TV-Series
Description
Dai Takabayashi is a fourth-grade student and a close classmate of Licca Kayama at Saint Terejia Gakuen. He comes from the ancient Takabayashi family and lives in a large, busy household that includes his parents, three sisters, three brothers, his grandmother, and his sister-in-law. This crowded environment means he often has responsibilities, and he is frequently sent to run errands to the market after losing games of rock-paper-scissors. While his relationships with most family members are normal, he finds his grandmother particularly strict and intimidating.
His personality combines a brash and sometimes cheeky exterior with a deep, underlying loyalty to those he cares about. Though he often bickers and competes with Licca, their dynamic is built on profound trust and genuine friendship. He struggles academically, especially with mathematics, and once mistakenly believed that Antarctica was the hottest place on Earth simply because of its southern location. In contrast, he is naturally athletic and excels at playing soccer, which is his main hobby.
Dai secretly harbors a crush on Licca, which fuels a strong jealousy towards Rui Makiyama, the older college student that Licca admires. His jealousy often surfaces as irritation or competitiveness whenever Licca interacts with Rui. At the same time, he remains completely oblivious to the romantic feelings that his classmate Sumire Shinohara persistently holds for him.
Despite his rough and impulsive nature, Dai is fiercely protective of Licca's safety and repeatedly steps into dangerous situations to shield her from harm. His role in the story expands significantly when he receives a blue Calling Ring bracelet, which designates him as the controller of Doll Isamu, the third Doll Knight. This connects him to the magical conflict at the story's core, binding him to the struggle against the demon Devaul and his agents. Using the bracelet, he can summon Doll Isamu, a swordsman knight, typically by reciting the spell "Pereso Perese Burune Buraine". This responsibility is particularly notable because Doll Isamu initially served as an antagonist before reforming and becoming a key ally, with Dai instrumental in cementing the doll's place among Licca's protectors.
Within the lore of the Doll Kingdom, Dai is mythologized as Licca's destined prince, a role underscored by his blue Calling Ring which acts as a counterpart to Licca's pink ring and Sumire's green one. While his unrequited feelings for Licca linger throughout the series, he shows subtle growth in his courage, learning to face escalating dangers alongside his friends. His impulsive streak and fierce protectiveness remain unchanged, but his journey from a simple classmate to an active participant in magical battles marks his development. He also plays an active role in the film "Licca-chan Zettai Zetsumei! Doll Knights no Kiseki," where he helps confront dangers during an amusement park crisis.
His personality combines a brash and sometimes cheeky exterior with a deep, underlying loyalty to those he cares about. Though he often bickers and competes with Licca, their dynamic is built on profound trust and genuine friendship. He struggles academically, especially with mathematics, and once mistakenly believed that Antarctica was the hottest place on Earth simply because of its southern location. In contrast, he is naturally athletic and excels at playing soccer, which is his main hobby.
Dai secretly harbors a crush on Licca, which fuels a strong jealousy towards Rui Makiyama, the older college student that Licca admires. His jealousy often surfaces as irritation or competitiveness whenever Licca interacts with Rui. At the same time, he remains completely oblivious to the romantic feelings that his classmate Sumire Shinohara persistently holds for him.
Despite his rough and impulsive nature, Dai is fiercely protective of Licca's safety and repeatedly steps into dangerous situations to shield her from harm. His role in the story expands significantly when he receives a blue Calling Ring bracelet, which designates him as the controller of Doll Isamu, the third Doll Knight. This connects him to the magical conflict at the story's core, binding him to the struggle against the demon Devaul and his agents. Using the bracelet, he can summon Doll Isamu, a swordsman knight, typically by reciting the spell "Pereso Perese Burune Buraine". This responsibility is particularly notable because Doll Isamu initially served as an antagonist before reforming and becoming a key ally, with Dai instrumental in cementing the doll's place among Licca's protectors.
Within the lore of the Doll Kingdom, Dai is mythologized as Licca's destined prince, a role underscored by his blue Calling Ring which acts as a counterpart to Licca's pink ring and Sumire's green one. While his unrequited feelings for Licca linger throughout the series, he shows subtle growth in his courage, learning to face escalating dangers alongside his friends. His impulsive streak and fierce protectiveness remain unchanged, but his journey from a simple classmate to an active participant in magical battles marks his development. He also plays an active role in the film "Licca-chan Zettai Zetsumei! Doll Knights no Kiseki," where he helps confront dangers during an amusement park crisis.