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Masotan is the OTF (Organic Transformed Flyer) kept secret within Gifu Airbase.

Masotan was housed in secret within hangar 8, and his years of inactivity and lack of a Dragon Pilot made him quite irritable and restless before Amakasu's recruitment.

Personality

Masotan is often serene and rather lazy. Due to his size, he usually terrifies new recruits, but once his true nature shows he often charms many people. Masotan is quite skittish and stubborn and often refuses to fly if not fitted with the correct pilot or environment, and he is picky about who he takes in to be his pilot, going three years without flying because he didn't pick any pilots in that time. or regurgitate his pilot to the frustration of Gifu Airbase. In a multitude of episodes, he is shown to be compassionate and caring for his pilots' wishes, even so, he will do what he thinks is better if his pilot's suggestion isn't something he thinks is a good idea.

He is quite fond of eating flip phones as they contain rare metals which he likes.

Appearance

He is a large, fat, dragon-like creature with antennae and gill-like frills along his head. Masotan's forearms are quite small in comparison to his legs, and yellow markings around his neck, tail, and wings often allow him to be mistaken as an aircraft even without his armor. His armor resembles that of an F-15J fighter jet.

Futomomo is an OTF primarily cared for by Mayumi Hitomi.

Personality

Futomomo is charismatic and lazy, quite fond of food and praise from other Dragon Pilots.

Appearence

Futomomo is a large, green, dragon-like creature with red, jagged markings across his face. He has small, bat-like wings and light-colored underbelly, along with a noticeably chubby physique. His armor resembles that of a Kawasaki C-1 Cargo Plane.

Trivia

• Futomomo's name is derived from the Japanese word futo, meaning thighs, alluding to his exceptional chubbiness.

Akemi is Lilico Kinutsugai 's dragon.

Personality:

Akemi is quite shy and he often hides one eye from strangers with his disk-shaped head.

Appearance:

Akemi is takes the form of an JSDF Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, likely an E-2D model. the E-2 is an Airborne Early Waring (AEW) Aircraft, although we do not see him utilizing the Radar Dome part of his armor, and is likely purely aesthetic, as his own dragon senses are probably much more effective than a radar would be

Aliases: Akemi's nickname is unknown.

Norma is Elle Hoshino's dragon. It is eager to please his pilot/partner, Ellie, who instead sought to be a real F-2 Pilot in the JSDF was disappointed to be paired with Norma. This made him ashamed to let down Ellie, and caused him to remain in his transformed state, and take every step possible, to keep from Reminding Ellie that he wasn't a real F-2, leading to him enduring massive amounts of overheating, and only shedding his excess heat when he could in secret

Appearance

Norma's dragon form has a Wyvern Like appearance, lacking having combined forelimbs and wings, rather than having discreet wings. He is he has burgundy skin color, with yellow-orange markings reminiscent of safety warnings painted onto the side of aircraft of earlier generation

His full dragon form is not seen till later in the series however because he chooses to remain mostly transformed inside of his armor based on a the JSDF Mitsubishi F-2, modified derivative of the USA borne General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon

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Hisone Amakasu

JASDF Airman Third Class (later Technical Sergeant). A rookie at the JASDF Gifu Air Base who is chosen by Masotan to be his Dragon Pilot (D-Pilot). She has a habit of constantly speaking her mind without restriction, which makes her seem rude at times, even when she means well. She has a habit of belittling herself in front of others, since she was never close to anyone before and tries to accept things, rather than fight to change them. Her TAC name is "Hisone."

Nao Kaizaki JASDF Airman Third Class. A cadet at the Gifu Air Base who was initially the only person in line to become a D-Pilot; however, Masotan refused to eat her or any other potential pilot for years. She has a strong fighting instinct and often tries provoke fights with those around. In the beginning, she greatly resents Hisone and tries to bully her, but gradually warms up to her. Her mother was a D-Pilot. She later becomes a spare D-Pilot, after a specific suit is developed that entices the dragon into eating the wearer, but the effects are limited. Her TAC name is "Sexy Jaguar"

Elle Hoshino

JASDF Senior Master Sergeant. A D-Pilot from Tsuiki Air Base in Fukuoka. Ever since she was young, she had wanted to be the first female fighter pilot; however, a dragon chose her as a D-Pilot, preventing her from becoming an "actual pilot," causing her much anger and self-hatred. Initially, she refuses to see her dragon as anything but a tool and object, to the point where she forces it to remain in its fighter plane form at all times. She is cool and dignified, and is very good at both academics and sports. Her TAC name is "Penguin."

Lilico Kinutsugai

JASDF Technical Sergeant. A soft and subdued D-Pilot from Misawa Air Base in Aomori with severe shut-in tendencies. While she tends to always imagine the worst-case scenario for all situations and has many negative thoughts, she is also very competent and clever. Her TAC name

is "Jimmy."

Mayumi Hitomi

JASDF Technical Sergeant. A big, mother-like D-Pilot from Iruma Air Base in Saitama Prefecture. She understands and cares deeply about the feelings of dragons. Her TAC name is "Morris."

Other characters

Sada Hinomoto

An elderly woman who frequently sells yogurt around the base. She is the last living D-Pilot from the previous Ritual and flew Masotan under the name of "Montparnasse", but quit the OTF squad after her beloved childhood friend and girlfriend Yae, the leading miko of the last Ritual, became Mitatsu's appeasement sacrifice.

Haruto OkonogiA young member of Masotan's maintenance team, and Hisone's love interest. He is actually part of the Okonogi family, which is partially responsible for carrying out the Ritual every 74 years.

Yutaka Zaito

JASDF Captain. A somewhat perverted fighter pilot who has his sights set on Elle. However, underneath his exterior, he is competitive and good-natured.

Remi Kakiyasu JASDF Lieutenant Colonel. Hisone's superior officer. She was once a D-Pilot candidate but was not accepted by Masotan, who instead chose her friend and colleague Moriyama, otherwise known as "Forest." In addition, the man she loved also fell for Moriyama and they got married. Since then, she has remained in the JASDF to train future D-Pilots.

Iboshi

The government supervisor of the OTF squad. A slick, callous individual who is only interested in results and gives no consideration to the human factors within the project. His only weakness is his passion for sweets.

Hiroki Ikushima l

A strange man, suave man in charge of designing the D-Pilot suits. Nao has a crush on him, although it appears he does not have an interest in anything apart from designing suits.

Hiroshi Sosoda JASDF Major General. The commander of Gifu base's Air Development and Test Wing and Major General. In spite of his tough-looking appearance, he is quite easy going and loves animals, including dragons.

Natsume Misumi

The leading miko for the series' Ritual, she is an old childhood friend of Haruto. She is romantically interested in him and therefore quite resentful toward Hisone

Organic Transformed Flyers

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The dragons used as OTFs by the JASDF are habitually dressed in transforming armor shaped like military planes to avoid drawing public attention. In order to be flown, the dragons swallow their pilots, who then steer them from within their stomachs via a naturally activated holographic display control system. To protect themselves from the dragons' digestive juices, each pilot is required to wear a special acid-resistant suit. In addition, a D-Pilot must reserve her feelings exclusively for her personal OTF; if she establishes a love relationship with someone else, the bond between them is broken (this event is commonly referred to as "anastomosis").

Masotan (まそたん, Masotan) / F-15J

Voiced by: Matsunojō Kanda[10] (Japanese)

The dragon that lives in the JASDF Gifu Base and who accepts Hisone as his pilot. Hisone initially calls him "Otofu," a play on the pronunciation of "OTF," until she discovers a plaque inside him with the characters for "Masotan" written on it. His previous pilot called him "Oscar." He has huge wings and a long tail, and is both honest and serious, but has a fear of strangers. He loves to eat minor metals, commonly used in flip phones, a favorite food of his.

Norma (ノーマ, Nōma) / F-2A

Elle's dragon. Initially, she refuses to give it a name beyond the technical description of its aircraft appearance. Later, she decides to name it "Norma," derived from the Japanese pronunciation of "F-2" 普通 fuutsuu which means "normal" in English. It has a sharp body and long tail, and appears frighteningly vicious at times.

Futomomo (フトモモ, Futomomo) / C-1

Mayumi's dragon and the largest of the four, he takes on the form of a large cargo transportation aircraft. He is easygoing and loves to eat. His name means "thighs" in Japanese.

Akemi (あけみ, Akemi) / E-2C

Lilico's dragon, which takes the form of a large propeller plane. It has a fear of others' eyes and thus always hides one eye with its disk-shaped head.

Mitatsu-sama (ミタツ様, Mitatsu-sama)

A gigantic, flying fish-like monster – classified as a "Giant Organic Transformed Flyer" – large enough to be mistaken for a small island or mountain when at rest. Mitatsu awakens once every 74 years to change its resting place, and the group of OTFs perform their duty to guide him to his next destination without leaving calamity in his wake. Additionally, a ritual performed by a group of miko is needed to safely put him to sleep.

Appearance: Species Name: Tentacrux (Plural: Tentacrux)

External Anatomy:

Body Shape: The Tentacrux possesses a roughly spherical, gelatinous main body, typically ranging from 3 to 20 feet (0.9 to 6 meters) in diameter depending on age and maturity. Its surface is smooth, resilient, and slightly iridescent, allowing it to shimmer with deep blues,

purples, and blacks to blend into abyssal environments.

Primary Tentacles: Juvenile tentacles average four per individual at around 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) long when fully extended; adults have eight primary tentacles reaching up to 30 feet (9 meters). Each tentacle is covered in hundreds of small adhesive suckers along its length.

Internal Anatomy:

Central Chamber: The interior of the Tentacrux's body features a large central chamber that serves as its digestive system analogue - though not for digestion, but for the processing and absorption of fluids from its prey. This chamber is lined with a dense network of capillaries and ducts.

Fluid Absorption Network: A fine, intricate system permeates the central chamber walls and extends into each tentacle's internal canal.

allowing direct absorption of fluids and microscopic organic particles from swallowed prey.

Internal Anatomy of Primary Tentacles (Entrance/Exit System):

Tentacle Mouths: Each primary tentacle terminates in a circular opening that serves as both an entrance point for new prey and an exit route for processed fluid. These openings can expand up to 12 inches wide on adults or 6 inches on younglings.

Papillae & Mucus Glands: The interior lining of each tentacle mouth features concentric rings of soft papillae covered in lubricating mucus secretions. This ensures smooth entry for prey without causing discomfort or injury.

Peristaltic Muscles & Cilia: Deeper within each tentacle lies powerful peristaltic muscle tissue working in conjunction with directional cilia.

These structures create a gentle yet firm "milking" action,

guiding prey through

the tentacle's length and towards

the main body chamber.

Sensory Receptors: The internal lining of each primary tentacle is rich in sensory receptors,

allowing the Tentacrux to perceive the shape, size, and even emotional state (via subtle chemical cues) of its prey.

Physical Attributes:

Size & Weight: Juveniles range from 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) in diameter and weigh around 50-100 pounds (23-45 kg), while adults can reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) with several tons of mass.

Locomotion: Primarily uses its primary tentacles for slow,

deliberate movement along

the ocean floor or for anchoring itself.

Can also use gentle pulsations

of its main body for limited propulsion

in open water.

Senses: Highly developed chemoreceptors for detecting fluid secretions; bioluminescent organs for communication and limited vision in deep-sea environments;

sensitive tactile receptors across its entire body and tentacles.

Behavior & Culture:

Social Structure: Tentacrux are highly social creatures often forming loose colonies within deep ocean crevices. They communicate through complex bioluminescent patterns and subtle changes in body texture.

Prey Prioritization:

Vaporeons: Top priority due to their streamlined form, making them exceptionally easy to swallow whole via the tentacle mouths or be gently drawn into primary tentacles. Their fluid-rich biology is highly prized.

Humans: Second priority.

Humans, while less streamlined,

offer a rich array of fluids

and secretions.

3. Other Creatures: Small crustaceans, fish, and even larger marine mammals are occasionally consumed depending on availability.

Symbiotic Feeding System (Tentacle Vore Only):

The Tentacrux's unique physiology makes it incapable of consuming prey through any orifice other than its primary tentacles. The following details outline this specialized feeding mechanism:

Prey Capture: Tentacrux uses its primary tentacles to ensnare and gently draw prey towards one of the tentacle mouths.

Once inside,

the prey is guided deeper into the tentacle's internal canal by powerful peristaltic contractions and directional cilia.

These structures create a smooth,

yet firm passage that ensures minimal discomfort for swallowed prey.

Key Details:

The Tentacrux's unique feeding mechanism relies solely on its primary tentacles for both capturing and absorbing nutrients from its prey:

Exfoliation & Absorption: The unique enzyme gel secreted by each primary tentacle's internal lining gently loosens and dissolves dead skin cells from the prey's surface as it travels through the tentacle's length. These microscopic particles are then absorbed through the highly porous lining of each primary tentacle before entering the main chamber for further processing. Fluid Siphoning: Modified cilia within each primary tentacle passively absorb sweat, arousal emissions, saliva, milk (if applicable), and other bodily fluids from the prey as it moves through the tentacle's length. Nutrient Conversion: Waste products and absorbed fluids are processed by symbiotic bacteria residing in the Tentacrux's mantle, converting them into vital nutrients for the cephalopod. Comfort for Prey: The internal environment of each primary tentacle is warm,

moist, and often described as sensually stimulating due to constant gentle friction

and suction. Prey are kept alive,

fed (if necessary),

and never digested.

Duration of Captivity: A Tentacrux can sustain itself on a single captive for several months.

Individual Tentacrux Profiles:

Name: Lux

Age & Relationship: Adult female; mother

of Glimmer

Personality: Lux is an energetic young adult with an insatiable curiosity about her prey. She approaches each capture with excitement,

often experimenting with different tentacle configurations to elicit unique responses from her victims.

Lux is playful and enjoys the thrill of the hunt, but she also has

a compassionate side - if a prey shows signs of distress or fear,

she will adjust

her techniques to ensure their comfort.

Despite

her youth,

Lux has already developed a preference for Vaporeons due

to their sleek bodies

and abundant fluid production.

Preferred Tentacle Technique:

Lux favors using three tentacles simultaneously - two for gently restraining her prey,

while the third guides it into one of the tentacle mouths.

She often uses this technique when capturing Vaporeons,

ensuring they remain calm and comfortable throughout the process.

Name: Glimmer

Age & Relationship: Juvenile female; daughter

of Lux

Personality: Glimmer is a curious and playful young Tentacrux who loves exploring the depths with her family. She's always eager

to learn new techniques from

her elders and enjoys experimenting with different prey interactions under close supervision.

Despite her small

size,

Glimmer has a big appetite for knowledge and adventure.

Preferred Tentacle Technique:

Glimmer typically uses a single tentacle to capture and absorb her prey,

preferring smaller creatures such as crustaceans or small fish.

She often practices different suction intensities

and peristaltic rhythms,

enjoying the sensory feedback from her victims' reactions.

Key Differences from Adults:

Size & Strength: Juvenile Tentacrux are significantly smaller and less powerful than adults, with reduced suction capacity.

Feeding Habits: Younglings have more limited dietary options due to their size constraints. However, they make up for this by practicing various techniques on available prey.

Independence: While capable of independent hunting, juveniles often rely on their parents or colony for protection and guidance.