TV-Series
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Taiju Kadomori leads the Kadomori family and the Kyoto branch of the Saenome, an organization monitoring and sealing sentient objects called Tsukumogami. He is married with three children: Shota, Umekichi, and Tsubaki Kadomori, all skilled Saenome members. His appearance features sharp eyes and a commanding presence, often likened to a wise owl. He typically speaks with a Kansai dialect, specifically a Kyoto accent, presenting himself as a gentle elder, though this masks his true strategic and serious nature.
He views Tsukumogami through a purely utilitarian lens, treating them as tools rather than sentient beings. He employs special tags to control them as mindless puppets, showing no consideration for their feelings. Troublesome or useless Tsukumogami are destroyed without hesitation. This methodology prioritizes logic and mission success above all else, earning him respect within the Kyoto Saenome for effectiveness, even as others perceive his methods as cold or cruel.
His background includes witnessing Botan Nagatsuki's childhood kidnapping and her awakening as a "living god," revealing her dangerous potential. This event led him to consider her a significant risk, prompting close monitoring. Years later, when Hyoma Kunato arrived in Kyoto to stay with Botan, Taiju approached him with an offer of cooperation, attempting to manipulate him into spying on the Nagatsuki family. When Hyoma refused, Taiju tried to use his control tags on him directly. This effort failed, leading Taiju to adopt a watchful stance toward Hyoma instead.
Over time, Taiju's perspective shifts. After Botan comes under the Kyoto Saenome's protection, he observes her diligent efforts to assist others and her kind nature. He also learns about the benevolent Tsukumogami who raised her, recognizing their role in shaping her character. This exposure gradually softens his rigid stance, fostering a more open attitude toward both Botan and Tsukumogami. While maintaining his leadership and strategic approach, he begins to grant useful Tsukumogami greater freedom if they contribute to protecting Kyoto.
Zouhei Kunato, Hyoma's grandfather, characterizes Taiju as "a bird of prey wearing a raccoon’s skin," highlighting his formidable and cunning nature beneath a benign exterior.
He views Tsukumogami through a purely utilitarian lens, treating them as tools rather than sentient beings. He employs special tags to control them as mindless puppets, showing no consideration for their feelings. Troublesome or useless Tsukumogami are destroyed without hesitation. This methodology prioritizes logic and mission success above all else, earning him respect within the Kyoto Saenome for effectiveness, even as others perceive his methods as cold or cruel.
His background includes witnessing Botan Nagatsuki's childhood kidnapping and her awakening as a "living god," revealing her dangerous potential. This event led him to consider her a significant risk, prompting close monitoring. Years later, when Hyoma Kunato arrived in Kyoto to stay with Botan, Taiju approached him with an offer of cooperation, attempting to manipulate him into spying on the Nagatsuki family. When Hyoma refused, Taiju tried to use his control tags on him directly. This effort failed, leading Taiju to adopt a watchful stance toward Hyoma instead.
Over time, Taiju's perspective shifts. After Botan comes under the Kyoto Saenome's protection, he observes her diligent efforts to assist others and her kind nature. He also learns about the benevolent Tsukumogami who raised her, recognizing their role in shaping her character. This exposure gradually softens his rigid stance, fostering a more open attitude toward both Botan and Tsukumogami. While maintaining his leadership and strategic approach, he begins to grant useful Tsukumogami greater freedom if they contribute to protecting Kyoto.
Zouhei Kunato, Hyoma's grandfather, characterizes Taiju as "a bird of prey wearing a raccoon’s skin," highlighting his formidable and cunning nature beneath a benign exterior.