Takumi Hikage
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| Kanji: | 日蔭 匠 |
| Romaji | Hikage Takumi |
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| Hair color: | Grape |
| Birthday: | October 8th |
| Gender: | Female |
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| Japanese: | Azumi Waki |
| English: | Unknown |
Takumi Hikage (日蔭 匠, Hikage Takumi), commonly referred to simply as Takumi (たくみ), is one of the six main characters in the original anime series Do It Yourself!!. A quiet and reserved high school student, Takumi is a founding member of the DIY Club, a group of girls who take on creative and hands-on projects to build friendships and confidence. Her gentle demeanor and thoughtful nature make her a grounding presence within the club, even as she battles with shyness and self-doubt.
Takumi’s journey centers on her personal growth as she learns to step out of her comfort zone, collaborate with others, and embrace the joy of creating things by hand.
Background
Appearance in Anime
Takumi attends Yuyu Girls’ Vocational High School, a school known for its focus on digital and technology-based learning. Despite being surrounded by advanced tools and AI-focused curricula, Takumi is drawn to manual craftsmanship and traditional building methods. Her interest in DIY stems from a quiet admiration for self-made objects and the care put into them.
She initially hesitates to join the DIY Club due to her introverted nature and lack of confidence in working with others. However, she is eventually encouraged by Serufu Yua, the club’s energetic and clumsy founder, and begins to explore her love for building and creating in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Appearance
Takumi has a petite frame, with short, straight dark green hair often styled in a tidy bob. Her eyes are soft and calm, reflecting her introspective personality. She typically wears her school uniform, which consists of a blue and white blouse with a dark skirt, along with her signature tool belt when working on projects.
Her expressions are subtle, often marked by small smiles, shy glances, or thoughtful pauses, but they become more expressive as she grows comfortable with her friends.
Personality
Takumi is quiet, intelligent, and highly observant. She has a strong attention to detail and excels at planning and precision, often acting as the one who grounds the more chaotic ideas brought forward by her clubmates. While she struggles with shyness and social anxiety, she deeply values her friends and slowly builds the courage to speak her mind.
She is deeply passionate about craftsmanship, taking pride in doing things carefully and correctly. Though hesitant to take the lead, Takumi is dependable and often ends up being the voice of reason during projects. Her personal development reflects the series’ themes of self-expression, teamwork, and growth through creativity.
Role in the Story
Joining the DIY Club: Takumi is initially reluctant to join the newly formed DIY Club, despite her interest in crafting. Her fears of social interaction hold her back, but after witnessing Serufu’s enthusiasm and persistence, she gradually agrees to participate. She begins contributing with quiet competence and eventually becomes an essential member of the team.
Project Participation and Confidence: Throughout the series, Takumi plays a major role in helping design and execute club projects, often acting as the planner or precision worker. Whether it’s building a treehouse or crafting furniture, her skills and calm demeanor keep the group balanced.
Personal Growth: Takumi’s arc involves her coming out of her shell, opening up more to her peers, and discovering joy in collaboration. As she builds physical projects, she also builds emotional connections, learning to trust and rely on others. Her growing friendship with members like Serufu and Kurei helps her discover new sides of herself.
Relationships
Serufu Yua: The energetic founder of the DIY Club. Serufu’s open-hearted nature draws Takumi out of her shell. Though their personalities contrast Serufu being clumsy and spontaneous, while Takumi is methodical and careful their partnership grows stronger as they learn to appreciate each other’s strengths.
Rei “Kurei” Yasaku: The club’s senior and mentor-like figure. Takumi respects Kurei’s leadership and hands-on skills, often learning techniques and gaining encouragement from her.
Other Club Members: Takumi slowly builds friendships with the rest of the DIY girls Purin, Jobko, and Shii gaining confidence and emotional support along the way. Each interaction helps her understand the value of collaboration and shared creativity.