Kou Taragi

Kou Taragi is a story character introduced later (in chapter 8)

Fact File

Full name: Kou Taragi

Age: 33

Occupation: A-Photon Lab Researcher / Assistant Professor of the Department of Technology at the Rozenom University (Suspected name; Actual university name is never given)

Height: 190 CM

Relations: Maya Shidou (Good friend), Dr. Kanal Tomrain (Colleague)

Voice Actor: Kazuhiko Inoue

Affilation: Rozenom University

Role in the story: Key factor, Support

Role

Kou Taragi is first seen in episode 8, where he leads Maya, Ethan and Lou into the relics to meet Dr. Kanal Tomrain. After taking you to a Computer system inside, he'll introduce you to Kanal, and set you on your way to the centre of the relics. He waits behind with Lou and a pair of bodyguards - when you come back, however, it's revealed that Taragi, Lou, and the bodyguards have disapeared. Maya breaks into tears, perhaps suggesting that they had a larger relationship than stated.

Later, During chapter 12, he is found in a seed "pod"; After being released by Ethan and Co, he explodes in a flash of light and mutates (It's worth noting that he looks like a Dark Bringer from PSO) into a Monster. Losing his thoughts, he attacks ethan and the group. After being beaten, he returns to his natural form. However, he's in a critical state, and dies within minutes. During this time he speaks to Maya, who is visibly shaken when he dies. After, Maya is far too upset to go on, and is escorted back to the Landeel by Hyuga.

Random Facts

• The logo and Text on his sleeve say "A-PHOTON LAB"