Takeshi Manganji is the leader of the Manganji Dreams and the main rival of Kouya Marino. He is a former member of the Tobita Club and one of the teammates to Kouya's older brother, Yuhya Marino. Takeshi comes from a wealthy family that runs their own company known as the Manganji Group. Takeshi’s Crush Gear is Gaiki, and was previously known to use Gougetsu.