TV-Series
Description
Shūji Sakaki serves as B.A.B.E.L.'s primary physician, utilizing his Level 6 Esper status and medical expertise. He graduated medical school exceptionally young, aided by his abilities, specializing in diagnosing and treating physical and mental illnesses, including performing surgery. His role specifically involves overseeing the well-being of B.A.B.E.L.'s higher-level espers.
Personality-wise, Sakaki presents a stark contrast to his closest friend and colleague, Kōichi Minamoto. He exhibits a womanizing, playboy demeanor, frequently flirting with female coworkers and women, though this stops with director Tsubomi Fujiko after learning her age. He possesses a hot-blooded nature and relishes combat, strategically employing his esper powers. Despite his flaws, he and Minamoto form a highly competent team managing "The Children" and conducting covert investigations.
Sakaki's core esper ability is Psychometry, enabling him to read information from people or objects. This aids his medical diagnostics and combat effectiveness by predicting opponents' movements; he often wields an iron bar to extend his range. He also secretly possesses Body Function Control. By blending psychometry with latent psychokinesis, he can temporarily manipulate bodily functions to prevent critical internal injuries or death, reserving this ability for dire emergencies.
He harbors intense dislike for Kyōsuke Hyōbu, leader of rival group P.A.N.D.R.A., due to Hyōbu's persistent harassment of B.A.B.E.L. Yet, Sakaki occasionally voices admiration for Hyōbu's powers. Over time, he gradually forms friendships with specific P.A.N.D.R.A. members, notably Momiji Kanō and Yō Fujiura, signaling a shift from his initial rigid stance.
A pivotal character moment occurs in Volume 31 when Sakaki nearly dies. He survives through the combined intervention of "The Children," Feather, and unexpectedly, Kyōsuke Hyōbu, marking significant evolution in his relationships.
Physically, Sakaki stands 1.85 meters tall, weighs 72 kilograms, has black hair and grey eyes. His birthday is June 28, blood type A. His surname combines the characters for "intelligent" (賢) and "tree" (木); his given name means "discipline" (修) and "two" (二), drawing inspiration from the "Sakaki" chapter of *The Tale of Genji*.
Personality-wise, Sakaki presents a stark contrast to his closest friend and colleague, Kōichi Minamoto. He exhibits a womanizing, playboy demeanor, frequently flirting with female coworkers and women, though this stops with director Tsubomi Fujiko after learning her age. He possesses a hot-blooded nature and relishes combat, strategically employing his esper powers. Despite his flaws, he and Minamoto form a highly competent team managing "The Children" and conducting covert investigations.
Sakaki's core esper ability is Psychometry, enabling him to read information from people or objects. This aids his medical diagnostics and combat effectiveness by predicting opponents' movements; he often wields an iron bar to extend his range. He also secretly possesses Body Function Control. By blending psychometry with latent psychokinesis, he can temporarily manipulate bodily functions to prevent critical internal injuries or death, reserving this ability for dire emergencies.
He harbors intense dislike for Kyōsuke Hyōbu, leader of rival group P.A.N.D.R.A., due to Hyōbu's persistent harassment of B.A.B.E.L. Yet, Sakaki occasionally voices admiration for Hyōbu's powers. Over time, he gradually forms friendships with specific P.A.N.D.R.A. members, notably Momiji Kanō and Yō Fujiura, signaling a shift from his initial rigid stance.
A pivotal character moment occurs in Volume 31 when Sakaki nearly dies. He survives through the combined intervention of "The Children," Feather, and unexpectedly, Kyōsuke Hyōbu, marking significant evolution in his relationships.
Physically, Sakaki stands 1.85 meters tall, weighs 72 kilograms, has black hair and grey eyes. His birthday is June 28, blood type A. His surname combines the characters for "intelligent" (賢) and "tree" (木); his given name means "discipline" (修) and "two" (二), drawing inspiration from the "Sakaki" chapter of *The Tale of Genji*.