Tenma Tsukasa (
Background
Tsukasa's mother is a piano teacher and his father is the executive of a company.[1]
As a child, Tsukasa was less self-assured and more uncertain, frequently worrying about his sister Saki and her sickly condition. Because of her illness, he has years of experience playing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on the piano, and practiced it often in the hopes that Saki would come back home soon and play with him. Ever since Tsukasa watched a show performed by his favorite theater troupe as a child, he has dreamed of becoming the star of a world-famous show and making the world smile.
After failing his audition to become a performer at the theme park Phoenix Wonderland, Tsukasa is hired by Emu to return the dilapidated Wonder Stage to its former glory with incredible performances. Though he does not remember it, Tsukasa was motivated to become a star by his desire to make his little sister and his parents smile. Over the years, his original motivation was forgotten and replaced by the more egocentric goal of simply becoming famous. Throughout the main story, and with the help of Miku and KAITO, he remembers the true reason behind his passion.
As a third year, Tsukasa is classmates with Rui in class 3-C.
Appearance
Tsukasa has orange-yellow eyes, short scruffy blonde hair with peach tips, and his signature proud and big smile. His voice is firm and confident.
Casual Outfit
His casual outfit consists of a long button-up in various shades of blue under a long coat with striped portions and a fish embroidered on the left lapel, and black pants.
In his third year, his casual outfit consists of a white long-sleeved shirt with a pale blue collar and cuffs under a blue sweater vest with a fish embroidered on the left breast, and brown slacks.
Unit Outfit
His show outfit consists of a short, white, high-collar coat with a two-layered cravat. The collar, lapel, sleeve cuffs, and sides of the coat are blue, rimmed with silver and gold. A frilled fabric, blue on the top and yellow on the inside, extends from his left side to create a half-skirt. He wears black pants and knee-high boots. In the official image for his unit outfit, he holds a large orange flag.
In his second unit outfit, he wears a black button-up with a white tie, an orange-and-yellow striped vest, white pants, and tall black-and-blue boots. Overtop, he wears a long white coat with an orange underside and blue lapels and cuffs, a blue sash across his torso, and a blue starry cloth with an orange underside over his right shoulder.
Personality
Tsukasa is a very confident and charismatic person, referring to himself as a future 'star'. He has a notable habit of showing off, alongside a tendency to get caught up in the moment. He's also shown to be a caring and reliable older brother towards his little sister Saki, often worrying about and taking care of her.
Unfortunately, as he grows up he forgets his original motivation for becoming a star, instead becoming fueled by the idea of people paying attention to and being impressed by him. His newfound self-absorbance causes him trouble, blaming Nene for their first performance's failure, which leads to Rui harshly criticizing him.
Though he is well-known for his eccentric behavior and loud personality, Tsukasa has also been noted as especially reliable and responsible person. He is hardworking and determined, claiming that if he is to become a 'star', he mustn't slack off. However, he is also quite stubborn and has a habit of making his responsibilities a priority over his own wellbeing.
Etymology
Tenma (天馬) means "Pegasus". When split into two parts, Ten (天) means "heaven, sky" and Ma (馬) means "horse".
Tsukasa (司) means "director, ruler".
Game Interactions
A list of characters Tsukasa interacts with within the game.
Relationships
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Otori Emu: Fellow troupe member and a good friend. They work together to restore Phoenix Wonderland's Wonder Stage to its former glory, although Tsukasa initially thinks that she is weird and never listens to anyone. While he may get worn out by her hyperactive antics, they bond over their mutual desire to make people smile with their shows.
Kusanagi Nene: Fellow group member and friend. Nene thinks he's an idiot, whilst Tsukasa calls her the troupe's diva. Tsukasa has respect for her abilities as an actor and singer. They share the same exhaustion over Emu and Rui's antics.
Kamishiro Rui: Fellow group member and friend. Rui considers him an actor most worthy of the stage, while Tsukasa thinks he's awesome but crazy. The two are a well-known "duo of weirdos" at school and are sometimes called the "Weirdo Wombo Combo".[2] Tsukasa proudly takes on any stunts and roles suggested by Rui, though often complains about them regardless.
Hoshino Ichika: One of Saki's childhood friends. Tsukasa is grateful that his sister has good people to take care of her when he can't. Though Ichika sees him as a reliable older brother, she also struggles to find good qualities that describe him.
Tenma Saki: Tsukasa's younger sister. Due to her poor constitution, Tsukasa always makes an effort to look after her, though Saki insists he worries about her too much. Tsukasa blames himself for not doing more to prevent Saki's friendships from becoming strained and is glad that they've managed to reconnect in the present. Tsukasa often shows off in front of Saki and her friends, much to Saki's embarrassment. Even now Tsukasa is still working hard to protect her friendships so they won't become strained again. At times, they both have a tendency to overwork themselves and fall sick.
Mochizuki Honami: One of Saki's childhood friends. Tsukasa trusts Honami and is thankful that she takes care of his sister.
Hinomori Shiho: One of Saki's childhood friends. Though Shiho finds him annoying and loud, she also respects him as a reliable brother.
Hanasato Minori: Tsukasa, together with his troupemates, helped Minori to practice her dancing prior to her performance at the VIRTUAL SINGER Fan Festival. Just before Minori was about to perform, Tsukasa came backstage to encourage and cheer her up, telling her to believe in herself and all the hard work she's put in.[3]
Momoi Airi: Tsukasa met Airi properly for the first time during their Kyoto trip, however, prior to this he knew of her role as Happy Everyday through Saki. Airi is one of the only people he refers to with her full name, as he mentions that it's his way of attempting to remember her as Airi and not just as her role of Happy Everyday.[4]
Hinomori Shizuku: Tsukasa's childhood acquaintance. As Shiho and Saki were childhood friends, Tsukasa and Shizuku were also friends, although not as close as their younger siblings. They used to play in the park together. [5]
Shiraishi An: Tsukasa frequently gets in trouble with An due to her being a member of the disciplinary committee.
Shinonome Akito: An underclassman Tsukasa met through Toya. Akito thinks he and Rui are weird, and enjoys teasing them. After learning more about Tsukasa and Toya's relationship, Akito mentions that he owes him his thanks for allowing Akito and Toya to meet. Although he isn't appreciative of Akito's occasionally snarky attitude towards him, Tsukasa is thankful that he is there to support Toya. They interact more in the The Climax! Kamiyama Cheer Squad! event, with Tsukasa trying to convince Akito to join the Red Team, as he believes Akito was "The Perfect Red Hare".
Aoyagi Toya: An underclassman who looks up to Tsukasa. The two are childhood friends, as their parents knew each other through playing piano. During the KAMIYAMA HIGH FESTIVAL! event, Toya mentions that he considers Tsukasa his "savior", as it was Tsukasa who told him it was okay to do the things he wanted, even if others disapproved. Tsukasa views their relationship close to that of siblings and calls him his #2 fan (#1 being Saki).[6]
Yoisaki Kanade: Tsukasa and Kanade had a brief interaction in Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms. Tsukasa, after quickly apologizing for nearly headbutting Kanade, soon left for his meeting. Their next interaction occurred in the event, At This Festival Bathed in Twilight, though once again brief. Tsukasa introduced himself by name in a grandiose gesture, to which Kanade seemed to find his voice to be familiar.
In Chapter 6 of Happy New Year! Lion Dance Robot's New Year's Show!, when NeneRobo malfunctioned, Tsukasa desperately asked the crowd for a musician to continue the music for the scene they've built up. As Tsukasa thought to give up on the music and continue the scene from the script, Kanade stepped in and began playing the song on a piano. Tsukasa later expressed his gratitude for Kanade, even seeming impressed with her ability to improvise a melody on the spot. In Chapter 8 of the same event, Tsukasa recounted the events of the previous chapters, stating that Kanade's improvised song "pierced his heart straight through."
Akiyama Mizuki: Tsukasa's underclassman.
Hatsune Miku: Tsukasa views Miku similarly to Emu; loud, obnoxious, and confusing. Like everybody she sees, Miku is excited whenever Tsukasa visits the Wonderland SEKAI, often running up and pouncing on him when she sees him. She and KAITO helped Tsukasa realize his true feelings and why he initially wanted to become a star.
MEIKO: MEIKO thinks Tsukasa is a wonderful actor and reliable troupe leader.[7]
KAITO: Tsukasa respects KAITO and looks up to him. He and Miku helped Tsukasa realize his true feelings and why he initially wanted to become a star. Additionally, KAITO's original 1* side story suggests that Tsukasa was a fan of KAITO before officially meeting him, as he showed Emu KAITO's concert and explained the significance of KAITO's iconic muffler to Emu when asked why he wears it.
Kizuna Rank
| Character | Rank 5 | Rank 26 | Rank 46 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Scared by Mikudayo ♪ (ミクダヨー♪にびっくり) | Excessive Breeze (ムチャブリーズ) | Bring Smiles to Everyone (みんなを笑顔に) |
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Golden Boys (ゴールデンボーイズ) | Gesture Cooking? (ジェスチャークッキング？) | The Thief And His Secret Advisor (怪盗と秘密のアドバイザー) |
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D-Don't Just Fall Asleep! (きゅ、急に寝るな！) | At Ease With a Smile (笑顔に安心) | Warm When I'm Sleeping (寝る時はあたたかく) |
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Everyone's Troupe Leader (みんなの座長) | The Next Show (次なるショーを) | Guiding Role (導くもの) |
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Childhood Friend and Older Brother (幼馴染みと兄) | Straightforward & Unwavering (まっすぐでブレない) | To Entrust and Be Entrusted (託し託され) |
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The Tenma Siblings (天馬兄妹) | Close Siblings (仲良し兄妹) | Doll Festival (ひな祭り) |
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Legal Guardian Team (チーム保護者) | Protect Saki Squad (咲希を見守り隊) | Tremendously Open-Minded (絶大な包容力) |
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Sudden Encounter (突然のエンカウント) | Nice But Annoying (いい人だけどちょっと面倒) | Dream Chasers (夢を追い続ける者) |
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Overreactors (でかリアクション) | Equally Amicable (誰とでも友達に) | Believe In Yourself! (自分を信じろ！) |
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In The Middle of Playing in the Park (公園で遊んでた仲) | I'm The Older Sibling! (しっかり姉・兄してます！) | My Little Sister is the Cutest (うちの妹は世界一可愛い) |
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Leader-Approved! Fan #1! (座長公認！ファン第１号！) | We Dream Of Stage Lights (夢のステージ共演) | Push Through Frustrations (悔しさをかみしめて前へ) |
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The Guy My Partner Respects (相棒の尊敬する先輩？) | The Itch To Tease (くすぐられるいたずら心) | The Perfect Red Hare! (理想の赤兎馬！) |
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Respect and Deep Affection (尊敬と親愛) | Fan No. 2 (ファン第２号) | Because You Smiled (お前が笑ってくれたから) |
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Sparkly BAWOOOM (キラキラバビューン) | Listen When People Are Talking (人の話を聞け) | The Ferris Wheel That Day (あの日の観覧車) |
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Future Star (未来のスター) | Legal Guardian's Association (保護者会) | Somewhat Trustworthy (なんだかんだ信頼してる) |
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Weirdo Combo (変人ワンツー) | Top☆Star!? (トップ☆スター！？) | The Best Show (最高のショー) |
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Encounter With Theatrical Farce (笑劇の出会い) | A Whole New Level When Praised (褒めたらいろいろ出てくる) | Choco Maniac And His Helper! (チョコマニアと名助っ人！) |
Songs
Tsukasa is featured in the SEKAI version or has an alternate vocal of the following songs:
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Magic | Junky | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Buriki no Dance | Hinata Electric Works | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Bouken no Sho ga Kiemashita! | Jesus, WONDERFUL☆OPPORTUNITY! | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Dappou Rock | Neru | 2020/10/04 | 2021/12/11 |
| Miracle Paint | OSTER project | 2020/10/13 | 2021/12/15 |
| Chururira Chururira Daddadda! | Wada Takeaki (KurageP) | 2021/01/03 | 2022/01/10 |
| Oki ni Mesu mama | Eve, Numa | 2021/04/05 | 2022/04/27 |
| KING | Kanaria | 2021/05/17 | 2022/04/09 |
| Telecaster B-Boy | Surii | 2021/10/06 | 2022/10/06 |
| Fixer | nulut | 2021/12/28 | 2022/12/28 |
| Nonsense Bungaku | Eve, Numa | 2022/02/24 | 2023/02/24 |
| Yī Èr Fanclub | mikitoP | 2022/03/15 | 2023/03/14 |
| Kami no Manimani | rerulili | 2022/05/30 | 2023/05/30 |
| Goodbye Sengen | Chinozo | 2022/06/13 | 2023/06/13 |
| Odore Orchestra | YASUHIRO | 2022/08/08 | 2023/08/06 |
| Ego Rock | Surii | 2022/10/06 | 2023/10/06 |
| Love ka? | Hiiragi Kirai | 2022/11/14 | 2023/11/05 |
| 1925 | T-POCKET | 2023/02/15 | 2024/02/21 |
| Okochama Sensou | Giga, Reol | 2023/04/17 | 2024/04/20 |
| Aa, Subarashiki Nyansei | Nem | 2023/06/12 | 2024/06/12 |
| Taiyoukei Disco | NayutalieN | 2023/07/12 | 2024/07/10 |
| Kyoufuu All Back | Yukopi | 2024/01/01 | 2025/01/01 |
| Kosho Yashiki Satsujin Jiken | Teniwoha | 2024/02/22 | 2025/02/22 |
| 1000-nen Ikiteru | iyowa | 2024/03/25 | 2025/03/25 |
| Ochame Kinou | LamazeP | 2024/05/07 | 2025/05/07 |
| Kyou mo Harebare | FuwariP | 2024/06/10 | |
| Chigau!!! | Carlos Hakamada | 2024/09/02 | |
| Tensei Ringo | PinocchioP | 2024/10/07 | |
| Konton Boogie | jon-YAKITORY | 2024/12/29 | |
| Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy | rerulili | 2025/01/14 | |
| Fire◎Flower (Rerec) | halyosy | 2025/03/02 | |
| Liar Dancer | masarada | 2025/03/10 | |
| Do Re Mi Fa Rondo | 40mP | 2025/03/24 | |
| Touhou☆Wonderland | ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice), beatMARIO | 2025/05/04 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekai wa Mada Hajimatte sura Inai | PinocchioP | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| SEKAI (song) | kemu, Rockwell, DECO*27 | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Potato ni Natte iku | Neru | 2020/11/07 | 2021/12/30 |
| Once Upon a Dream | YASUHIRO | 2021/02/28 | 2022/03/30 |
| Tondemo-Wonderz | sasakure.UK | 2021/06/19 | 2022/06/24 |
| Glory Steady Go! | Kinoshita | 2021/08/20 | 2022/08/20 |
| Gunjou Sanka | Eve, Numa | 2021/09/30 | 2022/09/30 |
| Showtime Ruler | Karasuyasabou | 2021/10/29 | 2022/10/26 |
| Niccori^^Chousa-tai no Theme | Jesus, WONDERFUL☆OPPORTUNITY! | 2022/01/19 | 2023/01/19 |
| 88☆彡 | marasy, kemu | 2022/04/11 | 2023/04/11 |
| Cosmospice | PinocchioP | 2022/05/03 | 2023/05/04 |
| Hoshizora no Melody | PolyphonicBranch | 2022/06/28 | 2023/06/28 |
| Journey | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/09/30 | 2023/09/30 |
| Donna Ketsumatsu ga Onozomi dai? | Pusu | 2022/10/21 | 2023/10/21 |
| Hoshizora Orchestra | Mizuno Atsu | 2023/01/19 | 2024/01/19 |
| Mr. Showtime | Hitoshizuku-P×Yama△ | 2023/03/11 | 2024/03/11 |
| Be The MUSIC! | Kinoshita | 2023/04/01 | 2024/04/01 |
| Hakoniwa no Coral | koyori | 2023/05/29 | 2024/05/29 |
| Kirapipi★Kirapika | nyanyannya | 2023/08/21 | 2024/08/21 |
| NEO | JIN | 2023/09/30 | 2024/09/30 |
| Filament fever | Kuriyama Yuri (Hachiya Nanashi) | 2023/11/28 | 2024/11/28 |
| CYBERPUNK DEAD BOY | Maiki-P | 2024/01/23 | 2025/01/23 |
| Sekai wo Terasu Tetrad | OSTER project | 2024/02/09 | 2025/02/09 |
| Opera! Space Opera! | NayutalieN | 2024/05/29 | 2025/05/29 |
| Seibai ItaAAAAAsu! | Jesus, WONDERFUL☆OPPORTUNITY! | 2024/07/15 | |
| Neppuu | kemu | 2024/09/30 | |
| Boku no Kami-sama | Hanyuu Maigo | 2024/11/20 | |
| Worlders | JIN, TeddyLoid | 2025/01/29 | 2025/05/15 |
| Smile*Symphony | DECO*27, Niru Kajitsu | 2025/02/03 | 2025/05/22 |
| All-Save Challenge | Kashii Moimi | 2025/04/28 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekai wa Mada Hajimatte sura Inai | PinocchioP | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Buriki no Dance | Hinata Electric Works | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Chururira Chururira Daddadda! | Wada Takeaki (KurageP) | 2021/01/03 | 2022/01/10 |
| Ifuudoudou | Umetora | 2021/03/15 | 2022/03/14 |
| KING | Kanaria | 2021/05/17 | 2022/04/09 |
| Tondemo-Wonderz | sasakure.UK | 2021/06/19 | 2022/06/24 |
| Gunjou Sanka | Eve, Numa | 2021/09/30 | 2022/09/30 |
| Showtime Ruler | Karasuyasabou | 2021/10/29 | 2022/10/26 |
| Fixer | nulut | 2021/12/28 | 2022/12/28 |
| Nonsense Bungaku | Eve, Numa | 2022/02/24 | 2023/02/24 |
| Yī Èr Fanclub | mikitoP | 2022/03/15 | 2023/03/14 |
| 88☆彡 | marasy, kemu | 2022/04/11 | 2023/04/11 |
| Kami no Manimani | rerulili | 2022/05/30 | 2023/05/30 |
| Journey | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/09/30 | 2023/09/30 |
| Ego Rock | Surii | 2022/10/06 | 2023/10/06 |
| Love ka? | Hiiragi Kirai | 2022/11/14 | 2023/11/05 |
| Booo! | TOKOTOKO | 2023/03/07 | 2024/03/16 |
| Mr. Showtime | Hitoshizuku-P×Yama△ | 2023/03/11 | 2024/03/11 |
| Okochama Sensou | Giga, Reol | 2023/04/17 | 2024/04/20 |
| NEO | JIN | 2023/09/30 | 2024/09/30 |
| Filament fever | Kuriyama Yuri (Hachiya Nanashi) | 2023/11/28 | 2024/11/28 |
| Neppuu | kemu | 2024/09/30 |
Trivia
- He is talented at sewing.[8][9]
- Tsukasa and Mafuyu are the only ones known to make their respective SEKAI by themselves.
- In contrast to Rui, Tsukasa is the only Wonderlands x Showtime member who has Kizuna Ranks with all members of Leo/need.
- Tsukasa is afraid of all bugs, including butterflies, although he finds the patterns on their wings beautiful.[10]
- Tsukasa is heavily associated with the number 88, starting from his second commissioned song, 88☆彡.
- Tsukasa's weakest school subject is physics.[11]
References
- ↑ Project SEKAI Q&A Summer 2024 Stream
- ↑ Well-Known Big Shot Card Story
- ↑ Scramble Fan Festival! Event Story
- ↑ An Unmissable Spirited Affair Event Story
- ↑ The Tomorrow We Hope For: Episode 8
- ↑ I'm The Lead! Card Story
- ↑ Wonderland SEKAI | MEIKO & Tsukasa (1)
- ↑ Shopping Mall | Tsukasa, Emu & Rui (1)
- ↑ Kamiyama High | Tsukasa & Rui (3)
- ↑ Project Message vol.15
- ↑ Let's study hard! Event Story
