Idate

Idate (イダテ) is the main antagonist of Ice Scream and a minor character in Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea. He is a humanoid orca. He is also the brother of Takama and uncle of Nagi.
== Physical Description ==
 Idate's skin is pale, and his sharp black eyes are often accompanied by a smirk, giving him a devious appearance. He has cropped black hair with two white eye spots on both sides, giving him a more "orca-esque" appearance, along with a tall black dorsal fin on his head. He wears a black business suit and a gray shirt. His pants and shoes are black. He also wears black gloves, something which runs in his family. Underneath his clothing, he has been shown wearing heart-patterned boxers more than once. 
When he was younger, he wore a black blazer with a gray sweater vest, a white shirt, and a red tie.
His orca form resembles that of any other orca, except his saddleback patch resembles that of bat wings, in relation to his distant demon bloodline. He also has black fingernails. 
Although Idate's exact age is unknown, he and his brother Takama look mature for their actual age. Idate is also said to take after his father. 
His genderbend counterpart wears a black thong. She also has large breasts. 
== Personality ==
Idate is laid back; he has a relaxed mentality and does not get worried over matters quickly. His actions and demeanor make him seem well-mannered, but his violent and sadistic actions contrast this notion. Idate teases and pokes fun at others in a way that confuses and frustrates them. Though his style of speech is informal, he still acts gentlemanly. Idate uses the personal pronoun "watashi" to refer to himself. He does not call most people by name, but there are a few exceptions which include the residents of the Iceberg Isle. Most of the residents call Idate "Syachi" (Orca). Idate has a prevalent tendency to be cruel and sadistic to the people around him. He is always looking for somebody to inflict violence on. When choosing a victim, he chooses someone he "likes." He also chooses his victims based on his mood. He refers to violence as "playing" and sometimes assaults his victims before eating them. However, he does not resort to violence using weapons and believes using them is "cheating." Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea When he fights, he uses a lot of kicks, sometimes grabbing his opponent by the chest. He will often burn his victims with the cigarettes he has as well. A frequent target of his is Shirogane, though he has been shown harassing other inhabitants on Iceberg Isle, such as Rocma and Yukisada. Idate is also derogatory towards sharks and describes them as "stupid" and "just fish." In Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea, he attacks Samekichi unprovoked in hopes of eating him.
In spite of this, Idate is not violent to everyone. He is sometimes willing to act like a gentleman to somebody as sophisticated as Tatsumiya. He is also helpful at times such as when he helped Tatsumiya escape from Old at Wadanohara's request, though he claimed he had nothing better to do. When asked why Idate is so violent, Deep-Sea Prisoner said it is simply because he is an orca; he has no dark past. However, part of his personality may have been influenced by his father who was described as "scary." Idate is bisexual with a strong preference for women. He particularly has a strong infatuation with Rocma, as he is into people who resist him. He has little interest in female killer whales. His three main "desires" include food, sleep, and sex. Another desire of his is violence. His cooking skills include roast, boil, pour, and tear. 
Idate has an obsession with smoking and experiences withdrawal symptoms when he runs out of cigarettes. Idate likes meat. He also likes both sweet and spicy things but loves meat even more. He likes to bite into raw meat, especially warm prey that is still moving. When eating ramen, he is the type to eat the toppings first. He likes something similar to Japanese alcohol. He drinks a lot without worrying what will happen afterwards and will often feel sick the next day. Additionally, Idate’s dexterity decreases when he has consumed alcohol; for example, when he is sober, he can get a perfect score playing darts but cannot get one dart to hit the board when intoxicated. 
== Background ==
Idate was born from his two unnamed parents alongside his older twin brother Takama. However, his bloodline is not fully orca: he has distant demon blood mixed in as well. As for his place of birth, it has been said Idate's parents live in a city of orcas, though it is currently unknown whether Idate also originates from there. 
Deep-Sea Prisoner has said Idate's father's scary personality might have influenced Idate's personality, but Idate has no "dark past." A backstory for him may be drawn in the future. 
Idate originally wanted a house on Iceberg Isle but is not allowed due to being banned by the isle's owner for repeatedly beating up the residents. His house is in a different location. 
== Appearances ==
=== Major ===
* Ice Scream (Original) - Main antagonist
* Ice Scream (Remake) - Main antagonist
=== Minor ===
* Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea (Original) - Minor character 
* Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea (Manga) - Minor character 
* Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea -Reboot- - Minor character 
* Funamushi Private Deep-Sea Academy - Minor character
=== Cameo ===
* Mogeko Castle (Remake) - Idate appears on a television screen with other members of the Ice Scream cast.
=== Upcoming Roles ===
* Oji-summer - Major character
== Relationships ==
=== Relatives ===
==== Nagi ====
Nagi is Idate's niece. Idate has known her since she was a baby and got to hold her with her parent's permission. 
Nowadays, he often takes her out to go play. Nagi loves her uncle a lot and uses a hyper respectful tone in addressing him, calling him "oji-sama." Idate refers to her by name. 
Nagi dislikes how Idate treats her like a child and how his obsession with Rocma often shortens the time she spends together with him. In several illustrations, she is depicted carrying out violent and possessive acts towards him, and he is shown being in terror of her. It is unknown when these events take place in the current timeline or whether they are hypothetical scenarios. Idate has no clue about Nagi's feelings; he just sees her as an ordinary child and his niece. 
==== Takama ====
Takama is Idate's elder twin brother. Idate will sometimes call him by his name or by aniki , though he is more privy to using the latter. Idate never called Takama "onii-chan" since he was a bad boy from the time he was little, playing only with his delinquent friends. They have yet to be seen interacting, but his elder brother seems to disapprove of him, even telling Nagi to keep away from him (as seen in Deep-Sea Prisoner's LOG #1). If the two were to get into a fight, Takama would win. Deep-Sea Prisoner hopes to one day draw a fight between them where Takama grabs Idate by the shirt and lifts him up. 
Idate is good friends with Takama's family. He has a good relationship with all of them and often eats with them. He seems to enter their home openly and sometimes takes naps in the living room. Takama is a man of manners, so he is a little bit angry with Idate's behavior, saying, "You are being rude again…" He lets it slide because his wife and daughter seem to be having a good time. 
==== Unnamed Sister-in-Law ====
Idate's unnamed sister-in-law is married to his older brother Takama. Idate saw Takama get "shredded" by her on his wedding night and was freaked out by this. He thinks she is "madly depraved." Although it may be repulsive to some to go into other people's homes without permission, Takama's wife is tolerant towards Idate because Nagi loves him. 
=== Ice Scream Cast ===
==== Rock ====
Rock is Idate's neighbor and smoking buddy. They are childhood friends; their relationship having been described as "A friend you just can't get rid of no matter what." In the original Japanese transcript, Idate refers to Rock directly by name. 
Idate and Rock share a mutual animosity, though it is much stronger on Rock's side. Rock has insulted Idate on many occasions, calling him bald and a "piece of shit orca," which Idate responded to by attempting to punch him. Nevertheless, Idate considers Rock "a true pal" and seems to enjoy getting on his nerves. He tends to talk a bunch about Rocma to Rock, much to Rock's displeasure. 
Rock is one of the handful of individuals on Iceberg Isle strong enough to keep Idate in check. 
==== Rocma ====
Rocma is Idate's love interest, though the feelings are not mutual. Idate refers to Rocma as "kimi." She is the only resident of Iceberg Isle who dares to counter him. Idate has an unhealthy obsession with her, as he has a thing for people resisting him. He refers to her by the nickname "polar bear-chan" (shirokuma-chan). and it has been said Idate's feelings for her were "love at first sight." He has also expressed a desire to "win her over by pure power." Rocma - on the other hand - does not appreciate his advances, expressing disgust at him whenever possible. She is sick of Idate's unrequited actions. 
==== Shirogane ====
Shirogane is seen as one of Idate's toys. Idate is a frequent torturer of Shirogane (e.g. stuffing the wolf in a bag and beating the bag with a stick) and sees him merely as prey. He has also sexually assaulted Shirogane on multiple occasions. Idate furthermore has various condescending nicknames for Shirogane, such as "loser dog" or "pathetic puppy." Ice Scream Ice Watching: Round 1 (Remake) 
Shirogane in turn is terrified of Idate, and tries to avoid him at all costs, although it has been shown in some artworks that Shirogane has worked up the nerve to go up against the orca before, using his harpoon gun. Idate views Shirogane as a toy that makes noise when he hits it. Idate is "of course, older" than Shirogane, suggesting a potentially large discrepancy in age between the two. Idate thinks Shirogane tastes pretty good. 
==== Yukisada ====
Yukisada is seen as one of Idate's toys. Yukisada is afraid of Idate and refers to him as "syachi (orca)" while Idate calls him "fukuro-kun (owl)." Because Yukisada is "very weak" Idate sees him as an interesting toy that cries. Idate tore off Yukisada's arm and devoured him in front of Shirogane in a cruel what-if scenario. Idate is "of course, older" than Yukisada, suggesting a potentially large discrepancy in age between the two. Idate thinks Yukisada tastes pretty good. 
==== Squid ====
In one image, Squid is shown saying "I'll kill youuuu" while holding Idate with his tentacles. This seems to signify Squid is not fond of Idate. Idate cannot beat Squid on his own. Due to Squid's tentacles, Idate loses to him on Iceberg Isle. Squid is the only thing keeping Idate at bay. 
=== Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea Cast ===
==== Wadanohara ====
Wadanohara is Idate's acquaintance. When Wadanohara first encountered Idate during the game, he refused to say his name simply stating he is an orca on a stroll. He attempted to eat her once and was successful in Bad Ending 1. Even though he tried to eat her and injured Samekichi, Wadanohara does not hold it against him; she even placed enough trust in him to request he protect Tatsumiya after her encounter with Old, although he brushed it off as simply having nothing else to do.
==== Samekichi ====
Samekichi was Idate's one-time torture target. Idate targeted him on account of Samekichi being a shark, a favorite creature that Idate likes to bully.
==== Old ====
Old was Idate's one-time torture target in Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea. Idate had quickly defeated him after Wadanohara had requested he do this to help Tatsumiya. Like Samekichi, Old was targeted by Idate on account of being a shark. Idate had also described Old to be the "wife-beater" type, and expressed his distaste in "those type of guys." He was furthermore shown to be impressed by the fact, unlike Samekichi, Old was able to get back up from being beaten and still had the energy to fight; despite this, their combat did not continue as Idate followed Wadanohara's request to take Tatsumiya somewhere safe.
==== Tatsumiya ====
Tatsumiya is Idate's acquaintance. He assisted her in escaping from Old. A bonus scene in Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea implies she has a crush on him. It has been stated since Tatsumiya is very gentle, Idate would treat her in a gentlemanly manner. 
==== Seguro ====
Seguro and Idate are acquaintances, seen to have met each other in the bonus room video "Love to Stroll" post-game. The two have a neutral relationship. Idate had first interacted with Seguro by inquiring as to where he found the underwater cigarettes, in which Seguro answers; the conversation between the two is brief and ends shortly. He also compares him to his friend Rock as he found them to be similar in terms of appearance. Seguro in turn appeared disinterested and discomforted in Idate's presence.
==== Nekoyama ====
Nekoyama and Idate are acquaintances. Nekoyama delivered Idate a pack of underwater cigarettes in Ice Scream.
==== Fukami ====
Fukami and Idate are acquaintances thanks to Sea of Death's invasion. Although the two have not been seen interacting directly, Idate would win in a fight. However, he is unaccustomed to tentacle attacks, so the fight would be prolonged if Fukami's tentacles are not destroyed as quickly as possible. 
=== Other Characters ===
==== Satanick ====
Satanick and Idate share similar natures, as well as similar hobbies of sexual and violent natures. In non-canon illustrations, they have been seen to get along rather well, seen drinking and eating out together in a friendly manner.
==== Gris ====
Gris is Idate's acquaintance. Idate refers to him by name. Gris has unreciprocated feelings for Idate, who feels uncomfortable by his presence and his overly friendly behavior. In all of their shared illustrations, Gris is shown making advances on Idate, who does not seem interested.
Aside from taking Idate on dates and proposing to him, it has been stated Gris would like to "eat" Idate. However, Gris would never force Idate into anything - he can be extremely gentle but also extremely "something else." Deep-Sea Prisoner has furthermore stated Idate is not a "full top" due to Gris being around. Gris is taller than Idate and can thus also kabedon him. 
Deep-Sea Prisoner stated she would one day like to draw the story on how they met. 
== Abilities ==
=== Skillset ===
* Combat - Idate is regularly shown combatting with others and seems to be skilled at this.
=== Natural Abilities ===
* Nigh-Absolute Immortality - Like most non-human characters in the Deep-Sea Universe, Idate cannot die from natural causes such as aging or disease. 
* Animal Transformation - Being an orca, he is able to switch between a humanoid and animal form.
== Battle Statistics ==
== Trivia ==
* Idate's name comes from「海の韋駄天」(umi no idaten) which translates to "Idaten of the Sea." Idaten is a Japanese deity known for his great speed.
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* In an earlier version of Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea, his actual name instead of "Orca" is shown twice; this was most likely a mistake. 
* In the updated version of Ice Watch 1, it is stated when picking up a littered cigarette butt of Idate's if he had been in the downtown area of the Demon's Castle, a certain police officer would whisk him off to jail and enact the most terrifying punishment one could imagine.
* Idate survived the slaughter of the Blue Sea during Normal End 1 of Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea due to being a resident of another region. 
* Deep-Sea Prisoner shared an idea of a comic she would like to draw one day featuring Nagi and Idate. While Idate is sleeping, Nagi pulls his shirt down slightly to stare at him. 
* Regarding a Skeb commission, Idate and Takama ate ramen on land. 
* Takama would taste better than Idate because Idate's habits would make him taste bad. 
** Idate would only taste good to Nagi. 
* He is resistant to the cold. 
* For Halloween, Idate would dress as a pirate captain. 
== Quotes ==
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