Background[edit source]
like Kazuaki Ōji, he was part of the originial Yuba Squad, along with Takuma Yuba, Tadaomi Kanda, and Nono Fujimaru[1] but presumably leaves with Ōji to help make Ōji Squad.
Introduction Arc[edit source]
Ōji Squad presumably takes part in the extermination of all Rads in Mikado City.[2]
Large-Scale Invasion Arc[edit source]
Ōji Squad is seemingly not deployed during the Second Large-Scale Invasion, and could, therefore, be among the B-rank Squads with missing members which Masafumi Shinoda prevents from fighting against Aftokrator's forces out of fear of capture.[3]
B-Rank Wars Arc[edit source]
Round One[edit source]
Ōji Squad starts the season off at 5th[4] place meaning they fought in the upper group but what squads they fought, the division or what their rank was afterwards wasn't shown or said but they were able to score enough points to still be in the top group.
Round Two[edit source]
During the four-way rank war of the day division on February 5,[5] Ōji Squad faces off against Azuma Squad, Katori Squad and Yuba Squad. The three Squads manage to force Haruaki Azuma to bail out by focusing their fire on him[6] and was able to score well enough to be 5th.
Round Three[edit source]
On Saturday[5] February 8, Ōji Squad fights in the day division of rank wars against Katori Squad and at least one other team, ranking fourth at the end of the match.[7]
Round Four[edit source]
Since Tamakoma Second fights Ninomiya Squad, Kageura Squad and Azuma Squad in the night division of rank wars on February 15,[8] and since Katori Squad and all other possible opponents were in the middle tier of B-rank or lower,[7] Ōji Squad must have fought in the day division against Ikoma Squad and Yuba Squad. After the scores from both divisions are tallied, Ōji Squad remains in fourth place[9] with 22 points.[10]
Galopoula's Invasion[edit source]
Since the Azuma Squad, Kageura Squad, and Yuba Squad fight in the night division of rank wars on February 19,[11] Ōji Squad must have competed in the day division against Ninomiya Squad, Ikoma Squad and Suzunari First. They rank fourth at the end of the match.[12] That same night, Ōji Squad and Ikoma Squad are deployed to intercept opponents west and south of the base in preparation of Galopoula's Invasion.[13][14]
Round Five (Night)[edit source]
After the results of the night division are tallied, Ōji Squad is overtaken by Tamakoma Second and pushed to fifth place.[12]
Round Six[edit source]
On Saturday February 22, Ōji Squad fights Tamakoma Second and Ikoma Squad in the day division of rank wars.[15] In the meeting before the start of the match, Kazuaki Ōji announces his decision to select Cityscape A as the map, which befuddles Kashio at first, but after his captain's explanation he understands that he is looking to minimize risk.[16] Ōji tells his teammates that their main target will be Osamu Mikumo, prompting Kashio to ask more questions. They agree not to go over their strategies to deal with Ikoma Squad due to how many times they have already fought them.[17]
When the match begins, Kashio spawns in the south-western area of the map. His teammates and he start searching for Osamu right away. Kashio heads north-east and spots Kōji Oki, but instead of pursuing them, he reports his finding as he moves further east, towards another zone where Osamu might be. Ōji has him activate Bagworm and continue south-east, where he soon spots Osamu's wires. He proceeds to cut them down as he keeps looking for Tamakoma Second's captain, until he sees his Asteroid hit a billboard. He rushes to its origin, by instead of Osamu he runs into Kai Minamisawa.[18] The two clashes until Kazuki Kurauchi comes close enough to hurl a un-split Salamander cube at Minamisawa and Kashio seizes the opening to fire Hound at the enemy Attacker, forcing him to bail out.[19] The now reunited Ōji Squad resumes searching for Osamu, but Yūma Kuga cuts them off and chops off Kashio's sword arm. Moments later the fighters spot Tatsuhito Ikoma and avoid his Senkū[20] twice. The members of Ōji Squad fire their Hound at Yūma, but he manages to get away unscathed. Kashio saves Kurauchi with a well-timed Grasshopper, only for him to be taken out by Yūma's sneak attack. Kashio and Ōji withdraw and split up to target the snipers[21] The match is eventually won by Tamakoma Second, with Ōji Squad scoring a total of three points.[22]
Round Seven[edit source]
Since Tamakoma Second faces off against Kageura Squad, Azuma Squad, and Suzunari First in the day division of rank wars on March 1,[23] it can be inferred that Ōji Squad competes against Ikoma Squad and Ninomiya Squad in the night division.
Round Eight[edit source]
On March 5,[24] Ōji Squad faces off against Azuma Squad and Kageura Squad in the day division of rank wars. Azuma Squad wins the battle, which took place in Exhibition Hall, with a final score of 4-3-3, putting Ōji Squad provisionally in fifth place.[25]
Kurauchi performs commentary for Tamakoma Second vs. Ninomiya Squad vs. Ikoma Squad vs. Yuba Squad along with Kazuaki Ōji and Kirie Konami. He displays his extensive knowledge about triggers.[26]
References[edit source]
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 21 Chapter 184 (p. 7) and Episode 95.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 2 Chapter 11 (p. 15) and Episode 6.
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Why couldn't upper B-ranks like Ninomiya Squad or Kageura Squad participate in the Second Large-Scale Invasion? Did they travel far away on their time off?
A: It seems I lost the chance to draw it in the story itself so I'll write it here: "HQ Chief Shinoda gave the order that B-rank and lower agents are not allowed to participate in the fight until all members of the team are present". It seems he was worried about agents acting on their own and getting captured by Rabbits. Of course, there are also teams like Kako Squad who was late to the fight because their captain went out on a drive on her time off.
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 319, Question 252 - ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 10 Chapter 85 (p. 18-19) and Episode 38.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 11 Chapter 94 (p. 19) and Episode 43.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 20 Chapter 173 (p. 5) and Episode 90.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 12 Chapter 103 (p. 12) and Episode 47.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 12 Chapter 105 (p. 18) and Episode 65.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 13 Chapter 115 (p. 13) and Episode 70.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 13 Chapter 116 (p. 15) and Episode 70.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 14 Chapter 124 (p. 1) and Episode 74.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 17 Chapter 146 (p. 14) and Episode 81.
- ↑ World Trigger Anime — Episode 74
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: What were Ikoma Squad and Ōji Squad doing when Galopoula showed up? I guess they were off duty?
A: In Chapter 124, when Shinoda said, "Leave one squad in the West and one in the South," that was those two.
Source: Volume 21, Question Corner 17 - ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 17 Chapter 149 (p. 19) and Episode 82.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 17 Chapter 150 (p. 17-19) and Episode 82.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 17 Chapter 151 (p. 7) and Episode 83.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 18 Chapter 152 (p. 12-19) and Episode 83.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 18 Chapter 153 (p. 1-8) and Episode 83.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 18 Chapter 153 (p. 17-18) and Episode 84.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 18 Chapter 154 (p. 9-12, 19) and Episode 84.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 18 Chapter 158 (p. 12) and Episode 85.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 164 (p. 18-19) and Episode 87.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 21 Chapter 183 (p. 13) and Episode 95.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 21 Chapter 184 (p. 2) and Episode 95.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 22 Chapter 192 (p. 2) and Episode 98.
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