Tajima

Tajima’s full name and formal police rank are not disclosed in the source material.

He is known primarily through his role alongside Rika Minami, where he provides support fire and observation during high-risk engagements against the undead, referred to simply as “them.”

Tajima is attached to the Prefectural Police Security Department’s SAT, First Platoon.

Within this elite counterterrorism-style unit, he operates as Rika Minami’s observer and partner, coordinating with her during precision shooting and tactical movements.

He participates in the clearing of the runway at Tokonushi International Offshore Airport.

His task there is to help eliminate the undead that have overrun the area, making the runway safe for use.

Although his screen time is brief, Tajima is portrayed as calm and professional under extreme stress.

His actions show strong loyalty to both his mission and his comrades, particularly Rika Minami.

His willingness to sacrifice himself once he is bitten highlights his sense of duty and refusal to endanger others.

He faces his fate directly, choosing a controlled last stand rather than becoming one of “them.”

Tajima is shown using a Heckler & Koch MP5A5, a compact submachine gun suited for close-quarters engagements.

This weapon reflects his role in fast, mobile operations on the runway.

He also carries a Type 89 assault rifle (folding stock variant) as a primary battle rifle.

After his death, this Type 89 is taken over and used by Rika Minami, symbolically carrying on his contribution to the fight.

Together with Rika Minami, Tajima takes part in a major operation to clear “them” from the runway of Tokonushi International Offshore Airport.

At one point, they execute a plan to use aviation fuel to burn a large group of undead at once, aiming for a swift, destructive sweep.

During this operation, Tajima is unexpectedly bitten in a moment of vulnerability.

Realizing he will soon turn into one of the undead, he makes a decisive and selfless choice.

After exchanging a final, brief conversation with Rika, he prepares for a last attack.

He then detonates himself along with a refueling truck, taking many of “them” with him and preventing his own transformation.

Rika Minami sends him off with a formal salute, acknowledging his bravery and sacrifice.

His death leaves an emotional mark on Rika, and she continues to fight while carrying the Type 89 rifle he left behind.

Tajima’s role, though limited, stands out as a powerful example of courage within the chaos of the outbreak.

His final act protects both his ally and the mission, reinforcing the themes of duty, sacrifice, and camaraderie among the surviving professionals.

His weapon being passed on to Rika Minami functions as a quiet memorial within the story.

Through her continued use of his rifle, Tajima’s presence lingers beyond his death, linking him to later battles against “them.”