The hugely popular BL series "I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold," commonly known as "Dakaichi," aired as an anime in the fall of 2018 and ended amidst huge popularity! Set in the entertainment world, this boys' love story depicts the romance between veteran actor Saijo Takato and rookie actor Azumaya Junta. In this article, we'll introduce the charm of Azumaya Junta! We'll also provide a detailed character profile, so it's a must-read for "Dakaichi" fans!
What kind of anime is "I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold"?
The protagonist is Takato Saijo, an elite actor with 20 years of experience.
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold. ©Sakurabi Hashigo / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
The protagonist, Takato Saijo, has been in the entertainment industry since he was a child actor, and is an elite actor with 20 years of experience. A talented actor who can handle everything from dramas and stage plays to commercials, he has earned a solid following. His popularity was unwavering, and he topped the "Most Wanted Man Ranking" in magazine surveys for five consecutive years. However, in his sixth year, he lost this title, dropping to a surprising second place. The man who beat him to first place was Junta Azumaya, a rookie actor with only three years of experience.
Takato was openly hostile, but...?
Takato Passes Out Drunk...
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
One day, Takato passes out drunk at a drinking party after a shoot. When he wakes up, he's in Junta's room, being nursed by Junta. Now that his weakness has been exposed, Takato asks Junta, "What's your purpose?" Junta then makes a shocking statement: "Let me hold you, Takato!" Takato, who had always been "the number one man I want to sleep with," panics at the unexpected request (from another man, no less).
You won't want to take your eyes off their relationship!
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the Number One Man I Want to Sleep With. ©Sakurabi Hashigo / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
But Takato ends up sleeping with Junta. At first, Takato seems to be forcing himself into a relationship, but gradually he finds himself drawn to him. The relationship between the "number one man I want to sleep with" and the "number two man I want to sleep with" is one to watch!
What kind of character is Junta Higashiya? Check out his detailed profile!
From here, we'll take a closer look at the character Junta Higashiya. Since the main pairing in this anime is "Junta Higashiya x Takato Saijo," he plays the so-called "seme" role.
Junta Higashiya is an actor affiliated with MITSUYA Productions and is considered a newcomer, with only three years of experience. His grandfather is actually Spanish, making him a quarter Spanish. As expected of a scouted entertainer, Takato says, "He has a striking build, but he's not bad-looking either." High praise!
A cheerful and sociable personality
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Junta is a fine young man whose smile suits him perfectly. His fans call him an "angel." He also has a high level of social skills, thanks to his experience working various part-time jobs during his student days. He's also highly skilled, so he could survive on a deserted island with just a utility knife!
Junta entered the entertainment industry through a scout
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dakaretai. ©Sakura Hidashi / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Junta entered the entertainment industry through a scout. He was scouted on the spot while delivering pizza at his current agency. He had been scouted twice before, but turned them down. He wasn't particularly interested in the entertainment industry, but after appearing in a drama starring Takato, he became passionate about acting and began to seriously pursue it.
Detailed Profile
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dake. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Birthday: November 11th, Blood Type: O. Height: 190cm, Weight: 73kg. Family details are currently unknown. Her strengths are her appearance and personality, which have been described as "angelic," but she sometimes falls from grace (!). You should definitely check out the show to find out more about this! By the way, her favorite food is mint tablets, but she doesn't seem to enjoy eating them because she chews them to relieve stress. Her acting method is to move freely without thinking about logic.
Her charm point is her sparkling smile! About Junta Azumaya's Angelic Nature
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the Number One Man I Want to Embrace. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
With his bright personality and sparkling smile, Junta is known as an "angel." After only three years in the entertainment industry, he's already achieved the number one spot on the "Man I Want to Embrace" list, and his angelic smile has captivated countless fans. Of course, his charm is not limited to his fans; it's also evident among his coworkers and staff (even Takato!), who love him as a mood maker. He's what you might call a "dog-like" personality.
But! When he's in front of Takato...
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No matter how much she's called an angel, you can't let your guard down! Above all, Junta has had a crush on Takato since their first performance together, and the next time they work together he even forces a physical relationship with him, making him quite the tough guy. Junta is an angel with a bright smile, but when he's in front of his beloved Takato, he turns into a man - a beast! Takato was quite surprised at first by this. Sometimes he even intentionally puts on an angelic smile in order to play various games with Takato. Takato is often easily swayed, but it also shows Junta's cunning side.
Even an angel can fall from grace (?) sometimes.
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Whenever Takato, who is usually smiling and showing off his angelic side, is particularly captivating, white angel wings are usually flying around him. This usually happens when he's related to Takato, but even Junta can fall from grace sometimes. Of course, Takato is also the reason why Junta falls from heaven. For example, if she can't see Takato for a while, or if she sees another man in his life (!), she shows no mercy. She even stops other work and forces herself to come see him. Incidentally, when Junta falls from heaven, black feathers fall from the sky. His expression also changes from his usual smiling face to one that seems sad or even completely angry. It's scary, but considering the contrast with his usual self, it's actually pretty cool!
Check out Azumaya Junta's famous lines in the anime!
From here, we'll be looking at some of Junta's best lines and scenes from the anime. Since Junta loves Takato, naturally, many of his lines are directed at him. Junta's passionate and straightforward words leave Takato, who has difficulty being completely honest, intimidated.
"Let me hold you, Takato-san."
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
This is probably a famous line! This line was uttered in the first episode of the anime. Takato, who has a low tolerance for alcohol, gets drunk at a party and is rescued by Junta. After making a blunder, Takato asks Junta, "What do you want?" to which Junta responds with this line. The two weren't particularly close at this point, so Takato must have been very surprised. Naturally, this is where their relationship begins.
"So... have I become Takato's number one 'man you want to sleep with?'"
"I want to stay connected to Takato-san forever."
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dakaretai. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
The two were good friends, but at the end of the anime, they faced a breakup and a potential separation. However, they somehow managed to overcome that crisis, and these are the words Junta muttered during a bed scene afterward. Many fans likely breathed a sigh of relief that their relationship had returned to normal.
Check out Junta Azumaya's Twitter!
Junta also has a Twitter account. Like Takato, his updates were limited to when the anime aired, but his tweets related to the anime became popular. His realistic and entertaining posts, including details about filming and the food he ate, have garnered many retweets, favorites, and replies from fans. If you're a fan of "Dakaichi," it's definitely worth following him.
Tweet after receiving the Japan Actors Award
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dakaretai. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
For example, here's a tweet from when Junta received the Best Actor award at the Japan Actors Awards. This, too, is linked to the anime. Junta captioned the photo, "It's all thanks to you all," and "I'll keep working hard so you can see me growing!" It seems that many fans have also sent congratulatory replies. Incidentally, Junta's tweets are full of emojis and have an overall energetic feel. On the other hand, Takato's tweets are quite calm, so the contrast between the two is quite clear.
Tweets about home-cooked meals
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Die With. ©Sakura Hidashi / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Junta is also good at cooking! This is an image posted with the comment, "Home-cooked dinner today." "I often cook, but today I'm especially excited," and "The appetizer is vegetable soup." However, if you look closely at this photo, you can see Takato's image on the knife! In fact, the two of them are together, eating a meal together. It's easy to see why Junta was so enthusiastic about cooking! Incidentally, Takato also posted a photo of the same bread on Twitter, with Junta on the spoon. It's probably unconscious, but it shows how much they love each other. Naturally, fans in the photo also noticed, with many happy replies saying, "Takato's in the picture!?"
Tweets from a visit to the classroom studio
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dakaretai. ©Sakura Hidashi / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
As for the photo of the blackboard, what's going on...? It was uploaded with the comment, "The other day, when I went to the classroom studio, it reminded me of my student days. Tell me about your memories of your student life." But then, this photo and this conversation! Fans who follow the anime will have already noticed, but this is the classroom where Junta dresses Takato in his school uniform...! Even this is connected to the anime. Incidentally, as a fan's reply noted, if you translate the English written on the blackboard into Japanese, you can really understand Junta's feelings.
Who is Junta Azumaya's voice actor?
When it comes to anime, you're naturally curious about the voice actor! The voice actor for Junta Azumaya is Yuki Ono.
A super popular voice actor who can play a variety of roles!
Speaking of Yuki Ono, he's a voice actor who is extremely popular with women, capable of playing everything from handsome roles to various other roles. Of course, he's also appeared in numerous BL works, often playing the seme role. He's also appeared in many popular works, including the role of Kagami in "Kuroko's Basketball" and O-Kuwadaira in "Touken Ranbu."
Keep an eye out for his solo CD!
Speaking of Yuki Ono, he's also a great singer! He sang the ending theme for "I'm Being Threatened by the Number One Man I Want to Dakaretai." He's also released a CD under his own name. His music is full of fun stuff like samba, and his PV is very entertaining, so be sure to check it out!
