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Takeo Masaki (Japanese: まさき たけお ) was a soldier of the Imperial Japanese Army, as seen in Call of Duty: World at War and Call of Duty: Black Ops. He appears in Shi No Numa and Der Riese in World at War, and in Black Ops he appears in all four original zombie maps as well as Kino der Toten and Ascension. He is voiced by Tom Kane. Tattooed on the inside of Takeo’s eyelids is the Japanese proverb “Life is light when compared to honor”. For Takeo, life has no meaning if not to perfect one’s discipline and to reveal a warrior’s true character and honor. He ponders this and other philosophical questions as his Katana slices through the flesh and sinew of his enemy. Takeo was born into wealth. His family dynasty dates back several centuries, and throughout that time they have been highly decorated Samurai and Bushi. Takeo is no exception to this celebrated bloodline. When the family first saw the young, life-filled 5 year old Takeo playing in the street with his Katana and slicing the tails off terrified kittens, they knew he was destined to bring honor to the Masaki name.
The war was a perfect opportunity for Takeo to explore his blood-lust and study the nature of those less honorable than himself. If you fall victim to his swift action and might, know that you have helped a man better than you reach enlightenment[1]
It was discovered that Takeo had a piece of his memory wiped from Element 115, and is currently being observed by Richtofen who knows about the mind wiping.
TRIVIA
In Kino der Toten, Takeo's appearance has become slightly different. Now he has a mustache and a few wrinkles under his eyes. But the rest of his appearance is fairly the same. In Ascension however, he has more scratches, torn clothes, and blood on him. (As well as the other three)
Takeo is a Captain, as shown on his wrist cuff insignia
Takeo thinks the monkey bomb is very amusing.
Takeo carries an unusable katana.
Takeo appears to have a preference for SMGs.
He is the only Japanese character in Call of Duty: Black Ops.
He has a sister.
He seems to show the most respect for Richtofen. However, when Pack-A-Punching a weapon, he may say "Richtofen: his evil is great - but not as great as what we fight today. One day, when the time is right, I will make him paaay FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE!!!". This not only reveals his politeness is feigned, but also that he has remembered everything about Richtofen's work (assuming he even forgot it in the first place).
Takeo hates Nikolai
Takeo seems to have little to no respect for Dempsey, which is ironic because Dempsey has a lot of respect for Takeo, for ex. helping him when he's in trouble and giving him compliments about headshots.
He is allergic to prunes.
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