Gen Tagayashi is a self-proclaimed "genius" and a former student of Tenbi Academy, as well as one of the first members of Maken-ki. He is a rare individual who can mass-produce Makens, even though he himself is a replica. He almost joined Kamigari in exchange for the closure of the academy, but instead, Akaya Kodai took his place under harsh conditions. Gen's skill in blacksmithing is impressive, though his sense for naming things is considered terrible by his peers. He holds the rare "Black Element," allowing him to create replicas of all Makens. His Maken, "Antares," lets him unleash showers of fireballs.
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Gen Tagayashi proudly calls himself a genius. He is creative and confident in his inventions, claiming that real genius never chooses materials. He can be a bit arrogant and takes pride in his unique power to make Makens. However, his friends kindly tease him about his poor naming skills.
Gen graduated from Tenbi Academy and was one of the founding members of Maken-ki. During his student years, he and Minori Rokujo were taken care of by Takeru Ooyama's father, who they call "Sensei." He was supposed to join Kamigari as payment for the academy's closure, but instead, Akaya Kodai joined in his place. The deal was that Akaya would only survive if he could create a team as strong as Kamigari within ten years.
Blacksmith Genius
Gen can make Makens, weapons with special powers, and has a rare ability to produce their replicas.
Black Element Holder
He possesses the "Black Element," containing all elemental properties. This rare trait lets him create copies of every kind of Maken.
Weapons Invented
- "Keronbo": An Element measurement device, called junk by Aki Nijou, but Gen believes a genius uses whatever is available.
- "Antares": His personal Maken, which fires countless fireballs.
- "Flower Bo...": A Maken kept in his belt pouch. Its exact ability is unknown since he was stopped from using it.
- Akaya Kodai: Took Gen's place to join Kamigari under a strict condition.
- Minori Rokujo: Old friend from school days; both were cared for by Takeru's father.
- Takeru Ooyama: The name of Takeru's Maken, "Overblow," was chosen by Minori because of Gen's bad naming skills.
- Aki Nijou: Often teases Gen about his inventions being made from scrap.
- Sensei (Takeru's Father): Gen lived under his care while at school.
Plans with Kamigari
Gen was supposed to leave Tenbi Academy and join Kamigari as a trade for the academy’s closure. However, Akaya Kodai stepped in for him, agreeing to join Kamigari but only being allowed to live if he could form a team to rival Kamigari within a decade.
Meeting the Team
After Minori leaves for Okinoshima, Gen remains as a caretaker at Amanohara. He later joins up with Akaya and others on their mission. He is dragged into Maken-ki by Minori, who forcibly brings him along.
School Days
During his time as a student, Gen was looked after by Sensei along with Minori. His skills at blacksmithing were impressive even then, but his naming sense for weapons was famously bad. Minori named Takeru's weapon, "Overblow," instead of letting Gen do it.
Inventions and Abilities
Gen created "Keronbo," an element detector made from scrap parts, showing his belief that a true genius doesn't need special materials. His unique power, the Black Element, allows him to copy all Makens, making him extremely valuable to the team.
- Gen believes geniuses do not choose their materials.
- He is often teased for his awful naming sense.
- "Keronbo" was made from junk materials, but it still works.
- All Makens can be replicated by Gen because he has the rare Black Element.
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