TV-Series
Description
Seiichiro Tatsumi died in 1939 at age 29, becoming a shinigami in the afterlife. He serves as the secretary of the Shokan Division, strictly managing departmental finances and administrative operations. His duties include assigning cases and partners while enforcing budgetary control, leading to frequent conflicts over excessive expenditures, especially reconstruction costs following property damage.
Tatsumi originated from a small family: his parents and a sister. His mother, from an old noble family, struggled with domestic responsibilities due to her sheltered upbringing. During childhood, Tatsumi often tried to assist her, but his efforts inadvertently contributed to her distress. He harbors profound guilt over her death, believing himself responsible, though the exact circumstances are unspecified. This guilt deeply influences his emotional responses and relationships.
He previously partnered with Asato Tsuzuki for three months, Tsuzuki's third partnership. Tatsumi terminated the collaboration because Tsuzuki's depressive episodes and tendency to hide pain behind false cheerfulness reminded him of his mother's suffering. Despite distancing himself professionally by advancing to a secretarial position, Tatsumi maintains protective oversight of Tsuzuki, intervening when necessary for his safety. Their relationship extends beyond professional boundaries, with narrative parallels in a storybook arc depicting a butler character representing Tatsumi as harboring deep affection for a feminine counterpart of Tsuzuki.
Professionally, Tatsumi partners with Yutaka Watari on cases and respects Hisoka Kurosaki's loyalty to Tsuzuki. He acknowledges Hisoka's willingness to risk his existence for Tsuzuki during critical incidents, contrasting it with his own hesitation during Tsuzuki's past suicide attempt.
Unlike most shinigami who utilize shikigami, Tatsumi possesses rare shadow manipulation abilities. He employs this magic defensively, such as shielding others from flames, and for transportation. These powers complement standard shinigami capabilities like regeneration, flight, and selective invisibility to those lacking strong spiritual perception.
His personality emphasizes fiscal responsibility and punctuality, summarized by his motto "Time is money." He exhibits competitive behavior regarding financial matters, occasionally extending services at a cost. Personal preferences include a hobby of counting money, a favorite food of fried tofu soup, and a favorite color of globeflower green.
Tatsumi originated from a small family: his parents and a sister. His mother, from an old noble family, struggled with domestic responsibilities due to her sheltered upbringing. During childhood, Tatsumi often tried to assist her, but his efforts inadvertently contributed to her distress. He harbors profound guilt over her death, believing himself responsible, though the exact circumstances are unspecified. This guilt deeply influences his emotional responses and relationships.
He previously partnered with Asato Tsuzuki for three months, Tsuzuki's third partnership. Tatsumi terminated the collaboration because Tsuzuki's depressive episodes and tendency to hide pain behind false cheerfulness reminded him of his mother's suffering. Despite distancing himself professionally by advancing to a secretarial position, Tatsumi maintains protective oversight of Tsuzuki, intervening when necessary for his safety. Their relationship extends beyond professional boundaries, with narrative parallels in a storybook arc depicting a butler character representing Tatsumi as harboring deep affection for a feminine counterpart of Tsuzuki.
Professionally, Tatsumi partners with Yutaka Watari on cases and respects Hisoka Kurosaki's loyalty to Tsuzuki. He acknowledges Hisoka's willingness to risk his existence for Tsuzuki during critical incidents, contrasting it with his own hesitation during Tsuzuki's past suicide attempt.
Unlike most shinigami who utilize shikigami, Tatsumi possesses rare shadow manipulation abilities. He employs this magic defensively, such as shielding others from flames, and for transportation. These powers complement standard shinigami capabilities like regeneration, flight, and selective invisibility to those lacking strong spiritual perception.
His personality emphasizes fiscal responsibility and punctuality, summarized by his motto "Time is money." He exhibits competitive behavior regarding financial matters, occasionally extending services at a cost. Personal preferences include a hobby of counting money, a favorite food of fried tofu soup, and a favorite color of globeflower green.