Masato Sanada
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| Japanese | 真田 勝人 |
| Aliases | Devil of the Financial World |
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| Affiliation | Elm Village (Former) The Seven Luminaries Elm Trading Company Republic of Elm |
| Date of Birth | July 12 |
| Gender | Male |
| Eye color | Golden |
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| Japanese | Junji Majima |
| English | Nicolas Roye |
Masato Sanada (真田 勝人, Sanada Masato) is one of the central characters in the anime and light novel series Chōjin-Kokosei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyū de Ikinuku Yōdesu! (High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!). He is a world-renowned master economist and a member of the group known as the Seven Prodigies, a collection of exceptionally talented high school students who are each leaders in their respective fields. Following a plane crash, Masato and the others find themselves transported to a fantasy world, where they use their advanced knowledge and skills to influence and reform the local society.
Personality
Tsukasa Mikogami and Masato Sanada standing side by side
At first glance, Masato Sanada comes across as charismatic, somewhat arrogant, and business-minded, often projecting a confident and easygoing attitude. However, beneath this exterior lies a principled individual with a strong moral compass. He possesses a deep sense of justice and is firmly opposed to corruption in any form.
Masato has demonstrated his integrity by deliberately allowing one of his businesses to fail after uncovering unethical practices within it, an act that highlights his commitment to fairness over personal gain. In the world of Freyjagard, he applies this same conviction, using his expertise to expose and eliminate corruption in the local economic and political systems.
Appearance
Masato Sanada is a tall and attractive young man with short, shaggy black hair, featuring bangs that fall over the right side of his face. He has striking golden-yellow eyes and often gives off a relaxed and casual impression.
His usual attire consists of a sharp black business suit, complemented by a white dress shirt, a purple V-neck undershirt, and brown shoes reflecting both professionalism and personal flair.
Specialization
Masato Sanada is a prodigy in the fields of entrepreneurship and economics. Recognized in his world as a financial genius, he has a proven track record of reviving struggling industries and turning failing enterprises into profitable ventures. After being transported to the medieval world of Freyjagard, Masato rapidly adapts his advanced economic knowledge to the local systems, initiating widespread reforms that drastically modernize and stabilize the economy.
His talent for negotiation and persuasion allows him to influence others with ease, often convincing key figures to support his initiatives. Through his efforts, Masato not only secures wealth for himself and his companions but also lays the foundation for a more efficient and equitable economic structure in Freyjagard.
Etymology
The given name Masato (勝人) is composed of the kanji masa (勝), meaning “victory,” and to (人), meaning “person,” which together can be interpreted as “person of victory.”
His surname, Sanada (真田), combines sana (真), meaning “true” or “genuine,” and ta or da (田), meaning “field” or “rice paddy.”