Shoutoku Taishi is a recurring character in the absurdist comedy anime series Gag Manga Biyori. Loosely based on the historical figure Prince Shōtoku, he is frequently depicted as a parody, embodying exaggerated traits for comedic effect. In the series, Shoutoku Taishi often finds himself in ridiculous and nonsensical situations, serving as a straight man or as the source of the chaos. His role is to satirize history and add to the show's surreal humor.