Hajime Taki is a substitute of Japan. His best friend is Kisugi and they have always been together since primary school. Together with Kisugi and Izawa, the three of them form the Shutetsu Trio which is a combination of fast passes to each other. He is reasonably fast and his favourite technique is to run straight along the right side line of the field. Taki went to the Nankatsu middle school, and became a regular of their soccer team in the 2nd year. Among the best members of the national tournament, he was part of the All Japan Jr. Youth team, but didn't get a chance to take part in matches.