Sakunosuke Oda is a remarkable character known for his strong morals in the dangerous world of the mafia. He stands out because he refuses to kill people, even when everyone around him does. Oda’s unique belief in never taking a life made him different from his peers. His fate is deeply tied to his friends and a tragic gang war, which leads to a key turning point for another main character, Osamu Dazai.
- Age: 23
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 77 kg
Oda is calm and gentle, even when surrounded by violence.
He is thoughtful, smart, and never tries to show off.
He believes in helping others, especially children who lost their families in gang wars.
Oda admits that he does not see himself as especially talented, especially compared to friends like Dazai.
Oda used to be an assassin for the mafia, but after reading works by Sōseki Natsume and meeting him, he was inspired to become a novelist.
He made a decision to never kill again.
He secretly took care of orphans who lost their parents during mafia fights.
People in the mafia thought Oda was strange because he kept refusing to kill.
Ten'imuhō (Absolute Freedom)
Oda’s special power lets him see what will happen to himself within 5 to 6 seconds in the future.
This helps him dodge surprise attacks and avoid danger.
However, if he is already in a trap, he cannot escape using this power.
The ability’s name comes from a short story by the real writer Sakunosuke Oda.
He was good friends with Osamu Dazai and Ango Sakaguchi during their time in the mafia.
His closest friends called him “Oda Saku.”
- Favorite food: Curry.
- Disliked food: Complicated meals at formal dinners.
- Favorite type: Women who are quick thinkers.
- What he thinks is his strength: None.
- What he thinks is his weakness: Lacking talent compared to his friends.
Never-Kill Creed and Dreams
Oda became known as “the mafia who never kills.” His strong promise was connected to his hope of becoming a writer and to the advice he got from Sōseki Natsume.
Protector of Orphans
After losing their parents in a gang war, many kids had nowhere to go.
Oda helped by taking care of them in secret, showing his kind side.
Battle With Mimic
A big mafia war called the “Ryutou Conflict” broke out.
Oda fought against a group called Mimic.
His fighting skills were amazing—he took down everyone by himself even without help.
Death and Dazai’s Choice
Oda died four years ago in the Mimic battle.
His death was the main reason why Osamu Dazai left the mafia.
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