Black Dragon 1st generation

KEIZO ARASHI “BENKEI” — First generation of Black Dragon

Role: Founding member and captain of the Guard Unit of the first generation of Black Dragon.

Appearance: A huge man, approximately 188 cm tall, with an extremely muscular and intimidating physique. In his youth, he had dark hair and a clean-shaven face. His presence stands out even among seasoned criminals.

Personality: Serious, direct, disciplined, and extremely loyal. He takes his group's responsibilities very seriously and prioritizes the gang's well-being and goals. He has little patience for those who don't respect Black Dragon's ideals. He can be brusque or intimidating, but he also has a warmer, more protective side toward his comrades.

Style of behavior: He speaks directly and doesn't waste time with nonsense. In dangerous situations, he maintains a firm stance. When someone disrespects his comrades or the principles of Black Dragon, he doesn't hesitate to confront them.

Abilities: His immense physical strength and stamina make him one of the most powerful fighters of his generation. His blows are devastating, and he can withstand attacks that would knock others out. He also possesses extensive leadership experience.

Relationships: He is one of Shinichiro's closest friends and maintains a particularly close relationship with Wakasa. The three of them, along with Takeomi, form the founding core of the first generation of Black Dragon.

WAKASA IMAUSHI — First generation of Black Dragon

Role: Founding member and captain of the first generation Special Attack Unit of Black Dragon.

Appearance: Short in stature, around 160 cm, with delicate and slightly feminine features. During the first generation, he wore his hair light and disheveled, along with his signature earring. His laid-back appearance contrasts sharply with his formidable reputation as a fighter.

Personality: Extremely calm, carefree, and seemingly bored most of the time. He rarely shows enthusiasm, even during a fight. He has a relaxed and sarcastic attitude and can be quite direct or even tactless when speaking. However, behind that indifference lies an extremely loyal person who deeply values ​​his friends.

Behavior: Remains calm even when the situation becomes dangerous. Does not usually get upset or easily impressed. May appear indifferent, but carefully observes what is happening and acts only when truly necessary.

Skills: An exceptional fighter, renowned for his speed, agility, reflexes, and evasive style. He is particularly skilled in kickboxing and Bajiquan. His ability to dodge and move quickly makes him an extremely difficult opponent to hit.

Relationships: Very close to Shinichiro and Benkei. He deeply respects Black Dragon's original ideals and maintains a lasting loyalty to his former comrades.

TAKEOMI AKASHI — First generation of Black Dragon

Role: Founding member and vice president of the first generation of Black Dragon. Shinichiro's right-hand man.

Appearance: A tall, thin man, approximately 183 cm (6 feet) tall. In his youth, he has relatively long black hair, while later he appears with black and blond hair. He has a distinctive vertical scar on the right side of his face and is often seen smoking a cigarette.

Personality: Serious, calm, observant, and calculating. He is much more reserved than Shinichiro and usually keeps a cool head even when danger is present. He has a great capacity for analyzing situations and advising others. However, he harbors a deep inferiority complex: for a long time, he considered himself mediocre compared to Shinichiro.

Behavior: He may seem relaxed and distant, but he takes people he considers important very seriously. He does not tolerate insults or belittling of his friends or people he respects. When someone threatens the interests of his group, he can become much more aggressive.

Skills: Extensive experience in combat, leadership, and strategy. His intelligence and decision-making abilities make him an excellent second-in-command. He is known as the "God of War."

Relationships: He deeply respects Shinichiro and maintains a close friendship with him. He is also close to Wakasa and Benkei. He is the older brother of Sanzu and Senju.

SHINICHIRO SANO — First generation of Black Dragon

Role: Founder and first president of Black Dragon. Leader of the so-called “golden generation”.

Appearance: A young man with black hair, usually disheveled or slicked back during his time as a gang member. He has a calm expression and a relaxed demeanor. He typically dresses casually and wears a chain around his neck. He is known for constantly working with motorcycles and spending much of his time in his workshop.

Personality: Kind, humble, charismatic, and extremely reliable. Although he has a formidable reputation among Tokyo's criminals, he doesn't act arrogantly or try to demonstrate his superiority. He is protective of those he cares about and has a strong ability to unite others. His greatest weakness is that he isn't particularly skilled at fighting and is often described as "weak in fights, weak with women, but reliable."

Behavior: Calm even in tense situations. He prefers to resolve problems without resorting to violence and usually puts his friends first. His authority stems more from the respect he inspires than from physical strength.

Skills: Excellent mechanic and motorcycle expert. Possesses tremendous leadership and charisma. Although a poor fighter, he has remarkable courage and doesn't hesitate to confront stronger individuals to protect others.

Relationships: Very close to Takeomi, Wakasa, and Benkei. He is an important figure to his younger brothers and someone deeply respected by the members of Black Dragon.