Taison Maeda

Maeda Taison

Taison Maeda, also known as "Tyson" and "The Beast.", is the main character of the story, he's a famous delinquent from Teiken High, in the Kichijoji area of Musashino, Tokyo, known for his passion of Boxing, street fighting, and his moped, Chavez. Albeit being a delinquent, being easily angered and stupid at times (He punched a professor when he heard the girl's uniform changed),

he has a sense of honor and respect and values his friends greatly. Taison is also known as one of the Tokyo's elite 4s, or "Heavenly Kings", and aims to become the world champion in boxing. Taison has an interest for Chiaki Nanase.

His name is based on wrestler Akira Maeda and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. He lives with his brother in the Honky Tonk apartment complex. Him and his older brother both left the south of Japan for Tokyo to avoid inheriting their father's profession, that of a monk. He is a lightweight when it comes to drinking and always breaks down into tears.

Appearance

Maeda's hairstyle is a pompadour with fringes in it.

Powers and Abilities

• Taison Maeda's fighting style is boxing and a bit of brawling kicks.
• Taison's signature move was "Beast Punch" that can one-hit even tough opponents.

Appearances in Other Media

• Maeda appears in game called "Jump Ultimate Stars" as a help in battle.
• Maeda also appears in a game called "Famicon Jump II: Saikyō no Shichinin."

Trivia

• Maeda Taison earned his nickname of "The Beast." due to his ferocious fighting style and intimidating presence.
• Despite being a tough fighter, Maeda has a soft spot for animals, particularly cats.
• In the anime adaptation of Rokudenashi Blues, Maeda was voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue.
• Maeda has a rivalry with another Suzuran High School student named Makio Kirishima, who also goes by the nickname "The Dragon."
• In the manga series, it is revealed that Maeda's father was also a legendary fighter in his youth.