Takane Shijou (四条 貴音 Shijō Takane?) is an idol at 765 Production. She initially was planned to appear in the arcade game, but she was scrapped due to storage limitations.
She properly debuted in THE IDOLM@STER SP as a rival, before becoming a idol of 765PRO in her 2nd Vision incarnation, which debuted in Dearly Stars as an NPC.
Her latest appearance was in THE IDOLM@STER STELLA STAGE.
She is voiced by Yumi Hara.
Personality[]
Takane Shijou, an elegant and majestic figure, she is known as "The Silver Queen" by her fans in the game, and also known as "The Vocal Master" of 961 Production, rivaling, and even supposedly surpassing Chihaya's ability. She is a very polite girl, Takane tends to speak and address others in a courteous manner, even her own enemies. She hates being alone and is also very smart, almost comparable to Ritsuko Akizuki.
She also has a strong passion for music and stage shows. There are widespread rumors that Takane is from the moon, which are fed regularly by both the games and adaptations. In Million Live!, Takane calls the producer "anata-sama", an exceedingly high form of address that implies both respect and closeness.
Background[]
Takane's birth parents are not in custody of her at the start of the game, and she has not had contact with them for some time. The Shijou family adopted her some time before the start of the game. She is appreciative of this, and by most accounts has a good relationship with her adoptive parents, though they placed odd restrictions on her at times (such as forbidding her from wearing traditional Japanese clothing despite frequently wearing it themselves).
Takane also comes from a very wealthy family, like Iori and is assumed to be half European, most likely German.
Intro Quotes[]
- A highly cryptic girl with a noble, almost regal air about her. The inner workings of her mind are a veritable riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
"I am the one who has recently come to be known as an idol. You are permitted to call me by the name Shijou Takane. I would like to express my anticipation of our cooperation. It is highly probable that you will find me wanting for a certain measure of experience in the ways of this world... and that the darkness of my own ignorance will become a bother to you as well. However...long have I intently sought after a form of success which I am capable of grasping, and even now I shall continue to do so with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, whatever tribulations my arise. Ah...could it be that my preferred manner of speech has left you nonplussed? *giggle* Verily I must say, that is a most desirable outcome. The reason being simply that it stands as a testimony to the fact that you mind has already begun to harbor interest in me. Now come; let us embark upon our skyward journey together. Our destiny lies not in our stars, but ourselves."
- Silver hair, shining in the moonlight...
"It truly is marvelous that we have been invited to an event such as this. I shall be appearing on behalf of everyone, so I must prepare myself accordingly. Producer, I thank you in advance for your assistance."
"Aiming for top idol is my destiny... Shall we aim for it together, dearest...?"
- Gazing upon the moon in lamentation... a highborn girl shrouded in mystery.
"Would that you might see fit to grant the honor of your guidance to one yet so inexperienced as myself. Know that our cooperation is anticipated with pleasure."
- Kotori's Memo:
"A magnificent girl who exudes dignity and maturity! An example best followed by all of us..."
Etymology[]
- The name Takane means "valuable" (貴) (taka) and "sound" (音) (ne).
- Takane's surname Shijou means "four" (四) (shi) and "article" (条) (jou).
Trivia[]
- Takane's favorite food is ramen, more specifically just the broth in the ramen, though her butler tells her to not drink the broth only due to bad manners.
- Takane suffers from Ophidiophobia for unknown reasons.
- According to the release of the 961 Production キャラ☆メルキャラ☆メル drama CD, Takane enjoys squishing meat buns. It took her a while to figure out that they are edible.
- Takane loves to watch shows that are meant for children and toddlers, and she also loves to play with children.
- According to one of her Million Live! character cards, Takane used to play the koto as a child.
- According to her bio in THE iDOLM@STER Million Live!: Theater Days, Takane's hometown is listed as Kyoto? (京都市?). Whether this is her real hometown or if this is a reference to the other idols guessing this is where she is from is unknown.
- During the 2015 im@s 10th anniversary interview, Akihiro Ishihara said, "Takane is from Kyoto."
- Mentioned in the games and manga series, Takane has an unnamed younger sister. In THE iDOLM@STER Million Live!: Theater Days, it is stated that her sister lives very far away.
- Takane shares the same birthday as her voice actress Yumi Hara, and with the Cinderella Girls characters Mai Fukuyama and Kumiko Matsuyama.
- Takane's image songs, when put together, refer to the Japanese concept of 花鳥風月 (Kachou Fuugetsu), a phrase that refers to the themes in traditional Japanese aesthetics and the Japanese sense of beauty found through nature.
- 花 (flower): Flower Girl or Koibana
- 鳥 (bird): Hi no Tori
- 風 (wind): Kazahana
- 月 (moon): Futatsu no Tsuki
- Incidentally, she is part of the unit Kachou Fuugetsu with Chihaya in the THE iDOLM@STER 2: The world is all one!! manga.
- Takane is the tallest 765 Production idol. Until the release of Cinderella Girls which introduces Kirari Moroboshi, she was the tallest character in the franchise (currently, Amehiko Kuzunoha is the tallest).