Radin Tidat, Jihan
Summary
Radin Tidat Jihan is the Crown Prince of Tidat, a fictional nation within the Indonesia Archipelago, and an 18-year-old Sei practitioner of the Satsujin Ken. He serves as a former disciple of Silcardo Jenazad and a former member of Yomi, specializing in Pencak Silat. Visually, Jihan is a handsome young man with dark skin and long wavy black hair tied back. He typically dresses in traditional Tidat attire that wraps around his body, accented by a decorative sash and royal jewelry to signify his status, though he fights barefoot. His Yomi Symbol is the King. Jihan’s aristocratic demeanor stems from a privileged upbringing in a palace where subjects either bowed in respect or fear, rarely daring to challenge him. This environment fostered a deep-seated royalist ideology, leading him to despise revolutionists and view 99.9% of the world as worthless commoners. He places himself, and surprisingly Miu, the granddaughter of the Invincible Superman, among the elite 0.1% destined to rule. Despite commanding many followers who worry for his safety, he often uses them merely as tools for distractions or attacks, although he shows genuine care for his youngest maid, Sham. His conflict with Kenichi is rooted in Jihan’s belief that Kenichi is a revolutionary fighting against his commoner destiny. Notably, his loyalty to Jenazad and the Satsujin Ken cause supersedes his royal status, leading him to plan Miu’s execution as a Katsujin Ken practitioner rather than sparing her for her potential royalty. Jihan is defined by immense pride, refusing aid from outsiders or commoners because he believes a King needs no help. This arrogance nearly cost him his life at the hands of Jenazad and caused him to reject Kenichi’s attempt to save him from an avalanche, insisting he must face his fate alone. Following his defeat by Kenichi, Jihan undergoes significant character growth. He becomes less arrogant and more caring, acknowledging Kenichi’s fighting skills and even developing a sense of humor, such as laughing about surviving an avalanche and owning three restaurants from his past employment. He begins to apologize for his rude behavior, prompting Kenichi to note that he has “grown up,” even if his core nature remains. His pride softens as he learns to repay debts; after being saved from starvation, he worked at a restaurant for six months to help it succeed. He also cares deeply for his people, once stopping Colonel Gaja from committing suicide by slapping the gun away and forgiving his subjects for straying from their path. Although Jenazad attempted to kill him, Jihan mourned his master, shedding a tear and expressing respect for him as a father figure.
