TV-Series
Description
Kagetsu Yakumo, a former professional Vanguard fighter, achieved significant recognition during his one-year career before an unexpected retirement. His competitive history includes mentoring Nao Inabe and engaging in fierce matches with fellow pro Michiru Hazama.
His retirement stemmed from an inability to move past a specific match against Ruka. After Ruka's departure, Kagetsu found himself constantly reminded of their fight during subsequent matches, believing he could no longer face opponents with genuine commitment. Viewing this as disrespectful, he concluded his professional time had ended.
Graduating university left unresolved feelings about his retirement. He subsequently rented space in an acquaintance's candy shop and began offering Vanguard lessons, his reputation attracting distant students seeking his expertise. Notably, he maintains a preference for sweets.
During the Deluxe tournament, Kagetsu re-emerged in the competitive scene. He initiated contact with protagonist Akina, appearing before him at a cultural festival and extending a fight invitation. Described within the tournament as a legendary fighter whose past achievements rivaled Michiru's, his background and motivations became significant. Episode 10 specifically explores his history as an undefeated pro who vanished after a year, framed around "a tale of an encounter with someone on a beautiful moonlit night."
Beyond competition, he challenges Akina with the fundamental question: "What is your reason for playing Vanguard?" This inquiry becomes central to their interactions. Kagetsu faces Akina in the tournament's final match, framed as a "Trial of the Moon." His narrative arc during the tournament involves his own search for purpose within the game.
Physically, Kagetsu is a teenage male with distinctive red hair reaching his neck and green eyes. His insert song is titled "Lunatic Keeper." As of the current timeline in the Deluxe Finals Arc, he remains an active participant in the ongoing tournament to determine Vanguard's strongest fighter.
His retirement stemmed from an inability to move past a specific match against Ruka. After Ruka's departure, Kagetsu found himself constantly reminded of their fight during subsequent matches, believing he could no longer face opponents with genuine commitment. Viewing this as disrespectful, he concluded his professional time had ended.
Graduating university left unresolved feelings about his retirement. He subsequently rented space in an acquaintance's candy shop and began offering Vanguard lessons, his reputation attracting distant students seeking his expertise. Notably, he maintains a preference for sweets.
During the Deluxe tournament, Kagetsu re-emerged in the competitive scene. He initiated contact with protagonist Akina, appearing before him at a cultural festival and extending a fight invitation. Described within the tournament as a legendary fighter whose past achievements rivaled Michiru's, his background and motivations became significant. Episode 10 specifically explores his history as an undefeated pro who vanished after a year, framed around "a tale of an encounter with someone on a beautiful moonlit night."
Beyond competition, he challenges Akina with the fundamental question: "What is your reason for playing Vanguard?" This inquiry becomes central to their interactions. Kagetsu faces Akina in the tournament's final match, framed as a "Trial of the Moon." His narrative arc during the tournament involves his own search for purpose within the game.
Physically, Kagetsu is a teenage male with distinctive red hair reaching his neck and green eyes. His insert song is titled "Lunatic Keeper." As of the current timeline in the Deluxe Finals Arc, he remains an active participant in the ongoing tournament to determine Vanguard's strongest fighter.