Takatoshi Hijiyama

Takatoshi Hijiyama

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Takatoshi Hijiyama
Sector	5
Loop	Current
Sentinel	No. 12
Biographical information
Aliases	Hijiyama the Jacket Snatcher
Voice Actor/Actress
Japanese VA	Takayuki Ishii
English VA	Kaiji Tang

This page is about Takatoshi Hijiyama, one of the 13 Protagonists. For other characters called the same name, please visit Takatoshi (disambiguation).

For the more spoiler-filled details about the character, go to File No. 015 of the Mystery Files.

Takatoshi Hijiyama (比治山 隆俊 Hijiyama Takatoshi) is a protagonist in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. He is the pilot of Sentinel No. 12.

Profile

Displaced Soldier

A confident young Japanese soldier in the 1940s, displaced from his home and dropped into a city both foreign and familiar. Adrift, old-fashioned, and out of place, he struggles to make sense of all the changes in the world... and then, after months of living as a solitary vagrant, he finds the young man responsible for uprooting his life.

Personality

Work in Progress

Appearance

Takatoshi Hijiyama has two appearances.

Hijiyama's first appearance, seen in the 1940s, is of him wearing what appears to be a white naval suit of Imperial Japan. It has no epaulettes, but does have a shoulder mark. He is often holding his matching cap. His brown hair is cropped short as per military regulations. He has strong, thick eyebrows that flare out at the outside edge.

Hijiyama's second appearance, seen in the 1980s, is of him wearing Nigakuri Industrial School's uniform, which he stole from one of their students. It has a black gakuran with visible buttons, which he wears partially open, and with the sleeves rolled up, exposing the orange lining. He wears a green shirt underneath. He has black slacks with a pleat, and black shoes. His hair has grown out to his shoulders, and is choppy and unrefined.

Relationships

• Tsukasa Okino (Friend/Love Interest)
• Keitaro Miura (Childhood Friend/Fellow Soldier)
• Tamao Kurabe (Childhood Friend)
• Nenji Ogata (Sometimes fights with)
• Megumi Yakushiji (Yakisoba Pan Angel)

Unlock

• Clear Destruction: Beginning of the End: Episode 2

Events

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There are 43 Event Archive entries with Takatoshi Hijiyama:

#	Name	Protagonist	Setting	Description
034	Sentinel Pilot Cadets	Keitaro Miura	Sector 5/1944: Sakura National Hallway	Takatoshi Hijiyama and Keitaro Miura have been chosen to become pilot cadets for the new Japanese military weapon, the Sentinel. Tamao Kurabe and Kiriko Douji see the two off as they head out to their station.
035	Sentinel No. 19	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 5/1944: Ayame Pass, Sentinel Factory	Takatoshi Hijiyama takes Keitaro Miura to the armory and shows him Sentinel No. 19. As the two discuss, Kiriko Douji walks in and delivers instructions from the professor.
036	Simulated Personality	Ei Sekigahara	Sector 5/1944: Ayame Pass, Sentinel Factory	Ei Sekigahara questions Tsukasa Okino about the effects of DD-426 he is experiencing. Okino, having transferred his memories into his nanomachines to create a simulated personality, seems to be beyond reach of its effects.
038	The Identity of Kiriko Douji	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 5/1944: Tokisaka Shrine	Takatoshi Hijiyama had chased down Kiriko Douji to Tokisaka Shrine, as she was suspected of being a spy. Cornered, she then disappears in a flash of light. Hijiyama learns from a suspicious man who had sneaked into the factory that her real name is Tsukasa Okino, and that she is actually a man.
043	The Yakisoba Pan Angel	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Kaede Riverbed	Takatoshi Hijiyama, who had caught a cold from bathing and is on his knees from immense hunger, is given the first yakisoba pan of his life from a girl who happened to be passing by.
156	Hijiyama the Jacket Snatcher	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Kaede Riverbed	Half a year after being shifted from 1944, Hijiyama strikes fear in the nearby delinquents, who now know him as the "Jacket Snatcher."
161	Won't You Help Me?	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory Alley	In Higoromo-cho, Takatoshi Hijiyama finally reunites with the one he was looking for, Tsukasa Okino. Okino promises Hijiyama that if he helps him see his work through to the end, he'll do whatever he wants.
162	Alma Mater, 40 Years Later	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Front Gate	To find Tsukasa Okino, Takatoshi Hijiyama visits his alma mater, Sakura National School. However, 40 years have changed it quite a bit.
163	Memories of Kiriko-san	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	Takatoshi Hijiyama enters the old school building and remembers his first time meeting Kiriko Douji. Hijiyama grins to himself as he thinks of her, unaware that Tsukasa Okino is standing right in front of him.
164	Going Back on His Word	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	After Takatoshi Hijiyama and Tsukasa Okino split up for a few hours, Hijiyama wakes up in a classroom at the old school building. Feeling he can't wait until Okino comes back, he leaves the building and goes around Sakura High School looking for him.
165	A Love Rival!?	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	When Takatoshi Hijiyama returns to the old school building passageway, he finds Tsukasa Okino confessing his love to Nenji Ogata. Shocked, Hijiyama lets his emotions get the better of him, and he punches Ogata, knocking him out.
166	D-Code Broadcaster	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	Takatoshi Hijiyama and Tsukasa Okino look through Nenji Ogata's brain. Unable to detect a D-Code command signal from him, they discover that the person sending out the signal has changed. As Okino examines further, however, he finds clues toward the current signal broadcaster within Ogata's brain.
177	I'm Onto You	Nenji Ogata	Sector 4/1985: ???	After Nenji Ogata chases Tsukasa Okino onto a train, he finds himself back in the machine. With the static on the screen gone, he can clearly see Okino. He also sees Takatoshi Hijiyama next to him, the one he fought at the riverbed.
178	Captive	Nenji Ogata	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory 2F	As Nenji Ogata comes to, he finds himself in an abandoned factory in Higoromo-cho. Held captive by Tsukasa Okino and Takatoshi Hijiyama, Ogata is told that the events at the station were all inside his head. In order for him to find the key, he's sent back to that world once again.
181	Why Did You...?	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory Alley	Taking a breather, Takatoshi Hijiyama and Tsukasa Okino exit the abandoned factory. After Okino leaves to go to a convenience store, Hijiyama reunites with the Yakisoba Pan Angel who gave him yakisoba pan back at the riverbed. But when Hijiyama tries to stop her from entering the factory, instead of yakisoba pan, she pulls out a gun and shoots him.
183	Escape from the Factory	Nenji Ogata	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory Alley	With the help of Megumi Yakushiji, Nenji Ogata escapes the abandoned factory in Higoromo-cho. In the alley, he finds Takatoshi Hijiyama, who's unable to move.
184	Slowly and Carefully	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory 2F	Takatoshi Hijiyama wakes up in the factory in Higoromo-cho, only to find himself bound by Tsukasa Okino, who's examining his brain. Hijiyama resists, amusing Okino and causing him to peer even deeper into his mind.
185	Pan-Induced Memory	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	When Takatoshi Hijiyama arrives at the old school building hallway and eats the yakisoba pan he bought at the cafeteria earlier, he remembers his encounter with the Yakisoba Pan Angel from the other day.
186	Live to Protect	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	In the old school building hallway, Takatoshi Hijiyama happens upon Ei Sekigahara and a Sentinel scout unit. When Hijiyama activates the scout unit, it projects what appears to be a conversation log between Takatoshi Hijiyama and Tsukasa Okino of the future.
187	Please, Help Me	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory 2F	Takatoshi Hijiyama returns to the hideout in Higoromo-cho and confirms that Tsukasa Okino is safe, but Ei Sekigahara has tailed him there. Sekigahara has been looking for Okino, saying he needs him as he clutches his head in pain.
188	Preserving Memories	Ei Sekigahara	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory 2F	With the pills starting to become ineffective, Ei Sekigahara asks Tsukasa Okino to back up his own memories. Okino then begins mapping Sekigahara's brain.
189	Sons of the Motherland	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	At the old school building, Takatoshi Hijiyama reminisces about his pilot training days. By chance, he reunites with Keitaro Miura, who also happened to be at Sakura High School.
190	Destroyers of Worlds	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Tokisaka Shrine	To confirm what Keitaro Miura said is true, Takatoshi Hijiyama shifts to 1945 with Tsukasa Okino. There, he sees remains of the Deimos spread across the desolate land, and he realizes 1945 and 1985 aren't connected by causality.
191	I Saw That!	Tomi Kisaragi	Sector 4/1985: Tokisaka Shrine	Tomi Kisaragi goes to Tokisaka Shrine to find a way to shift back to 2025. With seemingly perfect timing, Takatoshi Hijiyama and Tsukasa Okino shift to Kisaragi's location. She calls out to Okino, who's capable of helping her get back to 2025.
244	Secrets	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Break Area	Curious about what Tsukasa Okino and the female student were talking about in the break area, Takatoshi Hijiyama decides to lie in wait for them and find out.
245	The Tamao Android (Event Archive)	Juro Kurabe	Sector 4/1985: Tokisaka Shrine	Juro Kurabe and Nenji Ogata meet Takatoshi Hijiyama in front of Tokisaka Shrine. Kurabe thinks he remembers some events that transpired there and looks inside the nearby trash, where he discovers an android that looks like Tamao Kurabe.
246	Pursuers	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Tokisaka Shrine	While Takatoshi Hijiyama waits for Tsukasa Okino, Nenji Ogata and Juro Kurabe arrive. Hijiyama and Ogata both wait together for Okino.
247	The Mystery Deepens	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 3/2025: Mainframe	Tsukasa Okino takes Takatoshi Hijiyama to the UFO, where Hijiyama learns that the 30 km-long UFO is buried 300 m beneath Ashitaba City. He also discovers the reason why the Deimos attacked 1945 before 1985, as well as all the current information on the innerlocitors and the D-Code.
252	Survival Plan	Juro Kurabe	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory 2F	Tsukasa Okino and Takatoshi Hijiyama are holding Juro Kurabe captive at the abandoned factory in Higoromo-cho. The Juro Izumi within Kurabe, also known as 426, reveals the purpose of his actions.
269	Lost Memories	Ei Sekigahara	Sector 4/1985: Abandoned Factory Alley	When he arrives at the abandoned factory in Higoromo-cho, a girl with braids comes out and pushes Ei Sekigahara to recall his memories.
272	Strange Atmosphere	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 3/2025: Mainframe	Takatoshi Hijiyama and Tsukasa Okino shift back to the UFO. However, things in the UFO seem off, and they're suddenly attacked by several androids. The two of them try to shift back, but with the controls moved Hijiyama is able to shift while Okino is left behind in the UFO.
273	Impatience	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Front Gate	To save the abandoned Tsukasa Okino, Takatoshi Hijiyama approaches Sakura High School in search of someone capable of time travel.
274	Led by a Scout Unit	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	Takatoshi Hijiyama meets a girl and a scout unit inside the old school building. The girl gives Hijiyama a phaser, and he heads back to the UFO with the scout unit to rescue Tsukasa Okino.
275	Okino's Death	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 3/2025: Mainframe	Takatoshi Hijiyama takes down the androids that come at him one by one with the phaser. He runs over to where Tsukasa Okino is lying, and after entrusting Hijiyama with a letter, he vanishes.
289	Brothers in Arms	Keitaro Miura	Sector 4/1985: Kaede Riverbed	Keitaro Miura and Takatoshi Hijiyama head to the rooftop of the covered building to take back Sentinel No. 19.
290	To Protect All I Hold Dear	Keitaro Miura	Sector 4/1985: Building Rooftop	With the help of Takatoshi Hijiyama, Keitaro Miura is finally able to recover Sentinel No. 19. To assist Natsuno Minami, he activates Sentinel No. 19.
291	Defend With My Life	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: Kaede Riverbed	Relying on Tsukasa Okino's letter to him, Takatoshi Hijiyama activates Sentinel No. 12, which lies in the ocean of Sector 5.
292	The Real World	Takatoshi Hijiyama	Sector 4/1985: ???	Tsukasa Okino opens up communications to Takatoshi Hijiyama, who's entered Sentinel No. 12. After being told the truth about the world by Okino, Hijiyama goes to protect his homeland and those he loves.
303	Mother and Son	Renya Gouto	Sector 4/1985: Mainframe	As Chihiro finishes shifting the civilians, Takatoshi Hijiyama brings a request from Tsukasa Okino.
304	Sentimental	Renya Gouto	Sector 4/1985: Mainframe	In the Sector 4 mainframe, Chihiro fulfills Tsukasa Okino's request to complete analysis of the Meta-Skills.
305	The Last Hope	Renya Gouto	Sector 4/1985: Mainframe	Renya Gouto pleads Chihiro to establish a connection with Miyuki Inaba in the command ship. By programming three satellites to move into broadcasting position, she successfully opens the line of communication.
306	Planet RS13-Alpha	N/A	???	After the final battle, the pilots awaken to the real world. Their long journey through a simulated reality has served to prepare them for a new life on a second Earth, somewhere in the direction of Virgo. Miyuki Inaba praises the miracle of their survival and bids them farewell.
313	Overcoming Obstacles	N/A	Sector 4/1985: Sakura High, Old Building	Takatoshi Hijiyama, Tamao Kurabe, and Tsukasa Okino visit the old school building at Sakura High. After a few words, Okino convinces Hijiyama to go out and spend some quality time together. Tamao Kurabe meets her other self for the first time, and the two chat about the success of the interstellar development program.

Gameplay

The invasion ends here!

- Takatoshi determined to save his country

Takatoshi pilots Sentinel No. 12, a 1st Generation model. His mode of operation is to attract the enemy's attention, get in close, and destroy them with extreme prejudice. He is the only 1st Generation pilot who has access to Ceramic Armor and Counter. With the two, Takatoshi is immune to small arms damage while being able to dish out the pain at the same time. Couple that with his EMP abilities and Defense Mode, and he can pull an entire army of kaiju away from his countrymen and deal with the threat accordingly. With Limiter Removal, this fervent soldier's killing abilities dramatically increase. Aiming for Back Attacks will most certainly see even the heaviest and armored kaiju fall. His Anti-Air Defensive Flares also makes him handy in a pinch in case of heavy missile attacks.

With the highest HP, Defense and Attack, he makes for an excellent tank and brawler. However, he also has the lowest Speed and EP out of the three 1st Generation pilots. Being surrounded by kaiju, seeing the city in ruins, and having less people in the attack team makes him fight harder.

Despite having the highest Attack, he doesn't have the same power spikes in damage that Nenji Ogata and Ei Sekigahara possess. His pilot skills that raise his attack are extremely situational, and having less pilots on the field isn't enough to make up for his increase in attack. His low EP means he can't be operational for too long unless he can consistently kill large amounts of kaiju. The lack of Anti-Ground Multi-Lock Missiles makes him less effective at crowd control.

Pilot Skills

• Level 5: Patriot - Attack increases proportional to damage done to the city.
• Level 10: Okino's Support - Increases Back Attack range.
• Level 15: Lone Wolf - The less members on the strike team, the higher Attack increases.
• Level 20: Pride of Japan - Defense increases when HP decreases.
• Level 25: Tactics Drill - Attack increases when the total number of combos exceeds 100.
• Level 30: That's More Like It! - The more kaiju there are, the higher all stats increase.

Trophies

Icon	Name	Description	Trophy
	Hijiyama's Prologue Cleared	Completed Takatoshi Hijiyama's prologue in Remembrance.	Bronze
	Hijiyama's Story 50% Cleared	Reached 50% in Takatoshi Hijiyama's story in Remembrance.	Bronze
	Hijiyama's Story Cleared	Hijiyama's Story Cleared	Bronze

Etymology

• The name Takatoshi means "prosperity" (隆) and "genius" (俊).
• Takatoshi's surname Hijiyama means "ratio" (比) (hi), "cure" (治) (chi/ji) and "mountain, hill" (山) (yama).

Trivia

• A number of characters inspired Hijiyama's personality and role, including Kōsaku Sakamoto from the manga series Stop!! Hibari-kun!, Toshizō Hijikata from Tottemo Hijikata-kun, and Kagemaru from Igano Kabamaru.
  • Hijiyama's favorite food was intended to be yakisoba like Kagemaru, however it was later changed to yakisoba pan because in-game limitations meant the characters would have to eat food one-handed.
  • Notable as well is the influence Stop!! Hibari-kun! had on the development of Okino and Hijiyama's relationship; they are inspired by the two main characters Ōzora and Kōsaku, respectively.
• When asked if there is any order in which Hijiyama likes the other characters, Director George Kamitani humorously states that the order would be "Okino > yakisoba pan > other pretty people > other food".
  • In the same interview, Kamitani states that the hamburger would serve as the tie-breaker between Hijiyama's yakisoba pan and Miura's favorite food, hemborger. He details that "its deliciousness [would lead] Hijiyama to say this, while ketchup is still stuck around his mouth: "To think of sandwiching hemborger in between these slightly sweet buns made of bread… as expected, America truly is a fearsome country.""
• Designer Koichi Maenou describes the performance of Hijiyama's Japanese voice actor, Takayuki Ishii, as a perfect fit. He also humorously states that "the voice acting of Hijiyama's yakisoba pan-eating scenes was so emotional, and even a little sexy. Enough that we had to tell [Ishii], "Please lower the sexiness a little!""