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Leon Sykes is a renowned record producer from the United States and a significant figure in the criminal underbelly of the music industry. He serves as the primary antagonist in the manga and anime series.

He crosses paths with Ryusuke Minami on multiple occasions, typically to advance his own interests or to tie up loose ends. These encounters often revolve around a priceless guitar stolen by Ryusuke long ago or a potentially groundbreaking demo tape in Ryusuke's possession. Both have grown wary of each other, with Ryusuke acknowledging Leon's dangerous nature and Leon despising Ryusuke's treachery.

As the story progresses, Leon becomes fixated on Yukio "Koyuki" Tanaka after recognizing his exceptional vocal talent and captivating stage presence.

(Source: BECK - Mongolian Chop Squad Wiki)

Characters

Chiba Tsunemi

Main

Main vocalist for BECK, he is the key member that Ryusuke needed to bring Taira into the band. His attitude, style, and appearance was based on Zack De La Rocha from Rage Against The Machine and compared to Koyuki, his voice is more punk and rock oriented...
Minami Ryuusuke

Main

A Japanese character with a long history in America. He speaks fluent English and frequently uses both Japanese and English in his conversations. He lives alone in a shack by the fishing pond. His skills and taste in music inspire Koyuki to take up the gu...
Minami Maho

Main

Maho is Ryuusukes half-sister. Free-spirited and bold, she was raised in America and speaks fluent English. Although she appears confident and sometimes brash, she is actually quite sensitive. She is a talented singer, although she actually has aspiration...
Sakurai Yuuji

Main

The fourth member to join. He was Koyukis first good friend, sticking with him even when the school bully and his gang beat him up for breaking the silent treatment on Koyuki. He is the drummer, inspired by his brother, and replaces the original drummer o...
Taira Yoshiyuki

Main

The first recruited member of BECK, Taira is the bassist, and the most talented band member next to Ryusuke. He plays a Music Man StingRay bass. His attitude may sometimes come off as uncaring. He has been seen working as a traffic officer. As the story p...
Tanaka Yukio

Main

The main character. The series follows his rapid development from living an average life to becoming an outstanding guitarist. Being a weak individual lacking an authoritative presence, he cannot help but let others push him around, a possible metaphoric ...
Hyodou Masaru

Supporting

Masaru Hyodo is the chief instigator in a group who bully Koyuki during his middle school days. Hyodo is also a "technically" accomplished guitarist, but as Rysuke points out, doesn't have any real feeling or passion behind his playing. Hyodo's fat...
Ishiguro Izumi

Supporting

Koyuki's childhood friend, he eventually was left to choose between her and Maho, though by the time he reached his decision, the two girls also reached one of their own, luckily a similar conclusion....
Kayo

Supporting

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