黒井 崇男
961 Production President
President of 961 Production and top of the rival agency to 765 Pro. A dandy, eloquent villainous figure. Proclaims solitude and dislikes bonds.
Quotes
- Solitude is what makes people strong.
- To reach the top, even cowardly means are acceptable.
- I hate things like bonds.
- Work is about handling pawns.
- Looking in the mirror is my hobby.
Trivia
- Has the gap moe of surprisingly cute handwriting.
- Operates entirely on personal charisma with no producer present.
- 961 Pro, led by President Kuroi, is 765 Pro's archenemy.
- First appeared in 'THE IDOLM@STER SP'.
- In 'THE IDOLM@STER 2', debuted the male idol unit Jupiter.
- Former ally of 765 Pro president Junichiro Takagi, but they split.
Alternate names
Takao Kuroi
くろい たかお
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- September 6
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- 178cm tall with a full build, full name revealed with a strong personality in abilities and ideology, eloquent speech and dandy impression.
- Height
- Approximately 178cm
- Weight
- 74kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Intellectual appearance
- Eloquent
- Dandy atmosphere
- Iconic items
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- Suit
- Mirror
- French books
- Fan
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Arrogant
- Detailed personality
- A staunch individualist who values personal strength over bonds in human relationships. Eloquent and dandy. Holds strong animosity toward rival 765 Pro and does not hesitate to engage in sabotage. Outwardly charming and sociable, but fundamentally cold-hearted, with a side that treats idols like pawns.
- Keywords
-
- Arrogant
- Solitary
- Dandy
- Cunning
- Eloquent
- Scheming
- No Producer
- Ruthless
- Powerhouse
- Motto
- Solitude is what makes people strong
- Talents
-
- Talent scouting ability
- Negotiation skills
- Psychological warfare
- Physical self-management
- Skills
-
- Strategic management
- Persuasive rhetoric
- Information manipulation
- Motivation
- Further rise of 961 Production and downfall of 765 Pro
- Habits
- Surprisingly has cute handwriting
History
- Backstory
- Takao Kuroi was once a producer in the idol industry alongside 765 Pro president Junichiro Takagi. They split due to differences in training philosophies, after which he leads 961 Production as the top of the rival agency. Discovered "Project Fairy" and the series' first male idol unit "Jupiter" and forcefully developed them. Upholding solitude and meritocracy, he has thoroughly obstructed 765 Pro, but his methods are respected by subordinates and idols alike.
- Debut date
- 2009
- Work title
- THE IDOLM@STER SP
- Media type
- Game
Establishment of 961 Production
- Significant event
- Establishment of 961 Production
- Description
- Split from 765 Production to become independent and took the top position at 961 Pro
Launch of Project Fairy
- Significant event
- Launch of Project Fairy
- Description
- Recruited Miki, Hibiki, and Takane, starting a new idol project
Debut of male unit Jupiter
- Significant event
- Debut of male unit Jupiter
- Description
- Led the series' first male idol unit
Escalation of sabotage against 765 Pro
- Significant event
- Escalation of sabotage against 765 Pro
- Description
- Conducted various sabotages and information warfare against 765 Pro
Conflict with 765 Pro and deepening rift
- Significant event
- Conflict with 765 Pro and deepening rift
- Description
- Deepened feud with 765 Pro, leading to full-scale antagonism
Relationships
我那覇 響
Trusted ally
488
四条 貴音
Trusted ally
星井 美希
Trusted ally
Poaching
Jupiter
Leader
Production leadership
961 Production
961 Production: leader
Media appearances
THE IDOLM@STER SP
Game / Supporting
2009
THE IDOLM@STER 2
Game / Supporting
2011
THE IDOLM@STER (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
2011
THE IDOLM@STER Million Live!
Game / Cameo
2013-
THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! (Anime Version)
Anime / Cameo
2023
THE IDOLM@STER SideM -Episode of Jupiter-
Game
2023
Voice cast and creators
子安武人
- Voice actor
- 子安武人
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version and others
Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Creator name
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Role
- Original author
窪岡俊之
- Creator name
- 窪岡俊之
- Role
- Character designer