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== Background == | == Background == | ||
| − | Nothing is known about Chikara Katsumata's past prior to the current timeline. When first introduced, he was the holder of one of the seven most prestigious shogi titles, the [[wikipedia:Meijin (shogi)|Meijin]],<ref>Manga [[Volume 85]], File (900), pg 5: "Check"</ref> which he lost to [[Shukichi Haneda]]. As of File 947, Chikara currently holds the [[wikipedia:Osho (shogi)|Osho]] title, having usurped it from Shukichi in a title defense match. | + | [[File:Chikara File900 pg5.png|left|150px]] |
| + | Nothing is known about Chikara Katsumata's past prior to the current timeline. When first introduced, he was the holder of one of the seven most prestigious shogi titles, the [[wikipedia:Meijin (shogi)|Meijin]],<ref>Manga [[Volume 85]], File 7 (900), pg 5: "Check"</ref> which he lost to [[Shukichi Haneda]]. As of File 947, Chikara currently holds the [[wikipedia:Osho (shogi)|Osho]] title, having usurped it from Shukichi in a title defense match. | ||
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== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
| − | Chikara Katsumata is a skilled shogi player with a cool, logical temperament. He is focused and speaks respectfully of Shukichi who is his rival. He is also fair, seen when he suggested an early adjournment for lunch after he noticed Shukichi was distracted.<ref>Manga [[Volume 89]], File (946), pg 5: "The | + | Chikara Katsumata is a skilled shogi player with a cool, logical temperament. He is focused and speaks respectfully of Shukichi who is his rival. He is also fair, seen when he suggested an early adjournment for lunch after he noticed Shukichi was distracted.<ref>Manga [[Volume 89]], File 9 (946), pg 5: "The True Married Couple"</ref> |
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
| − | Chikara is a bulky middle-aged-looking man with a clean-shaven strong jawline, short hair, and receding hairline. He wears glasses. In tournaments, he wears very traditional Japanese clothing: a wide-sleeved kimono<!--Yes, men can wear these, such as for Rakugo--> covered by a dark colored haori with wide sleeves | + | Chikara is a bulky middle-aged-looking man with a clean-shaven strong jawline, short hair, and receding hairline. He wears glasses. In tournaments, he wears very traditional Japanese clothing: a wide-sleeved kimono<!--Yes, men can wear these, such as for Rakugo--> covered by a dark colored haori with wide sleeves. |
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== Appellations == | == Appellations == | ||
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===Meijin Shogi Tournament (Manga: [[Volume 85|899-902]], Anime: [[Taiko Meijin's Match of Love|785-786]])=== | ===Meijin Shogi Tournament (Manga: [[Volume 85|899-902]], Anime: [[Taiko Meijin's Match of Love|785-786]])=== | ||
| + | [[File:Chikara case 1.png|thumb|right|x100px|Shukichi battles Chikara for the Meijin title]] | ||
Chikara is challenged by [[Shukichi Haneda]] who wishes to obtain the last of the seven Shogi titles he needs to becomes [[Wikipedia:Meijin (shogi)|meijin]]. On the day of the final game, they are tied 3-3. Chikara is unaware that Shukichi's love, [[Yumi Miyamoto]], has been kidnapped. Shukichi leaves the match and the building immediately, surprising Chikara, and spends almost all of his assigned thinking time looking for Yumi's whereabouts. Chikara waits patiently for Shukichi to return. Despite effectively having to play a one-sided speed match against Chikara, Shukichi wins and claims the seventh title. | Chikara is challenged by [[Shukichi Haneda]] who wishes to obtain the last of the seven Shogi titles he needs to becomes [[Wikipedia:Meijin (shogi)|meijin]]. On the day of the final game, they are tied 3-3. Chikara is unaware that Shukichi's love, [[Yumi Miyamoto]], has been kidnapped. Shukichi leaves the match and the building immediately, surprising Chikara, and spends almost all of his assigned thinking time looking for Yumi's whereabouts. Chikara waits patiently for Shukichi to return. Despite effectively having to play a one-sided speed match against Chikara, Shukichi wins and claims the seventh title. | ||
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===Revenge Match (Manga: [[Volume 89|946-947]], Anime: TBA) === | ===Revenge Match (Manga: [[Volume 89|946-947]], Anime: TBA) === | ||
| + | [[File:Chikara case 2 pg8.png|thumb|right|x100px|Shukichi loses his title defense match against Chikara]] | ||
[[Volume_89#Shukichi's_Envelope_Case|Missing Envelope Case]], Shukichi loses his title defense match for the [[wikipedia:Osho (shogi)|Osho]] title against Chikara and subsequently only holds six titles at the moment. | [[Volume_89#Shukichi's_Envelope_Case|Missing Envelope Case]], Shukichi loses his title defense match for the [[wikipedia:Osho (shogi)|Osho]] title against Chikara and subsequently only holds six titles at the moment. | ||
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== Name origin == | == Name origin == | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 26 April 2017
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| Japanese name: | 勝又 力 (Katsumata Chikara) |
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| Age: | |
| Gender: | Male |
| First appearance: | Manga: Chapter 899 |
| Appearances: | Chapters: 7 Episodes: 5 |
| Keyhole number: | Volume 85 |
| Japanese voice: | Minoru Inaba |
Chikara Katsumata (勝又 力 Katsumata Chikara) is a famous shogi player.
Contents
Background
Nothing is known about Chikara Katsumata's past prior to the current timeline. When first introduced, he was the holder of one of the seven most prestigious shogi titles, the Meijin,[1] which he lost to Shukichi Haneda. As of File 947, Chikara currently holds the Osho title, having usurped it from Shukichi in a title defense match.
Personality
Chikara Katsumata is a skilled shogi player with a cool, logical temperament. He is focused and speaks respectfully of Shukichi who is his rival. He is also fair, seen when he suggested an early adjournment for lunch after he noticed Shukichi was distracted.[2]
Appearance
Chikara is a bulky middle-aged-looking man with a clean-shaven strong jawline, short hair, and receding hairline. He wears glasses. In tournaments, he wears very traditional Japanese clothing: a wide-sleeved kimono covered by a dark colored haori with wide sleeves.
Appellations
Plot overview
Meijin Shogi Tournament (Manga: 899-902, Anime: 785-786)
Chikara is challenged by Shukichi Haneda who wishes to obtain the last of the seven Shogi titles he needs to becomes meijin. On the day of the final game, they are tied 3-3. Chikara is unaware that Shukichi's love, Yumi Miyamoto, has been kidnapped. Shukichi leaves the match and the building immediately, surprising Chikara, and spends almost all of his assigned thinking time looking for Yumi's whereabouts. Chikara waits patiently for Shukichi to return. Despite effectively having to play a one-sided speed match against Chikara, Shukichi wins and claims the seventh title.
Revenge Match (Manga: 946-947, Anime: TBA)
Missing Envelope Case, Shukichi loses his title defense match for the Osho title against Chikara and subsequently only holds six titles at the moment.
Name origin
See also
Trivia
- Chikara was not introduced with a suspect box, so his age and other pertinent details are still unknown. His name became known from outside materials, and has not been given in-manga yet.
- Chikara, the keyhole character for Volume 85, is the only character to date who was not given a name or alias in the manga prior to being featured.
References
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