takayanagi masataka

Age: 16 Birthday: November 23 Zodiac: Scorpio Class: 2nd year student at Todo Academy Known relatives: Takayanagi Dougen (father), Takayanagi Mitsuomi (brother) Masataka is the younger brother of Mitsuomi Takayanagi, and they have a strained relationship. On the surface, he appears to be an ordinary high school student, but in reality, he is a highly skilled martial artist. He is formidable in combat, becoming even more dangerous when serious or angered. Despite his tough exterior, Masataka is easygoing and somewhat shy, though he harbors a perverted side that he dislikes. He falls in love with Aya Natsume at first sight but becomes disheartened when she falls for Souichiro Nagi instead. Although he maintains a crush on Aya, he remains oblivious to the other girls who have crushes on him. After an incident at a bowling alley, he encounters blushing girls from Todo Academy, seemingly unaware of their intentions. Aya describes him as calm on the surface yet capable of handling turbulent situations. Initially portrayed as a great fighter, Masataka's role diminishes over time. In the OVAs, Sōichirō refers to him as a supporting character. Despite being one of the most powerful characters, Masataka is often overlooked. Because his elder brother is the president of the executive council, Masataka joins the opposing Juken club. Shortly after meeting Aya, Masataka and Maya Natsume encounter Bob Makihara and Souichiro. Impressed by Masataka's ability to overpower Souichiro in a one-on-one fight, Bob is amazed. Angered, Masataka decides to seriously fight Souichiro, using a KI attack. However, Souichiro distracts him by shoving an unwanted bento into Masataka's face, leading to a severe beating for Masataka. Later, Masataka trains Bob, eventually sparring with him. When Bob struggles against Madoka Mawari, Masataka steps in, demonstrating his skill by channeling KI through Bob without injuring him. Masataka reveals himself as an anti-weapons specialist during this fight, defeating Madoka. She later falls in love with him, though he remains unaware. During a tournament, Masataka supports Kagesada, who defeats most of the Jujutsu club. When facing the newly enhanced captain, he notices her crude fighting style, which contrasts with her reputation for beautiful form. The fight ends in a double knockout, securing victory for the Juken club. Upon learning about his brother's fight with Bunshichi, Masataka rushes to stop it but arrives too late. Witnessing Mitsuomi holding a seemingly dead Bunshichi, Masataka confronts his brother in anger. Before the fight, Hirohiko Myoun Kabane mentions Tsukuyomi, the third god, will be revealed. Masataka lands a powerful elbow strike on Mitsuomi, stunning him with his progress. After Souichiro transforms into Susanou, Masataka challenges him, declaring his desire to become the strongest. In the battle against Souichiro, Masataka initially keeps up but is heavily beaten, receiving a permanent scar across his face and injuries to his right hand and forearm. Despite this, he continues fighting, landing a KI-infused blow that helps Aya and Maya negate Sohaku's powers. He becomes the new president of the executive council and replaces his right hand with a mechanical arm. The club honors the deceased Maya for saving Souichiro. Techniques: **Uraate (裏当て):** A fulcrum-based transference skill that shifts the point and force of impact by striking the center of an object. At expert levels, it allows the user to transmit force wherever desired through a medium. **Ryuukei Qigong Tashinkou (龍形気功鍛針功):** A secret technique passed down in the Takayanagi clan, using Uraate to transmit power through the air by forming a needle-like force from rotational energy. **Hakka Soudou Shou (八掛双撞掌):** A move transferring momentum from the fighter to the opponent with incredible force, humorously referred to as a Kamehameha by Souichiro. **Shin'irikugou Bateihouken (心意六合・馬蹄崩拳):** A Beng Quan horse move delivering an overhead smash aimed at the heart, potentially causing cardiac arrest. Masataka was interrupted while attempting this on Souichiro. **Shin'irikugou Taihoutenshi Tsuuhaiken (心意六合・大鵬展翅通背拳):** Similar to Ryuukei Qigong Tashinkou but transmits KI through solid mediums like trees or concrete. **Hakkashou Juushichishiki Kandouka (八掛掌十七式貫銅花):** A technique capable of piercing iron with the softness of a flower. **Shin'irikugou Kongoutaihou (心意六合金剛体法):** A secret Chinese martial arts technique making the body as solid as diamond by concentrating water pressure in specific areas, used by Masataka to stop Emi Isuzu's anki.