Tatsuya Kaname

Madoka's younger brother and 3-year-old kindergarten child

Madoka's younger brother, a 3-year-old boy attending kindergarten. Nicknamed 'Takkun'. His speech is not yet fluent, but he is pure-hearted and adores his sister Madoka.

Quotes

  • It's camping!
  • Called 'Takkun'.

Trivia

  • Still young, so he cannot speak fluently.
  • Mistook the evacuation site during the Walpurgisnacht attack for camping.
  • In the newly reconstituted world, he still recognizes Madoka and draws pictures.

Alternate names

Takkun

Tags

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Kaname Family Magical Girl Kindergarten Child Family Sibling Dark Fantasy Kyubey

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A small boy with a rounded face typical of a kindergarten child. His hair is short and soft brown.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Characteristic roundness around the left eye
Iconic items
  • Red hat (toddler size)
  • Light blue backpack
  • Toy held in hand

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Pure-hearted
Detailed personality
Honest and cheerful; still young so he cannot speak well, but he clings to his sister Madoka and often acts innocently. During the witch attack, he mistakes evacuation for 'camping', showing a pure childlike side.
Keywords
  • Pure-hearted
  • Innocent
  • Clingy
  • Adorable
  • Fragile being to be protected
Talents
  • Childlike innocence
  • Expressing affection
Skills
  • Toddler daily living abilities
Motivation
To live happily with his sister Madoka.
Habits
Still cannot speak well, with baby talk and mispronunciations.
Disliked situations
Dangerous situations, Loud noises, Strangers

History

Backstory
As Madoka's younger brother, he cheerfully attends kindergarten and always clings to his sister Madoka. In the story, he evacuates during a witch attack but is generally depicted from a toddler's perspective.
Debut date
January 7, 2011
Work title
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1

Walpurgisnacht Attack

Significant event
Walpurgisnacht Attack
Description
During the witch [Walpurgisnacht]'s attack, the family evacuates. He innocently talks to his sister, mistaking the evacuation for 'camping'.

Memory Changes from Episode 11 Onward

Significant event
Memory Changes from Episode 11 Onward
Description
Even in the reconstituted world, he recognizes his sister Madoka and continues to think of her by drawing pictures despite being young.

Relationships

Junko Kaname

Mother

Mother. Affectionate and the pillar of the family. She showers Tatsuya with deep love.

Madoka Kaname

Sibling

Older sister. Tatsuya clings to Madoka; they are close siblings. Madoka tries to protect her brother.

Media appearances

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Anime / Supporting

2011 TV Series

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: [New Edit] Rebellion Story

Movie / Cameo

Released in 2013

Voice cast and creators

Kaori Mizuhashi

Voice actor
Kaori Mizuhashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Magica Quartet

Creator name
Magica Quartet
Role
Original author

Shaft

Creator name
Shaft
Role
Animation studio

Ume Aoki

Creator name
Ume Aoki
Role
Character designer

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