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Makoto Kasahara (
He is a supporting ally in the Vs. Sojo Arc.
Appearance[]
Makoto is a tall man standing roughly similar to Sojo in height. His hair is typically seen in a clean bowl cut. A black stripe stretches under his eyes and over the bridge of his nose, the cause of which is unknown. Makoto typically dons the standard Kamunabi uniform, resembling a modern black haori kimono over a white dress shirt accompanied by black pants fastened with a black belt.
Personality[]
Makoto is a stoic and pragmatic individual, preferring not to speak or display much emotion. Even when being shocked by one of Sojo's Mei attacks, Makoto did not make any visible or audible signs of pain, merely grimacing as he endured the lightning strike.[1] Once he had taken possession of Cloud Gouger, Makoto did not break into confidence like Ikuto did, but maintained his neutral composure as he reported his seizing of Cloud Gouger.[2]
Relationships[]
Anti-Cloud Gouger Special Forces[]
Makoto is on good terms with his squadmates, who trusted him to conduct individual scouting in search of Sojo's newest base of operations. In combat against Sojo, he worked fluidly alongside his squad to attack Sojo and execute their plan, coordinating well enough to land a severe blow against him. In Kazane's recollection, Makoto was seen smiling warmly at him, indicating a favourable relationship.
Plot[]
Vs. Sojo Arc[]
When Sojo and Chihiro Rokuhira were fighting in the streets, Makoto arrived with the Anti-Cloud Gouger Special Forces (barring Kazane Machi) as well as Togo Shiba and Azami, Makoto hanging onto a building with an enlarged hand. Their combined presence dissuaded Sojo from attacking and Sojo left after throwing up a cloud of mist with Kou.[3]
Five days afterwards, when Ikuto and his squadron were meeting and planning with Chihiro, Makoto was searching for the location of Sojo's newest base.[4]
More than 49 hours afterwards, Makoto and his squad tracked Sojo to a bathhouse and engaged him.[5] Shiyumi Harima sent pieces of the ground into the air and moved them towards the ocean to prevent damage to civilians, while Kazane protected her as she did so. Following the strategy his comrades had planned with Chihiro, Makoto continuously attacked Sojo alongside Kiyohiko Uzuki, Hajime Kugara and Ikuto, Makoto attempting a smash from above using his large hands, but Sojo was able to dodge all of the attacks the Kamunabi threw at him.[6]
Sojo then unleashed Kou, spraying water over the surrounding area including over the four attacking Kamunabi members, before using a Mei with little charge. Makoto took this attack and fell to the ground, as did his comrades, and Sojo used the opportunity to begin charging Mei. When Sojo was nearly finished charging, Makoto jumped into the air alongside his comrades at Ikuto's command. Ikuto then unleashed Jikai onto the ground, cracking the earth, the impact also sending Sojo and the water flying into the air, just as Sojo unleashed a fully-charged Mei, which flowed uselessly through the water around him, to Ikuto's glee. Makoto, Uzuki and Kugara then rushed Sojo down, taking advantage of the 10-second interval they now had before Sojo could use Mei again.[7]
As Ikuto called Kugara towards him, Sojo cast Yui, the water in the air flash-freezing and spiking upwards at the three Kamunabi. Makoto and Uzuki flew towards Sojo, Uzuki throwing two poles in front of Sojo while Makoto landed and held Sojo in place, attempting to root Sojo in place and drag Cloud Gouger out of his hands, even as Sojo began crackling with lightning. Uzuki threw two more poles behind Sojo and then activated Jobaku, binding Sojo in ropes of black energy that streamed out of the poles. From far off, Ikuto then cast Jikai to utilise the lightning radiating off of Sojo to launch Kugara towards him like an electromagnetic cannon. As Kugara launched Sojo off the floating earth, Makoto grabbed Cloud Gouger, reporting to Ikuto, who landed near him. Seeing they held possession of Cloud Gouger, Ikuto proclaimed they should have a much easier time, and prepared to jump in with Uzuki to finish Sojo off.[8]
At that moment, the still-crackling Sojo cast Mei, Cloud Gouger responding and also crackling with lightning. The attraction force between the two sources of lightning sent Sojo flying upwards to his blade, eviscerating much of Makoto and Kugara's sides, before catching Cloud Gouger in his mouth. Ikuto shouted to Kazane that they were entering Phase 2 and Kazane needed to 'use it', and as Kazane cast Kaichi Sojo flew from the air to his position, slicing off Kazane's arm and thereby cancelling the attack, and also gashing out the side of Shiyumi's head.[9] The ensuing battle was unseen, but Sojo easily managed to defeat the Kamunabi.[10] Makoto was stated to have died in the battle, presumably due to his severe injuries at the hands of Sojo.[11]
Abilities[]
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Sorcery[]
Equipment[]
Etymology[]
The name Makoto Kasahara (
笠 (Makoto): Means "bamboo hat" or "umbrella," symbolizing protection or covering.原 (Kasa): Means "plain" or "field," referring to open, flat land.誠 (Hara): Means "sincerity," "truth," or "faithfulness," often used to describe someone honest and genuine.
References[]
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 13 (Page 10).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 16 (Page 11).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 10 (Pages 9-13).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 13 (Page 14).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 12 (Pages 14-16).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 13 (Pages 2, 4-7).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 13 (Pages 9-16).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 16 (Pages 7-11).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 16 (Pages 12-15).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 17 (Page 6).
- ↑ Kagurabachi Manga: Chapter 18 (Page 12).
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List of Characters | |||
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Chihiro's Allies | Rokuhira Swordsmith | Chihiro Rokuhira • Kunishige Rokuhira† | |
Sorcerers | Togo Shiba • Azami • Hakuri Sazanami • Hiyuki Kagari • Tafuku Mihara | ||
Other | Hinao • Char Kyonagi | ||
Kamunabi | Leaders | Azami | |
Anti-Cloud Gouger Special Forces | Ikuto Hagiwara • Kazane Machi • Shiyumi Harima† • Hajime Kugara† • Kiyohiko Uzuki† • Makoto Kasahara† | ||
Other Members | Hiyuki Kagari • Tafuku Mihara | ||
Former | Togo Shiba | ||
Enchanted Blade Wielders | Yoji Uruha • Seiichi Samura • "Master Swordsman" | ||
Hishaku | Yura • Hishaku Sorcerer • Hiruhiko | ||
Sazanami Clan | Kyora Sazanami† • Soya Sazanami‽ • Tenri Sazanami† • Tamaki Sazanami • Enji Sazanami | ||
Other Characters | Sojo's Group | Genichi Sojo† • Norisaku Madoka† • Mohawk Henchmen† | |
Independent Sorcerers | Puppet Sorcerer† • Trauma Sorcerer† • Oni Mask Sorcerer | ||
Non-Sorcerers | Yuu |