Black Dragons | BL

She develops romantic feelings for Takemichi Hanagaki after he stood up for her and tried to save her family, though she realizes his heart belongs to Hina. She is also on good terms with Takashi Mitsuya.
What does he do?
During her school years: Yuzuha is a middle school student and is the head of the school's Kyudo (traditional Japanese archery) club, where she demonstrates excellent discipline and accuracy.
Combat Skills: Unlike most ordinary girls in the title, Yuzuha knows how to take care of herself. She has excellent stamina (a result of Taiju's "training") and is physically fit, and she skillfully wields a knife in critical situations.
In the future: In one of the prosperous timelines, an adult Yuzuha works as a manager for her brother Hakkai, who has become a successful top model.
Likes, dislikes and hobbies
According to the official databook by author Ken Wakuya:
What she likes: Spending time at the cozy roadside cafe next door. She really likes it when Hakkai's face is tilted at a certain angle (45 degrees)—a purely sisterly aesthetic detail. Her favorite color is light orange.
Dislikes/hates: Any insects, but her worst nightmare is cockroaches. Naturally, she deeply despises domestic violence.

Gender: Female.
Age: In 2005 (the main timeline), she is 15 years old. In the future (2018), she is 28 years old.
• Date of birth: June 29, 1990 (Zodiac sign - Cancer).
• Height and weight: 165 cm / 49 kg. Blood type - O (I).
Appearance
Yuzuha is a slender, tall, and attractive girl. She has expressive amber-orange eyes and straight, medium-length hair a warm ginger-red (light orange). She most often wears her school uniform: a sailor suit (sailor fuku) with a long skirt, reminiscent of the delinquent girls (sukeban) of the era, and characteristic loose socks. In more formal settings or in the future, she may wear her hair in a neat bun.
Family
The Shiba family has a very complex and tragic history:
Mother: Died of an incurable disease when the children were young. Yuzuha loved her incredibly deeply and still deeply respects her.
Taiju Shiba (Older Brother): A brutal tyrant and former 10th-generation leader of the Black Dragons gang. He terrorized the entire family and beat the younger siblings under the guise of "educating" them.
Hakkai Shiba (Younger Brother): Vice-captain of the Toswa Second Squad. Yuzuha is fiercely loyal to him. Since childhood, she has borne all of Taiju's blows to protect Hakkai, even taking his blame for them.
Characteristics and attitude towards people
Yuzuha is an incredibly strong-willed, selfless, and spiritual individual. She possesses a strong sense of responsibility and deep devotion.
Relationship with Hakkai: He is the center of her world. She is willing to commit crimes (even murder Taiju) just to save her younger brother from suffering. Her greatest dream is for Hakkai to finally become independent.
Relationship with Taiju: Feels a mixture of fear, hatred and deep resentment towards him due to his domestic violence.
Attitude towards others: Outside of family drama, Yuzuha is a cheerful, kind, and energetic girl. She values ​​sincerity.

In the original timeline, Izana shielded Kakucho from the bullets with his body, sacrificing his life.

Collects: The official character booklet states that Izana enjoys collecting guitar picks and playing the guitar.
What he likes:
My favorite motorcycle is the CBR400F.
Rock music (in particular, he listens to the band Queen, especially the song Bohemian Rhapsody).
A feeling of absolute power and control over your “ideal empire.”
What he doesn't like:
Manjiro (Maiki) Sano - hated him for a long time out of envy and jealousy towards Shinichiro.
Lies, betrayal and loneliness.
When people try to lecture him or complain about his weakness.
Special ability:
In combat, Izana relies on his "invincible instinct" (or superhuman senses). He is able to instantly read his opponent's body language, anticipate the direction of attacks, and dodge them with incredible speed. This has allowed him to fight on equal terms with "Invincible Mikey" himself.

Gender: Male.
Age: 18 in the 2006 main events (born August 30, 1987). In the 2018 timeline, he would be 31.
Height: 165 cm.
Weight: 58 kg.
Origin: Half Filipino, half Japanese.
What does he do (Activity)
Izana is a natural-born leader and one of the strongest fighters in the world of delinquents:
The leader and founder of the Tenjiku (Sky High) gang.
Former 8th generation leader of the legendary Black Dragon gang.
Leader of the brutal "S-62 Generation".
In the final (happy) timeline of the manga, he leaves crime behind and runs a non-profit organization (NGO) that travels the world and helps orphans.
Appearance:
Izana has a unique and memorable appearance:
Face and Skin: Dark skin tone (due to Filipino roots) and large, expressive, but often "empty" violet (orchid) eyes.
Hair: Snow-white (bleached blond), cut into a neat undercut with a center parting.
Style: The main detail is long earrings with a hanafuda card pattern (red and black with a white circle). As the head of the "Celestial Empire," he wears a stylish long red uniform.
Family:
The theme of family is Izana's main personal tragedy:
Shinichiro Sano is Izana's adoptive older brother. Izana considered him the closest person until he learned they weren't related by blood.
Manjiro "Maiki" Sano and Emma Sano are half-brother and sister.
For a long time, Izana grew up in an orphanage and suffered from deep loneliness, thinking that all his blood relatives had abandoned him.
Characteristics and attitude towards people:
Psychological Profile: Due to childhood trauma, Izana became extremely cruel, self-centered, and mentally unstable. He is incredibly possessive of those he loves (for example, he was insanely jealous of Shinichiro's relationship with Maiki).
Attitude toward people: Cynical and manipulative. He often divides people into "servants" and "enemies." He avoids genuine affection, considering it a weakness.
Exception: Kakucho - his most devoted childhood friend, for whom Izana had genuine warm feelings.

My favorite motorcycle is Yamaha RZ350.
Loose, bright T-shirts or tank tops in bold purple and pink shades for everyday wear.
dislikes:
Be patient - Inupi is extremely impatient and hates to wait for long periods of time or to do things that require long periods of waiting.
Who is he afraid of/dislikes: According to the author's questionnaire, he does not have a person he hates or fears.
What he collects: Inupi hasn't declared himself an avid collector of things, but his main passion and a kind of collecting of meanings is the idea of ​​​​reviving the true "Black Dragons" and carefully preserving the legacy of Shinichiro Sano (instruments, motorcycles, and first-generation traditions).

Gender: Male.
Age: In the main events of the past (2005/2006) he is 16-17 years old, in the final arc - 18 years old, in the main timeline of the future - 28-29 years old.
Height and weight: 177 cm, weight 64 kg. Heels make her appear taller.
Family: Older sister, Akane Inui (died in a fire as a child). Parents are alive, but are barely mentioned in the story.
Appearance
Inupi has a striking and memorable appearance:
He has light-colored hair (sunny blonde) parted in the middle.
The eyes are dark emerald or blue.
The main distinguishing feature is a large burn scar on the left side of the face around the eye, received during a fire in his family home.
Often wears high heels, imitating the founder of the Black Dragons, Shinichiro Sano.

What does he do?
Inui is a seasoned fighter and an important figure in the biker gang world.
In gangs: He was the commander of the 10th generation Black Dragons assault squad, and later became the captain of the 1st division of the second generation Tokyo Swastika (Toswa).
In civilian life: He has a deep knowledge of mechanics, which he learned from Shinichiro. His main job and hobby is repairing motorcycles at the SS MOTORS workshop.
Personality: Predominantly quiet, reserved, and stoic (MBTI personality type: ISFP). He appears cold, but always speaks his mind frankly and honestly, even if it means getting into trouble.
Attitude to People: Loyalty is Inupi's primary quality. He is selflessly loyal to those he trusts. He shares an incredibly complex and profound bond with his childhood best friend, Hajime Kokona (Koko), who once accidentally saved him from a fire instead of his sister, Akane. Inui also deeply respected Shinichiro Sano and later entrusted his loyalty to Takemichi Hanagaki, recognizing in him the traits of the first generation of "Black Dragons."
Loves, dislikes, and collects (from the official databook)
What he likes:
Donating blood—he says he enjoys the physical sensation of the needle drawing blood.
Sports games with a ball.

During a devastating fire in their home, Koko rushed in and saved Inupi, mistaking him for Akane in the smoke. Akane herself suffered terrible burns. To pay for her expensive treatment, the teenage Koko turned to crime and began making huge amounts of money. Akane died, but this traumatic event forever cemented his obsessive addiction to money.

is a brilliant financial strategist whose analytical skills make him a desirable asset for any large group.
Gender: Male.
Age: Varies depending on timeline (timeskips): 15-16 years old in the past (2005), 18-19 years old in the final arc (2008), and 27-28 years old in the future (2017).
Height: 174 cm.
Weight: 60 kg.
Blood type: A (Second).
Date of birth: April 1, 1990 (Zodiac sign - Aries)
Coco has a distinctive, slightly androgynous, and predatory appearance. He has a lean, yet wiry and toned build. Distinguishing features:
Hair: He has long, side-swept bangs combed to the left side, while the right side of his head is shaved short (death-hawk style). In later timelines (Bonten's future), he wears long, shoulder-length white hair.
Eyes: Narrow, slightly slanted, "snake" or "cat" eyes with thin pupils. He often squints.
Accessories and Habits: He always wears a long gold dangle earring in his right ear. When feeling confident, Coco has a habit of sticking out his tongue playfully or smirking.
Personality: Calculating, cool-headed, pragmatic, and highly intelligent. Coco perceives the world through the lens of numbers and profit. He maintains composure in dangerous situations and is ironic and sarcastic.
Attitude toward people: Generally cynical and consumerist. He bonds with strong leaders (Maijiro Sano, Izana Kurokawa, Taiju Shiba) while they're at the pinnacle of power, but easily abandons them if they lose influence or if it's no longer profitable. However, behind this wall of indifference lies a deep devotion to those he truly loves (Akane and Inupi).
Family: Almost nothing is known about his biological parents in the story. Primary attachment: He considered his true family to be his close childhood friends, Seishu Inui (Inupi) and his older sister, Akane Inui, with whom Koko had an unrequited crush.

Birthday: September 4, 1991

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Height: in 2005 – 183 cm, in 2018 – 193 cm

Weight: 78 kg

Blood type: O (I)

Hakkai is the vice-captain of the 2nd Squad of the Tokyo Swastika. He is completely different from his older brother. He is timid, caring, and mannered. For the sake of his friends and family, he is willing to take the blame and forgo opportunities. Hakkai adheres to outdated morals and maintains his own code of honor.

Interesting facts
Hakkai likes the movie The Godfather.

He hates weak-willed, incapable men.

His special skill is caring.

He fears/hates Shiba Taiju.

He respects/admires Mitsuya Takashi.

Hakkai dreams of becoming an astronaut.

Favorite place - Takashi's house.

Birthday: July 24, 1989

Zodiac sign: Leo

Height: 195 cm

Weight: 97 kg

Blood type: A (II)

Taiju Shiba is the former 10th head of the Black Dragon and captain of the 6th Division of the Second Generation of Tokyo Swastika. He is a cruel and proud man by nature, capable of hurting not only his enemies but also his family. The pain and suffering of his opponents evokes feelings of pleasure and joy in him.

As a charismatic leader, he was able to earn the trust of his subordinates, turning them into obedient and strong fighters. His spartan approach to training the Black Dragon members resulted in the gang resembling a cohesive and formidable army.

Interesting facts
Taiju likes aquariums.

He hates cruel people.

His special skill is swimming.

Taiju respects/admires his father.

There is nothing he is afraid of.

He dreams of starting his own company at the age of 20.

Favorite place is Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Appearance
Height: 195 cm. He is one of the tallest characters in the story.
Weight: 97 kg.
Hair: white and blue, long and styled.
Eyes: yellow.
Tattoos: A series of swirls on the left side of the neck, going down to the chest; hand-lettered tattoos below; a large cross on the back.
Clothing: Wears a custom-made Black Dragon uniform, but his jacket is longer and red; he often keeps it open, revealing his muscular chest.
Traits: During a fight or when very excited, he develops a crazy grin, one eye may open wider than the other, and a vein appears on his forehead.
Characteristic
Personality: He combines cruelty and a penchant for violence with deep religiosity. He takes pleasure in tormenting his opponents and cares little for the well-being of others, even those close to him. He doesn't care whether the person in front of him is a woman or a girl.
Leadership skills: As the leader of the 10th Generation Black Dragon, he reformed the gang, turning it into a cohesive, army-like structure. His charisma allowed him to command people not only out of fear, but also out of respect.
Attitude towards family: In reality, Taiju loves his younger brother and sister very much, but his excessive care resulted in cruelty - he often beat them over trifles.
Respect: The person he respects or admires the most is his father.
Family
Siblings: Yuzuha Shiba (younger sister) and Hakkai Shiba (younger brother).
Parents: mother deceased, father not mentioned.
Age
Date of birth: July 24, 1989.
Age in 2018: 29 years.
What does he do?
Former Leader: 10th Leader of the Black Dragon.
Currently: Captain of the 6th Division of the Second Generation of Tokyo Swastika, also owns a restaurant.
What does he like?
Aquarium.
What doesn't he like?
Cruel and rude people.
Additional information
Blood type: second.
Special skill: swimming.
Color associated with it: red wine.

Famous leaders of generations

• Shinichiro Sano is the founder and head of the 1st generation (along with Takeomi Akashi, Wakasa Imaushi and Keizo Arashi).
• Izana Kurokawa is the head of the 8th generation.
• Shion Madarame is the head of the 9th generation.
• Taiju Shiba is the head of the 10th generation.
• Takemichi Hanagaki - the head of the 11th generation (after which the gang became part of the Toman Squad).

Key participants and officers from different years

• Seishu Inui (Inupi) - a key member of the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th generations, a close associate of Kokonai.
• Hajime Kokonoi (Koko) is the gang's main financier and brains during the 10th Generation era.
• Wakasa Imaushi (Waka) is a legendary fighter of the first generation.
• Keizo Arashi (Benkei) is another legendary fighter and co-founder of the first generation.
• Takeomi Akashi - 1st Generation Vice Head.
• Hakkai Shiba - 10th generation vice-captain (Taiju's younger brother).
• Yuzuha Shiba is Taiju's sister who was involved in the gang's affairs.