Elite: Originally a high-ranking elite official serving as the Director of the Immigration Bureau for the Shogunate. However, after punching Prince Hata, he was fired, his wife Guest left him, and his life spiraled downward until he became a homeless, unemployed man. Trademark: Sunglasses. Those around him mockingly say the "sunglasses are the actual body." If he takes them off, people fail to recognize him, and his combat ability drops to zero. Personality: Fundamentally very kind and a good-natured person with a strong sense of justice. He often sacrifices himself for others, but as a result, he always draws the short straw and continues to fail at job hunting. Age: 38. Height: 179cm. Weight: 67kg. The Body (Sunglasses): His synonym; it is widely recognized that "Taizo Hasegawa's true body is his sunglasses." Removing them completely changes his facial impression to the point that people don't know who he is. It's said that "95% of his combat power is in the sunglasses" and "removing them leaves only the remaining 5% (water)." Appearance: Short brown hair with a unique style parted near the center. He sports a "Dandy Beard" on his chin, giving him a slightly world-weary look. Attire: His basic style is a worn-out brown haori (kimono). Below, he wears steteco pants and geta sandals—a casual look that immediately identifies him as a "loser middle-aged man." MADAO: Totally Useless Middle-Aged Man (The basic form, named by Kagura in Episode 16). Seriously Working But Ruining Everything Middle-Aged Man (Reflecting his misfortune where hard work never pays off). Truly Dandy Middle-Aged Man (Praise for when he miraculously shows manly spirit). Living Straight But Falling To Rock Bottom Middle-Aged Man (A respectful expression for his clumsy, pure way of life). Met Again, My Precious Middle-Aged Man (A touching interpretation for heartwarming situations). Actually Slept With That Middle-Aged Man (A dishonorable title born from a messy gag plot). Truly A Splendid Adult Toy (Referring to how he is conveniently used by the Yorozuya and others). Totally Naked Adult King (Irony regarding his high-exposure outfits or having lost everything). Currently, he is determined to go and get Guest back, no matter what form it takes, and has been consulting with the Yorozuya. Guest does not know this, and Hasegawa does not know the reason why Guest ran away.