Revisions, the latest work from director Taniguchi Goro, who worked on Infinite Ryvius and Code Geass, has been airing since winter 2019. Set in Shibuya 300 years in the future, it is a "youthful disaster ensemble drama (juvenile panic ensemble)" that depicts the battle against an unknown enemy called "Revisions" and the extreme isolation and helplessness of the group. In this article, we'd like to introduce everything you need to know about the protagonist, Dojima Daisuke.
[Revisions] Things You Need to Know About Daisuke Dojima #1: "The Prophecy Received by Milo"
Seven years before the start of the story, protagonist Daisuke Dojima is kidnapped by an unknown assailant. The kidnapper calls his four remaining children, but a mysterious woman named "Milo" appears and rescues Daisuke. At that time, Milo predicts that "a terrible crisis will come, and you will be the one to protect them."
That prophecy would dramatically change Daisuke's fate.
Daisuke blindly believed in the prophecy and prepared for the crisis that would come someday. The prophecy would dramatically change Daisuke's fate and personality. The other children also received prophecies from Milo, but each of them had different memories of the circumstances surrounding the prophecy and Milo's actions at the time.
[revisions] Things You Need to Know About Dojima Daisuke Part 2: "What Kind of Guy Is He?" 』
Daisuke Dojima blindly believed in Milo's prophecy and prepared for the impending crisis on his own. This led to him becoming an outsider. However, he continued to act selfishly in order to fulfill his mission of protecting everyone and become a hero. In short, he's a dangerous guy.
Before receiving the prophecy, Daisuke was timid and a crybaby. However, his personality changed drastically under the influence of Milo's prophecy. He became a pathetic character who, without reflecting on his own actions, unwaveringly believed that he would one day become a hero. Moreover, when that time came, he was so happy that he would become a hero and be recognized by others.
[Revisions] Things You Need to Know About Daisuke Dojima, Part 3: "Daisuke's Abilities"
Daisuke, who prepared for disasters alone, is extremely effective...
No. Even though he's mentally prepared for disasters, when he actually faces the Revisions, he becomes paralyzed with fear and is unable to move. It's not like he's completely invincible thanks to the advantages he's always had. However, he does master the "String Puppet" he pilots for the first time, and successfully eliminates the enemy, so he's not completely useless.
Are there any special talents in piloting string puppets?
Not that there were. Daisuke certainly achieved success in his first battle with a string puppet, defeating the Revisions' forces. However, Daisuke wasn't a particularly skilled pilot. Gai, Ruu, and Keisaku, who later piloted puppets, all possessed skills on a par with Daisuke's. Daisuke was nothing special when it came to piloting puppets.
A nuisance whose selfish behavior causes trouble
Although Daisuke is fairly effective in combat, his disobedience of orders and selfish behavior are particularly noticeable. He easily falls for the enemy's diversionary tactics and accidentally fires at the town, causing damage. However, even in these situations, he maintains a condescending attitude, insisting that he is protecting everyone and showing little sign of remorse. It's safe to say that he's an extremely irritating character for viewers.
[Revisions] Things You Should Know About Dojima Daisuke, Part 4: His Relationships with Other Members
Relationship with Zhang, Jian, and Steiner
Guy, a realist and thoughtful person, often clashed with Daisuke, who blindly believed in Milo's prophecy without any basis. Even after being transferred to Shibuya, he was often angry at Daisuke's selfish behavior and clashed with him. However, their relationship is not one of hostility, and he seems to recognize him as a friend.
Relationship with Zhang, Lu, and Steiner
Although not as much as Guy, Ruu has always kept her distance from Daisuke, who completely believes in Milo's prophecy. After the Shibuya transfer, she sometimes supports Daisuke, who tends to get into trouble, and doesn't seem to dislike him that much, considering him an important friend. However, she is not completely uneasy about Daisuke's tendency to get into trouble.
Relationship with Keisaku Asano
He blindly believed in Milo's prophecy and was the only person who treated Daisuke the same way, even when the other three distanced themselves from him. It's no exaggeration to say that the reason the five of them managed to stay together was because of Keisaku, the mood-maker.
Relationship with Temanawa Airi
Airi liked Daisuke, but she distanced herself from him because he believed Milo's prophecy and acted selfishly. Even after being transported to Shibuya, she was confused by Daisuke's joy at the extreme conditions and the resulting deaths. While she still seems to like Daisuke, the extreme conditions and Daisuke's actions can sometimes make her unstable...
[Revisions] Things You Should Know About Dojima Daisuke, Part 5: "To Enjoy This Series Even More"
As you've probably realized from this introduction, the character of Dojima Daisuke is incredibly selfish and a nuisance that irritates viewers. However, the protagonist of this series is, after all, Dojima Daisuke. Why is Daisuke the protagonist? Keeping this in mind will help you enjoy this series even more.
Milo leaves Daisuke with a prophecy: "A terrible crisis will come, and when it does, you will be the one to protect everyone." What does this prophecy mean? If it hadn't happened, Daisuke wouldn't have become such a troublesome person. If he hadn't said those things, Daisuke's future would have surely changed, and he wouldn't have become the kind of kid who would do something like this... I think you'll enjoy the story even more if you keep in mind what Milo's intentions were.
Was this the correct timeline?
Finally, this is a bit of a spoiler, but Daisuke Dojima became a huge nuisance due to Milo's prophecy. In fact, Milo went back in time to leave a prophecy for Daisuke. In other words, depending on the content of Milo's prophecy, the future may have changed, and multiple possibilities may have existed. Was this story just one possibility? Thinking about it that way might be interesting. (In fact, the kidnapping was actually committed by XX, so thinking about it that way can be very confusing.) If an ADV game were released, the protagonist might be different, or there might be a different ending.
【revisions】Summary of Things You Need to Know About Daisuke Dojima
This article introduces Daisuke Dojima, the protagonist of revisions. The main character, Daisuke, can be frustrating to watch. However, once you understand why Daisuke was the main character, the series becomes even more interesting. It's a fascinating story filled with foreshadowing, so I highly recommend watching it!
