Editor Tayama holds the position of editor-in-chief at a newspaper publication. His investigative journalism concentrates exclusively on combat sports, particularly pro wrestling and the martial art Nanshinkage-ryu. He approaches his work with serious dedication, actively pursuing leads for newsworthy stories in these domains. This commitment drives him to follow any promising lead in search of compelling narratives. Tayama first appears in the original manga *Koukou Tekkenden Tough* Chapter 31: "The Soul of Wrestling". His anime debut occurs in the first OVA episode of *Shootfighter Tekken*.