Shishiba
Shishiba is a major supporting character in Sakamoto Days. As a member of the Order—the elite strike force under the Japan Association of Assassins—he stands out as a level-headed and practical professional amidst a team of eccentric individuals. Speaking in a Kansai dialect, he frequently assumes the role of the straight man while executing high-stakes assassin missions with absolute composure.
Overview
Shishiba is a major supporting character in Sakamoto Days. As a member of the Order—the elite strike force under the Japan Association of Assassins—he stands out as a level-headed and practical professional amidst a team of eccentric individuals. Speaking in a Kansai dialect, he frequently assumes the role of the straight man while executing high-stakes assassin missions with absolute composure.
Appearance
Shishiba is a male with middle-parted blonde hair reaching his chin and dark eyes. A distinctive scar marks his chin. He wears a standard black suit composed of a long-sleeved white collared shirt, a black necktie, and a black suit jacket.
Personality
Shishiba possesses a cool, pragmatic, and highly rational demeanor, serving as the rare sensible presence among his peers. He speaks with a Kansai accent and regularly offers blunt retorts to unusual behavior. Although he appears detached, he is naturally attentive and protective, taking good care of his junior despite frequently scolding her. He also has an extreme aversion to onions, meticulously picking them out whenever they are served in his food.
Abilities
In combat, Shishiba relies on standard claw hammers as his signature weapon, selecting them purely for their exceptional utility and ease of handling. Utilizing a dual-wielding style, he delivers devastating physical strikes while expertly using the claw end to hook opponents and deflect gunfire with remarkable precision.
Background
As a senior member of the Order within the Japan Association of Assassins, Shishiba has carried out numerous dangerous covert assignments. He shares a deep and complex history with his former mentor, Yotsumura. On routine operations, he is regularly paired with his junior partner, Osaragi, to carry out high-priority target eliminations.
Relationships
Shishiba shares a close dynamic with his junior, Osaragi, serving as both her combat partner and a reluctant guardian figure who constantly checks her erratic habits. He also holds a complicated connection with his former mentor, Yotsumura, stemming from their shared past within the assassin organization.
Trivia
Shishiba's choice of ordinary hardware hammers instead of specialized tactical weapons highlights his focus on practicality. His habit of scrupulously sorting out onions from his meals adds a relatable contrast to his lethal profession.