Rokuzou Taguchi is a young hacker who worked as an information broker for Doppo Kunikida. He’s known for his skills in cyberspace and his love for tropical fish. Rokuzou’s story is marked by tragedy, as his father died in an incident involving the detective agency, leading to Rokuzou’s attempt to get revenge. His encounter with Nobuko Sasaki brings a dramatic end to his short life, making his tale both impactful and bittersweet.
Rokuzou Taguchi is a 14-year-old boy. Details about his height, weight, blood type, or birthday are not provided.
Rokuzou is passionate about his interests—especially tropical fish, which he cares about deeply. Sometimes he acts like feeding his fish is more important than his job. Despite being young, he is clever and quick-thinking. Rokuzou also shows a strong sense of justice and emotion, driven by his father's death.
Rokuzou is the son of a policeman, who passed away in an incident known as the “Blue Flag Terrorist” case. His father was killed due to the explosion caused by the “Blue King,” and Rokuzou’s anger turned toward the detective agency, believing they were responsible for his loss.
Rokuzou is very skilled in hacking and working on the internet. These abilities allowed him to launch a cyber attack on the detective agency, which made him stand out as a 14-year-old talent in this field.
- Doppo Kunikida: Hired Rokuzou as an information broker. Kunikida also felt responsible for Rokuzou’s father’s death and offered him this job as a way of making up for it.
- Father: A police officer who died during an important case, which greatly influenced Rokuzou’s actions and feelings.
- Nobuko Sasaki: An enemy who was a “Blue Apostle.” Meeting her led to Rokuzou’s tragic end.
- Rokuzou keeps tropical fish in his hideout and sometimes seems to care about them more than his work.
- His name may come from a character in “Spring Birds,” a novel by Doppo Kunikida.
Rokuzou’s Battle Against the Detective Agency
After his father's death, Rokuzou blames the detective agency for the tragedy. He launches a cyber attack against them, using his advanced skills as a hacker.
Discovery and Change
The detective agency traces Rokuzou’s location quickly. Doppo Kunikida catches him and, instead of punishing him, chooses to hire him as the agency’s information broker. This is both a way to help Rokuzou and to atone for his own feelings of guilt.
Life as an Information Broker
Rokuzou works from his hideout, surrounded by tropical fish. His connection to Kunikida grows, and he becomes a valuable part of the team, even though he’s still just a boy.
Fatal Encounter
Rokuzou sneaks a look at Osamu Dazai’s emails and learns that Nobuko Sasaki—known as a “Blue Apostle”—is about to make an appearance. He goes to confront her. The meeting turns deadly, and Rokuzou and Nobuko Sasaki shoot at each other, resulting in Rokuzou’s death.
- Rokuzou Taguchi is a minor character from Bungo Stray Dogs, remembered for his role in the main story through his actions and his brief but important relationships with main characters.
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