- Voice Actor (CV)
- Ayumu Murase
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 12
- Birthday
- June 14
- Role
- Supporting
- Identity
- A Hand Shaker combatant who partners with his older sister Riri under the duo name 'Card.' Renowned as the top card player in the Kinki region, he wields his Nimrod under the battle alias 'Emperor Card.'
Personality
Composed
Intellectually sharp
Emotionally mature beyond his years
Quietly dependable
Masaru Houjou is a standout young character from the anime Hand Shakers. At just 12 years old, he teams up with his sister Riri to form the duo known as 'Card,' entering the Hand Shaker battles as the undisputed top card game player of the Kinki region. In combat, he summons his Nimrod through the title 'Emperor Card,' directing each fight with a calm and calculated mind. Despite his age, Masaru carries a maturity far beyond his peers—and while his sister's reliance on him can sometimes test his patience, he never fails to look after her with quiet, unwavering care.