Taisei Yoshida

Overview

Taisei Yoshida is a student in Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High School in Assassination Classroom, assigned seat number 26. Although he initially projects a delinquent-like persona, he is fundamentally good-natured and skilled with his hands. His family operates a motorcycle shop, fostering his deep passion for motor vehicles. This shared interest allows him to connect with Koro-sensei, after which he gradually engages more with his classmates. He frequently associates with Ryoma Terasaka and his circle of friends.

Appearance

Taisei Yoshida is defined visually by his signature black dreadlocks. Due to the distinct shape of his face, his classmates gave him the nickname Home Base, and he is also referred to as Black Udon in another context.

Personality

Behind his tough front and reluctant attitude, Taisei Yoshida possesses a reliable sense of justice. His delinquent style is actually a persona he adopted upon entering junior high school, concealing a considerate and naturally helpful disposition. He is intensely passionate about motorcycles, which often serves as the gateway for him to drop his guard around others who share his interests. He cares deeply about his friends and displays genuine frustration when others act recklessly.

Abilities

Taisei Yoshida possesses high mechanical aptitude, allowing him to inspect, repair, and modify various vehicles. He also displays impressive artistic talent, achieving top-tier art marks among the male students. In assassination training, he excels at rapid firing, mechanical and camouflage traps, and coordinated knife techniques with partners. Academically, he achieved a perfect score in Home Economics on his terminal exams.

Background

Initially, Taisei Yoshida was uncooperative toward class activities and held a rebellious attitude alongside Ryoma Terasaka. His mindset changed after bonding with Koro-sensei over motorcycles and witnessing his group's growth through a major crisis. Afterwards, he actively participated in combat and infiltration operations, helping restrain guards during critical missions. Following graduation, he studied business administration in college before taking over his family's motorcycle dealership.

Relationships

Taisei Yoshida is part of a tight-knit circle with Ryoma Terasaka, Takuya Muramatsu, and Kirara Hazama, and he later formed a bond with Itona Horibe over customized motor vehicles. He is a childhood friend of Sumire Hara, as their families have long been acquainted. While he was originally hostile toward Koro-sensei, their mutual enthusiasm for motorcycles led him to respect and trust his teacher.

Trivia

Taisei Yoshida's favorite beverage is Monster Energy, and he dreams of bringing about a revival in motorcycle culture. His most treasured possession is a Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa. Looking ahead to high school, he had plans to change his hairstyle to a neatly parted center style.