- Voice Actor (CV)
- Taketora
- Role
- Supporting
- Identity
- Teppanyaki restaurant owner in Hanakusa Shopping Street, neighborhood guardian, and dependable elder neighbor to Akashi Taiga
Personality
bold and straightforward
passionate craftsman spirit
warm and dependable
comedic rival in love
Gen-san is the proud owner of a teppanyaki grill in the lively Hanakusa Shopping Street, serving as both a culinary cornerstone of the neighborhood and a steadfast older figure in protagonist Taiga Akashi's everyday life. Known for his frank personality and deep dedication to his craft, he quietly supports Taiga through life's ups and downs. The series also highlights his hilarious rivalry with Taiga's homeroom teacher 'Mae-ken,' as both men compete for the affections of the school nurse Ikuko, adding a charming comedic layer to this big-hearted character.