Takao Kuroi
The cold-hearted president of 961 Production
President of 961 Production, wielding cold-hearted business acumen. Rivals with 765 Production, possessing a steadfast will to pioneer the idol industry with his unique philosophy.
Quotes
- Solitude is what makes people strong
- Bonds are unnecessary in a production
- We will stand at the top of 961 Pro
- I won't lose to 765
- Idols are merely pawns
Trivia
- 961 Production has no producers.
- Strongly opposes 765 Production's philosophy of 'bonds'.
- Surprisingly, his handwriting is described as cute.
- Scouted Touma Amagase and others to form the male unit Jupiter.
- Depicted as a villainous figure in the 2011 TV anime.
Alternate names
Takao Kuroi
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- September 6
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Tall at 178cm with a smart appearance. Hair color is not specified but generally depicted as black. Handsome features that give a cold impression.
- Height
- 178cm
- Weight
- 74kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Sharp gaze
- Suave aura
- Handsome features
- Iconic items
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- Business suit
- Luxury watch
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cold-hearted
- Detailed personality
- Extremely sharp-minded and silver-tongued. Views solitude as a virtue and adheres to the philosophy that 'solitude makes people strong.' Harbors hostility toward other productions, especially 765 Production, and shows a ruthless side unafraid of sabotage. However, serious about his work, excels at identifying talent among his affiliates, and invests heavily in headhunting and scouting.
- Keywords
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- Cold-hearted
- Sharp-minded
- Antagonist
- Proud
- High-handed
- Logical
- Ambitious
- Suave
- Loner
- Manipulator
- Motto
- Solitude is what makes people strong
- Talents
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- Talent scouting ability
- Negotiation skills
- Political maneuvering
- Industry manipulation
- Ruthless decision-making
- Skills
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- Management
- Scouting
- Project leadership
- Oratory using voice inflection
- Motivation
- To lead 961 Production to the top of the industry and surpass other productions.
- Habits
- Enjoys looking in the mirror as a hobby. Fond of unique French phrases.
History
- Backstory
- Previously worked as a producer at 765 Production but parted ways due to conflict with his ideal of 'bonds' at the time. Since then, as president of 961 Production, he pursues his own philosophy and operates the agency on a unique path.
- Debut date
- January 29, 2009
- Work title
- THE IDOLM@STER SP
- Media type
- Game
Establishment of 961 Production
- Significant event
- Establishment of 961 Production
- Description
- Founded a major production company in direct opposition to 765 Production, aiming for the top of the idol industry on its own path.
Formation of Project Fairy
- Significant event
- Formation of Project Fairy
- Description
- Formed a new unit with Hibiki Ganaha, Takane Shijou, and Miki Hoshii. Headhunted Miki, who was a trainee candidate at 765 Production.
Formation of Jupiter
- Significant event
- Formation of Jupiter
- Description
- Formed the series' first male idol unit and operated it as the rival unit in 'THE IDOLM@STER 2'.
Sabotage against 765 Production
- Significant event
- Sabotage against 765 Production
- Description
- Launched all manner of sabotage against 765 Production, including spreading gossip and interfering with auditions.
Relationships
961 Production
961 Production: leader
Media appearances
THE IDOLM@STER SP
Game / Supporting
2009
THE IDOLM@STER 2
Game / Supporting
2011
THE IDOLM@STER (2011 version)
Anime / Supporting
2011 TV series
THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE 輝きの向こう側へ!
Anime / Cameo
2014 theatrical release
The Idolmaster SideM
Game / Supporting
2014
The Idolmaster Million Live!
Game / Supporting
2013
The Idolmaster Starlit Season
Game / Supporting
2020
Voice cast and creators
Takehito Koyasu
- Voice actor
- Takehito Koyasu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- All series
Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Creator name
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Role
- Original author
Toshiyuki Kubooka
- Creator name
- Toshiyuki Kubooka
- Role
- Character designer