeraldas in melee combat.
Key relationships define his life. His bond with Harlock transcends friendship, representing a fusion of souls where each acts as the other's moral and ideological counterpart. They function as a cynic-idealist duo, Tochiro's optimism counterbalancing Harlock's stoicism. Mutual sacrifices—Tochiro enduring torture to protect Harlock, Harlock relinquishing resources to safeguard Tochiro—underscore their inseparable loyalty. With Emeraldas, Tochiro evolves from initial awkwardness to a profound romantic connection, fathering their daughter, Mayu. Deep affection endures, though divergent lifestyles often separate them; Emeraldas cherishes his memory after his passing. His influence inspires characters like Miime and Maetel, who draw strength from his positivity and resilience.
Tochiro's decline stems from an incurable space-borne illness, contracted variably across narratives: during the pursuit of Count Mecha in *Galaxy Express 999*, or traversing a wormhole to rescue Emeraldas in *Endless Orbit SSX*. As his health fails, he prioritizes completing the Arcadia or aiding allies, concealing his condition until critical stages. His death culminates in the permanent transfer of his mind to the Arcadia, allowing him to remain spiritually with Harlock. This act, alongside inherited artifacts like his hat and the Revi C-12D, cements his enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and technological transcendence.