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** To the entire Himegami Family, whom he antagonized ages ago which began when he slew his own brother to get to his wife, Yatsuno, in order to obtain her power. Yamato then pursued his niece and nephew, but wound up being slain by Yabiko. Over 2,000 years have passed, leaving Himegami as the sole remaining member of her family and one of the few with [[LadyOfBlackMagic the power]] to oppose her uncle.
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** To the entire Himegami Family, whom he antagonized ages ago which began when he slew his own brother to get to his wife, Yatsuno, in order to obtain her power. Yamato then pursued his niece and nephew, but wound up being slain by Yabiko. Over 2,000 years have passed, leaving Himegami as the sole remaining member of her family and one of the few with [[LadyOfBlackMagic [[KryptoniteFactor the power]] to oppose her uncle.
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** Yamato has also become the sworn enemy of Takeru Oyama who, as fate would have it, is a distant descendant of Yabiko. Takeru also takes issue with Yamato for targetting Tenbi Academy, made worse when Yamato abducts Ms. Aki to [[VirginSacrifice sacrifice her]] to the Ama no Iwato seal.
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** Yamato has also become the sworn made an enemy of Takeru Oyama who, as fate would have it, is a distant descendant of Yabiko. Takeru also takes issue with Yamato for targetting Tenbi Academy, made worse when Yamato abducts Ms. Aki to [[VirginSacrifice sacrifice her]] to the Ama no Iwato seal.
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* EvilUncle: To his deceased nephew (Yabiko) and his niece, Kodama, who's one of the few remaining people with the power to oppose him.
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** Yamato has also become the sworn enemy of Takeru Oyama who, as fate would have it, is a distant descendant of Yabiko. Which makes Takeru a distant relative of Himegami and he'll stop at nothing also takes issue with Yamato for targetting Tenbi Academy, made worse when Yamato abducts Ms. Aki to protect her and their friends from him.[[VirginSacrifice sacrifice her]] to the Ama no Iwato seal.
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**To the entire Himegami Family, whom he antagonized ages ago which began when he slew his own brother to get to his wife, Yatsuno, in order to obtain her power. Yamato then pursued his niece and nephew, but wound up being slain by Yabiko. Over 2,000 years have passed, leaving Himegami as the sole remaining member of her family and one of the few with [[LadyOfBlackMagic the power]] to oppose her uncle.
**Yamato has also become the sworn enemy of Takeru Oyama who, as fate would have it, is a distant descendant of Yabiko. Which makes Takeru a distant relative of Himegami and he'll stop at nothing to protect her and their friends from him.
**To the entire Himegami Family, whom he antagonized ages ago which began when he slew his own brother to get to his wife, Yatsuno, in order to obtain her power. Yamato then pursued his niece and nephew, but wound up being slain by Yabiko. Over 2,000 years have passed, leaving Himegami as the sole remaining member of her family and one of the few with [[LadyOfBlackMagic the power]] to oppose her uncle.
**Yamato has also become the sworn enemy of Takeru Oyama who, as fate would have it, is a distant descendant of Yabiko. Which makes Takeru a distant relative of Himegami and he'll stop at nothing to protect her and their friends from him.
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* BadassAbnormal: He was proficient enough in martial arts and Element manipulation that he could face multiple A and S-rank Maken users, while unarmed. A feat matched only by Inaho's father, [[BarefistedMonk Tesshin.]]
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* OneManArmy: In chapter 42, he was able to take on Azuki, Chacha, and Uruchi, unarmed and ''without the use of a Maken'', even though they were using theirs.
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: He is the absolute king of this trope as he's been [[spoiler:sucking the souls out of every single person that served him one by one after they're no longer use to him. This trope comes full circle during chapter 85 when he takes the souls of Otohime, Espada, and Kajiru]].
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: He is Exemplified by the absolute king of this trope as fact that he's been [[spoiler:sucking drained the souls out of every single person that served him one by one after they're even his most loyal and powerful minions, without hesitation, once he no longer use to him. This trope comes full circle needs them. Particularly during chapter 85 when he takes the souls of Otohime, [[spoiler: Espada, and Kajiru]].Sorano, Sui, ''and'' Otohime]].
*BadassAbnormal: He was proficient enough in martial arts and Element manipulation that he could face multiple A and S-rank Maken users, while unarmed. A feat matched only by Inaho's father, [[BarefistedMonk Tesshin.]]
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*AwesomeByAnalysis: Yamato has been around since ancient times and has used it to sudy the 8 Original Maken, so he's already well-aware of each of their abilities. He can also deduce the abilities of any other Maken, so long as he's seen it used enough times. Which is why Kai's "Rental Gift" was rendered useless, because Yamato [[SoLastSeason had already seen]] each of the Maken abilities Kai had borrowed and determined he was little more than [[NotNowKiddo a nuisance.]]
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*EvilUncle: To his deceased nephew (Yabiko) and his niece, Kodama, who's one of the few remaining people with the power to oppose him.
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*HeroKiller: He's responsible for the murder of Himegami's parents[[note]]who were Yamato's own younger brother, Oouso no Mikoto and his brother's wife, Yatsuno, who was the reincarnated [[{{Orochi}} Yamato no Orochi]] in human form[[/note]] over 2,000 years prior to the start of the manga's main story. And he's also the one who kills Inaho's father, Tesshin.
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* KryptoniteFactor: Because of Yamato's inherent nature, his Element is "Black" by default, which makes him vulnerable to [[LightEmUp "White" Element.]] However, the ability to use it is exceedingly rare, as there are only four known ability users who can[[note]]according to Gen[[/note]]: his niece (Kodama), Inaho, Yan-Min, and Takeru Oyama.
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* KryptoniteFactor: Because of Yamato's inherent nature, his Element is "Black" by default, which makes him vulnerable to [[LightEmUp "White" Element.]] However, the ability to use it is exceedingly rare, as there are only four known ability users who can[[note]]according to Gen[[/note]]: Love Espada[[/note]]: his niece (Kodama), Inaho, Yan-Min, and Takeru Oyama.
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* ChekhovsGun: Despite his crushing defeat from Takeru (chapter 57), the first time Yamato actually shows sign of concern is during chapter 86, when Idaten informs him that Yan-Min was somehow using [[spoiler: White Element]]. It becomes important only twelve chapters later (see KryptoniteFactor).
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* ChekhovsGun: Despite his crushing defeat from Takeru (chapter 57), the first time Yamato actually shows sign of concern is during chapter 86, when Idaten informs him that Yan-Min was somehow using [[spoiler: White Element]]. It becomes important only twelve chapters later (see KryptoniteFactor).
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* GreaterScopeVillaiin: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
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* {{Badass}}: Oh very much so, you can't be the big bad of an action series like this and not be one. Most notably, every time he [[spoiler:switches bodies, he comes back even stronger and in his final body, he was seen curbstomping both Minori, Takeru, and Minerva with relative ease in chapter 85]].
* BiggerBad: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
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* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown dozens of clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
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* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown dozens GreaterScopeVillaiin: For much of clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens the series, we're lead to any of them, or how many of them die, believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's got plenty to fall back on.been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
* WeHaveReserves: He's homegrown dozens of clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
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[[folder:Ouken Yamato]]
The leader of the Kamigari, head of the Yamato Family, and the series' [[BigBad main antagonist]], until his death. Despite being hundreds of years in age, Ouken's strength and fighting capability have only grown stronger with time. Minori's father was said to have been an obstacle to him, and his daughter is one of the few he's ever acknowledged as an equal. Regardless, he has no sentiment towards her and sees Minori as another obstacle in his quest for ultimate power. To that end, he seeks to capture Himegami, as her Orochi blood makes her "The Key" to breaking the seal atop Amanohara.
The leader of the Kamigari, head of the Yamato Family, and the series' [[BigBad main antagonist]], until his death. Despite being hundreds of years in age, Ouken's strength and fighting capability have only grown stronger with time. Minori's father was said to have been an obstacle to him, and his daughter is one of the few he's ever acknowledged as an equal. Regardless, he has no sentiment towards her and sees Minori as another obstacle in his quest for ultimate power. To that end, he seeks to capture Himegami, as her Orochi blood makes her "The Key" to breaking the seal atop Amanohara.
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The leader of the Kamigari, head of the
[[quoteright:261:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yamato_mug.png]]
Himegami's uncle looms over the series as its main antagonist and originally created the Kamigari for the purpose of killing the ancients gods, to obtain their powers. Centuries have passed since he was defeated and slain by his nephew, Yabiko. Yet, Takeru's spirit lingers by possessing those of his bloodline, and the
* {{Badass}}: Oh very much so, you can't be the big bad of an action series like this and not be one. Most notably, every time he [[spoiler:switches bodies, he comes back even stronger and in his final body, he was seen curbstomping both Minori, Takeru, and Minerva with relative ease in chapter 85]].
* BiggerBad: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''DESTROY!!''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
* BodySurf: See the [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entry.
* CallingYourAttacks: Noted in the BreathWeapon entry.
* DeadAllAlong: Which is part of the reason Gouken's death was pointless. Takeru killed him just to vent his frustrations at the one who was possessing him, who was dead to begin with. So Takeru Yamato didn't care.
* DeathIsCheap: Plus, if you kill off one of his hosts, he'll just hop into the next one and come back stronger than before.
* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Everything's he's ever done has been for his own gain, including [[spoiler: murdering his brother and his brother's wife]]. So he couldn't understand why Takeru and the others were willing to risk themselves defending his niece, since she was [[spoiler: already dead]].
* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown dozens of clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: After more than 2,000 years of waiting, he finally gets his hands on Himegami; "they key" he needed to break the seal atop Amanohara. Except he blew it, because the first thing he decided to do, was try to rape her.
* {{Irony}}: Threefold, since his lone opposition not only shares the same name as himself, but Takeru also happens to be the spitting image of the man who killed him ages ago (Yabiko Yamato), and possesses the exact same ability [[spoiler: Blood Pointer]].
* AManIsAlwaysEager: His first act, upon reviving from his injuries, is to grab a concubine who happened to be in the room. Then gropes and fingers her to orgasm, before instructing Miyabi to bring him more of his women.
* TheManBehindTheMan: Ouken Yamato was well-aware that Takeru Yamato's spirit resided within his body, but Ouken's will was strong enough to keep Takeru from taking him over. So he was forced to bide his time, 'til Ouken's lifeforce finally expired.
* MyDeathIsOnlyTheBeginning: ...because it hasn't stopped him from coming back and only delayed his plans by over 2,000 years.
* [[EvilCounterpart Name's the Same]]: ...as the protagonist, which is highlighted during their face-off in chapter 56:
-->'''Takeru Yamato: (while possessing Gouken)''' ["Having two Takerus with powers in this world is unnecessary."
* ParentalIncest: The guy tried to rape his own niece in front of her friends, just to humiliate her and piss Takeru off. Thankfully, he failed on the first two counts. But he ''did'' succeed with the last one (enraging Takeru).
* ReallyGetsAround: In more ways than one, from banging countless concubines over the centuries, to [[GrandTheftMe body snatching his own offspring]] and his clones.
* SadisticChoice: Seeing that Tesshin had been prepared throw his life away to defy him, Takeru told him he'd not only kill him, but [[spoiler: Yuuka]] as well. Making it a point to emphasize how he'd toy with her first and that she wouldn't be a match for him. On the other hand, he'd spare both their lives and even let the girl go... provided Tesshin swore his obedience to him. [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse Tesshin concedes.]]
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: Noted in the DeathIsCheap and [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entries.
* WhyWontYouDie:
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: He is the absolute king of this trope as he's been [[spoiler:sucking the souls out of every single person that served him one by one after they're no longer use to him. This trope comes full circle during chapter 85 when he takes the souls of Otohime, Espada, and Kajiru]].
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[[folder:Ouken Yamato]]
The leader of the Kamigari, head of the Yamato Family, and the series' [[BigBad main antagonist]], until his death. Despite being hundreds of years in age, Ouken's strength and fighting capability have only grown stronger with time. Minori's father was said to have been an obstacle to him, and his daughter is one of the few he's ever acknowledged as an equal. Regardless, he has no sentiment towards her and sees Minori as another obstacle in his quest for ultimate power. To that end, he seeks to capture Himegami, as her Orochi blood makes her "The Key" to breaking the seal atop Amanohara.
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* BiggerBad: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''DESTROY!!''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
* BodySurf: See the [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entry.
* CallingYourAttacks: Noted in the BreathWeapon entry.
* DeadAllAlong: Which is part of the reason Gouken's death was pointless. Takeru killed him just to vent his frustrations at the one who was possessing him, who was dead to begin with. So Takeru Yamato didn't care.
* DeathIsCheap: Plus, if you kill off one of his hosts, he'll just hop into the next one and come back stronger than before.
* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Everything's he's ever done has been for his own gain, including [[spoiler: murdering his brother and his brother's wife]]. So he couldn't understand why Takeru and the others were willing to risk themselves defending his niece, since she was [[spoiler: already dead]].
* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown dozens of clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: After more than 2,000 years of waiting, he finally gets his hands on Himegami; "they key" he needed to break the seal atop Amanohara. Except he blew it, because the first thing he decided to do, was try to rape her.
* {{Irony}}: Threefold, since his lone opposition not only shares the same name as himself, but Takeru also happens to be the spitting image of the man who killed him ages ago (Yabiko Yamato), and possesses the exact same ability [[spoiler: Blood Pointer]].
* AManIsAlwaysEager: His first act, upon reviving from his injuries, is to grab a concubine who happened to be in the room. Then gropes and fingers her to orgasm, before instructing Miyabi to bring him more of his women.
* TheManBehindTheMan: Ouken Yamato was well-aware that Takeru Yamato's spirit resided within his body, but Ouken's will was strong enough to keep Takeru from taking him over. So he was forced to bide his time, 'til Ouken's lifeforce finally expired.
* MyDeathIsOnlyTheBeginning: ...because it hasn't stopped him from coming back and only delayed his plans by over 2,000 years.
* [[EvilCounterpart Name's the Same]]: ...as the protagonist, which is highlighted during their face-off in chapter 56:
-->'''Takeru Yamato: (while possessing Gouken)''' ["Having two Takerus with powers in this world is unnecessary."
* ParentalIncest: The guy tried to rape his own niece in front of her friends, just to humiliate her and piss Takeru off. Thankfully, he failed on the first two counts. But he ''did'' succeed with the last one (enraging Takeru).
* ReallyGetsAround: In more ways than one, from banging countless concubines over the centuries, to [[GrandTheftMe body snatching his own offspring]] and his clones.
* SadisticChoice: Seeing that Tesshin had been prepared throw his life away to defy him, Takeru told him he'd not only kill him, but [[spoiler: Yuuka]] as well. Making it a point to emphasize how he'd toy with her first and that she wouldn't be a match for him. On the other hand, he'd spare both their lives and even let the girl go... provided Tesshin swore his obedience to him. [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse Tesshin concedes.]]
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: Noted in the DeathIsCheap and [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entries.
* WhyWontYouDie:
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: He is the absolute king of this trope as he's been [[spoiler:sucking the souls out of every single person that served him one by one after they're no longer use to him. This trope comes full circle during chapter 85 when he takes the souls of Otohime, Espada, and Kajiru]].
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[[folder:Ouken Yamato]]
The leader of the Kamigari, head of the Yamato Family, and the series' [[BigBad main antagonist]], until his death. Despite being hundreds of years in age, Ouken's strength and fighting capability have only grown stronger with time. Minori's father was said to have been an obstacle to him, and his daughter is one of the few he's ever acknowledged as an equal. Regardless, he has no sentiment towards her and sees Minori as another obstacle in his quest for ultimate power. To that end, he seeks to capture Himegami, as her Orochi blood makes her "The Key" to breaking the seal atop Amanohara.
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[[folder:Takeru Yamato]]
Himegami's uncle looms over the series as its main antagonist and originally created the Kamigari for the purpose of killing the ancients gods, to obtain their powers. Centuries have passed since he was defeated and slain by his nephew, Yabiko. Yet, Takeru's spirit lingers by possessing those of his bloodline, and the countless clones he's created. Simply put: he refuses to die.
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* BiggerBad: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''DESTROY!!''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
* BodySurf: See the [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entry.
* CallingYourAttacks: Noted in the BreathWeapon entry.
* DeadAllAlong: Which is part of the reason Gouken's death was pointless. Takeru killed him just to vent his frustrations at the one who was possessing him, who was dead to begin with. So Takeru Yamato didn't care.
* DeathIsCheap: Plus, if you kill off one of his hosts, he'll just hop into the next one and come back stronger than before.
* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Everything's he's ever done has been for his own gain, including [[spoiler: murdering his brother and his brother's wife]]. So he couldn't understand why Takeru and the others were willing to risk themselves defending his niece, since she was [[spoiler: already dead]].
* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown dozens of clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: After more than 2,000 years of waiting, he finally gets his hands on Himegami; "they key" he needed to break the seal atop Amanohara. Except he blew it, because the first thing he decided to do, was try to rape her.
* {{Irony}}: Threefold, since his lone opposition not only shares the same name as himself, but Takeru also happens to be the spitting image of the man who killed him ages ago (Yabiko Yamato), and possesses the exact same ability [[spoiler: Blood Pointer]].
* AManIsAlwaysEager: His first act, upon reviving from his injuries, is to grab a concubine who happened to be in the room. Then gropes and fingers her to orgasm, before instructing Miyabi to bring him more of his women.
* TheManBehindTheMan: Ouken Yamato was well-aware that Takeru Yamato's spirit resided within his body, but Ouken's will was strong enough to keep Takeru from taking him over. So he was forced to bide his time, 'til Ouken's lifeforce finally expired.
* MyDeathIsOnlyTheBeginning: ...because it hasn't stopped him from coming back and only delayed his plans by over 2,000 years.
* [[EvilCounterpart Name's the Same]]: ...as the protagonist, which is highlighted during their face-off in chapter 56:
-->'''Takeru Yamato: (while possessing Gouken)''' ["Having two Takerus with powers in this world is unnecessary."
* ParentalIncest: The guy tried to rape his own niece in front of her friends, just to humiliate her and piss Takeru off. Thankfully, he failed on the first two counts. But he ''did'' succeed with the last one (enraging Takeru).
* ReallyGetsAround: In more ways than one, from banging countless concubines over the centuries, to [[GrandTheftMe body snatching his own offspring]] and his clones.
* SadisticChoice: Seeing that Tesshin had been prepared throw his life away to defy him, Takeru told him he'd not only kill him, but [[spoiler: Yuuka]] as well. Making it a point to emphasize how he'd toy with her first and that she wouldn't be a match for him. On the other hand, he'd spare both their lives and even let the girl go... provided Tesshin swore his obedience to him. [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse Tesshin concedes.]]
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: Noted in the DeathIsCheap and [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entries.
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[[folder:Takeru Yamato]]
Himegami's uncle looms over the series as its main antagonist and originally created the Kamigari for the purpose of killing the ancients gods, to obtain their powers. Centuries have passed since he was defeated and slain by his nephew, Yabiko. Yet, Takeru's spirit lingers by possessing those of his bloodline, and the countless clones he's created. Simply put: he refuses to die.
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* BiggerBad: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''DESTROY!!''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
* BodySurf: See the [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entry.
* CallingYourAttacks: Noted in the BreathWeapon entry.
* DeadAllAlong: Which is part of the reason Gouken's death was pointless. Takeru killed him just to vent his frustrations at the one who was possessing him, who was dead to begin with. So Takeru Yamato didn't care.
* DeathIsCheap: Plus, if you kill off one of his hosts, he'll just hop into the next one and come back stronger than before.
* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Everything's he's ever done has been for his own gain, including [[spoiler: murdering his brother and his brother's wife]]. So he couldn't understand why Takeru and the others were willing to risk themselves defending his niece, since she was [[spoiler: already dead]].
* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown dozens of clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: After more than 2,000 years of waiting, he finally gets his hands on Himegami; "they key" he needed to break the seal atop Amanohara. Except he blew it, because the first thing he decided to do, was try to rape her.
* {{Irony}}: Threefold, since his lone opposition not only shares the same name as himself, but Takeru also happens to be the spitting image of the man who killed him ages ago (Yabiko Yamato), and possesses the exact same ability [[spoiler: Blood Pointer]].
* AManIsAlwaysEager: His first act, upon reviving from his injuries, is to grab a concubine who happened to be in the room. Then gropes and fingers her to orgasm, before instructing Miyabi to bring him more of his women.
* TheManBehindTheMan: Ouken Yamato was well-aware that Takeru Yamato's spirit resided within his body, but Ouken's will was strong enough to keep Takeru from taking him over. So he was forced to bide his time, 'til Ouken's lifeforce finally expired.
* MyDeathIsOnlyTheBeginning: ...because it hasn't stopped him from coming back and only delayed his plans by over 2,000 years.
* [[EvilCounterpart Name's the Same]]: ...as the protagonist, which is highlighted during their face-off in chapter 56:
-->'''Takeru Yamato: (while possessing Gouken)''' ["Having two Takerus with powers in this world is unnecessary."
* ParentalIncest: The guy tried to rape his own niece in front of her friends, just to humiliate her and piss Takeru off. Thankfully, he failed on the first two counts. But he ''did'' succeed with the last one (enraging Takeru).
* ReallyGetsAround: In more ways than one, from banging countless concubines over the centuries, to [[GrandTheftMe body snatching his own offspring]] and his clones.
* SadisticChoice: Seeing that Tesshin had been prepared throw his life away to defy him, Takeru told him he'd not only kill him, but [[spoiler: Yuuka]] as well. Making it a point to emphasize how he'd toy with her first and that she wouldn't be a match for him. On the other hand, he'd spare both their lives and even let the girl go... provided Tesshin swore his obedience to him. [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse Tesshin concedes.]]
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: Noted in the DeathIsCheap and [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entries.
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*TheUnseen: Ouken doesn't make an appearance in the anime and only gets a brief mention, despite being the series' main antagonist.
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* BadassFamily: The Shishigami are the uppercrust of their organization, consisting of [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/33/26/ the Yamato Family]] and their closest associates.
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* BadassFamily: The Shishigami are the uppercrust of their organization, consisting of [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/33/26/ the Yamato Family]] Family and their closest associates.
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* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: They have influence within the [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/8/9/ Tenbi region's government]], and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/34/3/ use their connections]] to carry out their hidden agenda.
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* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: They have influence within the [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/8/9/ Tenbi region's government]], government, and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/34/3/ use their connections]] connections to carry out their hidden agenda.
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* AuraVision: An ability he shares in common with Minerva, making him the only other person who's capable of seeing [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/23/ what Himegami actually looks like.]] Which is how he knew [[spoiler: the real Himegami had died long ago, since all that was left of her, was her Element]].
* BadassGrandpa: Ouken was able to deafeat four '''A class''' ability users at once during a sparring session, parted the ocean [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/5/ by shouting]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/6/ at it]], threw a slab of rock [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/8/ like a frisbee]] and rode it across ocean, and was the first of only two people who's ever been able to [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/45/12/ defeat Minori]][[note]]though Aki said it was because Minori had been weakened at the time[[/note]]. The old man was serious business.
* BadassGrandpa: Ouken was able to deafeat four '''A class''' ability users at once during a sparring session, parted the ocean [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/5/ by shouting]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/6/ at it]], threw a slab of rock [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/8/ like a frisbee]] and rode it across ocean, and was the first of only two people who's ever been able to [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/45/12/ defeat Minori]][[note]]though Aki said it was because Minori had been weakened at the time[[/note]]. The old man was serious business.
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* AuraVision: An ability he shares in common with Minerva, making him the only other person who's capable of seeing [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/23/ what Himegami actually looks like.]] like. Which is how he knew [[spoiler: the real Himegami had died long ago, since all that was left of her, was her Element]].
* BadassGrandpa: Ouken was able to deafeat four '''A class''' ability users at once during a sparring session, parted the ocean[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/5/ by shouting]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/6/ shouting at it]], it, threw a slab of rock [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/8/ rock like a frisbee]] frisbee and rode it across ocean, and was the first of only two people who's ever been able to [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/45/12/ to defeat Minori]][[note]]though Minori[[note]]though Aki said it was because Minori had been weakened at the time[[/note]]. The old man was serious business.
* BadassGrandpa: Ouken was able to deafeat four '''A class''' ability users at once during a sparring session, parted the ocean
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* ImplacableMan: Ouken's latent Element was so powerful, that bullets fired at point blank range [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/11/ couldn't touch him]] and enabled him to keep fighting even after taking some of Minori's [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/43/13/ most powerful attacks.]]
* RatedMForManly: Miyabi definitely belives so, 'cuz she can't stop bragging about how powerful he is. And after watching him bang a chamberful of concubines, she got so turned on, that she blushed and started [[spoiler: [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/6/ dripping]]]].
* ReallyGetsAround: Chapter 32 begins with [[SexyDiscretionShot a veiled shot]] of him banging one of his concubines so hard, that the force of his thrusts [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/4/ was shaking the guardian statue]] outside the bedchamber. By the next page, he's done. An entire harem is seen collapsed in exhaustion.
* RatedMForManly: Miyabi definitely belives so, 'cuz she can't stop bragging about how powerful he is. And after watching him bang a chamberful of concubines, she got so turned on, that she blushed and started [[spoiler: [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/6/ dripping]]]].
* ReallyGetsAround: Chapter 32 begins with [[SexyDiscretionShot a veiled shot]] of him banging one of his concubines so hard, that the force of his thrusts [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/4/ was shaking the guardian statue]] outside the bedchamber. By the next page, he's done. An entire harem is seen collapsed in exhaustion.
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* ImplacableMan: Ouken's latent Element was so powerful, that bullets fired at point blank range [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/11/ couldn't coulddn't touch him]] him and enabled him to keep fighting even after taking some of Minori's [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/43/13/ most powerful attacks.]]
attacks.
* RatedMForManly: Miyabi definitelybelives believes so, 'cuz she can't stop bragging about how powerful he is. And after watching him bang a chamberful of concubines, she got so turned on, that she blushed and started [[spoiler: [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/6/ dripping]]]].
dripping]].
* ReallyGetsAround: Chapter 32 begins with [[SexyDiscretionShot a veiled shot]] of him banging one of his concubines so hard, that the force of his thrusts[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/4/ was shaking the guardian statue]] statue outside the bedchamber. By the next page, he's done. An entire harem is seen collapsed in exhaustion.
* RatedMForManly: Miyabi definitely
* ReallyGetsAround: Chapter 32 begins with [[SexyDiscretionShot a veiled shot]] of him banging one of his concubines so hard, that the force of his thrusts
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-->'''Ouken: (at Takeru)''' [[EvilCannotComprehendGood "I don't understand]] -- Why are you helping that girl? [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/24/ She isn't even a human.]] She's nothing but [[spoiler: a doll. That body is made of [[DeadAllAlong what's left of]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/7/ the real Kodama Himegami]]]]."
** At that point, their battle was suspended by a 4 chapter flashback mini-arc, revealing how Himegami was eventually confined within the seal atop Amanohara, and [[spoiler: died after her body gradually dissolved over the next 2,000 years. The girl Takeru and the others knew as Himegami was simply her Element, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/14/ which had taken metaphysical form in her likeness]]]].
** At that point, their battle was suspended by a 4 chapter flashback mini-arc, revealing how Himegami was eventually confined within the seal atop Amanohara, and [[spoiler: died after her body gradually dissolved over the next 2,000 years. The girl Takeru and the others knew as Himegami was simply her Element, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/14/ which had taken metaphysical form in her likeness]]]].
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-->'''Ouken: (at Takeru)''' [[EvilCannotComprehendGood "I don't understand]] -- Why are you helping that girl? [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/24/ She isn't even a human.]] human. She's nothing but [[spoiler: a doll. That body is made of [[DeadAllAlong what's left of]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/7/ of the real Kodama Himegami]]]]."
** At that point, their battle was suspended by a 4 chapter flashback mini-arc, revealing how Himegami was eventually confined within the seal atop Amanohara, and [[spoiler: died after her body gradually dissolved over the next 2,000 years. The girl Takeru and the others knew as Himegami was simply her Element,[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/14/ which had taken metaphysical form in her likeness]]]].likeness]].
** At that point, their battle was suspended by a 4 chapter flashback mini-arc, revealing how Himegami was eventually confined within the seal atop Amanohara, and [[spoiler: died after her body gradually dissolved over the next 2,000 years. The girl Takeru and the others knew as Himegami was simply her Element,
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] couldn't understand why Takeru and the others would bother defending [[spoiler: "a doll" of a girl [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/50/9/ who had already died ages ago]]]]. It backfired beautifully, when Takeru responded [[CurbstompBattle by beating]] [[TrueCompanions a friendship speech]] into him.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] couldn't understand why Takeru and the others would bother defending [[spoiler: "a doll" of a girl [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/50/9/ who had already died ages ago]]]].ago]]. It backfired beautifully, when Takeru responded [[CurbstompBattle by beating]] [[TrueCompanions a friendship speech]] into him.
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* BigBrotherWorship: Otohime refers to Gouken as, "Onii-sama" and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/16/ has absolute faith]] in her twin brother's abilities. But was surprised when he found out his powers had limitations.
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* BigBrotherWorship: Otohime refers to Gouken as, "Onii-sama" and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/16/ has absolute faith]] faith in her twin brother's abilities. But was surprised when he found out his powers had limitations.
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* DefiantToTheEnd: Seen at the beginning of chapter 54, when she's about to be punished by Haruko. Otohime told Haruko to [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054 do her worst]], as she refused to tell her how to free the islanders from her control.
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* DefiantToTheEnd: Seen at the beginning of chapter 54, when she's about to be punished by Haruko. Otohime told Haruko to [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054 do her worst]], worst, as she refused to tell her how to free the islanders from her control.
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* HumiliationConga: After more than 40 chapters, she finally got was coming to her when Haruko [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/ put Otohime across her knee]] and spanked her, while [[TheGadfly Yuuka]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/4/ got it all on film.]] By the time Haruko's done, Otohime is shown passed out with smoke rising from [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/4/ her freshly tanned backside.]]
* IHaveYourWife: After Yuuka falls into her trap, Otohime has Love Espada [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/13/ publicly notify Tenbi]] the following day at the festival. Then taunts Minori and the others [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/14/ by showing them.]]
* JerkassHasAPoint: When Minori threatens her for holding Yuuka hostage, Otohime counters by telling her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/15/ it was their own fault]] for sending Yuuka to spy on them. And also deduces that Maken-ki assumed it wouldn't matter if they lost the competition, since they tried to set a trap for them.
* ManipulativeBitch: She showed up for the Himekagura Festival, knowing Tenbi would try to follow her, in hopes of finding her new lair and [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s location. Yuuka falls into their trap, where Otohime explained that Love Espada and the other third year students [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/69/23/ were under her control.]] And later explains to Miyabi, that she's been using them sparingly [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/65/5/ to ensure the mind control holds]], until the intergration process is complete.
* IHaveYourWife: After Yuuka falls into her trap, Otohime has Love Espada [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/13/ publicly notify Tenbi]] the following day at the festival. Then taunts Minori and the others [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/14/ by showing them.]]
* JerkassHasAPoint: When Minori threatens her for holding Yuuka hostage, Otohime counters by telling her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/15/ it was their own fault]] for sending Yuuka to spy on them. And also deduces that Maken-ki assumed it wouldn't matter if they lost the competition, since they tried to set a trap for them.
* ManipulativeBitch: She showed up for the Himekagura Festival, knowing Tenbi would try to follow her, in hopes of finding her new lair and [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s location. Yuuka falls into their trap, where Otohime explained that Love Espada and the other third year students [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/69/23/ were under her control.]] And later explains to Miyabi, that she's been using them sparingly [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/65/5/ to ensure the mind control holds]], until the intergration process is complete.
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* HumiliationConga: After more than 40 chapters, she finally got was coming to her when Haruko [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/ put Otohime across her knee]] knee and spanked her, while [[TheGadfly Yuuka]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/4/ got it all on film.]] film] By the time Haruko's done, Otohime is shown passed out with smoke rising from [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/4/ her freshly tanned backside.]]
backside.
* IHaveYourWife: After Yuuka falls into her trap, Otohime has Love Espada[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/13/ publicly notify Tenbi]] Tenbi the following day at the festival. Then taunts Minori and the others [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/14/ others by showing them.]]
them.
* JerkassHasAPoint: When Minori threatens her for holding Yuuka hostage, Otohime counters by telling her[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/15/ it was their own fault]] fault for sending Yuuka to spy on them. And also deduces that Maken-ki assumed it wouldn't matter if they lost the competition, since they tried to set a trap for them.
* ManipulativeBitch: She showed up for the Himekagura Festival, knowing Tenbi would try to follow her, in hopes of finding her new lair and [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s location. Yuuka falls into their trap, where Otohime explained that Love Espada and the other third year students[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/69/23/ were under her control.]] control. And later explains to Miyabi, that she's been using them sparingly [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/65/5/ to ensure the mind control holds]], holds, until the intergration process is complete.
* IHaveYourWife: After Yuuka falls into her trap, Otohime has Love Espada
* JerkassHasAPoint: When Minori threatens her for holding Yuuka hostage, Otohime counters by telling her
* ManipulativeBitch: She showed up for the Himekagura Festival, knowing Tenbi would try to follow her, in hopes of finding her new lair and [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s location. Yuuka falls into their trap, where Otohime explained that Love Espada and the other third year students
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* OhCrap: She talks big so long as she has her brother, or her minions to hide behind. But once Celia took them out of the picture, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/10/ she knew her ass was grass.]]
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* OhCrap: She talks big so long as she has her brother, or her minions to hide behind. But once Celia took them out of the picture, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/10/ she knew her ass was grass.]]
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* [[MeatPuppet Puppet Master]]: Dollhouse's special ability is "Glooming Garden", which bends the victim to Otohime's will, with a miniature mannequin of them. Anyone that steps within her Dollhouse's {{area of effect}} [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/22/ becomes hers to control.]] And any pain she inflicts on the victim's "doll" is magnified several times over, which is how she effortlessly broke Sho's arm.
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* [[MeatPuppet Puppet Master]]: Dollhouse's special ability is "Glooming Garden", which bends the victim to Otohime's will, with a miniature mannequin of them. Anyone that steps within her Dollhouse's {{area of effect}} [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/22/ becomes hers to control.]] control. And any pain she inflicts on the victim's "doll" is magnified several times over, which is how she effortlessly broke Sho's arm.
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* TheSociopath: People are playthings to her, which is epitomized by her Maken ability. She deliberately goaded Sho into picking a fight with her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/23/ as an excuse to torment him.]] While in chapter 48, [[EvilGloating she gloated]] about how she [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/48/12/ enslaved the locals of Okino island.]]
* SpoiledBrat: She's quick to flaunt that she's Ouken's granddaughter [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/27/ to intimidate anyone who crosses her]], or gets in the way of her "fun".
* ThisCannotBe: Her Maken usually makes her untouchable, once she has control of the victim. She never imagined anyone could break free of it [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/24/ and still come after her.]]
* TomatoInTheMirror: According to Akaya's intel, Otohime and Gouken aren't really Ouken's grandchildren. [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/5/ They're clones]] created by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] [[GrandTheftMe for the purpose of inhabiting]], to perpetuate his own existence.
* SpoiledBrat: She's quick to flaunt that she's Ouken's granddaughter [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/27/ to intimidate anyone who crosses her]], or gets in the way of her "fun".
* ThisCannotBe: Her Maken usually makes her untouchable, once she has control of the victim. She never imagined anyone could break free of it [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/24/ and still come after her.]]
* TomatoInTheMirror: According to Akaya's intel, Otohime and Gouken aren't really Ouken's grandchildren. [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/5/ They're clones]] created by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] [[GrandTheftMe for the purpose of inhabiting]], to perpetuate his own existence.
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* TheSociopath: People are playthings to her, which is epitomized by her Maken ability. She deliberately goaded Sho into picking a fight with her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/23/ as an excuse to torment him.]] him. While in chapter 48, [[EvilGloating she gloated]] about how she [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/48/12/ enslaved the locals of Okino island.]]
island.
* SpoiledBrat: She's quick to flaunt that she's Ouken's granddaughter[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/27/ to intimidate anyone who crosses her]], her, or gets in the way of her "fun".
* ThisCannotBe: Her Maken usually makes her untouchable, once she has control of the victim. She never imagined anyone could break free of it[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/24/ and still come after her.]]
her.
* TomatoInTheMirror: According to Akaya's intel, Otohime and Gouken aren't really Ouken's grandchildren.[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/5/ They're clones]] clones created by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] [[GrandTheftMe for the purpose of inhabiting]], to perpetuate his own existence.
* SpoiledBrat: She's quick to flaunt that she's Ouken's granddaughter
* ThisCannotBe: Her Maken usually makes her untouchable, once she has control of the victim. She never imagined anyone could break free of it
* TomatoInTheMirror: According to Akaya's intel, Otohime and Gouken aren't really Ouken's grandchildren.
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-->'''Gouken: ([[TheComicallySerious monotone]])''' "I agree. [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/8.html That might kill me."]]
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-->'''Gouken: ([[TheComicallySerious monotone]])''' "I agree. [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/8.html That might kill me."]]"
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* GrandTheftMe: Among the dozens of clones [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] created, Gouken and Otohime were the two he had the greatest compatibility with. Since Otohime is frail, he eventually [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/20/ chose]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/21/ Gouken.]]
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* GrandTheftMe: Among the dozens of clones [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] created, Gouken and Otohime were the two he had the greatest compatibility with. Since Otohime is frail, he eventually [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/20/ chose]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/21/ Gouken.]]chose Goken.
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* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: After [[spoiler: Himegami]] sacrificed herself, in order to save him, Takeru became [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/19/ so enraged]] that he beat Gouken to death, heedless of the fact that he was possessed by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/20/ despite Leo's attempts to pull Takeru off of him.]] By the time he was done, Gouken was no longer recognizable and had literally been beaten into a crater.
* OneManArmy: In chapter 42, he was able to take on Azuki, Chacha, and Uruchi, unarmed and ''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/15/ without the use of his Maken]]'', even though they were using theirs.
* PowerNullifier: Gouken has the inherent ability [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/6/ to cancel any Element based attacks]] used against him. However, he hadn't been aware that there was a limit to how much he could nullify, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/7/ until he burned his hand]] by cancelling out Murakumo.
* OneManArmy: In chapter 42, he was able to take on Azuki, Chacha, and Uruchi, unarmed and ''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/15/ without the use of his Maken]]'', even though they were using theirs.
* PowerNullifier: Gouken has the inherent ability [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/6/ to cancel any Element based attacks]] used against him. However, he hadn't been aware that there was a limit to how much he could nullify, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/7/ until he burned his hand]] by cancelling out Murakumo.
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* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: After [[spoiler: Himegami]] sacrificed herself, in order to save him, Takeru became [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/19/ so enraged]] enraged that he beat Gouken to death, heedless of the fact that he was possessed by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/20/ despite Leo's attempts to pull Takeru off of him.]] him. By the time he was done, Gouken was no longer recognizable and had literally been beaten into a crater.
* OneManArmy: In chapter 42, he was able to take on Azuki, Chacha, and Uruchi, unarmed and''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/15/ without ''without the use of his Maken]]'', Maken'', even though they were using theirs.
* PowerNullifier: Gouken has the inherent ability[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/6/ to cancel any Element based attacks]] attacks used against him. However, he hadn't been aware that there was a limit to how much he could nullify, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/7/ until he burned his hand]] hand by cancelling out Murakumo.
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* WhatASenselessWasteOfHumanLife: Leo tried explaining that killing Gouken wasn't what [[spoiler: Himegami]] would've wanted him to do. Nor would it serve any purpose since, [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] was already dead and simply move on to a new body. Takeru refused to listen and still did it anyway. And once it was done, he found Leo was right. [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/25/ It changed nothing.]] nothing. Gouken had simply been a victim of Takeru's frustration.
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* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/21/ DESTROY!!]]''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
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* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/21/ DESTROY!!]]''' '''DESTROY!!''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
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* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/24/ dozens of clone]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/25/ bodies]] for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
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* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/24/ dozens of clone]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/25/ bodies]] clone bodies for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
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* SadisticChoice: Seeing that Tesshin had been prepared throw his life away to defy him, Takeru told him he'd not only kill him, but [[spoiler: Yuuka]] as well. Making it a point to emphasize [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c080/22.html how he'd toy with her first and that she wouldn't be a match for him.]] On the other hand, he'd spare both their lives and even let the girl go... provided Tesshin swore his obedience to him. [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse Tesshin concedes.]]
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* SadisticChoice: Seeing that Tesshin had been prepared throw his life away to defy him, Takeru told him he'd not only kill him, but [[spoiler: Yuuka]] as well. Making it a point to emphasize [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c080/22.html how he'd toy with her first and that she wouldn't be a match for him.]] him. On the other hand, he'd spare both their lives and even let the girl go... provided Tesshin swore his obedience to him. [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse Tesshin concedes.]]
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* [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections Screw the Rules, We Have Connections!]]: ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: They have influence within the [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/8/9/ Tenbi region's government]], and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/34/3/ use their connections]] to carry out their hidden agenda.
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TheManBehindTheMan: Ouken Yamato was well-aware that Takeru Yamato's spirit resided within his body, but Ouken's will was strong enough to keep Takeru from taking him over. So he was forced to bide his time, 'til Ouken's lifeforce finally expired.
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* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Otohime is a shrewd planner and a better manipulator, who learns from past mistakes and takes measures to ensure the same tactics can't be used against her twice. During the Okino Island arc, Takeru used his Maken ability to nullify the effects of her brainwashing by targeting the victim's Black Element. So Otohime developed an alternate form of mind control that ''doesn't'' use Black Element, rendering Takeru's "Drive Duo" useless. And she used it [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c069/22.html to enslave the Four Pillars of Tenbi]], thus turning the enemy's four strongest ability users into ''her own'' elite squad.
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* DemotedToExtra: In the anime, Otohime suffers a bigger case of it than than Himegami. She [[BitCharacter only makes two appearances]] and, by season 2, she's completely forgotten about.
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*DefiantToTheEnd: Seen at the beginning of chapter 54, when she's about to be punished by Haruko. Otohime told Haruko to [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054 do her worst]], as she refused to tell her how to free the islanders from her control.
* DemotedToExtra: In the anime, Otohime suffers abigger worse case of it than than Himegami. She [[BitCharacter only makes two appearances]] and, by season 2, she's completely forgotten about.
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The head family of Kamigari and the main antagonists of the series.
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* BadassFamily: The Shishigami are the uppercrust of their organization, consisting of [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/33/26/ the Yamato Family]] and their closest associates.
* MeaningfulName: Kamigari means, "god slayers".
* NameToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Most of the world's governments are terrified of them, due to Ouken's power alone. Tenbi and Venus are the only two factions capable of opposing them.
* NebulousEvilOrganization: They exist within the shadows of modern society and are known only to a select few, such as the faculty at Tenbi Academy and Venus. While it's known that Ouken plans to break the seal atop Amanohara, his reasons for doing so remains unclear...
* [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections Screw the Rules, We Have Connections!]]: They have influence within the [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/8/9/ Tenbi region's government]], and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/34/3/ use their connections]] to carry out their hidden agenda.
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[[folder:Ouken Yamato]]
The leader of the Kamigari, head of the Yamato Family, and the series' [[BigBad main antagonist]], until his death. Despite being hundreds of years in age, Ouken's strength and fighting capability have only grown stronger with time. Minori's father was said to have been an obstacle to him, and his daughter is one of the few he's ever acknowledged as an equal. Regardless, he has no sentiment towards her and sees Minori as another obstacle in his quest for ultimate power. To that end, he seeks to capture Himegami, as her Orochi blood makes her "The Key" to breaking the seal atop Amanohara.
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* AuraVision: An ability he shares in common with Minerva, making him the only other person who's capable of seeing [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/23/ what Himegami actually looks like.]] Which is how he knew [[spoiler: the real Himegami had died long ago, since all that was left of her, was her Element]].
* BadassGrandpa: Ouken was able to deafeat four '''A class''' ability users at once during a sparring session, parted the ocean [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/5/ by shouting]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/6/ at it]], threw a slab of rock [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/8/ like a frisbee]] and rode it across ocean, and was the first of only two people who's ever been able to [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/45/12/ defeat Minori]][[note]]though Aki said it was because Minori had been weakened at the time[[/note]]. The old man was serious business.
* BigBad: Or so we were lead to believe, until Himegami finished him.
* BreakThemByTalking: Ouken tried to demoralize Takeru by telling him [[ThatManIsDead the truth about Himegami.]]
* DirtyOldMan: The old guy had an entire harem of concubines, ranging from late teens - early 20's and, unlike most geezers, he did more than just look, or cop a feel. Ouken was [[ReallyGetsAround shagging]] '''[[SexyDiscretionShot ALL]]''' [[SexSlave of 'em.]]
* DiscOneFinalBoss: Ouken had been possessed the entire time by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s spirit, who was animating his corpse. The damage he sustained from Himegami's final attack was irreparable, causing [[spoiler: Takeru]] to finally abandoned Ouken's body, to highjack Gouken's.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Or pants, or ''any'' clothes really, except his kimono. Otherwise, he'd be walking around naked.
* TheDreaded:
* AGodIAm: That was his aspiration, which is believed to have been why he sought to reawaken the Orochi.
* ImplacableMan: Ouken's latent Element was so powerful, that bullets fired at point blank range [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/11/ couldn't touch him]] and enabled him to keep fighting even after taking some of Minori's [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/43/13/ most powerful attacks.]]
* RatedMForManly: Miyabi definitely belives so, 'cuz she can't stop bragging about how powerful he is. And after watching him bang a chamberful of concubines, she got so turned on, that she blushed and started [[spoiler: [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/6/ dripping]]]].
* ReallyGetsAround: Chapter 32 begins with [[SexyDiscretionShot a veiled shot]] of him banging one of his concubines so hard, that the force of his thrusts [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/4/ was shaking the guardian statue]] outside the bedchamber. By the next page, he's done. An entire harem is seen collapsed in exhaustion.
* SexGod: Noted in the preceding entry. Suffice to say, the Old Man's still got it.
* UnwittingPawn: To [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]. The moment Ouken touched the SoulJar, it allowed him to enter Ouken's body and bide his time until his death. The moment he passed away, [[spoiler: Takeru]] took over.
* WhamLine: Delivered at the end of chapter 49, in [[BreakThemByTalking an attempt to demoralize Takeru:]]
-->'''Ouken: (at Takeru)''' [[EvilCannotComprehendGood "I don't understand]] -- Why are you helping that girl? [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/24/ She isn't even a human.]] She's nothing but [[spoiler: a doll. That body is made of [[DeadAllAlong what's left of]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/7/ the real Kodama Himegami]]]]."
** At that point, their battle was suspended by a 4 chapter flashback mini-arc, revealing how Himegami was eventually confined within the seal atop Amanohara, and [[spoiler: died after her body gradually dissolved over the next 2,000 years. The girl Takeru and the others knew as Himegami was simply her Element, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/14/ which had taken metaphysical form in her likeness]]]].
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: He incinerated 4 of his own people during a sparring session, for no other reason than to test his might.
* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] couldn't understand why Takeru and the others would bother defending [[spoiler: "a doll" of a girl [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/50/9/ who had already died ages ago]]]]. It backfired beautifully, when Takeru responded [[CurbstompBattle by beating]] [[TrueCompanions a friendship speech]] into him.
* YourSoulIsMine: "Soul Collector" is how he sustains himself after taking injury. By feasting on other souls, he fully recovers while killing the victim. But he can also use it to to take control of their minds, or alter their memories.
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[[folder:Otohime Yamato]]
The granddaughter of Ouken Yamato, who serves as the series' first real antagonist. She's also the first to truly make Takeru question his belief that girls need protecting, by showing that women can be just as cruel as men. Otohime is spoiled and sociopathic, often treating others as pawns, or as guinea pigs in her experiments. The only one she has any genuine affection for is her twin brother, Gouken.
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* BigBrotherWorship: Otohime refers to Gouken as, "Onii-sama" and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/16/ has absolute faith]] in her twin brother's abilities. But was surprised when he found out his powers had limitations.
* BitchInSheepsClothing: {{Subverted}}, since it didn't take long for her to show her true colors.
* DaddysLittleVillain: Make that grandad's, otherwise the trope is played straight.
* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Otohime is a shrewd planner and a better manipulator, who learns from past mistakes and takes measures to ensure the same tactics can't be used against her twice. During the Okino Island arc, Takeru used his Maken ability to nullify the effects of her brainwashing by targeting the victim's Black Element. So Otohime developed an alternate form of mind control that ''doesn't'' use Black Element, rendering Takeru's "Drive Duo" useless. And she used it [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c069/22.html to enslave the Four Pillars of Tenbi]], thus turning the enemy's four strongest ability users into ''her own'' elite squad.
* DemotedToExtra: In the anime, Otohime suffers a bigger case of it than than Himegami. She [[BitCharacter only makes two appearances]] and, by season 2, she's completely forgotten about.
* TheDragon: She served under her grandfather as the next highest ranking member of the Shishigami, despite her young age. She retains her position after her grandfather's death, now serving as [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s second-in-command.
* ElegantGothicLolita: Otohime dressess the part of the {{proper lady}}, from her ruffled dark dress and black hair ribbon, to her matching parasol - contrasting with Himegami's style, which is more [[OfCorsetsSexy the seductress.]]
* EvilCounterpart: To Kodama Himegami:
** They're both short and semi-flatchested, which makes them sensitive about their breasts. Both have twin-tails, except Otohime's are larger, and they dress in gothic lolita fashion.
** Above all, despite their outward appearances, neither one is human. Himegami is [[spoiler: what's left of the original's Element, in metaphysical form]], whereas Otohime is a clone of [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]. Making it a {{justified}} example, since he made a copy of his own niece.
* HumiliationConga: After more than 40 chapters, she finally got was coming to her when Haruko [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/ put Otohime across her knee]] and spanked her, while [[TheGadfly Yuuka]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/4/ got it all on film.]] By the time Haruko's done, Otohime is shown passed out with smoke rising from [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/4/ her freshly tanned backside.]]
* IHaveYourWife: After Yuuka falls into her trap, Otohime has Love Espada [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/13/ publicly notify Tenbi]] the following day at the festival. Then taunts Minori and the others [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/14/ by showing them.]]
* JerkassHasAPoint: When Minori threatens her for holding Yuuka hostage, Otohime counters by telling her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/15/ it was their own fault]] for sending Yuuka to spy on them. And also deduces that Maken-ki assumed it wouldn't matter if they lost the competition, since they tried to set a trap for them.
* ManipulativeBitch: She showed up for the Himekagura Festival, knowing Tenbi would try to follow her, in hopes of finding her new lair and [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s location. Yuuka falls into their trap, where Otohime explained that Love Espada and the other third year students [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/69/23/ were under her control.]] And later explains to Miyabi, that she's been using them sparingly [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/65/5/ to ensure the mind control holds]], until the intergration process is complete.
* MegaTwinTails: In the form of a massive pair of OjouRinglets that extend behind her back in an inverted "V" formation.
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: She initially comes across as comically inept, but she has one of the deadliest Maken abilities in the series. Plus, she's incredibly shrewd and manipulative.
* OhCrap: She talks big so long as she has her brother, or her minions to hide behind. But once Celia took them out of the picture, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/10/ she knew her ass was grass.]]
* ParasolOfPrettiness: Kept on her person at all times as part of her gothic lolita image.
* [[MeatPuppet Puppet Master]]: Dollhouse's special ability is "Glooming Garden", which bends the victim to Otohime's will, with a miniature mannequin of them. Anyone that steps within her Dollhouse's {{area of effect}} [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/22/ becomes hers to control.]] And any pain she inflicts on the victim's "doll" is magnified several times over, which is how she effortlessly broke Sho's arm.
* RedBaron: She's known as Otohime [[ManipulativeBitch "The Manipulator".]]
* RichBitch: Otohime's haughtiness and her style of dress reflects her family's status and her upbringing.
* TheSociopath: People are playthings to her, which is epitomized by her Maken ability. She deliberately goaded Sho into picking a fight with her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/23/ as an excuse to torment him.]] While in chapter 48, [[EvilGloating she gloated]] about how she [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/48/12/ enslaved the locals of Okino island.]]
* SpoiledBrat: She's quick to flaunt that she's Ouken's granddaughter [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/27/ to intimidate anyone who crosses her]], or gets in the way of her "fun".
* ThisCannotBe: Her Maken usually makes her untouchable, once she has control of the victim. She never imagined anyone could break free of it [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/24/ and still come after her.]]
* TomatoInTheMirror: According to Akaya's intel, Otohime and Gouken aren't really Ouken's grandchildren. [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/5/ They're clones]] created by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] [[GrandTheftMe for the purpose of inhabiting]], to perpetuate his own existence.
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[[folder:Gouken Yamato]]
Otohime's fraternal twin brother and Ouken's grandson. Unlike his sister, he's reserved, rarely losing his composure. He usually accompanys her, in the capacity of an observer. But proves to be a formidable hand-to-hand combatant and ability user, should the need arise. According to Leo, Gouken's ability is believed to be somewhere between '''A''' and '''S rank'''.
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* {{Bishonen}}: Gouken was fairly handsome, at least, until Takeru got through with him.
* CasualDangerDialog: You know a guy's cool under pressure, when he's about to be crushed by a giant can of [[BlandNameProduct "Red Bell"]] and his only reaction is {{dull surprise}}.
-->'''Chacha: (hefting big ass can)''' "I included a special gift and filled this can with rocks!! Not even you'll be able to withstand ''[[DodgeThis this one]]'', Element-kun!!!"
-->'''Gouken: ([[TheComicallySerious monotone]])''' "I agree. [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/8.html That might kill me."]]
* FromNobodyToNightmare: Aside from a brief tussle with Haruko and Azuki, he really didn't get to do much. That changed once [[spoiler: [[BigBad Takeru Yamoto]]]]'s spirit took over his body, briefly catapulting him to the position of main antagonist.
* GrandTheftMe: Among the dozens of clones [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] created, Gouken and Otohime were the two he had the greatest compatibility with. Since Otohime is frail, he eventually [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/20/ chose]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/21/ Gouken.]]
* HijackedByGanon: Noted in the preceding pair of entries.
* KilledOffForReal: By way of one of the [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown most brutal beatings ever.]]
* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: After [[spoiler: Himegami]] sacrificed herself, in order to save him, Takeru became [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/19/ so enraged]] that he beat Gouken to death, heedless of the fact that he was possessed by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/20/ despite Leo's attempts to pull Takeru off of him.]] By the time he was done, Gouken was no longer recognizable and had literally been beaten into a crater.
* OneManArmy: In chapter 42, he was able to take on Azuki, Chacha, and Uruchi, unarmed and ''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/15/ without the use of his Maken]]'', even though they were using theirs.
* PowerNullifier: Gouken has the inherent ability [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/6/ to cancel any Element based attacks]] used against him. However, he hadn't been aware that there was a limit to how much he could nullify, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/7/ until he burned his hand]] by cancelling out Murakumo.
* SharpDressedMan: He's always neatly dressed in a shirt and necktie to compliment [[ElegantGothicLolita his sister's attire.]]
* SiblingYinYang: While his sister is cruel and relies on manipulating others, Gouken is direct; favoring unarmed combat through use of his Elemental abilities, over using his Maken.
* SilentBob: The only meaningful dialog he ever had was when he explained how his sister's Maken worked. Beyond that, he barely spoke more than two words, here and there.
* TomatoInTheMirror: The same as his sister. Unfortunately for him, he was the one that got chosen.
* WhatASenselessWasteOfHumanLife: Leo tried explaining that killing Gouken wasn't what [[spoiler: Himegami]] would've wanted him to do. Nor would it serve any purpose since, [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] was already dead and simply move on to a new body. Takeru refused to listen and still did it anyway. And once it was done, he found Leo was right. [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/25/ It changed nothing.]] Gouken had simply been a victim of Takeru's frustration.
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[[folder:Takeru Yamato]]
Himegami's uncle looms over the series as its main antagonist and originally created the Kamigari for the purpose of killing the ancients gods, to obtain their powers. Centuries have passed since he was defeated and slain by his nephew, Yabiko. Yet, Takeru's spirit lingers by possessing those of his bloodline, and the countless clones he's created. Simply put: he refuses to die.
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* BiggerBad: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/21/ DESTROY!!]]''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
* BodySurf: See the [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entry.
* CallingYourAttacks: Noted in the BreathWeapon entry.
* DeadAllAlong: Which is part of the reason Gouken's death was pointless. Takeru killed him just to vent his frustrations at the one who was possessing him, who was dead to begin with. So Takeru Yamato didn't care.
* DeathIsCheap: Plus, if you kill off one of his hosts, he'll just hop into the next one and come back stronger than before.
* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Everything's he's ever done has been for his own gain, including [[spoiler: murdering his brother and his brother's wife]]. So he couldn't understand why Takeru and the others were willing to risk themselves defending his niece, since she was [[spoiler: already dead]].
* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/24/ dozens of clone]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/25/ bodies]] for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: After more than 2,000 years of waiting, he finally gets his hands on Himegami; "they key" he needed to break the seal atop Amanohara. Except he blew it, because the first thing he decided to do, was try to rape her.
* {{Irony}}: Threefold, since his lone opposition not only shares the same name as himself, but Takeru also happens to be the spitting image of the man who killed him ages ago (Yabiko Yamato), and possesses the exact same ability [[spoiler: Blood Pointer]].
* TheManBehindTheMan:
* MyDeathIsOnlyTheBeginning:
* [[EvilCounterpart Name's the Same]]: ...as the protagonist, which is highlighted during their face-off in chapter 56:
-->'''Takeru Yamato: (while possessing Gouken)''' [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/56/5/ "Having two Takerus with powers in this world is unnecessary."]]
* ParentalIncest: The guy tried to rape his own niece in front of her friends, just to humiliate her and piss Takeru off. Thankfully, he failed on the first two counts. But he ''did'' succeed with the last one (enraging Takeru).
* ReallyGetsAround: In more ways than one, from banging countless concubines over the centuries, to [[GrandTheftMe body snatching his own offspring]] and his clones.
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: Noted in the DeathIsCheap and [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entries.
* WhyWontYouDie:
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* BadassFamily: The Shishigami are the uppercrust of their organization, consisting of [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/33/26/ the Yamato Family]] and their closest associates.
* MeaningfulName: Kamigari means, "god slayers".
* NameToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Most of the world's governments are terrified of them, due to Ouken's power alone. Tenbi and Venus are the only two factions capable of opposing them.
* NebulousEvilOrganization: They exist within the shadows of modern society and are known only to a select few, such as the faculty at Tenbi Academy and Venus. While it's known that Ouken plans to break the seal atop Amanohara, his reasons for doing so remains unclear...
* [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections Screw the Rules, We Have Connections!]]: They have influence within the [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/8/9/ Tenbi region's government]], and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/34/3/ use their connections]] to carry out their hidden agenda.
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[[folder:Ouken Yamato]]
The leader of the Kamigari, head of the Yamato Family, and the series' [[BigBad main antagonist]], until his death. Despite being hundreds of years in age, Ouken's strength and fighting capability have only grown stronger with time. Minori's father was said to have been an obstacle to him, and his daughter is one of the few he's ever acknowledged as an equal. Regardless, he has no sentiment towards her and sees Minori as another obstacle in his quest for ultimate power. To that end, he seeks to capture Himegami, as her Orochi blood makes her "The Key" to breaking the seal atop Amanohara.
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* AuraVision: An ability he shares in common with Minerva, making him the only other person who's capable of seeing [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/23/ what Himegami actually looks like.]] Which is how he knew [[spoiler: the real Himegami had died long ago, since all that was left of her, was her Element]].
* BadassGrandpa: Ouken was able to deafeat four '''A class''' ability users at once during a sparring session, parted the ocean [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/5/ by shouting]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/6/ at it]], threw a slab of rock [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/40/8/ like a frisbee]] and rode it across ocean, and was the first of only two people who's ever been able to [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/45/12/ defeat Minori]][[note]]though Aki said it was because Minori had been weakened at the time[[/note]]. The old man was serious business.
* BigBad: Or so we were lead to believe, until Himegami finished him.
* BreakThemByTalking: Ouken tried to demoralize Takeru by telling him [[ThatManIsDead the truth about Himegami.]]
* DirtyOldMan: The old guy had an entire harem of concubines, ranging from late teens - early 20's and, unlike most geezers, he did more than just look, or cop a feel. Ouken was [[ReallyGetsAround shagging]] '''[[SexyDiscretionShot ALL]]''' [[SexSlave of 'em.]]
* DiscOneFinalBoss: Ouken had been possessed the entire time by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s spirit, who was animating his corpse. The damage he sustained from Himegami's final attack was irreparable, causing [[spoiler: Takeru]] to finally abandoned Ouken's body, to highjack Gouken's.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Or pants, or ''any'' clothes really, except his kimono. Otherwise, he'd be walking around naked.
* TheDreaded:
* AGodIAm: That was his aspiration, which is believed to have been why he sought to reawaken the Orochi.
* ImplacableMan: Ouken's latent Element was so powerful, that bullets fired at point blank range [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/11/ couldn't touch him]] and enabled him to keep fighting even after taking some of Minori's [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/43/13/ most powerful attacks.]]
* RatedMForManly: Miyabi definitely belives so, 'cuz she can't stop bragging about how powerful he is. And after watching him bang a chamberful of concubines, she got so turned on, that she blushed and started [[spoiler: [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/6/ dripping]]]].
* ReallyGetsAround: Chapter 32 begins with [[SexyDiscretionShot a veiled shot]] of him banging one of his concubines so hard, that the force of his thrusts [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/32/4/ was shaking the guardian statue]] outside the bedchamber. By the next page, he's done. An entire harem is seen collapsed in exhaustion.
* SexGod: Noted in the preceding entry. Suffice to say, the Old Man's still got it.
* UnwittingPawn: To [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]. The moment Ouken touched the SoulJar, it allowed him to enter Ouken's body and bide his time until his death. The moment he passed away, [[spoiler: Takeru]] took over.
* WhamLine: Delivered at the end of chapter 49, in [[BreakThemByTalking an attempt to demoralize Takeru:]]
-->'''Ouken: (at Takeru)''' [[EvilCannotComprehendGood "I don't understand]] -- Why are you helping that girl? [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/24/ She isn't even a human.]] She's nothing but [[spoiler: a doll. That body is made of [[DeadAllAlong what's left of]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/7/ the real Kodama Himegami]]]]."
** At that point, their battle was suspended by a 4 chapter flashback mini-arc, revealing how Himegami was eventually confined within the seal atop Amanohara, and [[spoiler: died after her body gradually dissolved over the next 2,000 years. The girl Takeru and the others knew as Himegami was simply her Element, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/53/14/ which had taken metaphysical form in her likeness]]]].
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: He incinerated 4 of his own people during a sparring session, for no other reason than to test his might.
* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] couldn't understand why Takeru and the others would bother defending [[spoiler: "a doll" of a girl [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/50/9/ who had already died ages ago]]]]. It backfired beautifully, when Takeru responded [[CurbstompBattle by beating]] [[TrueCompanions a friendship speech]] into him.
* YourSoulIsMine: "Soul Collector" is how he sustains himself after taking injury. By feasting on other souls, he fully recovers while killing the victim. But he can also use it to to take control of their minds, or alter their memories.
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[[folder:Otohime Yamato]]
The granddaughter of Ouken Yamato, who serves as the series' first real antagonist. She's also the first to truly make Takeru question his belief that girls need protecting, by showing that women can be just as cruel as men. Otohime is spoiled and sociopathic, often treating others as pawns, or as guinea pigs in her experiments. The only one she has any genuine affection for is her twin brother, Gouken.
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* BigBrotherWorship: Otohime refers to Gouken as, "Onii-sama" and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/16/ has absolute faith]] in her twin brother's abilities. But was surprised when he found out his powers had limitations.
* BitchInSheepsClothing: {{Subverted}}, since it didn't take long for her to show her true colors.
* DaddysLittleVillain: Make that grandad's, otherwise the trope is played straight.
* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Otohime is a shrewd planner and a better manipulator, who learns from past mistakes and takes measures to ensure the same tactics can't be used against her twice. During the Okino Island arc, Takeru used his Maken ability to nullify the effects of her brainwashing by targeting the victim's Black Element. So Otohime developed an alternate form of mind control that ''doesn't'' use Black Element, rendering Takeru's "Drive Duo" useless. And she used it [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c069/22.html to enslave the Four Pillars of Tenbi]], thus turning the enemy's four strongest ability users into ''her own'' elite squad.
* DemotedToExtra: In the anime, Otohime suffers a bigger case of it than than Himegami. She [[BitCharacter only makes two appearances]] and, by season 2, she's completely forgotten about.
* TheDragon: She served under her grandfather as the next highest ranking member of the Shishigami, despite her young age. She retains her position after her grandfather's death, now serving as [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s second-in-command.
* ElegantGothicLolita: Otohime dressess the part of the {{proper lady}}, from her ruffled dark dress and black hair ribbon, to her matching parasol - contrasting with Himegami's style, which is more [[OfCorsetsSexy the seductress.]]
* EvilCounterpart: To Kodama Himegami:
** They're both short and semi-flatchested, which makes them sensitive about their breasts. Both have twin-tails, except Otohime's are larger, and they dress in gothic lolita fashion.
** Above all, despite their outward appearances, neither one is human. Himegami is [[spoiler: what's left of the original's Element, in metaphysical form]], whereas Otohime is a clone of [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]. Making it a {{justified}} example, since he made a copy of his own niece.
* HumiliationConga: After more than 40 chapters, she finally got was coming to her when Haruko [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/ put Otohime across her knee]] and spanked her, while [[TheGadfly Yuuka]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/4/ got it all on film.]] By the time Haruko's done, Otohime is shown passed out with smoke rising from [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/4/ her freshly tanned backside.]]
* IHaveYourWife: After Yuuka falls into her trap, Otohime has Love Espada [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/13/ publicly notify Tenbi]] the following day at the festival. Then taunts Minori and the others [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/14/ by showing them.]]
* JerkassHasAPoint: When Minori threatens her for holding Yuuka hostage, Otohime counters by telling her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/70/15/ it was their own fault]] for sending Yuuka to spy on them. And also deduces that Maken-ki assumed it wouldn't matter if they lost the competition, since they tried to set a trap for them.
* ManipulativeBitch: She showed up for the Himekagura Festival, knowing Tenbi would try to follow her, in hopes of finding her new lair and [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]]'s location. Yuuka falls into their trap, where Otohime explained that Love Espada and the other third year students [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/69/23/ were under her control.]] And later explains to Miyabi, that she's been using them sparingly [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/65/5/ to ensure the mind control holds]], until the intergration process is complete.
* MegaTwinTails: In the form of a massive pair of OjouRinglets that extend behind her back in an inverted "V" formation.
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: She initially comes across as comically inept, but she has one of the deadliest Maken abilities in the series. Plus, she's incredibly shrewd and manipulative.
* OhCrap: She talks big so long as she has her brother, or her minions to hide behind. But once Celia took them out of the picture, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/49/10/ she knew her ass was grass.]]
* ParasolOfPrettiness: Kept on her person at all times as part of her gothic lolita image.
* [[MeatPuppet Puppet Master]]: Dollhouse's special ability is "Glooming Garden", which bends the victim to Otohime's will, with a miniature mannequin of them. Anyone that steps within her Dollhouse's {{area of effect}} [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/22/ becomes hers to control.]] And any pain she inflicts on the victim's "doll" is magnified several times over, which is how she effortlessly broke Sho's arm.
* RedBaron: She's known as Otohime [[ManipulativeBitch "The Manipulator".]]
* RichBitch: Otohime's haughtiness and her style of dress reflects her family's status and her upbringing.
* TheSociopath: People are playthings to her, which is epitomized by her Maken ability. She deliberately goaded Sho into picking a fight with her [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/23/ as an excuse to torment him.]] While in chapter 48, [[EvilGloating she gloated]] about how she [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/48/12/ enslaved the locals of Okino island.]]
* SpoiledBrat: She's quick to flaunt that she's Ouken's granddaughter [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/27/ to intimidate anyone who crosses her]], or gets in the way of her "fun".
* ThisCannotBe: Her Maken usually makes her untouchable, once she has control of the victim. She never imagined anyone could break free of it [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/11/24/ and still come after her.]]
* TomatoInTheMirror: According to Akaya's intel, Otohime and Gouken aren't really Ouken's grandchildren. [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/5/ They're clones]] created by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] [[GrandTheftMe for the purpose of inhabiting]], to perpetuate his own existence.
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[[folder:Gouken Yamato]]
Otohime's fraternal twin brother and Ouken's grandson. Unlike his sister, he's reserved, rarely losing his composure. He usually accompanys her, in the capacity of an observer. But proves to be a formidable hand-to-hand combatant and ability user, should the need arise. According to Leo, Gouken's ability is believed to be somewhere between '''A''' and '''S rank'''.
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* {{Bishonen}}: Gouken was fairly handsome, at least, until Takeru got through with him.
* CasualDangerDialog: You know a guy's cool under pressure, when he's about to be crushed by a giant can of [[BlandNameProduct "Red Bell"]] and his only reaction is {{dull surprise}}.
-->'''Chacha: (hefting big ass can)''' "I included a special gift and filled this can with rocks!! Not even you'll be able to withstand ''[[DodgeThis this one]]'', Element-kun!!!"
-->'''Gouken: ([[TheComicallySerious monotone]])''' "I agree. [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/8.html That might kill me."]]
* FromNobodyToNightmare: Aside from a brief tussle with Haruko and Azuki, he really didn't get to do much. That changed once [[spoiler: [[BigBad Takeru Yamoto]]]]'s spirit took over his body, briefly catapulting him to the position of main antagonist.
* GrandTheftMe: Among the dozens of clones [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] created, Gouken and Otohime were the two he had the greatest compatibility with. Since Otohime is frail, he eventually [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/20/ chose]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/21/ Gouken.]]
* HijackedByGanon: Noted in the preceding pair of entries.
* KilledOffForReal: By way of one of the [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown most brutal beatings ever.]]
* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: After [[spoiler: Himegami]] sacrificed herself, in order to save him, Takeru became [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/19/ so enraged]] that he beat Gouken to death, heedless of the fact that he was possessed by [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] and [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/20/ despite Leo's attempts to pull Takeru off of him.]] By the time he was done, Gouken was no longer recognizable and had literally been beaten into a crater.
* OneManArmy: In chapter 42, he was able to take on Azuki, Chacha, and Uruchi, unarmed and ''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/42/15/ without the use of his Maken]]'', even though they were using theirs.
* PowerNullifier: Gouken has the inherent ability [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/6/ to cancel any Element based attacks]] used against him. However, he hadn't been aware that there was a limit to how much he could nullify, [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/44/7/ until he burned his hand]] by cancelling out Murakumo.
* SharpDressedMan: He's always neatly dressed in a shirt and necktie to compliment [[ElegantGothicLolita his sister's attire.]]
* SiblingYinYang: While his sister is cruel and relies on manipulating others, Gouken is direct; favoring unarmed combat through use of his Elemental abilities, over using his Maken.
* SilentBob: The only meaningful dialog he ever had was when he explained how his sister's Maken worked. Beyond that, he barely spoke more than two words, here and there.
* TomatoInTheMirror: The same as his sister. Unfortunately for him, he was the one that got chosen.
* WhatASenselessWasteOfHumanLife: Leo tried explaining that killing Gouken wasn't what [[spoiler: Himegami]] would've wanted him to do. Nor would it serve any purpose since, [[spoiler: Takeru Yamato]] was already dead and simply move on to a new body. Takeru refused to listen and still did it anyway. And once it was done, he found Leo was right. [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/57/25/ It changed nothing.]] Gouken had simply been a victim of Takeru's frustration.
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[[folder:Takeru Yamato]]
Himegami's uncle looms over the series as its main antagonist and originally created the Kamigari for the purpose of killing the ancients gods, to obtain their powers. Centuries have passed since he was defeated and slain by his nephew, Yabiko. Yet, Takeru's spirit lingers by possessing those of his bloodline, and the countless clones he's created. Simply put: he refuses to die.
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* BiggerBad: For much of the series, we're lead to believe that Ouken is the main villain, until we finally learn that he's been dead all along. His corpse was simply being animated by Takeru Yamato.
* BreathWeapon: It's his signature ability. Whatever he says goes. So if he tells something to break, it breaks, which is how Ouken was able to split the ocean in two. Or he can choose to '''[[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/55/21/ DESTROY!!]]''' the target, resulting in [[KamehameHadoken a massive blast of energy]] fired directly from his mouth!
* BodySurf: See the [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entry.
* CallingYourAttacks: Noted in the BreathWeapon entry.
* DeadAllAlong: Which is part of the reason Gouken's death was pointless. Takeru killed him just to vent his frustrations at the one who was possessing him, who was dead to begin with. So Takeru Yamato didn't care.
* DeathIsCheap: Plus, if you kill off one of his hosts, he'll just hop into the next one and come back stronger than before.
* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Everything's he's ever done has been for his own gain, including [[spoiler: murdering his brother and his brother's wife]]. So he couldn't understand why Takeru and the others were willing to risk themselves defending his niece, since she was [[spoiler: already dead]].
* [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]]: He's homegrown [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/24/ dozens of clone]] [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/54/25/ bodies]] for himself and [[ReallyGetsAround has fathered just as many children.]] So no matter what happens to any of them, or how many of them die, he's got plenty to fall back on.
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: After more than 2,000 years of waiting, he finally gets his hands on Himegami; "they key" he needed to break the seal atop Amanohara. Except he blew it, because the first thing he decided to do, was try to rape her.
* {{Irony}}: Threefold, since his lone opposition not only shares the same name as himself, but Takeru also happens to be the spitting image of the man who killed him ages ago (Yabiko Yamato), and possesses the exact same ability [[spoiler: Blood Pointer]].
* TheManBehindTheMan:
* MyDeathIsOnlyTheBeginning:
* [[EvilCounterpart Name's the Same]]: ...as the protagonist, which is highlighted during their face-off in chapter 56:
-->'''Takeru Yamato: (while possessing Gouken)''' [[http://readpanda.net/Maken-ki/56/5/ "Having two Takerus with powers in this world is unnecessary."]]
* ParentalIncest: The guy tried to rape his own niece in front of her friends, just to humiliate her and piss Takeru off. Thankfully, he failed on the first two counts. But he ''did'' succeed with the last one (enraging Takeru).
* ReallyGetsAround: In more ways than one, from banging countless concubines over the centuries, to [[GrandTheftMe body snatching his own offspring]] and his clones.
* WhatMeasureIsAMook: Noted in the DeathIsCheap and [[WeHaveReserves I Have Reserves]] entries.
* WhyWontYouDie:
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