Takeshi Manganji is a member of the Manganji Dreams and the biggest rival of Kouya Marino. He was formerly a member of the Tobita Club and one of the teammates to Kouya's brother, Yuya Marino. He is the son of a wealthy family that runs their own company, the Manganji Group. Takeshi’s Gear is Gaiki, however in the first episode he is seen using Gougetsu to battle against Kouya. 

After losing almost all their members, the Tobita Crush Gear club is facing extinction. Kouya who dreams of being a Crush Gear Fighting Champion doesn't want to see the club become extinct and will do whatever he can to keep the club running and become a Crush Gear Champion.

Brother of [Melanie Hinze](https://anilist.co/staff/105699). Brother-in-law of [Matthias Hinze](https://anilist.co/staff/101110/). Haggege is the son of the well-known actress Eva-Maria Werth.