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| title = 10th Vongola Rain Guardian |
| title = 10th Vongola Rain Guardian |
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| gender = Male |
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| birthday = April 24<ref name=data77p36/> |
| birthday = April 24<ref name=data77p36/> |
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| sign = Taurus<ref name=data77p36/> |
| sign = Taurus<ref name=data77p36/> |
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| famiglia = [[Vongola Famiglia]] |
| famiglia = [[Vongola Famiglia]] |
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*[[Team Reborn]] (former) |
*[[Team Reborn]] (former) |
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*[[Allied Team]] (former) |
*[[Allied Team]] (former) |
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+ | | equipment = *[[Shigure Kintoki]] |
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*[[Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords]] |
*[[Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords]] |
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*[[Yamamoto's Bat|Metal baseball bat]] |
*[[Yamamoto's Bat|Metal baseball bat]] |
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| − | + | * [[Vongola Ring|Rain Vongola Ring]] |
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| + | | box animal = [[Cane di Pioggia ver. Vongola]] and [[Rondine di Pioggia ver. Vongola]] |
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| flame = [[Rain Flame]] |
| flame = [[Rain Flame]] |
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| blood = O<ref name=data77p36/> |
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| height = 177 cm<ref name=data77p36/> |
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| weight = 63 kg<ref name=data77p36/> |
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| − | | relatives = |
+ | | relatives = *[[Tsuyoshi Yamamoto]] (father) |
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| − | *[[Tsuyoshi Yamamoto]] (father) |
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| + | * [[Wikipedia:it:Massimo Di Benedetto|Massimo Di Benedetto]] (Italian Dub) |
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| + | * [[Wikipedia:Zeno Robinson|Zeno Robinson]] (English Dub) |
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| + | | stage actor = Ryosuke Yamamoto |
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| manga debut = [[Takeshi Yamamoto (chapter)|Chapter 5]] |
| manga debut = [[Takeshi Yamamoto (chapter)|Chapter 5]] |
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| anime debut = [[What!? I'm the Tenth Generation Mafia Boss!?|Episode 1]] |
| anime debut = [[What!? I'm the Tenth Generation Mafia Boss!?|Episode 1]] |
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| + | | nationality = Japanese |
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| + | | hair = Black |
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| + | | eye = Brown |
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| + | | fighting style = Swordsmanship |
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| + | | alias = Baseball Idiot |
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| + | Mr Baseball (Italian Dub) |
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| + | '''Takeshi Yamamoto''', commonly referred to as '''Yamamoto''', is one of the main characters in ''[[Katekyo Hitman Reborn!]]'' where he is centrally featured in the [[List of Katekyo Hitman Reborn! chapters and volumes|manga]] and the [[List of Katekyo Hitman Reborn! episodes|anime]] adaption. A member of the baseball team, Yamamoto seeks out [[Tsunayoshi Sawada]] and enjoys being around him. Where [[Hayato Gokudera]] was also close to Tsuna, the three of them would often be involved with various scenarios. |
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| − | '''Takeshi Yamamoto''', commonly referred to as '''Yamamoto''', is one of the main characters in ''[[Katekyō Hitman Reborn!]]''. He is generally warm and friendly, and is rarely seen without a smile on his face. He is rather naive to the point of believing that the [[Mafia]] is nothing more than a game and that his life isn't in any real danger. |
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| − | + | Where [[Reborn]] is training Tsuna to become the next head of the [[Mafia]], he is happy to partake in what he thinks are fun-filled games. Capable of excelling in such trials at any rate and enjoying the antics all the while, Yamamoto also shows his dedication to wielding [[Shigure Kintoki|a katana sword]], as [[Tsuyoshi Yamamoto|his dad]] did. His [[Shigure Kintoki]] developed techniques bolster his fighting style. Yamamoto was chosen to be the [[Vongola Decimo & Guardians|Tenth Generation Rain Guardian]] of the [[Vongola Famiglia]]. |
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| + | That Yamamoto is very well-liked by others may come down to how remarkably warm and friendly he is. Where Yamamoto is rarely seen without a smile on his face, he is just as naturally at ease in being steadfast in defending others. A friend to the wider team, Yamamoto gets along well with [[Ryohei Sasagawa]], and is liked by [[Kyoko Sasagawa]] and [[Haru Miura]], as well as [[Lambo]] and [[I-Pin]]. Among all [[List of characters|characters]] it is Tsuna that Yamamoto applies this to the most as he helps him navigate his world. |
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| − | Takeshi is portrayed as a stereotypical Japanese teenager; his appearance is quite ordinary, he's a big fan of baseball, his father owns a sushi resturant, and he wields a katana. |
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== Character Outline == |
== Character Outline == |
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=== Appearance === |
=== Appearance === |
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| − | + | He is a fairly-tall teenager, certainly the tallest among his friendship circle which includes the year older Ryohei, as well as [[Bianchi]] who is nearly an adult. Yamamoto has an athletic build likely helped by him playing baseball. He has short, spiky black hair and large brown eyes. He bears a resemblance to [[Tsuyoshi Yamamoto|his father]] in terms of his face structure. |
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| − | + | Yamamoto's most notable outfit is his [[Namimori|Namimori Junior High]] uniform. He wears a black sweater, with a white formal shirt underneath, and gray pants. Unlike most of his other team members, Takeshi hardly ever wears a tie with his uniform. For casual attire, Yamamoto wears long-sleeved shirts, where raised collar jackets of various color are worn. Pants and trainers are also worn. While kendo training, Bōgu-like attire is worn. Similarly, on occasions Yamamoto is seen with sport Hakama like garments around his waist. |
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=== Personality === |
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| + | Yamamoto's warm-hearted nature is apparent when engaging with others. Upfront when interacting with new faces and those he knows, Yamamoto's kindly demenour is also displayed when he is speaking with people. His willingness, and ability to make friends with anyone is a key trait, one that few others possess. |
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| − | Takeshi is the type of character that can make friends with everyone, and if not friendship, then at least respect. Characters like [[Kyoya Hibari|Hibari]], have been shown to have interest in Takeshi's battles, and Squalo has also shown to have interest in his development to the point of willingly tutoring him. However, Takeshi can become angry when his friends are hurt or injured. He is also willing to sacrifice things important to him to save his friends from danger, as shown in the Kokuyo Arc. where he sacrificed an arm (right before an important baseball game) to defeat [[Ken Joshima]]; and when [[Superbi Squalo]] asked him whether he would choose baseball or the sword, he chose the sword in order to protect those he cared about. |
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| + | In the event the friendship expressed is not reciprocated by the other, it is shown that Yamamoto can at least garner a true sense of respect from them. This is clear from those like [[Kyoya Hibari|Hibari]] who have been displayed to take notice of Yamamoto's battles, and Squalo who has also shown an interest in Yamamoto's development. |
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| − | In school his grades are around the same as Tsuna's because of his focus on baseball. However, it is shown that once he sits down and actually learns the theory, he can do any problem easily. Despite not being smart academically wise, he has shown an inner wisdom and tact belying his age. This was shown when he scolded Gokudera on being a proper right-hand man. He has the tendency to believe that everything is a game, including the Vongola which he believes to be some sort of 'mafia role-playing game'. His future self, however, seems to have finally acknowledged the reality of the situation. |
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| + | [[File:Yamamoto Lion.PNG|thumb|205x205px|Going all-out in baseball]] |
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| − | Future Takeshi still shows a bit of his easy-going self but has become more mature and serious. In terms of personality, Takeshi resembles the First Vongola Rain Guardian [[Ugetsu Asari]], something the latter acknowledges. |
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| + | Kindness easily flows from Yamamoto, but another unrestrained quality that can be unleashed and unable to be stopped is his determination when in possession of a baseball. Notably, when it comes to the sport he loves, Yamamoto is very focused to the point he cannot restrain his strength. Receiving a baseball is enough to induce Yamamoto into a pitcher set on hurling it wherever directed, with enough force to break into targets such as a wall. It is the the extent that in what should have been a fun and calm game of ball throwing with Lambo, he hurled it with all the force as if he were in an actual baseball game. |
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| + | In school, his grades are around the same as Tsuna's but only because of his lack of studying. It is shown that once Yamamoto sits down and actually learns the theory, he can resolve academic problems quite easily. That he naps in class is put down to baseball training in the morning, yet while Yamamoto at first prioritized some areas over academics, he was willing to enter additional classes with Tsuna. |
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| + | While a peacekeeper should bickering arise, Yamamoto can recognize how to appropriately respond should a situation turn grave. His congeniality is not applied in the event that those he cares about are hurt. Indeed, Yamamoto can become angry should his friends become injured. Swift to act as well, Yamamoto is dependable in covering those in danger. |
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| + | Brave, Yamamoto faces hostile foes head on. Both defensive and offensive measures are resorted to as Yamamoto remains calm in combat situations. The only time alarm is shown by him is when others are compromised, such as when he found that Tsuna had dropped into where he was being attacked by [[Ken Joshima]]. Thinking fast, Yamamoto hurled a rock to draw Ken's attention from Tsuna and back to himself. In reminding Ken that he was his opponent, Yamamoto could use words to indirectly defend others and ensure enemies refocused their attention on himself, where he could handle them, or at least prevent who he cared about from being targeted. |
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| + | He is also willing to sacrifice what is important to him to spare his friends from trouble. Even though Yamamoto had an important baseball game coming up where it was better for him to be in peak condition, he was prepared to sacrifice an arm to draw in Ken for him to defeat. Additionally, when there was a choice between baseball or sword training, Yamamoto was fine with selecting the latter to work towards assisting those he valued. This is done without a thought, Yamamoto is clear that his friends are more important to him than matters such as hobbies however long he has been committed to them. |
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| + | In his trainings and battles, Yamamoto gradually developed a pride as a swordsman. Once he set his sight on the way of the sword, Yamamoto become engrossed in his training, such as when he watched the DVD series sent by Future Squalo that shows all of his matches. When facing an opponent who uses a sword, Yamamoto volunteers himself as the opponent. In such matches such as the confrontation with [[Genkishi]], he even got excited at the prospect of duelling him. His determination exceeded that of his seriousness when practicing baseball. |
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| + | For his at ease temperament, Yamamoto has shown an inner wisdom and tact belying his age. This was shown when he reprimanded Gokudera on being a proper right-hand man. Yamamoto has the tendency to believe that everything is a game, including the Vongola which he believes to be some sort of 'mafia role-playing game'. Treating it similar to a baseball game perhaps, even when these games seem to become tense Yamamoto is ready to try and overcome what is at hand. Even in serious situations he is not daunted at the prospect of harm to himself. Treating it as a game does not seem to majorly affect how capable Yamamoto is at excelling. |
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| + | Future Yamamoto still shows his easy-going self yet shows a more mature and serious side appropriate given the dire situation he and others were in at that point. Regardless, he is the same as Yamamoto is ever ready to act when a situation calls for it. His leadership abilities had also developed in guiding and updating others. In terms of personality, Yamamoto resembles the First Vongola Rain Guardian [[Ugetsu Asari]], something the latter acknowledges. |
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== Weapons and Abilities == |
== Weapons and Abilities == |
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| − | + | In both the force of his pitches, and being able to hit home-runs in baseball, Yamamoto is athletically capable. It is also mentioned as well that Yamamoto is the best athlete in the entire Vongola Famiglia. His fast reflexes and athletically conditioned-body give him a natural advantage and he is shown to be able to dodge cannon fire, wayward fireworks, and even attacks from Hibari. |
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| + | For an area of having no training, Yamamoto shows himself ready to enter a sword conflict and remain standing for a time. Whether a natural talent, that swinging a sword is similar to striking a small target with a baseball bat that he is talented at, dedication to training, or a combination thereof, Yamamoto shows himself to be a very skilled fighter. |
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| + | During the [[Kokuyo Arc]], Yamamoto is ranked in second place for the strongest students at [[Namimori Middle School]] by [[Futa]]. While behind Hibari at that time, where Yamamoto had no combat training where Hibari had plenty, Futa's rank list indicated that Yamamoto is even stronger than Gokudera, and much more than Ryohei. Despite his easy-going personality more so in contrast to more hostile members on the list, Yamamoto has been noted as having hidden talent as a hitman in the context of being exceptionally capable. |
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| + | During his brief fight against an injured [[Chikusa Kakimoto]], he is shown to be fast enough to dodge his opponent's yo-yos and cut the strings simultaneously. Chikusa chose to retreat and let Ken fight Yamamoto later, rather than fight him. During his battle against [[Ken Joshima]], he was overwhelmed by his opponent's various [[Animal Channel]]s and found his means of fighting back was hindered because of the dark environment as well as having his sword broken. With no other options, Yamamoto allows Ken to bite his arm and uses the opportunity to defeat his opponent with a strike to the head from his broken sword handle. When he faces [[Lancia]], he is rather easily beaten by the possessed man with two attacks from his Steel Serpent Ball. Nevertheless, Yamamoto managed to gather insights such as how Lancia's weapon worked. That he was able to endure a steel ball is a testament of Yamamoto's endurance. |
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| + | A quick learner, Yamamoto remembers all 8 forms of the [[Shigure Soen Ryu]] despite only being shown them once. Doing this quite early, it also afforded Yamamoto the time to be able to practice further to hone the techniques. Capable of adapting and fast, Yamamoto additionally manages to develop a new form of the style, the 9th form, in a tense situation. |
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| + | At the beginning of the [[Varia Arc]], Yamamoto was noted that he lacked the knowledge of a sword fighting style. However, once Yamamoto received proper sword training, he was able to overpower the more experienced Squalo. His full potential was still able to develop further, and in focusing on swordsmanship Yamamoto becomes a full-fledged swordsman. |
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| + | From training and where it stands to reason that ranks can be climbed, Yamamoto is easily one of the tenth generation Vongola's strongest Guardians even counting those like [[Mukuro Rokudo]]. In fact, [[Reborn]] clearly sees his potential and often enthuses to [[Tsunayoshi Sawada|Tsuna]] that Yamamoto is a natural born hitman. For that, Reborn invested in training Yamamoto himself and appeared to regard him as their best chance at dealing with the [[Millefiore Famiglia]]. |
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| + | His strength is greater still when using box weapons. Yamamoto is unique in that he is the only one to have a single Box Weapon that is made up of two different animals, which are each an avian and canine being respectively. Accordingly, Yamamoto can rely on multi-attacks, to a greater extent with the swords his Cane di Pioggia can carry. |
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=== Equipment === |
=== Equipment === |
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| − | [[File:Yamamoto With Kojirou And Jirou.PNG|thumb|200px| |
+ | [[File:Yamamoto With Kojirou And Jirou.PNG|thumb|200px|With his Box Weapons, a swallow, canine, and swords]] |
| − | * '''[[Yamamoto's Bat]]:''' It was given to him by [[Reborn]] shortly before the [[Kokuyo Arc]]. Before receiving the [[Shigure Kintoki]] or learning the [[Shigure Soen Ryu]], |
+ | * '''[[Yamamoto's Bat]]:''' It was given to him by [[Reborn]] shortly before the [[Kokuyo Arc]]. Before receiving the [[Shigure Kintoki]] or learning the [[Shigure Soen Ryu]], Yamamoto used a bat that, when swung at 300 km per hour, transforms into a katana. |
* '''[[Shigure Kintoki]]:''' A Katana inherited by his father, before his battle for the Rain ring. It is a shinai that transforms into a Katana when the Shigure Soen Style is used. |
* '''[[Shigure Kintoki]]:''' A Katana inherited by his father, before his battle for the Rain ring. It is a shinai that transforms into a Katana when the Shigure Soen Style is used. |
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+ | * '''[[Vongola Ring|Vongola Rain Ring]]:''' His prize won during the [[Rain Ring Battle]]. As part of the [[Tri-ni-sette|Tri-Ni-Set]] it is classed as S-rank. In the Future, the Vongola Rings were destroyed by [[Tsunayoshi Sawada|Tsuna]]. However they were later brought back from the Past with the [[Ten Year Bazooka]]. Yamamoto is capable of bringing out Rain [[Dying Will Flame]]s from his Ring and use its Tranquility Ability to diffuse other Dying Will Flames. He can also use the heat from the Ring to detect incoming attacks. The [[Vongola Guardians]] were later accepted by the [[Giotto|First Vongola Boss]] as the rightful owners of the Vongola Rings and were granted their [[Original Vongola Rings|true Forms]]. |
[[File:Asari.png|thumb|200px|Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords.]] |
[[File:Asari.png|thumb|200px|Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords.]] |
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+ | * '''[[Rain-attribute Vongola Box Weapon]]:''' Yamamoto has a unique Box Weapon as it is in fact two different Animals. One is '''Ziro''' the [[Cane di Pioggia ver. Vongola]], and the other '''Koziro''' the [[Rondine di Pioggia ver. Vongola]]. Ziro helps Yamamoto wield the three Rain Blades that use Rain Flames to propel him in different directions. Koziro has the power to make Rain infused with the ''Tranquility'' Attribute and shower it down on opponents. |
[[File:Yamamoto's Cambio Forma Version VVG.png|thumb|200px|Cambio Forma ver. X]] |
[[File:Yamamoto's Cambio Forma Version VVG.png|thumb|200px|Cambio Forma ver. X]] |
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| − | * '''[[Cambio Forma]]: [[Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords]]''': |
+ | * '''[[Cambio Forma]]: [[Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords]]''': Koziro fuses with Yamamoto's [[Shigure Kintoki]] to create the ornately decorated long sword with the roman numeral "I", and Ziro provides three short swords. It is said the [[Ugetsu Asari|First Rain Guardian]] used this sword style. In its [[Yamamoto's Cambio Forma Version Vongola Gear|Version X form]] Yamamoto gains only two swords, along with Armor around his wrists. |
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+ | * '''[[Water]]:''' A Box Weapon used by Future Yamamoto used for defensive water wall able to withstand Flames and protect from incoming attacks. |
| − | * '''[[Motorcycle]]''': Used to travel great distances during Choice |
+ | * '''[[Motorcycle]]''': Used to travel great distances during Choice. Using a Dying Will Flame powered engine, completely covered by material used to make Mammon Chains and Mammon Covers it keeps the bikes from being detected by those who can sense flames. |
| − | * '''[[Necklace of the Rain Version X]]''': The |
+ | * '''[[Necklace of the Rain Version X]]''': The upgraded version of the Vongola Rain Ring took form of a Necklace with a Sword and [[Cane di Pioggia ver. Vongola]]. |
=== Techniques === |
=== Techniques === |
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| − | * '''[[Shigure Soen Ryu]]''': |
+ | * '''[[Shigure Soen Ryu]]''': Yamamoto inherited this deadly Sword Style from his father who taught him eight Forms, four Defensive and four Offensive. Yamamoto has since developed three new Forms and has also developed [[Aggregate Art: Jiunoka|Aggregate Art]], a move that combines all the Shigure Souen Forms together. |
| − | * '''[[Attacco di Squalo]]''': A shockwave attack which turns a powerful blow into an oscillating wave that stuns the opponent's muscles. He improved Attaco di Squalo by adding Rain Flames in his Shigure Kintoki |
+ | * '''[[Attacco di Squalo]]''': A shockwave attack which turns a powerful blow into an oscillating wave that stuns the opponent's muscles. He improved Attaco di Squalo by adding Rain Flames in his Shigure Kintoki to make a more effective move. |
| − | * '''[[Flame Radar|Rain Flame Radar]]:''' An ability to see through invisible attacks by using his Ring's Flames as a radar to detect vibrations in the air, Takeshi learns what the radar reads through his Box Weapon, |
+ | * '''[[Flame Radar|Rain Flame Radar]]:''' An ability to see through invisible attacks by using his Ring's Flames as a radar to detect vibrations in the air, Takeshi learns what the radar reads through his Box Weapon, Koziro. |
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| + | == Etymology == |
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| + | * ''Takeshi'' contains the character {{Japanese|武|takeshi|military, martial|fmt="j"(r,l)}}. ''Yamamoto'' contains the characters {{Japanese|山|yama|mountain, hill|fmt="j"(r,l)}} and {{Japanese|本|moto|root, origin|fmt="j"(r,l)}} |
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| + | * Yamamoto is one of the most commonly used surnames in Japan. |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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+ | * Yamamoto's favorite food is sushi, and his favorite drink is milk. Both his favourite food and favourite drink are exactly the same as Belphegor's. |
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+ | * His favorite sushi dish is toro, hamachi and shrimp. |
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+ | * Yamamoto's favorite musical instrument is the taiko (a Japanese drum). |
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+ | * A big fan of baseball, Yamamoto's favorite baseball position is batting; but he wishes to be a well-rounded player. |
| + | * In the [[Reborn! Polls|Reborn! Anniversary Polls]] Yamamoto ranked: |
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| − | * In the future, Takeshi was aiming to enter the major league before he returned full-time to the Vongola. Squalo sent him the videos of his battles in order to draw him back to the path of the sword. |
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| + | ** 3rd in popularity in the first poll. |
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| − | * Takeshi is the only character to have one Box Weapon that is made up of two different animals. |
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+ | ** 6th in popularity in the second poll. |
| + | ** 5th in popularity of the males in the third poll. |
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| − | * In [[Haru's Haru Haru Interview: Dangerous]], it is revealed that while Takeshi's dad runs a [[TakeSushi|sushi bar]], Takeshi himself is yelled at whenever he touches anything in the restaurant. |
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| + | ** 8th in popularity and 20th in "Most Wanted Future Version" in the fourth poll. |
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| − | * In Ciao Ciao interview, it is stated that the person he thinks invincible is his father, and he said that he probably can never beat him. |
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| + | ** 9th in popularity in the fifth poll. And in "Dream Matches" ranked 6th for vs. Gokudera. |
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| + | ** 5th in popularity in the sixth poll. |
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| + | ** 7th in popularity and 9th in strength in the seventh and final anniversary poll. |
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| − | * In volume 42's Everyone's One Day Activities, it's revealed that one of Takeshi's dreams is to play baseball with Tsuna and the other Guardians, though this ends up being hectic because Hibari and Mukuro started fighting for real, followed by Gokudera and Lambo. However, Takeshi still thinks that everyone is having a fun game together, although it's no longer a baseball game. |
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| − | * According to Fuuta's ranking databook in volume 36, Takeshi ranked 3rd as "the most wanted mafia member." |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| + | == External links == |
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| + | * [[wikipedia:Takeshi Yamamoto|Takeshi Yamamoto]] on Wikipedia |
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Takeshi Yamamoto, commonly referred to as Yamamoto, is one of the main characters in Katekyo Hitman Reborn! where he is centrally featured in the manga and the anime adaption. A member of the baseball team, Yamamoto seeks out Tsunayoshi Sawada and enjoys being around him. Where Hayato Gokudera was also close to Tsuna, the three of them would often be involved with various scenarios.
Where Reborn is training Tsuna to become the next head of the Mafia, he is happy to partake in what he thinks are fun-filled games. Capable of excelling in such trials at any rate and enjoying the antics all the while, Yamamoto also shows his dedication to wielding a katana sword, as his dad did. His Shigure Kintoki developed techniques bolster his fighting style. Yamamoto was chosen to be the Tenth Generation Rain Guardian of the Vongola Famiglia.
That Yamamoto is very well-liked by others may come down to how remarkably warm and friendly he is. Where Yamamoto is rarely seen without a smile on his face, he is just as naturally at ease in being steadfast in defending others. A friend to the wider team, Yamamoto gets along well with Ryohei Sasagawa, and is liked by Kyoko Sasagawa and Haru Miura, as well as Lambo and I-Pin. Among all characters it is Tsuna that Yamamoto applies this to the most as he helps him navigate his world.
Character Outline[]
Appearance[]
He is a fairly-tall teenager, certainly the tallest among his friendship circle which includes the year older Ryohei, as well as Bianchi who is nearly an adult. Yamamoto has an athletic build likely helped by him playing baseball. He has short, spiky black hair and large brown eyes. He bears a resemblance to his father in terms of his face structure.
Yamamoto's most notable outfit is his Namimori Junior High uniform. He wears a black sweater, with a white formal shirt underneath, and gray pants. Unlike most of his other team members, Takeshi hardly ever wears a tie with his uniform. For casual attire, Yamamoto wears long-sleeved shirts, where raised collar jackets of various color are worn. Pants and trainers are also worn. While kendo training, Bōgu-like attire is worn. Similarly, on occasions Yamamoto is seen with sport Hakama like garments around his waist.
Personality[]
Yamamoto's warm-hearted nature is apparent when engaging with others. Upfront when interacting with new faces and those he knows, Yamamoto's kindly demenour is also displayed when he is speaking with people. His willingness, and ability to make friends with anyone is a key trait, one that few others possess.
In the event the friendship expressed is not reciprocated by the other, it is shown that Yamamoto can at least garner a true sense of respect from them. This is clear from those like Hibari who have been displayed to take notice of Yamamoto's battles, and Squalo who has also shown an interest in Yamamoto's development.
Going all-out in baseball
Kindness easily flows from Yamamoto, but another unrestrained quality that can be unleashed and unable to be stopped is his determination when in possession of a baseball. Notably, when it comes to the sport he loves, Yamamoto is very focused to the point he cannot restrain his strength. Receiving a baseball is enough to induce Yamamoto into a pitcher set on hurling it wherever directed, with enough force to break into targets such as a wall. It is the the extent that in what should have been a fun and calm game of ball throwing with Lambo, he hurled it with all the force as if he were in an actual baseball game.
In school, his grades are around the same as Tsuna's but only because of his lack of studying. It is shown that once Yamamoto sits down and actually learns the theory, he can resolve academic problems quite easily. That he naps in class is put down to baseball training in the morning, yet while Yamamoto at first prioritized some areas over academics, he was willing to enter additional classes with Tsuna.
While a peacekeeper should bickering arise, Yamamoto can recognize how to appropriately respond should a situation turn grave. His congeniality is not applied in the event that those he cares about are hurt. Indeed, Yamamoto can become angry should his friends become injured. Swift to act as well, Yamamoto is dependable in covering those in danger.
Brave, Yamamoto faces hostile foes head on. Both defensive and offensive measures are resorted to as Yamamoto remains calm in combat situations. The only time alarm is shown by him is when others are compromised, such as when he found that Tsuna had dropped into where he was being attacked by Ken Joshima. Thinking fast, Yamamoto hurled a rock to draw Ken's attention from Tsuna and back to himself. In reminding Ken that he was his opponent, Yamamoto could use words to indirectly defend others and ensure enemies refocused their attention on himself, where he could handle them, or at least prevent who he cared about from being targeted.
He is also willing to sacrifice what is important to him to spare his friends from trouble. Even though Yamamoto had an important baseball game coming up where it was better for him to be in peak condition, he was prepared to sacrifice an arm to draw in Ken for him to defeat. Additionally, when there was a choice between baseball or sword training, Yamamoto was fine with selecting the latter to work towards assisting those he valued. This is done without a thought, Yamamoto is clear that his friends are more important to him than matters such as hobbies however long he has been committed to them.
In his trainings and battles, Yamamoto gradually developed a pride as a swordsman. Once he set his sight on the way of the sword, Yamamoto become engrossed in his training, such as when he watched the DVD series sent by Future Squalo that shows all of his matches. When facing an opponent who uses a sword, Yamamoto volunteers himself as the opponent. In such matches such as the confrontation with Genkishi, he even got excited at the prospect of duelling him. His determination exceeded that of his seriousness when practicing baseball.
For his at ease temperament, Yamamoto has shown an inner wisdom and tact belying his age. This was shown when he reprimanded Gokudera on being a proper right-hand man. Yamamoto has the tendency to believe that everything is a game, including the Vongola which he believes to be some sort of 'mafia role-playing game'. Treating it similar to a baseball game perhaps, even when these games seem to become tense Yamamoto is ready to try and overcome what is at hand. Even in serious situations he is not daunted at the prospect of harm to himself. Treating it as a game does not seem to majorly affect how capable Yamamoto is at excelling.
Future Yamamoto still shows his easy-going self yet shows a more mature and serious side appropriate given the dire situation he and others were in at that point. Regardless, he is the same as Yamamoto is ever ready to act when a situation calls for it. His leadership abilities had also developed in guiding and updating others. In terms of personality, Yamamoto resembles the First Vongola Rain Guardian Ugetsu Asari, something the latter acknowledges.
Weapons and Abilities[]
In both the force of his pitches, and being able to hit home-runs in baseball, Yamamoto is athletically capable. It is also mentioned as well that Yamamoto is the best athlete in the entire Vongola Famiglia. His fast reflexes and athletically conditioned-body give him a natural advantage and he is shown to be able to dodge cannon fire, wayward fireworks, and even attacks from Hibari.
For an area of having no training, Yamamoto shows himself ready to enter a sword conflict and remain standing for a time. Whether a natural talent, that swinging a sword is similar to striking a small target with a baseball bat that he is talented at, dedication to training, or a combination thereof, Yamamoto shows himself to be a very skilled fighter.
During the Kokuyo Arc, Yamamoto is ranked in second place for the strongest students at Namimori Middle School by Futa. While behind Hibari at that time, where Yamamoto had no combat training where Hibari had plenty, Futa's rank list indicated that Yamamoto is even stronger than Gokudera, and much more than Ryohei. Despite his easy-going personality more so in contrast to more hostile members on the list, Yamamoto has been noted as having hidden talent as a hitman in the context of being exceptionally capable.
During his brief fight against an injured Chikusa Kakimoto, he is shown to be fast enough to dodge his opponent's yo-yos and cut the strings simultaneously. Chikusa chose to retreat and let Ken fight Yamamoto later, rather than fight him. During his battle against Ken Joshima, he was overwhelmed by his opponent's various Animal Channels and found his means of fighting back was hindered because of the dark environment as well as having his sword broken. With no other options, Yamamoto allows Ken to bite his arm and uses the opportunity to defeat his opponent with a strike to the head from his broken sword handle. When he faces Lancia, he is rather easily beaten by the possessed man with two attacks from his Steel Serpent Ball. Nevertheless, Yamamoto managed to gather insights such as how Lancia's weapon worked. That he was able to endure a steel ball is a testament of Yamamoto's endurance.
A quick learner, Yamamoto remembers all 8 forms of the Shigure Soen Ryu despite only being shown them once. Doing this quite early, it also afforded Yamamoto the time to be able to practice further to hone the techniques. Capable of adapting and fast, Yamamoto additionally manages to develop a new form of the style, the 9th form, in a tense situation.
At the beginning of the Varia Arc, Yamamoto was noted that he lacked the knowledge of a sword fighting style. However, once Yamamoto received proper sword training, he was able to overpower the more experienced Squalo. His full potential was still able to develop further, and in focusing on swordsmanship Yamamoto becomes a full-fledged swordsman.
From training and where it stands to reason that ranks can be climbed, Yamamoto is easily one of the tenth generation Vongola's strongest Guardians even counting those like Mukuro Rokudo. In fact, Reborn clearly sees his potential and often enthuses to Tsuna that Yamamoto is a natural born hitman. For that, Reborn invested in training Yamamoto himself and appeared to regard him as their best chance at dealing with the Millefiore Famiglia.
His strength is greater still when using box weapons. Yamamoto is unique in that he is the only one to have a single Box Weapon that is made up of two different animals, which are each an avian and canine being respectively. Accordingly, Yamamoto can rely on multi-attacks, to a greater extent with the swords his Cane di Pioggia can carry.
Equipment[]
With his Box Weapons, a swallow, canine, and swords
- Yamamoto's Bat: It was given to him by Reborn shortly before the Kokuyo Arc. Before receiving the Shigure Kintoki or learning the Shigure Soen Ryu, Yamamoto used a bat that, when swung at 300 km per hour, transforms into a katana.
- Shigure Kintoki: A Katana inherited by his father, before his battle for the Rain ring. It is a shinai that transforms into a Katana when the Shigure Soen Style is used.
- Vongola Rain Ring: His prize won during the Rain Ring Battle. As part of the Tri-Ni-Set it is classed as S-rank. In the Future, the Vongola Rings were destroyed by Tsuna. However they were later brought back from the Past with the Ten Year Bazooka. Yamamoto is capable of bringing out Rain Dying Will Flames from his Ring and use its Tranquility Ability to diffuse other Dying Will Flames. He can also use the heat from the Ring to detect incoming attacks. The Vongola Guardians were later accepted by the First Vongola Boss as the rightful owners of the Vongola Rings and were granted their true Forms.
Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords.
- Rain-attribute Vongola Box Weapon: Yamamoto has a unique Box Weapon as it is in fact two different Animals. One is Ziro the Cane di Pioggia ver. Vongola, and the other Koziro the Rondine di Pioggia ver. Vongola. Ziro helps Yamamoto wield the three Rain Blades that use Rain Flames to propel him in different directions. Koziro has the power to make Rain infused with the Tranquility Attribute and shower it down on opponents.
Cambio Forma ver. X
- Cambio Forma: Ugetsu Asari's Four Irregular Swords: Koziro fuses with Yamamoto's Shigure Kintoki to create the ornately decorated long sword with the roman numeral "I", and Ziro provides three short swords. It is said the First Rain Guardian used this sword style. In its Version X form Yamamoto gains only two swords, along with Armor around his wrists.
- Water: A Box Weapon used by Future Yamamoto used for defensive water wall able to withstand Flames and protect from incoming attacks.
- Motorcycle: Used to travel great distances during Choice. Using a Dying Will Flame powered engine, completely covered by material used to make Mammon Chains and Mammon Covers it keeps the bikes from being detected by those who can sense flames.
- Necklace of the Rain Version X: The upgraded version of the Vongola Rain Ring took form of a Necklace with a Sword and Cane di Pioggia ver. Vongola.
Techniques[]
- Shigure Soen Ryu: Yamamoto inherited this deadly Sword Style from his father who taught him eight Forms, four Defensive and four Offensive. Yamamoto has since developed three new Forms and has also developed Aggregate Art, a move that combines all the Shigure Souen Forms together.
- Attacco di Squalo: A shockwave attack which turns a powerful blow into an oscillating wave that stuns the opponent's muscles. He improved Attaco di Squalo by adding Rain Flames in his Shigure Kintoki to make a more effective move.
- Rain Flame Radar: An ability to see through invisible attacks by using his Ring's Flames as a radar to detect vibrations in the air, Takeshi learns what the radar reads through his Box Weapon, Koziro.
Character songs[]
Etymology[]
- Takeshi contains the character "武" (takeshi?, military, martial). Yamamoto contains the characters "山" (yama?, mountain, hill) and "本" (moto?, root, origin)
- Yamamoto is one of the most commonly used surnames in Japan.
Trivia[]
- Yamamoto's favorite food is sushi, and his favorite drink is milk. Both his favourite food and favourite drink are exactly the same as Belphegor's.
- His favorite sushi dish is toro, hamachi and shrimp.
- Yamamoto's favorite musical instrument is the taiko (a Japanese drum).
- A big fan of baseball, Yamamoto's favorite baseball position is batting; but he wishes to be a well-rounded player.
- In the Reborn! Anniversary Polls Yamamoto ranked:
- 3rd in popularity in the first poll.
- 6th in popularity in the second poll.
- 5th in popularity of the males in the third poll.
- 8th in popularity and 20th in "Most Wanted Future Version" in the fourth poll.
- 9th in popularity in the fifth poll. And in "Dream Matches" ranked 6th for vs. Gokudera.
- 5th in popularity in the sixth poll.
- 7th in popularity and 9th in strength in the seventh and final anniversary poll.
- His family owns a dojo named "Asarigumi" (Asari Clan) which used to be where Yamamoto's father trained his Shigure Soen style when he was young, which is coincidentally similar to Asari's family name. Currently, the dojo is usually used by Yamamoto whenever he trains his swordsmanship.
- As seen in Haru Haru's Interview Dangerous, Yamamoto loves milk and even once told Gokudera to drink some because he thinks Gokudera's constant frustration was due to lack of calcium (oblivious that his easy-going attitude was actually the cause of it).
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Amano, Akira. Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Vongola 77. Tokyo: Shueisha. 2007. Print. p. 36
- ↑ Amano, Akira. Katekyo Hitman Reborn!. Tokyo: Shueisha, 2004–2012. Print. Vol. 42: Chapter 409
External links[]
- Takeshi Yamamoto on Wikipedia