Summary
Taki, a first-year student with a birthday on April 10 and AB blood type, stands at 182 cm and weighs 72 kg. He wears jersey number 37 and plays as a Tight End, Safety, and Outside Linebacker, boasting a 40-yard dash time of 5.01 seconds and a bench press of 90 kg. Characterized by an odd, foolish demeanor, he is oblivious to the silliness of his actions, frequently opening his jacket to bare his pecs and striking bizarre poses, such as lifting his leg 180 degrees. Often portrayed as a ladies-man, his dream is to become a pro football star, despite initially not knowing the rules or positions, as he considered himself an all-around super player. Unable to play American football in Japan due to lack of qualification, he used his entire life savings to fly to America and audition for the San Antonio Team. Although he failed the tryout, the coach praised his potential and suggested he try again after gaining high school experience. When Sena passed the pro tryouts as Eyeshield 21, Taki and his siblings departed before the results were announced. Feeling sorry for him and sensing his wasted potential, Sena invited Taki to join the Devil Bats in Japan as a Tight End. Taki officially qualified as a team member after completing the Death March. Despite being a clueless, narcissistic showoff, he is an undeniably useful player. While maintaining a gentlemanly exterior, he remains competitive and idiotic. During the game against Bando, he became serious for the first time, outperforming Akaba and adopting a samurai topknot hairstyle, only to revert to his usual persona after receiving slight praise. Monta harbors a strong dislike for him stemming from junior high, when Taki asked if a book titled Son Son belonged to him, noting that Monta resembled the chimpanzee on the cover. Their rivalry is further fueled by their comparable flexibility. Taki always refers to Suzuna as "My Sister" and loudly exclaims "AH-HA-HA!" while claiming a 150% success rate in everything he does, a habit that irritates the Ha-Ha brothers.
