Takeru's Grandfather Homura

Takeru's grandfather is stern, disciplined and deeply concerned for his grandson. His training can appear harsh, but his objective is to help Takeru confront fear rather than allowing the trauma of his childhood to control him.

He believes that discipline and physical training can help Takeru find stability. His approach contrasts with simple reassurance: he expects his grandson to work actively toward overcoming the fears that continue to affect him.

Despite his strict demeanor, he and his wife provide Takeru with a stable home after his childhood ordeal.

Takeru's grandfather is trained in judo, jujitsu and aikido. He practices these martial arts with Takeru at the family dojo.

His training is physically demanding enough to contribute substantially to Takeru's combat ability and discipline. Takeru later carries that athleticism into his Soulburner persona in LINK VRAINS.

No personal Deck or notable dueling career is established for Takeru's grandfather.

Takeru's grandfather enters his grandson's life during the aftermath of the Lost Incident. He and his wife go to the hospital after Takeru is recovered and subsequently take responsibility for raising him.

Years later, he trains Takeru at their dojo while the teenager struggles with the psychological effects of what happened during his childhood.

Takeru's grandparents are also forced to tell him that his parents died in an accident while searching for him during his disappearance. Their home becomes the family environment in which Takeru grows up afterward.

Takeru Homura is his grandson and martial-arts student. Takeru's grandfather cares deeply for Takeru Homura but uses strict training to encourage him to confront his fear and trauma.

Takeru's Grandmother is his wife. Together, Takeru's grandfather and Takeru's Grandmother raise Takeru Homura after the Lost Incident.

Kiku Kamishirakawa is a close childhood friend of Takeru Homura and remains connected to his grandparents while Takeru is away.