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| “ | You're finally motivated. I'm so happy. | ” |
–Hiro Kitazoe to Masato Kageura, in Haruaki Azuma.[1] | ||
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Hiro Kitazoe (北添 尋, Kitazoe Hiro ?) is a B-rank (formerly A-rank) Gunner and a member of Kageura Squad.
Appearance[edit | edit source]
Kitazoe is a light-skinned young man with short, spiky hair, a hooked nose and small, round eyes. His chubby constitution belies a muscular body.[10] Standing at 189 cm(6 ft 1 in),[3] he is one of the tallest Border agents. He appears to have a preference for cargo pants,[1][11][12] light-colored, loose sweaters with simple[1] or, more commonly, no motifs,[11][12] and heavy, padded jackets.[1][13]
Kitazoe's uniform is comprised of a double-breasted, black military jacket which folds over the right side, where the coat is fastened by a vertical row of five buttons. On the wearer's right breast are two piped patch pockets closed by the same flap, and a second pair recurs at the height of the wearer's abdomen. Kageura Squad's logo is emblazoned on the jacket's high collar. Gray plain button epaulettes adorn the jacket's shoulders. The attire is completed by light gray cargo pants with a piped patch pocket and a zipper on the front of each leg, and black combat boots.[14]
Personality[edit | edit source]
Kitazoe is easily moved to tears[1][15] and very open in his displays of emotion.[1][16][17][15][18] Nonetheless, he is normally laid-back[19] and level-headed, even in the face of imminent defeat.[20][21] He used to be reserved and to shy away from fights, but Kuruma's influence made him more of a do-gooder and increased his empathy.[10]
Quotes[edit | edit source]
- (To Masato Kageura) "You're finally motivated. I'm so happy."[1]
- "Why is my sacrifice being treated like nothing?"[3][22]
- (To Yuu Kunichika and Isami Tōma) "Wait a second! My grades in school are average!!"[23]
- (To Kageura) "Seeing you have more friends makes me so happy."[17]
- "Yuzuru has a girlfriend now... That makes me so happy."[15]
- (To Tōma) "No matter how hungry I got, I can't imagine myself eating a bug."[24]
- (To Kageura) "Don't sweat it, man. We'll get our groove back."[19]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Kitazoe likes strawberries, spring rolls, donmono (rice-with-toppings), and mahjong.[3][4]
- Kitazoe has a motorbike license[25] and a motorbike.[13]
- His primary gun Trigger is based on a MGL-140 grenade launcher.
- The author refers to Kitazoe as "a lion who can gain weight" and as a "lovable mascot".[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 13 Chapter 110 (p. 13) and Episode 67.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 13 Chapter 111 (p. 9) and Episode 68.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 116)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 World Trigger Manga — Vol. 13 Squad Profile
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 110-111)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 World Trigger Manga — Vol. 24 Chapter 207 (p. 18).
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Vol. 22 Chapter 196 (p. 22).
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Are there any other siblings within Border other than the Kazama brothers?
A: In terms of characters who've appeared already, there's Tsukimi's little sister and Zoe's little brother, both of whom are in Yoshizato Squad (B-Rank).
Source: Volume 23, Question Corner 18 - ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 168 (p. 7) and Episode 89.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 World Trigger Manga — Vol. 13 Character Profile
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 164 (p. 3) and Episode 87.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 20 Chapter 173 (p. 1) and Episode 90.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 164 (p. 10) and Episode 87.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 110)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 163 (p. 13) and Episode 87.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 13 Chapter 111 (p. 11) and Episode 68.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 163 (p. 10) and Episode 87.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 167 (p. 7) and Episode 88.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 169 (p. 17) and Episode 89.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 13 Chapter 114 (p. 13) and Episode 69.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 20 Chapter 171 (p. 6-7) and Episode 89.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 13 Chapter 111 (p. 13) and Episode 68.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 17 Chapter 151 (p. 18) and Episode 83.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 164 (p. 9) and Episode 87.
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Is there anyone of 18 and above who has a driver’s licence for a car or a bike?
A: Aside from Reiji who has already driven in the story, it seems Fuyushima, Azuma, Suwa, Tsutsumi, Kako, and Kakizaki have normal driver’s licenses. The top brass and Sawamura have licenses too. Tachikawa doesn’t as you might expect. Zoe has a motorbike license, and Kage and Tōma have motorized bicycle licenses (two wheelers under 50cc, Scooters, mopeds etc). It seems Arafune and Hokari want motorbike licenses too.
Source: Volume 20, Question Corner 15
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