Komano Manato

Overview

Komano Manato is a character in Zenless Zone Zero associated with the Kaidan-ya faction. Belonging to the Dog Thiren race, he operates as a Fire-attribute Ruin Agent. Despite his towering 198cm physique and intimidating appearance leading others to mistake him for a delinquent leader, he is actually a gentle high school student attending a corporate academy.

Appearance

Komano Manato has red and black two-tone hair with red-dyed bangs, red eyes, dog ears, and a tail. He possesses a facial scar and a heavily muscular build. His standard outfit consists of a black jacket, a white shirt, fingerless gloves, sneakers, and bandages wrapped around his arm, accompanied by jewelry accessories. In his alternative costume, he wears a white outfit paired with blue bandages.

Personality

Despite his rugged exterior, Komano Manato is a deeply caring and responsible individual who prioritizes protecting his friends and younger wards. He is largely unbothered by being mistaken for a delinquent. Surprisingly domestic, he takes pride in cooking nutritious meals from scratch and enjoys peaceful scenery such as golden sunsets and quiet harbor views.

Abilities

Komano Manato effortlessly wields a massive greatsword constructed from scrap metal using a single hand. He utilizes a self-damaging combat style that consumes his own HP to unleash high-output Fire elemental strikes. By accumulating his gauge to enter a specialized empowered state, his basic attacks and special skills gain enhanced properties, allowing him to deal massive damage and withstand lethal hits under specific conditions.

Background

Orphaned during the fall of the Old Capital, Komano Manato spent his early years running dangerous Hollow errands for a gang called the White Hearts. After being betrayed by them, he initially swore revenge, but his heart softened when he took in two young orphans named Ao and Tsuki. Choosing a path of strength to protect others, he now balances his school life and Kaidan-ya work while assisting local miners.

Relationships

Komano Manato acts as an adoptive elder brother to two orphans named Ao and Tsuki. He frequently works alongside his schoolmate Ukinami Yuzuha within the Kaidan-ya circle and maintains close ties with Alice Thymefield, Lucia Alowen, and Idhaili Murphy. He also holds deep respect for Von Lycaon as a mature fellow Dog Thiren.

Trivia

His moniker and belt design reference the concept of Aramitama from Shinto theology. His physical strength is exceptional, enabling him to single-handedly swing a heavy greatsword that others struggle to lift with both hands. When bumping into the Proxy on a street corner, his sturdy chest physically repels them upon impact.