Okay! I can't let a Higa birthday pass without posting a translation, actually I've got two. Anyway, I love Tanishi, seriously love. He's a gigantic, aggressive, gluttonous, belligerent asshole. But enough about his good points. He's larger than life in every way (and 82% muscle), wears his emotions, good or bad, on his sleeve, and is fiercely loyal to his team of ineffectual villains. And I think he's cute.
So here's Tanishi's extended 40.5 profile for those who care to read it, and in a little while I'll post his Shinteni 10.5 profile. HBD Tanishi-kun!
(Once again I'm gonna say that my translations are by no means perfect and I'm willing and happy to receive corrections if I've made a mistake.)
Translations of Higa's basic fanbook stats can be found here. There are full translations of Chinen, Kite, Aragaki and Shiranui's profile pages on the fanbook lj community. Kai's can be found in my translation index here.
Tanishi Kei
Big ambition in a big body! Higa's extraordinary nuclear warhead.
He possesses an extraordinarily large build and confidence that borders on pomposity. Ability, due both to his effort and his god given physique, is the foundation for this confidence. But is his tendency to overestimate his own power and get a little too carried away his biggest weakness?
^With overwhelming power and verbal assaults he pursues and attacks! This is enough to make most opponents lose their will to fight.
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Analysing Tanishi!!
Large family unit with many siblings.
A big family cultivates tenacity and a competitive spirit. For Tanishi, the 5th son of 9 siblings, every day is a competition. The tenacity to outwit others is an ability which would naturally develop in such an environment.
^He is adept at reading both the enemy's psychology and the flow of the match.
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Divining for Tanishi!!
Past life divination: Western soldier
The influence that Tanishi's personality takes from his past life is, basically, that he' s a short tempered, aggressive type. He also has a sadistic side; he usually aims to attack his opponent's vital points. Although at first glance he pretends to be obedient to superiors, the opposite is true; he is on alert, planning for his opportunity to one-up them. However, he feels a deep affection for the people close to him, such as family and friends. If those particular people are in a crisis he will come to their aid, brimming with chivalrous spirit and willing to put his life on the line to protect them.
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Body Fat Percentage: 18%
His huge body is mostly muscle!?
Tanishi displays fast movements despite his large build. The secret behind this is his low body-fat percentage. Those who discount him as just a big oaf will have a high price to pay.
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Chinen talks on Tanishi's trivia!!
Since entering school he's always been on lunch duty
When he's on school lunch duty, he's allowed to give himself seconds, so he always gives everyone else a little less food…
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Rivals talk about Tanishi!!
From Echizen Ryoma:
You're a real try-hard aren't you. If you were that hell bent on dieting you would lose some weight.
From Kabaji Munehiro:
The winner will be Hyoutei desu. Bau! …I can't eat anymore.
(What, you're giving up already!? [By Oshitari])
From Ohtori Choutarou:
That serve, it's certainly fast and it's strength is amazing. I'd better polish up my scud serve too.
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"If the Big Bang is pissing you off, why don't you try returning it!"
Tanishi's special move!!
Big Bang
The deadly blow made possible by a large build and high agility!!
Hit from a high angle at the top of a jump with Tanishi's full body weight brought down behind it, the Big Bang serve is the source of his strength and confidence!
^Since all those that touch it have their racket blown away, it really is a one shot-killer super move!
That cake looks so yummy ugh I want to eat some too ;W;
Tbqh, it’s a bit stale, because I made it in advance and then had to go buy more icing orz. But I’m really happy it turned out so well, and I’m really glad you like it! I wish we could share it with you too, but we’ll eat a piece in your honour!
So it's that time of year, that special day, when you want to celebrate your favourite minor prince of tennis character's birthday. And you know, after last year I thought, how could I improve? what totally cool thing could I do to show my dedication? And... well, yeah.
So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHINEN! Please stay your lovably weird ass self, I know I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm putting in a birthday wish on your behalf for an on screen appearance and a line of dialogue. Here's to you!
