The hugely popular anime "I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold" began airing on terrestrial television in the fall of 2018! Set in the entertainment world, the story depicts a boys' love story between Saijo Takato and Azumaya Junta. The story is basically an episodic one, and the two characters gradually grow closer! In this article, we'll explore the appeal of the anime's protagonist, Takato Saijo.
What kind of anime is "I'm Being Threatened by the Number One Man I Want to Dake"?
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Before delving into Takato Saijo's appeal, let's first review the anime's story.
"In the entertainment industry, it's eat or be eaten."
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The protagonist, Takato Saijo, has been in the entertainment industry since he was a child actor, becoming an elite actor with 20 years of experience. He's skilled in everything from dramas to stage plays to commercials. His talent is unwavering, and he's been voted "No. 1 Man I Want to Embrace" for five consecutive years. However, after six years, he was unexpectedly dethroned by a different actor, dropping him from the top spot. The winner was Junta Azumaya, a rookie actor with only three years of experience.
What will Junta do in the face of Takato's open hostility?
After losing his spot as the number one man most wanted to sleep with, Takato openly displays hostility toward Junta. Meanwhile, it's been announced that he'll be co-starring with Junta in a drama. Junta will play the lead role, with Takato in a supporting role. The fact that the number one and number two most wanted men will be co-starring together has generated a lot of buzz, but Takato is unhappy that his lead role has been taken away from him. Meanwhile, Junta's bright smile warms to him, and he warms up to him. Then, at a drinking party after filming the drama, Takato, who has a low tolerance for alcohol, gets drunk and ends up having to be nursed back to health by Junta.
"Let Me Hold You"
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In a drunken stupor, Takato makes a fool of himself in front of Junta. From there, the tables are turned. Takato's weakness is exposed, but in exchange, Junta asks for his permission: "Let me hold you!" The #1 "Man I Want to Hold" is embracing the #2 "Man I Want to Hold"... We can't take our eyes off their relationship!
By the way, what's the original work based on?
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The original work is a popular BL manga by Sakurabi Hashigo. With its memorable title and beautiful illustrations, this popular BL work has sold over 2.15 million copies. Anticipation was high for its anime adaptation.
The original artwork looks like this!
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By the way, the original artwork looks like this. It has a different appeal from the anime. The illustrations are delicate and beautiful.
What will happen in the love scenes?!
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By the way, the original work is known for its many love scenes. There was a time when it was shocking to see "15 pages of continuous love scenes!" When the anime was made for terrestrial television, questions were raised such as, "How can they make a work that's so full of flesh color...!?" In fact, the sex scenes are not as extreme as in the original, and are more subdued. However, viewers have praised it, saying, "This anime is too erotic!" and "They even managed to get this far on TV!" Since the sex scenes cannot be depicted in detail, the eroticism is conveyed through facial expressions and kissing scenes.
Takato Saijo's Profile
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First, let's start with a brief profile of Takato Saijo. As mentioned earlier, he plays the so-called "uke" role in this work. He is an actor with 20 years of experience and is affiliated with Nitto Entertainment. Influenced by his grandmother, he has been interested in acting since childhood. At the age of 8, he was taken to see a stage performance of Natsume Soseki's "Kokoro," a reading of the play. He decided to pursue acting as a full-time actor and entered the entertainment industry as a child actor. Even as a child actor, he was known as a "child prodigy" and had a very high level of professionalism. He's also known as a "severe workaholic." He also has a cute side, loving dogs, cats, and children.
More Information
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His birthday is April 20th, and his blood type is A. He is 176 cm tall and weighs 55 kg. He is 28 years old. His family consists of his father, mother, and cat. His strengths are his high professionalism, and his weaknesses are his surprisingly easygoing nature. His favorite foods are prosciutto and cake. He eats cake to calm his nerves, and when he's stressed, he eats a whole cake and gets all the sugar he needs. His motto is "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." His voice actor is Hiroki Takahashi. Incidentally, the height difference between him and Junta is 14 cm! While Takato's 176 cm is quite tall, Junta is quite tall at 190 cm, so the height difference is just right.
It's Not Just Talent! An Extremely Hardworking Person
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Takato, who has been active since his days as a child actor, is not only talented but also an extremely hardworking person. He also has a strong sense of professionalism, and was called a "child prodigy" as a child. However, he balanced his studies and entertainment career for a long time, saying, "I don't want people to think that just because I'm a celebrity, I can't study." He also has a secret hobby of evaluating and ranking new actors.
Nickname: "Totaka"
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By the way, Takato's nickname among fans is "Totaka." This is industry slang, and is a reversed version of "Takato." By the way, Chunta initially called Takato "Saijo-san," but when Takato was passed out drunk, he asked, "Can I call you by your name?" The drunk Takato replied, "That's not cheap, you know? 1,000 yen!" (?) And ever since, Chunta has been calling him "Takato-san."
What is the relationship between Saijo Takato and Azumaya Junta?
From here on, we'll thoroughly explain the relationship between Saijo Takato, nicknamed "Chuntaka," and Azumaya Junta!
Actually, they only co-starred once before.
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In fact, when Junta first debuted, he and Takato co-starred in a drama once. Takato played the lead role. Junta was captivated by Takato's beautiful acting. Furthermore, as he glimpses Takato's consideration on set and the contrast with his personality off set, he gradually becomes attracted to him. However, Takato has actually been hating Junta ever since! This shows just how much potential he had. Under Takato's acting guidance, Junta also begins to discover the acting style that only he can do. Having realized Takato's charm, Junta vows to himself that "one day I will make love to him."
He's gradually drawn to Junta
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Takato is dragged into Junta's home while drunk and is cared for. At first, he shows signs of reluctance, but with each passing day, he begins to realize Junta's charm. Takato is easily swayed, and his tsundere side often shows through. In the end, she properly tells Junta that she likes him.
Nickname: "Chunta"
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By the way, Takato calls Junta "Chunta." This originally started when Junta asked Takato to call him by his name, but he mispronounced "Chunta" and ended up calling him "Chunta." Even when his stuttering was pointed out, Takato, being proud, refused to admit it and insisted it was just an arrangement. As a result, he continued to call him "Chunta" ever since. However, he seems to be more reserved in front of others, and when he starts to say "Chunta" he always corrects himself and says "Azumaya."
What is "Chuntaka"?
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By the way, what does "Chuntaka" mean, the term you often hear? It's a "pairing notation"! It refers to Junta (Chunta) x Takato. Incidentally, the title of the anime's ending theme is also "Chuntaka!"
This is what makes him so charming! Takato Saijo's cute side
As you can see, Takato has a surprising side to him. From here on, we'll be introducing all of his cute side!
Surprisingly Easy
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Even though he was so angry at Chunta, saying, "I'll make a killing with my skills!", he was so easygoing that he was comforted when he was drunk, and for just 1,000 yen (!) he allowed Chunta to call him by his name. And then, in the end, he ended up sleeping with him... What a weak-willed guy! It really feels that way, doesn't it? It's hard to imagine this given his usual cool demeanor. Incidentally, the "thousand yen" has become something of a password between the two, with Takato repeatedly offering suggestions like "Telephone call...thousand yen" and "Let's live together for 1,000 yen." Takato always denies it, but he's easily swayed.
He's pretty much up to anything
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Outside of work, Takato is quite easygoing. Contrary to appearances, it turns out he's quite susceptible to pressure. For example, Chunta, who wants to play with Takato in his school uniform (!), borrows Takato's high school uniform and brings him to the school building for the shoot. Takato steadfastly refuses, saying he absolutely won't wear it, but after a while of begging, he quickly gives in. Pushed even further, he starts calling Chunta "teacher"! He's also up for pretty much anything, even playing with honey (?). Perhaps Takato is just not straightforward, but surprisingly into it. There are plenty of cute scenes in the anime, so be sure to check it out!
Convey your feelings properly!
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Though Takato seems to be constantly being pushed around by Chunta, there's a chance he finally confesses his feelings to him! After being dragged to a hotel by Ayagi, Takato and Chunta have a moment of misunderstanding. However, after everything is settled, he finally tells him, "I love you." While it was clear he had always liked her, this was the first time he had ever properly confessed his feelings to her. From then on, the two of them became even closer!
Linked to the Anime! Check out Takato Saijo's Twitter!
Takato has an official Twitter account. It's a sort of role-playing account, where he tweets about the food he eats, the places he's visited, his work, and more. This account also posts tweets linked to the anime! For example, in episode 2, where honey is a key point, Takato buys honey the day before the anime airs, setting up a plot twist. He also tweets things like "My back's so stiff," showing how the tweets are linked to the airing dates. Incidentally, Chunta also has an official account, so be sure to check that out too!
Takato Saijo in the waiting room
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Takato at work. The image was accompanied by a comment saying, "I'll do my best to make this a work that will please all my fans." As you'd expect from a busy man, Takato often tweets about his work. He also posted a photo of the flowers he received at the end of a drama shoot.
Takato Saijo posts photos of the food he ate
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He also frequently posts photos of food. For example, this is a tweet from Takato about eating pasta with fruit. At first glance, this photo looks like a fancy pasta dish, but upon closer inspection, you can see Chunta's face reflected in the spoon! This tweet clearly shows that they're together. Incidentally, Chunta also posted a photo of himself eating the same bread on his official Twitter account, and Takato was visible in the knife.
Who is Takato Saijo's voice actor?
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Takato's voice actor is the incredibly popular voice actor Hiroki Takahashi. He's a voice actor who has played a wide variety of characters, from Katsuya Jonouchi in "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters," Hisoka in "HUNTER x HUNTER," and Japan in "Hetalia," to name a few. He's played everything from cool characters to handsome guys to mysterious characters. Most recently, he appeared live on the New Year's Eve program "Akeome Seiyuu," which aired from the end of 2018 to the beginning of 2019. He's a handsome guy himself! Of course, he's also appeared in many BL works. If you're interested, be sure to check him out!
A summary of Saijo Takato's charms!
Source: I'm Being Threatened by the Number One Man I Want to Dake. ©Sakura Hidashi / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
That sums up the charms of Takato Saijo from "I'm Being Threatened by the Number One Man I Want to Dake." He gives off a strong cool vibe, but a closer look at the series reveals he has many cute sides. The anime ended amid great reviews, but as it was a hugely popular series, we're excited to see what happens next!
