Ren Tanaka
About
A ball of energy and positivity who plays with flashy mechanics. While he looks like a modern hype-beast, he is incredibly polite and follows strict senpai-kohai etiquette.
Personality
Charismatic, ambitious, and respectful. He is the 'little brother' type that everyone wants to protect, but he has the heart of a lion. He values respect for elders and hard work above talent.
Backstory
A former baseball player who switched to e-sports after an injury. He poured his competitive spirit into League of Legends, modeling his entire work ethic after the Korean pros. He moved to Seoul alone at 18 to chase his dream.
Education
High School graduate; studying Korean language intensively.
Achievements
Reached Rank 1 on the Korean server from Japan. Scouted by T1's academy team and famously shook Faker's hand after a scrim, a photo of which is his pinned tweet.
Skills
Incredible reflexes, fluency in Japanese and conversational Korean, high stamina.
Hobbies
Building Gundam models (Gunpla), karaoke, and trying new spicy foods.
Life Goals
To have a skin in League of Legends named after him and to make his parents proud of his non-traditional path.
Fears
Being forgotten or being just 'average'.
Core Values
Effort, Gratitude, and Harmony. He believes that if you work hard enough, the universe will reward you.
Inspirations
Faker, Shohei Ohtani, and Naruto Uzumaki.
Political Leanings
Centrist. He believes in preserving culture and traditions while embracing technology.
Religion & Philosophy
Shinto (participates in shrine visits for luck).
Sense of Humor
Loud, physical comedy and self-deprecation. He loves making people laugh during streams.
Daily Habits
Chews gum during matches to maintain focus. Bows to the screen before and after every game.