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MakubeX is a main antagonist in both the manga and anime series. He is first introduced in the 'Limitless Fortress' arc when the GetBackers are hired to retrieve the mysterious 'IL' from him. It is later discovered that IL is in fact a computer disc containing important data required for producing an atomic bomb. (however, IL is also a short form for "implosion lens", one of the most crucial parts of an implosion-type nuclear weapon). MakubeX was found in a sack as a child. Only his last name: Makube, is known; because it was written on the bag. He later came to be known as MakubeX, the 'x' symbolizing an unknown variable, and his "name" is always written in romaji. MakubeX is a genius hacker, capable of manipulating computers to do whatever he pleases. He was originally taught by Gen but swiftly surpassed him in skill.
He was raised by Gen, whom he calls Grandfather, but left home to join the VOLTS. During the VOLTS's rule of Infinity Fortress, he was one of the "Four Kings", alongside Shido Fuyuki, Fuuchouin Kazuki, and Masaki Kurusu. After Ginji Amano left the fortress, he, as the only one of the Four Kings remaining, took over, instituting a dictatorial rule; he was known at this period as the "young demon king". He had held a grudge against Ginji since the VOLTS split up, because he thought Ginji had left him alone, but they reconcile at the end of the 'Limitless Fortress' arc.
MakubeX's second-in-command is Sakura Kakei. In the IL arc, his four chief subordinates were Juubei Kakei, Haruki Emishi, Takuma Fudo, and Kyoji Kagami; Fudou vanished afterward, but Juubei and Emishi remained with him. In the manga, after the Divine Design arc, Toshiki Uryuu came under him; he assigned the newcomer to his old comrade, Juubei.
In the manga MakubeX discovered at a young age that all actions in Infinity Fortress were controlled by the 'god' of Babylon City, the top area of the fortress. Realizing this, he decided to give the god an edict: Turn back time to the time of the rule of Volts, or Infinity Fortress will be destroyed.
It also revealed in the Lost Time arc that he has latent special powers. During his losing battle with Sakura, MakubeX was able to manipulate Infinity Fortress's virtual space at will using an "Omega Theorem" without the use of his trusty computer. MakubeX had by then realized how he was a virtual program, a part of Infinity Fortress itself and knowing this, MakubeX attempted to sacrifice himself to the Archives and erase its memory bank and AI from within — much like a computer virus. However, he was stopped by Ban, saying that MakubeX's loss would serve no purpose but to further enrage Ginji/Raitei into destroying Infinity Fortress and everyone in it as well.
He is especially close to Sakura, as shown in the Lost Time arc when he was forced to fight her while she was under the influence of the Black Thread; many fans have speculated that their relationship is romantic, despite a significant age difference. He is also fond of Haruki Emishi, and treats him like family. The "Hide and Seek" championship in Infinity Fortress at the end of the Kiryuudo arc was organized by the boy genius for Emishi.
At the end of the Lost Time arc, he gains the ability to leave Infinity Fortress, thus implying that he has become an average teenager, although he seems to have retained all his computing skills. He was last seen bumping into the majority of the cast while shopping with Sakura.
However, there are a number of differences between the anime and the manga. In the anime version, MakubeX's role also changes. MakubeX's kidnapping prompts the GetBackers' return to the Limitless Fortress in the final story arc of the anime.
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The dancing ? or the one with the sandwich ;D
Preferably Hawaiian themed, if you don't mind ;D
Genius as always. I'm sure walks and meeting could be arranged. ^^
I look forward to them... very much. *smirk*
*eyes the basket in my hand knowingly*
He's getting closer to me, I can tell ;D
How're things going in the Infinite Fortress? ^^
((awesome cosplay xD; wink