Mei Tachibana is a police officer at the Banzaibashi Police Station. She stands out as a "super cop" in her own mind, but is both feared and seen as extremely odd by those around her. Mei is obsessed with bringing cute or strange things home, even using her job authority for her own hobbies. Her actions and behavior make her one of the most unpredictable and troublesome characters, known for causing more problems than she solves. Her fixation on Jashin-chan goes beyond friendship, even considering dangerous actions out of jealousy or obsession.
Mei claims to be the "super cop" of Banzaibashi Police Station.
She loves cute things, but her idea of "cute" is unique, often targeting odd or weird objects.
She is not afraid to abuse her authority, arresting or taking anything she likes if she can get away with it.
Mei believes that if she doesn't get caught, anything is allowed.
She reacts to not getting what she wants by using force, even pulling her gun on people, or throwing sharp objects.
She has a strange logic, making up bizarre reasons for arrests.
She is seen as an oddball and troublemaker by her coworkers, and is called a "weirdo" by others at the station.
Mei became a police officer because she thought government jobs seemed stable.
She actually doesn't enjoy being a cop and complains about her work after drinking.
She often gets scolded at work and is not respected by her coworkers.
Mei openly expresses her true thoughts and has no filter, which sometimes makes her hard to dislike, despite her strange habits.
Mei has surprising physical strength, able to lift and carry large objects with ease.
She can easily pick up life-size statues and even tries to take a bus stop or tombstone home.
She carries and uses a gun, and sometimes even uses grenades.
In battle, she uses her gun to attack enemies, and her attacks sometimes increase if Jashin-chan is hurt.
Despite her "super cop" title, she often puts her own interests above her duties, making her a very unreliable police officer.
Mei loves collecting cute (or strange) things, and her targets range from signs and statues to living beings like Kōji or Ran-Ran.
Her favorite is Jashin-chan, who she has even given the original nickname "Orochimaru."
She wants Jashin-chan to belong to her and will even threaten her if she refuses.
She tries to make friends or collect angels and demons such as Pekola.
Mei becomes friends with Yusa, as they both feel ignored in the story and form a partnership called "Rebellion Alliance."
She also joins other characters for drinks at the bar "Eclipse," complaining about being left out of the spotlight.
Mei's Obsession with "Cute" Things
Mei Tachibana becomes known for her habit of stealing or "protecting" anything she finds cute or interesting.
This includes store mannequins, signs, Jashin-chan, and even grave markers.
She takes these objects home, gives them names, and treats them as part of her collection.
Dangerous Behavior as a Police Officer
Mei doesn't hesitate to shoot her gun or use other police equipment if someone stands in her way.
She arrests citizens for strange and made-up reasons, like "not looking Christmassy" or "eating food after three seconds."
Even though she is supposed to keep the peace, she often ignores real crimes if something cute distracts her.
Issues with Work and Coworkers
Despite her claims of being a "super cop," Mei often skips her duties and causes trouble at work.
She is feared by city residents, who recognize her and avoid her.
Her coworkers don't get along with her and often scold her for her actions and odd personality.
Seeking the Spotlight
When new members of the cast start getting more attention, Mei becomes jealous.
She teams up with Yusa to complain at a bar, and they form their "Rebellion Alliance" to try and take the spotlight back.
When the new character, Jashin-chan Mommy, appears, Mei and Yusa fear being cut from the story and attack her, but quickly fail and end up joining her group just to have more appearances.
Events in the Game
In the "Dropkick on My Devil! Battle" game, Mei uses her gun during fights.
Her stats are average, but she gets stronger if Jashin-chan is hit.
Her special skill is a random gun barrage that can even hit defeated enemies, making her risky to use.
In the main quest, she fights the player and even uses grenades in battle.
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Mei's apartment is full of the strange things she has collected, including totem poles and bus stops.
She likes to take photos with Jashin-chan, often forcing her to make a peace sign with rubber bands or grip strength.
Even though she rarely gets to be the main character, she always dreams of being the star of the show.
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