Uehara Shikanosuke

**Shikanosuke** Uehara (上原 **鹿之助**) is a Taimanin and Gosha Academy student. He is currently the only male heir of the Uehara clan.

As the male best friend of Fuuma Kotaro, Shinkanosuke reappeared as a more important side character in Taimanin RPGX and Action Taimanin.

## Personality

Shikanosuke doesn't think much of his ability, that isn't too useful for fighting. Shikanosuke is soft-spoken and at times too shy to respond, but has his moments of bravery.

Even though he is considered one of the lower ranking Taimanin in terms of fighting ability, "he is ready to strike his enemy's heart for justice, even if it puts his own life at risk when necessary". Although, he tends to cry and run away often and is scared of scary things the most.

Because of family tradition, most of his civilian clothes are that of a woman. He would prefer to be a cool man instead of a cute girl and tries to hide it. However, he does not misbehave or run away from home, as he still is quite content with how he is treated. More so than other characters, Shikanosuke has a fair bit of common sense.

He is very good friends with his cousin Uehara Rin and his childhood friends Kotaro and Hebiko. Shikanosuke is probably the best male friend of Kotaro, and he is often willing to go along on missions or investigations. Loves mechs and cars.

## Appearance

Small young man, with long brown hair. Looks very feminine.

## History

### Background

As a student of Gosha Academy, he is childhood friends with Fuuma Kotaro and Aishu Hebiko.

His Ninja Art, Elec Art, is much weaker offensively but has much versatility.

Though, he appears to be the smallest of the friend group, he is just as old as the others. He is sometimes called for missions where his resistance to illusions is used. He gets bullied from time to time for his low fighting ability but tries his best anyway.

Furthermore, he is the only male heir, and as such has been growing up wearing women's clothing because of Uehara clan tradition. It seems that at some point, he should be allowed to wear normal clothes, but his mother forces him to still wear them.

### Timeline RPGX

One of the first members which joined the Independent Rangers, after the attack of Nisha Gaiza on Gosha. Shinkanosuke and Hebiko were the people that assisted Kotaro early on to rescue Igawa Asagi in **2082**.

Shinkanosuke appears in many missions, including a rescue mission of Hebiko from the Chaos Arena of Kaliya.

Encountered Mizuki Shiranui of the Incubus/Succubus Faction, without knowing it was her, his ability could counter her illusions, Shiranui seems to like him with little hostility towards him, and he would meet her again in **2083**, in a case involving Tatsuya-senpai. Other members of Incubus like Ambrose or Lulu Manhattan use their magic to control the hearts of women, when confronted by Shikanosuke, thinking he is a girl, they have their world view of beauty somewhat shattered. Ambrose himself becomes a better person and supporter because of his interaction with Shikanosuke. Other events have him helping to stun the communication system, which could detonate and control Clear Lobel, and became one of her friends. Later infiltrated Mizuki Mansion with Kotaro, and learned of Yukikaze's secret gamer identity.

When Yukikaze (Future), arrives from a Post-Apocalyptic Future Universe in year **2084**, he supports her and Kotaro. It is stated he had died in her timeline which together with Kotaro's death, and the Tesserac, lead to the Post-Apocalyptic world. Shikanosuke is impressed by Yukikaze lighting ability and, thanks to some advice, is able to improve his Ninja Art.

In the year **2085**, he and his cousin Uehara Rin investigated a village which had been attacked by a demonic Spirit, as Shinkanosuke had improved his art, together with her cousin they could destroy the Hidden God and save what was left of the village.

Supported Mizuki Yukikaze in an air assault against the Anzu, which threatened Japan, in the year **2087**. Used her Ninja Art to transfer the visual information that Makishima Ayame gained with her own Ninja Art and gave it to Kurenai and Yukikaze. Thanks to that transfer, Anzu could be targeted and aimed at. This created the later opening to take down the Anzu.

### Timeline Action

Trained by Uehara Rin, he acts as final challenge for the juniors in the special training course in a mock battle.

Shinkanosuke is defeated after Kannazuki Sora finds out the class is not supposed to fight over points by defeating juniors but take out a senior, like Shikanosuke.

## Powers/Abilities

**Main Weapon***:* A set of Shurikens

* **Ninja Art**: "**Elec Art**", unlike lighting, he can only manipulate small amounts of electricity within living creatures, similar to a low static shock. His ability does make him immune to electric shocks. He can create small spark shocks, but also use the Elec Art to shock himself out of Illusions.
	+ After awakening more of his power. He can summon a stand-like specter and is able to also feel the electric signals from living things, giving him the ability to dodge attacks far more easily. This specter can take the form of a human or deer.
	+ **Minor mind transfer**: Can transfer electrical signals to other people or link them. This can be used to for example "link" vision but needs all targets to be close.
* **Particle Control:** Taimanin are able to manipulate Taima Particles to enhance their physical strength, speed and defense. The particles are also used to counter demonic influences and strengthen damage to demons.

## Media

* Taimanin RPGX
* Action Taimanin

## Trivia

* He is one of the lowest ranking combatants among Taimanin.
* He is the first male supporter in Action Taimanin.
* When using a girl disguise, he talks in a way higher pitch.

## Gallery

Advanced Elec ArtWith Koukawa Asuka and Aishu HebikoConcept ArtWith Fuuma KotaroUsing basic spark skill (Action)With Aishu Hebiko and Onisaki KiraraWith Minase Momiji (?)With Aino NozomiWith ShiranuiSaionji Bakuto, Fuuma Kotaro, **Uehara Shikanosuke**, and Aishu Hebiko attacked by disguised Igawa Sakura. As they sneaked into the secret female dome, in the old school building.Mizuki Shiranui and **Uehara Shikanosuke****Uehara Shikanosuke**, Aishu Hebiko and disguised Igawa Sakura attacking Lady Shark and Raiden units, as Lady Shark tried to capture/free Oboro during her transport to Amidahara Prison.