Takeru Higa

Takeru Higa serves as the indispensable technical pillar of the 'Rath' organization, best known for engineering the groundbreaking Soul Translator device. As a junior colleague of the legendary Akihiko Kayaba, he carries on a remarkable legacy of innovation while shouldering the critical responsibility of keeping the 'Underworld' simulation running smoothly. During the pivotal events of the War of Underworld arc, Higa operates tirelessly from the rear lines, providing vital technical backup for Kirito and his allies, and mounting a desperate defense against relentless external cyberattacks threatening to destabilize the entire system.