Tanaka, Yukio

田中幸雄

Yukio Tanaka, frequently referred to as Koyuki, serves as the series' protagonist. Starting out as an unremarkable and passive teenager, his life undergoes a dramatic shift as he develops into a skilled and emotionally expressive guitarist. Although shy and prone to being pushed around—possibly a subtle mirror of Japan's reserved, conformity-focused culture—Koyuki discovers his voice, both literally and metaphorically, through music. Joining BECK as the last member, he takes on the role of the band's second guitarist and vocalist, recognized for his remarkably beautiful voice, which is often highlighted in their more soulful, slower songs. He plays a Fender Telecaster.