Cougar

REAL NAME: Daniel Tsuchida
HEIGHT: 5′ 11″
WEIGHT: 195 lbs.
GROUP AFFILIATION: Youngblood / The Extreme Universe

Archetype: The Feral Superstar / Heir to the Hidden Throne
Youngblood the son of an American paleo botanist and the ruler of a hidden race of catpeople called the Jakarra. Daniel Tsuchida grew un as somewhat of ananomaly. Cougar lived in seclusion for much of his youth until he was offered entrance into the Youngblood program. His skills and his razor-sharp claws make him one of Youngblood’s mast formidable members in combat!

## THE CHARACTER OVERVIEW

Daniel Tsuchida is the ultimate anomaly. Born of two worlds—the daughter of a human scientist and the King of the Jakarra (a subterranean race of feline-humanoids)—Daniel spent his youth hidden from the sun and the cameras. When he joined Youngblood, he didn’t just become a soldier; he became a global icon.

He represents the “primal” edge of the team, balancing refined human intellect with the lethal, twitch-reflex instincts of an apex predator.

## COLLECTOR’S CARD: “POWER STATS”

NAME: COUGAR (DANIEL TSUCHIDA)
LEVEL: CLASS 10 COMBATANT
POWERS: Superhuman agility, heightened olfactory senses, and retractable, diamond-hard keratin claws.
STRENGTH: Can press-lift 800 lbs with feline-leveraged musculature.
SPEED: Capable of short bursts reaching 60 mph.
THE HOOK: Unlike other feral heroes, Daniel is a trained tactician. He doesn’t just slash; he dissects.

## INVESTOR PITCH: THE “WHY NOW?”

1. The “Hidden World” Expansion: Cougar is the gateway to the Jakarra. This provides a license-holder with more than just one character—it provides an entire civilization, complete with its own architecture, hierarchy, and potential for “Civil War” style political drama.

2. High-Octane Visual Identity: Designed with the signature Liefeld kinetic energy, Cougar’s design is tailor-made for high-end PVC statues, action figures, and apparel. His “Human-plus” aesthetic (the hair, the eyes, the claws) allows for a budget-friendly live-action adaptation while maintaining a striking CGI “hero-moment” presence.

3. The Diverse Demographic: As a mixed-heritage character (Japanese-American and Jakarran), Daniel Tsuchida offers a unique cultural perspective. He is a man caught between his father’s scientific logic and his mother’s ancestral savagery—a classic “struggle for identity” narrative that resonates with modern Gen Z and Millennial audiences.

## SYNOPSIS FOR THE DIRECT MARKET (REBOOT POTENTIAL)

“Daniel Tsuchida spent his life in the shadows of the Jakarran caves, but the world of man has cameras everywhere. When Youngblood discovers a feral blur saving hikers in the Sierras, they don’t see a monster—they see a brand. But as Cougar adjusts to the neon lights of celebrity life, the Jakarran throne sits empty, and his feline kin are coming to claim their prince. To save the surface world, Cougar must decide if he is a man playing at being a beast, or a king playing at being a hero.”