Shinichiro Sano

Shinichiro Sano is a major historical figure in the series. The leader and founder of Black Dragon and the older brother of Mikey, Shinichiro was a delinquent of legendary status who would greatly influence several events both in life and in death.

Appearance
As an adult, Shinichiro has unkempt black hair that he keeps at a medium length. He usually has a composed expression. He wears casual attire and has a chain necklace.

As a student in his delinquent phase, he kept a neatly styled pompadour and wore the Black Dragon biker uniform.

Personality
Shinichiro is described as being "weak to woman, weak in fights, but reliable". Shinichiro was a notorious delinquent with unequalled reputation who garnered the respect of many delinquents, both inside his gang and those of rival gangs. Although he was a terrible fighter, his caring personality and ability to stand up for others, along with his humble nature earned him the loyalty of many delinquents much stronger than him.

As a result of this elevated status, his bike shop became a place where delinquents could gather freely, and where every visitant displayed nothing but respect towards Shinichiro. He saw the good in people and hoped for them to be lead on the right path in life instead walking alone.

Shinichiro was a kind person who could look out for others, particularly his family whom he loved dearly, teaching his younger siblings about delinquency, fashion, bikes amongst other things. His grandfather was mildly annoyed with Shinichiro's tendency to avoid training as he believed it a chore.

Despite quitting his position, Shinichiro was on the lookout regarding the delinquent world and looked at the Black Dragons fondly. Greatly treasuring his former gang, it was his dream in life that both Izana and eventually Mikey would inherit command over the gang at some point, and was saddened when the Black Dragons changed into a more brutal organization.

Both Draken and Mikey comment that Shinichiro's personality matches that of Takemichi, as individuals who despite being incredibly weak, are people who can trusted.

History
Shinichiro is the eldest Sano sibling and a hero to all his younger siblings Mikey, Izana, and Emma. He was a charismatic and empathetic person, often putting differences aside to better the other person. He was a heavily respected person in the delinquent world of Japan as the founder of Black Dragon.



Shinichiro lead Black Dragon with a humble heart and was treated with notable respect, while also being a big brother to all three of his siblings. Even though he was a weak fighter, he lead the Black Dragon with his immense charisma. Even years after his death, later generation members still hold him in high regard.

Alongside gangs, he enjoyed working on motorcycles and often tinkered in his garages. The garage in which he worked in became a haven for his fellow gang members to relax in. His prized position was his motorcycle, which Mikey inherited.

Shinichiro's death was on August 14, 2003. Baji and Kazutora broke into Shinichiro's bike shop to steal Mikey a bike, but while doing so, Shinichiro caught Baji red-handed. Not knowing who Shinichiro was, Kazutora rushed to save Baji by hitting Shinichiro in the head with a wrench, killing him. He was 24.

Even after his demise, people continued to look up to him and celebrate him. Although he was already deceased before the events of the story, Shinichiro continues to have an influence on the motivations of several major characters.

Skills and Abilities
Shinichiro was a delinquent of legendary status, being a highly renown figure in the world of delinquents. Even after his death, his name remains well known amongst delinquent circles. Even older generations of delinquents speak nothing but marvels of his person and his ability to lead delinquents no matter their origin.

Fighting Prowess
Shinichiro is said to have been in fact a terrible fighter, with many of those who pledged his loyalty to him being considerably stronger than he ever was.

Charisma
Shinichiro possessed unparalled charisma. During his prime and many years after, his name remained well known amongst delinquents. Shinichiro was capable of inspiring others because of his ability to stand up for others along with his impressively humble nature despite his fame. These traits made Shinichiro universally respectable, and looked up to his leadership favourably. Despite being a very weak fighter, he was capable of leading not just the Black Dragons but also on a more unofficial sense, the delinquent world as well, for even rival gangs respected him.

Authority
Being the founder of the Black Dragons he held command over his crew. Interestingly he never seemed to ever float his status of leadership in an active capacity, but nonetheless his guidance and leadership were highly praised and allowed him to command several powerful delinquents.

Etymology

 * The name Shinichiro means "real, genuine" (真) (shin), "one" (一) (ichi) and "son" (郎) (ro).
 * Shinichiro's surname Sano means "help, aid" (佐) (sa) and "field, wilderness" (野) (no).