Takayama is the stoic and shrewd Director of the Special Machines Division at Doji Group Industries. He leads his company in the pursuit of understanding and controlling the Witchblade, as well as heading other ill-fated weapons programs. His career is one of cut throat corporate intrigue, and his personal life is full of fancy clothes and exquisite food. When Masane and Rihoko enter his world, his facade begins to peel back and ultimately falls away. (ref: Funimation)