Tatsumi Tokumaru - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Leave it to me.
Protecting Saori-sama is my mission.
Seiya and the others are now reliable comrades.
My kendo skills are no joke.
I'll do anything I can.

Trivia

The only butler informed by Mitsumasa Kido of Saori's true identity.
Holds kendo 3rd dan rank.
Rare character who defeated a miscellaneous soldier alone in the Twelve Temples arc.
In the anime version, cracked under torture, causing crisis for Saori and others.
Used kendo technique 'Tatsumi-ryu Tokumaru Thrust' in OVA.

Alternate names

Tokumaru Tatsumi 辰巳城戸家の執事

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: May 5

Appearance

Overall appearance: A sturdy build 185cm tall and weighing 97kg, usually dressed neatly as a butler. Has black hair giving a calm impression.
Height: Approximately 185cm
Weight: 97kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Sturdy build

Calm and composed expression

Butler attire
Iconic items: Shinai

Butler's black suit

Gloves

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Loyal
Detailed personality: Has extremely strong loyalty to the Kido family and Saori Kido, and approaches his duties with sincerity. Calm and rational, but sometimes stubborn. Initially treated the Bronze Saints like Seiya coldly, but eventually built mutual trust. Also has a timid side, but possesses combat ability from kendo 3rd dan.
Keywords: Loyalty

Calm and composed

Strong sense of responsibility

Kendo 3rd dan

Timid side

Supporter

Butler
Talents: Physical ability

Kendo (3rd dan)

Bodyguard skills

Loyalty

Information gathering
Skills: Kendo combat techniques

Executing bodyguard duties

Crisis management

Handling miscellaneous tasks
Motivation: To protect the safety of the Kido family and Athena Saori, and continue supporting her battles.
Habits: Occasionally hesitates due to being overly cautious.
Favorite foods: Japanese food, Japanese sweets, Matcha
Hobbies: Kendo, Reading, Taking care of the Kido family
Disliked situations: Crises involving the Kido family or Saori, Irresponsible behavior, Betrayal

History

Backstory: Has served the Kido family since the time of Mitsumasa Kido, the only butler informed by him of Athena Saori's true identity. Works as Saori's bodyguard and social supporter. Overcame the rift between Saori and the Bronze Saints like Seiya, eventually earning their trust and fighting alongside them. Used his kendo 3rd dan skills to defeat miscellaneous soldiers in the Twelve Temples arc. In the anime version, he cracked under torture, bringing crisis to Saori and Seiya, but fulfilled his butler duties with further活躍 afterward.
Debut date: January 1, 1986
Work title: Saint Seiya
Media type: Manga

Bodyguard duty in the Twelve Temples arc

Significant event: Bodyguard duty in the Twelve Temples arc
Description: Protected Saori using kendo techniques to defeat miscellaneous soldiers, ensuring Saori and others' safety.

Built trust with Seiya and others

Significant event: Built trust with Seiya and others
Description: Initially antagonistic toward the Bronze Saints like Seiya, but gradually reconciled and established cooperation.

Appearance in Hades arc

Significant event: Appearance in Hades arc
Description: In the OVA, demonstrated the kendo technique 'Tatsumi-ryu Tokumaru Thrust' to try to block Shun's path.

Relationships

Saori Kido

Ordered to be Saori's bodyguard and continues to support her loyally.

Pegasus Seiya

Initially hostile, but eventually trusted and supported.

Dragon Shiryu

Saw off the journey to the Twelve Temples and provided support.

Andromeda Shun

In the Hades arc, attempted to block with kendo technique but was defeated.

Kido Family

Kido Family: unknown

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Supporting

Saint Seiya (TV Anime version)

Anime / Supporting

1986 TV anime series

Hades Chapter Sanctuary

OVA / Supporting

OVA

Legend of Sanctuary

Movie / Supporting

2014 theatrical version

Saint Seiya Omega