Tamsy Caines Character Profile: Gachiakuta

Character Overview

• Name: Tamsy Caines (Tamujī Keinzu)
• Alias: Angel (as referred to in Ground Wanderer Arc)
• Species: Human
• Gender: Male (canonically male, though androgynous appearance)
• Age: 23 years old 9
• Height: 180 cm (5'11") 10
• Affiliation: Cleaner Team Eager (Ground sector) 11
• Vital Instrument (Jinki): Tokushin (Watchman Book distaff) 12
• Debut: Manga Chapter 1 / Anime Episode 1 13
• Status: Active, major antagonist in Ground Wanderer Arc

Background & Family

Tamsy’s place of birth remains officially unknown. Some fan theories hint at connections to noble houses like Canis Surebrec or Regto’s lineage, fueled by his surname “Caines” referencing Cain from biblical mythology. Scholar theories link that to jealousy and rebellion 14.

He was adopted into the Cleaners—Team Eager—functioning as a calm, trusted operative. Yet behind the mask is the series’ key villain known as the “Angel,” who orchestrated the pivotal murder of Regto to force Rudo out of complacency—a dark act Tamsy frames as “love” 15.

Appearance

• Long dyed-blond navy-blue hair tied in a loose bun with sharp dangling locks
• Pupilless yellow eyes, black eyelashes, and a defining scar across the right eye extending to his neck 16
• White polo shirt, navy tie, choker (Cleaner uniform), navy-blue shorts, dark socks, and sandals
• Long Cleaner coat with wing-like sleeves and metallic patterns, often concealing hands
• Piercing under his bottom lip adds to ethereal, almost inhuman design 17

Personality Traits

Tamsy presents as polite, calm, helpful, and even cheerful around peers like Delmon and Rudo. But beneath this demeanor lies a ruthless manipulator. He views Regto’s death and Rudo’s trauma as necessary catalysts for growth—labeling his actions ‘just’ and devoid of regret 18.

Despite his atrocities, he engages in friendly camaraderie, often calling Delmon to “shut up” while maintaining a facade of support. Reddit fans express immensely mixed feelings—admiring his design and charisma, yet horrified by his sadism 19.

Abilities & Powers (Jinki: Tokushin)

• Tokushin – The Watchman Distaff: Appears as a wooden yarn winder that transforms into a staff supporting thick ropes and control mechanisms 20
• Net: Tamsy unravels rope across a wide area to capture and entangle multiple targets simultaneously
• Fan Reeling: Retracts rope swiftly, compressing entangled victims into thick bindings
• Thread Clone: Creates humanoid puppet constructs with wing-like appendages to fight remotely 21

He demonstrated invisible surveillance and intelligence gathering—able to travel between Ground and Sphere using the stolen Watchman Book, bypassing typical limitations. He’s capable of emotional manipulation and memory alteration, as seen with Amo 22.

Role in the Story

Tamsy orchestrates the conflict from the very start: killing Regto and framing Rudo as criminal—triggering Rudo’s descent to the Ground within Chapter 1 / Episode 1 23.

During later arcs, including the Lady of Penta and Trash Storm arcs, he continues feigning support while building psychological pressure. Chapter 110 reveals his true identity and motives—justifying Regto’s death and other atrocities as acts to “break” Rudo’s emotional shell to awaken his latent power 24.

Infamously, he kidnaps Amo, offers her cake in mock apology, then taunts her in captivity—as a twisted act of “arousal” tied to his psychological manipulation of Rudo’s emotions 25.

Episode & Manga Chronology

• Episode 1 / Chapter 1: First appearance as a supportive Cleaner; seen pick up Regto's Watchman Book
• Lady of Penta Arc (Chapters 7‑15): Close proximity and surveillance over Rudo and companions
• Information Broker Arc (Chap. 110): Full reveal as Angel; motives clarified; memory manipulation revealed

Fan Theories

• Caines–Surebrec Bloodline Theory: Reddit discussions propose he’s secretly related to Regto or Canis Surebrec—Cain and Abel myth parallels support this symbolism 26
• Gender Identity / Memory Warping: Amo perceives him as female because his Watchman Book suppressed her memory—causing confusion on gender identity despite canonical references confirming male gender 27
• Future Betrayal Arc: Some expect he may switch allegiances or fall further into aggression if his plan to awaken Rudo doesn’t yield the desired result

Symbolism & Themes

• Angel vs Devil: His Angelic alias contrasts with his sadistic philosophy—he kills to guide, manipulates for growth
• Control & Trauma: Uses emotional cruelty to push Rudo out of stagnation—symbolic of forced evolution
• Broken Watchman Book: Represents forbidden knowledge; his ability to wield it shows a moral fracture in the Gachiakuta world

Quotes

“People have misunderstood me all my life… but the person I am now harbors no anger or resentment. I have something stronger than those emotions… something more right than anything else…” — Tamsy Caines, Chapter 110 28

Trivia

• He is missing his right pinky finger—the same as the masked “Angel,” which served as an early clue to his identity 29
• Despite being evil, Reddit fans often describe him as “stylistically mesmerizing” or “charismatic antagonist”—a testament to his design impact 30
• He once roller-skated through Cleaner headquarters during his day off—a strange yet eerie moment during his “Information Broker Arc” 31
• The author referenced the “Absolute Cinema” meme for Tamsy’s pose in Chapter 129—a sign of Kei Urana’s playful yet dark storytelling tone 32

Conclusion

Tamsy Caines is among the most complex and chilling characters in *Gachiakuta*. From hero to villain without fans ever noticing, he perfectly embodies the blend of charisma and cruelty. His calculated manipulation, mastery of Tokushin, and ability to operate in shadows make him a central figure in Rudo’s transformative arc.

As the anime adaptation moves forward, watchers anticipate further revelations about his origin, motivations, and whether he ultimately succeeds—or whether he will be 'broken' himself in the end. Gachiakuta’s narrative hinges on him as both villain and dark guide, making his arc essential to the unfolding story.