Shinobu Kagurazaka
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Shinobu Kagurazaka (神楽坂 忍 Kagurazaka Shinobu?) is a character in the manga and anime series Tenjho Tenge. He is a member of the Enforcement Group, and the head of the Mitsuomi Guard.
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[edit] Character outline
Shinobu is a third-year student and the leader of the Mitsuomi Guard. He is almost solely referred to by his family name by other characters. Despite his position he does not seem to care very much about Mitsuomi's safety, which normally causes Emi Isuzu to get upset with him. Shinobu seems to not understand that if Mitsuomi fights longer than three minutes he will die, which pretty well defeats the purpose of his position. Shinobu is very effeminate and likes big and muscular men.
Shinobu seems to not like Masataka Takayanagi, whom he calls Junior-kun, wanting to fight him "to the end"; this may be out of respect however. Masataka doesn't seem to like Shinobu either, at one point giving Shinobu a dirty look[1]. That said Masataka doesn't seem to like anyone in the Enforcement Group aside from Bunshichi Tawara, so it may not be personal on his end either.
Shinobu seems to be friends with Bunshichi. Bunshichi humorously suggests he and Shinobu should have a long talk about boobs[2]. The two tend to play chess a lot, but Bunshichi never wins.
For some reason Emi lists Shinobu as the only important member of the Enforcement Group that opposes whatever she has planned for the tournament[3]. Bunshichi was also listed, but only as potential opposition.
[edit] Techniques & abilities
Little of Shinobu's abilities were shown, and he only had an unfinished fight against Masataka, but the author states that he is exceptionally strong (his stats on Shinichirō Kurei's data apparently puts him on the same level as Emi). Judging by his fight with Masataka he is exceptionally fast and likes to attack primarily with his knees and legs, while his arms are used for defense.
[edit] Synopsis
[edit] Anime and OVAs
Shinobu first appears as Mitsuomi arrives for the attack on the Juuken Club inside a bowling alley. Mitsuomi backhands his younger brother, Masataka, across the room and orders Shinobu to fight him. Shinobu immediately asks if he can take it to the end; Mitsuomi says he can do whatever he wants[4].
As Masataka is still feeling the effects of his brother's backhand and groin pain (accidently caused by Chiaki), Shinobu does fairly well initially. Masataka observes the way Bob Makihara handles the offer from his brother and it inspires him. Shinobu is offended Masataka looked away during the fight, thinking he might be making fun of him[5]. Masataka warns that he will show Shinobu how dangerous he can be when he is serious[6].
Later Masataka is shown on the ground with Mitsuomi's foot on his head, Shinobu is on the ground bleeding with a swollen cheek. Shinobu is ordered to go get Mitsuomi's bike ready as Mitsuomi will be down in three minutes. As Emi exits the building she sees Shinobu by Mitsuomi's motorcycle and notices his swollen cheek. Shinobu explains, that after Masataka's warning he was about to lose (even though he won't admit it). Mitsuomi knocked his brother out, saving Shinobu. Shinobu is not only ungreatful but mad, insisting he was told he could take it to the end. Mitsuomi responds by backhanding him (leading to the swollen cheek), and calling him a disgrace.
Emi asks where Mitsuomi is and when Shinobu reveals he is still inside fighting the Juuken Club, Emi is furious at Shinobu for abandoning his duties. He argues that Mitsuomi can handle it but Emi simply calls him a transvestite and rushes back inside.
[edit] Manga
Shinobu later appears playing chess with Bunshichi as Bob is attacked by Madoka Mawari. Bunshichi leaves and informs Masataka of the attack; Masataka comes to assist Bob. Shinobu thinks the fight may get interesting when Masataka arrives, but Mitsuomi calls it a farce and refuses to watch. Shinobu reveals Masataka is in fact an anti-weapons specialist. As Madoka cuts her own clothes off, Shinobu references Bunshichi must be happy since he likes boobs.
After Masataka defeats Madoka he looks up and sees Shinobu observing the fight. He crushes a cement pillar and gives Shinobu a "scary look". Shinobu says he shouldn't be looking at him, he had nothing to do with it. Bunshichi seems to think Shinobu isn't really looking at Masataka, but is more focused on how such a nice guy could hit a girl. Shinobu checkmates Bunshichi again and leaves.
On the Enforcement Group's roster for the Annual Election Tournament, Shinobu is listed as the Infantry[7].
[edit] References
- ^ "Tenjho Tenge Manga; volume 12 tankōbon (Chapter 70, Page 25).
- ^ "Tenjho Tenge Manga; volume 12 tankōbon (Chapter 70, Page 25).
- ^ "Tenjho Tenge Manga; volume 9 tankōbon (Page 116).
- ^ "Tenjho Tenge Manga; volume 3 tankōbon (Page 98).
- ^ "Tenjho Tenge Manga; volume 3 tankōbon (Page 123).
- ^ "Tenjho Tenge Manga; volume 3 tankōbon (Page 124).
- ^ "Tenjho Tenge Manga; volume 16 tankōbon (Chapter 99, Page 150).
