Shogo Taguchi

Shogo Taguchi (田口省吾) was one of the Otherworlders summoned to serve Kingdom of Falmuth. He met his end at the hands of Razen.

Appearance
Shogo was an imposing figure, characterized by his towering height and well-defined muscular physique. His striking appearance was accentuated by his piercing black eyes and a head of spiky, jet-black hair. His countenance typically bore an arrogant scowl, reflecting his overconfident demeanor.

His customary attire comprised a grey coat that he often wore over a crisp white shirt, complemented by sleek black trousers and a pair of brown shoes.

Personality
Shogo was an exceptionally arrogant and cocky individual who firmly believed he ranked among the strongest beings, even considering himself on par with Hinata Sakaguchi. His disregard for others was evident, as he cared very little, if at all, for anyone aside from Kirara and Kyoya. Shogo harbored a deep resentment for his fate as a servant to a nation he held no affinity for. Notably sadistic, Shogo's cruelty became apparent when he entertained the notion of subjugating Shuna and Shion, subjecting them to torment until they broke down and begged for mercy.

During the Tempest invasion and his confrontation with Geld, Shogo's approach to combat displayed a remarkably childlike perspective. He would throw tantrums when his attacks proved ineffective, consistently insisting that Geld should fight bare-handed, oblivious to the ongoing conflict between their respective factions. These outbursts illustrated Shogo's immaturity and lack of strategic thinking.

Later on, Shogo's true cowardice surfaced when he fled in terror upon encountering Kyoya's severed head. He stooped to betrayal, murdering Kirara in a desperate bid to enhance his own strength for the confrontation with Geld. This treacherous act revealed his complete lack of loyalty even towards his fellow Otherworlders. As his fight against the Orc King wore on and he found himself increasingly overpowered, Shogo shed any pretense of bravado, resorting to begging for his life. He callously dismissed the horrific actions he had committed in Tempest as mere jokes, emphasizing his utter indifference towards the atrocities he had perpetrated.

Background
Shogo was initially summoned into the Central World when he was just seventeen years old. In a shocking display of power, he swiftly dispatched all thirty mages responsible for his summoning, but his triumph was short-lived. Razen, a sinister figure, ensnared Shogo with a cursed spell, condemning him to serve as a living weapon for Falmuth.

Under the orders of Falmuth, Shogo, alongside Kyoya Tachibana and Kirara Mizutani, was tasked with provoking the Jura Tempest Federation, leading to the deaths of several of its citizens. His initial skirmish with Shion was a tough battle, with the Kijin proving to be a formidable opponent. However, the tide turned when Archbishop Reyhiem summoned a barrier that drained Shion of her strength. Seizing the opportunity, Shogo attempted to deliver a fatal blow to the weakened Shion but ended up receiving a severe injury to his face from one of her counterattacks. Falmuth reinforcements arrived at that moment, prompting Shogo to retreat from the battle.

About a week later, he was assigned to guard one of the crystals crucial for maintaining the barrier over Tempest. During a duel against Geld, Shogo found himself at a significant disadvantage and ultimately fled in terror when he came across Kyoya's severed head. Seeking to enhance his strength, he ventured to Kirara's location and, through treacherous means, gained a new Unique Skill called Survivor. Yet, even with this newfound power, he proved unable to overcome Geld's might. His life took a fateful turn when he was rescued, only to meet a tragic end. Razen, his supposed savior, turned on Shogo, taking his body and abilities, ultimately resulting in Shogo's demise.

Etymology

 * The name Shogo means "ministry" (省) (shō) and "I, me" (吾) (go).
 * Shogo's surname Taguchi means "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta) and "mouth, entrance" (口) (kuchi/guchi).

Trivia

 * Shogo's death is portrayed differently in the Manga compared to the Light Novel and Anime.
 * In the Manga, Razen and Folgen revealed to Shogo that the real reason to his and the other Otherworlder summons was to be "materials" to further empower Folgen due to his unique skill, "Spearhead" that allowed him a chance to "inherit" the unique skills of any of his subordinates provided they die in front of him. Folgen would then detain Shogo as Razen killed his soul to take his body for himself as Shogo begged him to stop.
 * In the Anime and Light Novel, after being saved by Razen, Shogo was killed by him after he tricked Shogo into a false sense of security. Razen offered to use healing magic on him but in truth used the spell Mental Crush to destroy his Spiritual and Astral Bodies and take his Material body for himself.
 * Shogo's battle with Geld is tuned down in the anime as opposed to the Light Novel.
 * In the Light Novel, after getting the Survivor skill Geld tears one of his arms and punches him using Chaos Eater in his fists.
 * In the anime Geld is only seen punching him and using Chaos Eater as a complementary attack.