Michitaka is a strong and cheerful man who leads the largest production guild, Marine Agency, in Akiba. He is both a monk and a blacksmith, earning him the nickname "Strong Arm." After the formation of the Round Table Council, Michitaka became the vice-chairman as the representative of production guilds. He enjoys learning about new inventions and creating things, a passion shared by many in his guild. Although often behind the scenes, he is key in negotiating and maintaining peace, thanks to his sincere character. In real life, Michitaka works as a mid-level company employee, and his image color is yellow.
Michitaka is a large and muscular man, giving him the look of a classic blacksmith master.
He has a sturdy build and dresses in workman-like clothing, including a craftsman's apron.
He stands out for his tough and energetic appearance.
Michitaka is outgoing, lively, and has a big heart.
He is known for being honest and straightforward, sometimes struggling with trickier social games, but he makes up for it with his honesty.
Others trust him because of his kindness, ability to judge character, and willingness to help.
He is easy to approach and often encourages others to be creative.
Michitaka enjoys chasing after new technology and new ideas as a hobby.
His main class is Monk and his subclass is Blacksmith.
Michitaka is the guild master of Marine Agency, the largest production guild in Akiba.
The guild started as a community where craftspeople could share materials and support each other.
After the Catastrophe in May, the guild already had about 2,500 members.
As more players found joy in creating things, the guild grew to about 5,000 members, becoming a major manufacturer in the city.
Before being brought into the game world, he was a mid-ranked company worker in the real world.
As a Monk, Michitaka is very strong in hand-to-hand combat.
As a Blacksmith, he excels at making all sorts of equipment and tools.
Key Equipment
- Raging Earth Hammer: This is a rare item earned by winning a blacksmith contest against a one-eyed giant. It is a powerful weapon and also boosts the durability of crafted items.
- Craftsman's Apron: Special armor that adds bonus stats to items Michitaka creates, but not effective in combat.
- Blacksmith’s Seven Tools: Essential tools for blacksmithing, used by all blacksmiths across levels.
Michitaka is part of the Round Table Council, often working closely with Shiroe, Crusty, Rodrick, and Karashin.
He lost a game of rock-paper-scissors with Rodrick and Karashin, which led him to take on the vice-chairman role.
He supports Shiroe’s plans and helps Henrietta even when caught up in their schemes.
He also works with other major production guilds for technology and invention.
Joining the Round Table
During the incident involving real cooking discovered by Nyanta, Michitaka was tricked into investing in the new Round Table Council by Shiroe’s plan and Henrietta’s persuasive talk.
He quickly realized the importance and benefits of the council, so he decided to support Shiroe fully.
Role in the Council
After the Round Table was formed, Michitaka became one of the 11 guild masters and vice-chairman representing all production guilds.
Since leaders like Shiroe and Crusty often travel, Michitaka handles most negotiations with the People of the Land and keeps things running in Akiba.
He is important for keeping Marine Agency, as large as it is, free from serious trouble.
Development and Inventions
Michitaka’s guild is known for reconstructing technology like steam engines.
He works closely with Rodrick’s guild and the 8th District Shopping Center to invent and build new technologies for Akiba.
He also organizes cleaning debris, repairing ruins, and improving living spaces in the city.
Adventure in “Log Horizon: New Adventure Land”
In the game expansion, Michitaka travels on the steamship Okyupete to Mogami, hoping to open a new trade route by sea.
When the area is attacked by the Raid Monster "Plundering Giant," he seeks help from the protagonist’s team, who arrive by a fairy ring.
After the monster is defeated, Michitaka brings his team back to Akiba on the steamship and even requests extra help dealing with more local threats.
Other Battles
Michitaka also fights against Bagris, the “Calamity of Generosity,” teaming up with Seine, Taro, and others in an impromptu raid group to defeat the threat.
Michitaka's image color is yellow.
His guild, Marine Agency, is the largest production guild in Akiba.
He is sometimes called “Strong Arm” because of his great strength and bold personality.
He is seen as a big brother or mentor by many guild members.
Michitaka’s leadership is a big part of why the Marine Agency runs smoothly without problems, even though it is huge.
He is an important figure in Akiba, working hard to make sure everyone can live in a better city.
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