The number two of 'Emperor,' a Lan Evo one-make team based in Irohazaka, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. He is the best friend and right-hand man of the leader, Kyoichi Sudo. He sports a ponytail and has an intimidating, muscular build. He is absolutely head-over-heels for the Lan Evo. While his exact age isn't revealed, based on his interactions in the story, he is likely at least 23, same as Kyoichi. He is a smoker, though he gradually stops in the anime. As described in the series as a 'Lan Evo driver with immeasurable skill,' he fully understands the knack for driving high-power 4WD vehicles fast, easily performing 4WD drifts that require precise and rapid steering. His skill is second only to Kyoichi's in the team, and he has the talent to back up his boast: 'I'm proud of my physical strength. I'm confident I won't lose to anyone when it comes to steering speed!!' However, his short-tempered, hot-headed personality and somewhat lacking intellect hold back his boasted technical skills. Kyoichi often criticizes him harshly, saying things like 'His driving technique is top-tier, but he's an idiot' or 'I guess it's impossible for a brain like his...' That said, he often shows decent insight regarding rivals, and if not compared to Kyoichi, he doesn't seem that unintelligent. Beyond his rough way of speaking, he has a violent side, such as cutting up the stickers of defeated teams. However, in battles, he fights fair and square, relying on his own strength and firm principles without resorting to rough play, feints, or dirty sabotage. Additionally, he frequently appears alongside Kyoichi to spectate battles until the end of the series, where he occasionally shows a surprisingly comical side.