Ichinose Takumi

Leader of TRAPNEST, handling bass and arrangements

Leader of the popular rock band TRAPNEST, bassist, arranger, and producer of songs and overall activities. Known for quick thinking and a one-man management style.

Quotes

  • “Everything is for the band's success”
  • “A man torn between ideals and reality”
  • “Even if called one-man, I won't compromise”
  • “Family is important”
  • “No compromise in my music”

Trivia

  • Favors Gitanes cigarettes.
  • TRAPNEST hairstyle is prohibited from changes by the agency.
  • In middle school, was a boss delinquent with very bad behavior.
  • Complex family environment influenced personality formation.
  • Acquainted with Nana since middle school, eventually married.
  • In future depictions, living in London.

Alternate names

Ichinose Takumi TRAPNEST's Takumi Long-Haired Londoner

Tags

TRAPNEST Bassist Leader Arranger Rock Band Childhood Friend Music Producer London Resident Complex Family Background

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 12
Birth year
1977

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall man with black long hair as his trademark. Clean-shaven with refined facial features. Particular about grooming, and hairstyle changes are prohibited.
Height
183cm
Weight
67kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Long black hair
  • Refined facial features
  • Eyes symbolizing Sagittarius
Iconic items
  • Bass Guitar
  • Trademark Long Hair
  • Padlock Pendant (gift from Ren)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Extremely quick-witted with superior situational judgment and leadership skills. Prioritizes work and is strict with those around him, but warm on the inside and deeply affectionate toward family and close people. His one-man personality sometimes leads to band member departures.
Keywords
  • One-Man
  • Calm
  • Sharp-Minded
  • Strong Sense of Responsibility
  • Family-Oriented
  • Tyrant
Motto
Work first, everything for the band's success
Talents
  • Bass Playing
  • Arranging
  • Music Producing
  • Instant Judgment Ability
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Songwriting
  • Live Coordination
  • Management
  • English-Japanese Bilingual
Motivation
Raising TRAPNEST to top band status. Achieving success and recognition in the music industry.
Habits
Heavy smoker who favors Gitanes brand cigarettes. Deeply involved in family problems but doesn't show it outwardly.
Favorite foods
Meals other than cup ramen
Favorite places
London, Local seaside town
Favorite colors
Black
Music
Rock, Arranged songs in general
Disliked situations
Complex family problems, Band member departures, Personal matters interfering with work

History

Backstory
In middle school, he was a delinquent leader with bad behavior but also managed studies as a versatile youth. Raised by his sister, with an alcoholic father and mother who died young. Formed the band TRAPNEST with childhood friend Reira. Experienced member departures due to his one-man personality. Strictly pursues music and work, leading the band as leader. Faces complex situations like family problems and members' drug issues while pursuing the band's success. Eventually marries Nana and lives in London.
Debut date
January 1, 2001
Work title
NANA
Media type
Manga

TRAPNEST Formation and Major Debut

Significant event
TRAPNEST Formation and Major Debut
Description
TRAPNEST, formed with childhood friend Reira, grows into a popular band. Takumi serves as leader handling arrangements and production.

Band Member Turnover

Significant event
Band Member Turnover
Description
Due to one-man policies, guitarists and drummers frequently changed, leading to member departures.

Band Hiatus Due to Drug Addiction Issues

Significant event
Band Hiatus Due to Drug Addiction Issues
Description
Due to the worsening drug addiction of member Ren, TRAPNEST goes on hiatus.

Marriage to Nana

Significant event
Marriage to Nana
Description
After marrying Nana, begins a new life as a family.

Move to London

Significant event
Move to London
Description
While dealing with drug problems and band activity issues, ends up living in London with Ren.

Relationships

Ichinose Megumi

Sister

3 years older sister. Supported high school enrollment and was a reliable family pillar. Currently married and working at a general company.

Ichinose Nana

Spouse

Married after a love story starting from acquaintances. Complex relationship and married life are depicted.

Satsuki

Child

Daughter with Nana. Appears in future scenes.

Ren

Child

Son with Nana. Living in London in the future.

Serizawa Reira

Best friend

Childhood friend and TRAPNEST vocalist. Relationship with exchanges since early childhood and intertwined complex emotions.

Honjo Ren

Teammate

Band guitarist. Key figure connected to TRAPNEST and BLAST, with complex friendship and friction.

Takagi Yasu

OldFriend

BLAST's leader drummer. Long-time friend and mediator between bands.

Terashima Nobuo

Teammate

BLAST's guitarist. Also has connections to TRAPNEST.

TRAPNEST

TRAPNEST: leader

Media appearances

NANA

Manga / Protagonist

Serialized in the 2000s

NANA

Anime / Protagonist

2006 TV Anime Series

NANA Live-Action Movies 1 & 2

Movie / Protagonist

2005-2006

NANA PS2 Game

Game / Protagonist

2006

Voice cast and creators

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Voice actor
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition

Takehito Koyasu

Voice actor
Takehito Koyasu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
PS2 Game Edition

Tetsuji Tamayama

Voice actor
Tetsuji Tamayama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-Action Movie Edition

Ai Yazawa

Creator name
Ai Yazawa
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

TRAPNEST Official Bass Model

Item name
TRAPNEST Official Bass Model
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

NANA Official Soundtrack

Item name
NANA Official Soundtrack
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular