Takuya Gotou is a second-year high school student and the tuba player in the concert band at Kitauji High School. He is quiet, large, and dependable, known for his deep love of the tuba and his humble approach to music. A key story point is his strong relationship with Riko Nagase, his tuba partner and girlfriend, as well as his future plans to become a musical instrument repairman.
Takuya Gotou is a tall (185 cm) and big-built boy with a soft, sturdy frame.
He wears black-rimmed glasses, and his large arms and broad back make him stand out.
He is usually shown as chubby in the comic version and just tall in the anime.
Takuya is very quiet and may look gloomy or shy at first.
He does not talk much, especially compared to lively leaders like Asuka Tanaka.
He is actually kind and gentle, always trying hard to improve his skills.
His friends think he is reliable and trustworthy, but sometimes wish he would be more open.
He is a bit stubborn when dealing with people, but always serious about his music.
- Name: Takuya Gotou
- Birthday: May 25
- Height: 185 cm
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Blood Type: A
- Instrument: Tuba, and Sousaphone
- Favorite Colors: Green, Black
- Hobbies: Playing shogi with his grandfather
- Special Skill: Good at crane games
- Likes: Ramen, tonkatsu
- Dislikes: Konjac, zero-calorie foods
Takuya is the youngest of four siblings and grew up being teased gently by his three older sisters.
He joined the concert band in his first year of middle school after quitting the track & field club, and has played the tuba ever since.
He plans to move to Tokyo for a music repair school after graduation, while his girlfriend Riko will stay in Kyoto.
Takuya’s ear for music is not strong, so he struggles with singing games.
Even so, he is passionate and works very hard at playing the tuba.
He is also skilled at winning crane games.
Riko Nagase
Riko Nagase is Takuya’s same-year classmate and fellow tuba player.
They are a couple and have been dating since their first year.
Takuya calls her “Riko,” while she calls him “Takuya-kun” (in the anime, “Gotou-kun”).
Their friends in the low brass section call them the “Best Couple” and cheer for them secretly.
They often go home together and share an umbrella in the rain, even going to festivals as a couple.
Low Brass Section
The section includes:
- Euphonium: Natsuki Nakagawa (3rd year, vice president), Kumiko Oumae (2nd year, in charge of first-years), Kanade Hisaishi (1st year)
- Tuba: Takuya Gotou (3rd year, section leader), Riko Nagase (3rd year, co-leader), Hazuki Katou (2nd year), Satsuki Suzuki (1st year), Mirei Suzuki (1st year)
- Contrabass: Sapphire Kawashima (2nd year), Motomu Tsukinaga (1st year)
“Tuba’s best part... is that it doesn’t have any good parts!
Even though we don’t have the spotlight, we work hard.
We keep going. That’s what makes tuba special!
If you get that feeling, you’re a real tuba player.”
“By itself, tuba has very plain parts.
But when you play with everyone, it makes real music.
When our sounds mix, suddenly there’s harmony.
You really feel like you’re supporting everyone.
From then on, I chose the tuba.”
Switching from Track to Tuba
During his first year in middle school, Takuya quit the track club and joined the concert band.
He picked the tuba and dedicated himself to the instrument from then on.
Growing as a Musician
Even though Takuya has trouble with things like singing practice, he keeps trying his best.
He is devoted to improving and helping others, becoming an important support for the group.
Becoming Vice Leader
In high school, Takuya joins Kitauji High’s band.
He supports Asuka Tanaka, the third-year section leader, as her vice leader.
When Asuka and the other seniors graduate, Takuya leads the low brass section.
Supporting Each Other
Takuya and Riko Nagase grow as musicians and as a couple.
Riko cheers Takuya up, and other friends often tease them for being so close.
They are seen together at school events and festivals, proving they work well as both partners and friends.
Planning for the Future
After graduation, Takuya decides to study in Tokyo to become a musical instrument repairman.
This will mean a long-distance relationship with Riko, who’ll stay in Kyoto.
- Takuya is good at playing shogi with his grandfather.
- He is excellent at crane games found in arcades.
- He cannot stand konjac or foods labeled “zero-calorie.”
- One of his older sisters appears in the special video of the anime.
Takuya Gotou is valued for his steady, hardworking nature and strong sense of responsibility.
Though quiet, he plays a central role in making the music come alive, always supporting his friends in the background.
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