Taiju Oki
Earnest childhood friend boasting immense physical strength
Childhood friend of Senku, the boy rebuilding civilization with the power of science. A 16-year-old youth with excellent physical strength and perseverance.
Quotes
- “I've got your back!”
- “I'll overcome any hardship!”
- “Leave the science and the heavy lifting to me!”
- “Don't give up, it ain't over yet!”
- “Yossha!”
Trivia
- Muscle enthusiast who supports protagonist Senku.
- Popular voice actor role by Koki Uchiyama.
- Depicts the central bond in the story with childhood friend Senku.
- Type who excels in endurance battles and labor over direct combat.
- Support character with steady popularity in manga and anime.
Alternate names
タイジュ
Taiju Oki
大木タイジュ
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Muscular boy with a sturdy build. Keeps his black hair short. Impressive robust physique.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm
- Weight
- Around 70kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Muscular physique
- Short black hair
- Large build
- Iconic items
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- White headband
- Sweatshirt
- Pants
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Tenacious
- Detailed personality
- Bright and serious with unyielding perseverance, never gives up, and is thoughtful towards friends. Encourages comrades and serves as their mental pillar. Demonstrates endurance in challenges and is reliable physically. Has extremely strong loyalty to Senku.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Tenacious
- Physical Powerhouse
- Devoted
- Honest
- Brave
- Cheerful
- Motto
- No matter how tough it gets, I absolutely won't give up
- Talents
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- Excellent physical abilities
- Stamina
- Mental strength
- Skills
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- Farming
- Manufacturing assistance
- Survival skills
- Teamwork
- Motivation
- To rebuild civilization with the power of science alongside his childhood friend Senku, and save his friends and humanity.
- Habits
- Tends to shout when emotions run high. Often yells 'Yossha!' energetically.
- Favorite foods
- Curry, Meat dishes, Sweets
- Hobbies
- Watching movies, Weight training, Sports
- Favorite colors
- Red, Orange
- Disliked situations
- Scientific knowledge being disregarded, Injustice, Whining or giving up
- Disliked insects
- Cockroaches
History
- Backstory
- Awakens thousands of years later due to the petrification phenomenon and reunites with childhood friend Senku. Contributes as a physical support role in reviving science and becomes the mental pillar for his comrades.
- Debut date
- March 6, 2017
- Work title
- Dr.STONE
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Revival from Petrification
- Significant event
- Revival from Petrification
- Description
- Awakens from thousands of years of petrification and becomes one of the first comrades aiming to rebuild civilization alongside Senku.
Battle for the Kingdom of Science
- Significant event
- Battle for the Kingdom of Science
- Description
- Uses physical abilities to fight strong enemies in the battle to build the Kingdom of Science.
Driving Force for Comrades' Resolve
- Significant event
- Driving Force for Comrades' Resolve
- Description
- Never gives up even in dire situations, encourages comrades, and maintains order.
Relationships
Senku
Best friend
Childhood best friend who reunites first after petrification revival and aims for the Kingdom of Science together.
Yuzuriha
LoveInterest
Supports the Kingdom of Science together as a comrade of Senku and the others.
Kingdom of Science
Kingdom of Science: unknown
Media appearances
Dr.STONE
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began in 2017
Dr.STONE
Anime / Protagonist
TV series first aired in 2019
Dr.STONE Ryusui's Science Kingdom
Game / Protagonist
Released in 2022
Voice cast and creators
Koki Uchiyama
- Voice actor
- Koki Uchiyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime
- Notes
- Original / Ongoing
Bryce Papenbrook
- Voice actor
- Bryce Papenbrook
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub
Riichiro Inagaki
- Creator name
- Riichiro Inagaki
- Role
- Original author
Boichi
- Creator name
- Boichi
- Role
- Illustrator
Related goods
Taiju Oki 1/8 Scale Figure
- Item name
- Taiju Oki 1/8 Scale Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Taiju Oki Original Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Taiju Oki Original Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited