
Jōjirō Takajō
Jōjirō Takajō |
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Kanji | 高城 丈士朗 |
Rōmaji | Takajō Jōjirō |
Age: | 15-16 |
Birthday: | December 7 |
Height: | 176 cm (5′ 9″) |
Voice Actor | |
Japanese | Takahiro Mizushima |
English | Lucien Dodge |
Jōjirō Takajō (高城 丈士朗, Takajō Jōjirō), is a supporting character in Charlotte and a member of the Hoshinoumi Academy Student Council. He is an ability wielder with the power of high-speed movement, allowing him to move at incredibly fast speeds. However, due to his lack of control, he often crashes into objects and suffers injuries, making his ability both an advantage and a constant source of comedic misfortune.
Despite his unfortunate mishaps, Jōjirō is dedicated, responsible, and deeply loyal to the Student Council, assisting in tracking down and protecting other ability users.
Background

Appearance in anime
Jōjirō is a student at Hoshinoumi Academy, a school that secretly protects students with supernatural abilities. He was recruited into the Student Council due to his ability, where he works alongside Nao Tomori and later Yuu Otosaka to locate and safeguard ability users before they are exploited.
Unlike some ability users who struggle with their powers emotionally, Jōjirō has fully embraced his abilities, though he often suffers from unintended consequences due to his lack of control. He is enthusiastic about his role in the Student Council, treating missions with seriousness and passion, even when things don’t go as planned.
He is also a huge fan of Yusa Nishimori, frequently geeking out over her presence whenever she is around.
Appearance
Jōjirō has short, spiky light brown hair and grayish-green eyes. He is slim but athletic, fitting his high-speed movement ability.
He wears the Hoshinoumi Academy uniform, consisting of a red blazer, white collared shirt, and black pants. However, due to his frequent crashes, he is often seen with bandages, bruises, or broken glasses, a running gag throughout the series. When using his ability, he is often a blur of motion, but he almost never stops smoothly, leading to hilariously destructive crashes into walls, windows, or even other people.
Personality
Jōjirō is enthusiastic, dedicated, and incredibly loyal, taking his Student Council duties seriously, even when they involve comedic misfortunes. He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, rarely letting his constant injuries bring him down.
Unlike Nao Tomori, who is more cunning and manipulative, Jōjirō is straightforward and honest, always acting with good intentions.
Role in the Story
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Recruiting Yuu Otosaka
Jōjirō is one of the first people Yuu meets after being forced to join the Student Council. He enthusiastically introduces Yuu to their duties, demonstrating his high-speed ability, only to immediately crash into a wall a recurring gag throughout the series. Though Yuu initially dislikes him, Jōjirō’s genuine kindness and dedication eventually earn Yuu’s respect and friendship. -
Tracking Down Ability Users
As a Student Council member, Jōjirō assists in locating ability users, often using his super speed to subdue or chase them down. However, his lack of control often backfires, causing more destruction than intended. Despite this, he remains reliable and is one of the most capable fighters among the group. -
Battles and Fights
Jōjirō participates in several fights against hostile ability users, using his speed-based combat skills to gain an advantage. Though he lacks raw power, his quick reflexes and resilience make him a valuable ally in battle. -
Supporting Yuu in His Darkest Moments
After Ayumi’s death, Jōjirō is deeply concerned for Yuu, but he is unable to reach him emotionally like Nao does. However, when Yuu returns, determined to steal all abilities worldwide, Jōjirō fights alongside him, proving his loyalty and dedication to their cause.
Relationships
Yuu Otosaka
Jōjirō is one of Yuu’s first real friends at Hoshinoumi Academy. Though they don’t always get along, Jōjirō remains supportive and dependable, always looking out for him. While Yuu initially sees him as annoying, he eventually comes to respect Jōjirō’s dedication and loyalty.
Nao Tomori
As fellow Student Council members, Jōjirō and Nao work closely together. He admires her leadership, though he sometimes questions her manipulative tactics. While Nao often teases him for his reckless behavior, she values his loyalty and courage.
Yusa Nishimori
Jōjirō is a hardcore fan of Yusa, treating her like a celebrity and freaking out whenever she’s around. Though Yusa is kind to him, she often doesn’t understand his extreme admiration, leading to many comedic moments.
Ayumi Otosaka
Though they don’t interact much, Jōjirō cares about Ayumi and is devastated by her initial death. After her rescue via time travel, he is relieved to see her alive and well.