Kenzo Oyama
Corporate executive of the Neo Jungle project
CEO of the company 'Eternal Earth' promoting the Neo Jungle project, and father of Kenichi. A man with strong ambitions aiming for human mastery of the jungle.
Quotes
- “The jungle made by human hands is the future.”
- “Neo Jungle is the crystallization of my dream.”
- “Ambition cannot be stopped.”
Trivia
- As the promoter of the Neo Jungle project, possesses cold-bloodedness envisioning humanity's future, conflicting with his paternal affection.
- Carries tools like missile darts fitted on his fingers for self-defense.
- Initially depicted positively until mid-story, but takes an antagonistic stance in the latter half.
Alternate names
Kenzou
Eternal Earth CEO
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged Japanese man. Black hair with sharp eyes, giving a cold impression. Dressed in a business suit, wearing missile darts on his fingers.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Iconic items
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- Missile dart ring
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ambitious
- Detailed personality
- Possesses strong ambition to realize his ideals, acts calmly and cunningly. Also has a family-oriented side, but prioritizes achieving his ideology with ruthlessness.
- Keywords
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- Ambitious
- Cold-blooded
- Corporate Executive
- Strategist
- Family-oriented
- Talents
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- Business acumen
- Political negotiation skills
- Strategic thinking
- Skills
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- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Technical understanding
- Motivation
- Success of the Neo Jungle project and creation of an ideal future where humans and animals coexist.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese cuisine, Sushi
- Favorite places
- Neo Jungle
- Disliked situations
- Obstruction of plans, Uncertainty
History
- Backstory
- As CEO of Eternal Earth, promotes the Neo Jungle project. His relationship with son Kenichi is complex, torn between paternal affection and strictness as a businessman.
- Work title
- Jungle Emperor - Courage Changes the Future -
- Media type
- Anime
Promotion of Neo Jungle Project
- Significant event
- Promotion of Neo Jungle Project
- Description
- Directed development of the artificial island Neo Jungle, advancing plans to protect animals while placing them under human management.
Promotion of Cloning Technology
- Significant event
- Promotion of Cloning Technology
- Description
- Recommended research on animal cloning technology, scientifically supporting preservation of jungle animals.
Obsession with Reset Plan
- Significant event
- Obsession with Reset Plan
- Description
- During pathogen outbreak, decided on animal reset (extermination), deepening conflict with Leo and others.
Suffers Severe Injury
- Significant event
- Suffers Severe Injury
- Description
- In the story's finale, suffers severe injury during Neo Jungle collapse, becoming a key turning point in the story.
Relationships
Kenichi Oyama
Child
Son. A parent-child relationship with Kenichi marked by respect and conflict; shows understanding for Kenichi's empathy toward animals while adhering to his business philosophy.
Eternal Earth
Eternal Earth: leader
Media appearances
Jungle Emperor - Courage Changes the Future -
Anime / Supporting
2009 TV special
Voice cast and creators
Akio Otsuka
- Voice actor
- Akio Otsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Jungle Emperor - Courage Changes the Future -
Osamu Tezuka
- Creator name
- Osamu Tezuka
- Role
- Original author
Tezuka Productions
- Creator name
- Tezuka Productions
- Role
- Animation studio
Osamu Suzuki
- Creator name
- Osamu Suzuki
- Role
- Writer