Tomoru TAGUCHI

Tomoru Taguchi is an overweight salaryman who is the pilot of the Dai-Guard, a giant robot that defends Japan from alien invaders. He is a skilled pilot, but he is also a bit of a coward. He often panics during battle, but he always manages to pull through in the end. Taguchi is a kind and gentle man, but he is also very shy. He has a hard time talking to people, and he often feels like he doesn't belong. However, he is a loyal friend and a dedicated pilot, and he will always fight for what he believes in. One day, Taguchi is called to battle a new alien threat. The aliens are more powerful than anything the Dai-Guard has faced before, and Taguchi is quickly overwhelmed. He panics and starts to lose control of the robot. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Taguchi remembers something his mentor told him: "The Dai-Guard is not just a machine. It is a symbol of hope for the people of Japan. If you lose hope, then the Dai-Guard will lose too." Taguchi takes a deep breath and refocuses. He remembers all the people who are counting on him, and he knows