天鳥興匡

Current general of Kongoukaku and Biba's father

The current general of Kongoukaku who appears in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. He possesses a strategic, big-picture perspective befitting a general, but his true nature is that of a cowardly man who will resort to ruthless acts if necessary to protect himself. He is Biba's father and one of the central figures in the conflict.

Quotes

  • The weak should die
  • A man who failed to fulfill his duties as a father
  • A general who ruthlessly sacrifices others to protect himself

Trivia

  • His relationship with Biba forms one of the major plot threads in the story.
  • His disowned son Biba became the leader of the Karifangu Corps and opposed his father.
  • After turning into a Kabane, he himself fell victim and was killed.
  • He puts on the air of a dignified general on the surface, but his true nature is cowardly and self-serving.

Alternate names

あまとり おきまさ Amanotori Okimasa

Tags

General Cowardly Ruthless Karifangu Corps Father Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Shogunate Politician Anime character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
He has a full head of slicked-back hair along with a mustache and goatee, presenting a dignified appearance, but his expression reveals glimpses of cowardice and cruelty.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Slicked-back full head of hair
  • Mustache and goatee

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cowardly
Detailed personality
He spares no ruthless means to protect his position. He once showed a caring father's side toward his young son Biba, but incidents and fear gradually warped his personality, turning him cold-hearted. He appears to take a broad view of things, but does not hesitate to sacrifice others to conceal his own weakness.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Cowardly
  • Self-preservation
  • Ruthless
  • Big-picture perspective
Talents
  • Political acumen as a general
  • Superficial dignity
  • Aptitude as a schemer
Skills
  • Political maneuvering
  • Handling meetings
Motivation
To protect his own position and maintain his power.

History

Backstory
In the past, he lived as a gentle father alongside his young son Biba, but he ended up injuring Biba in a power outage accident. This became the trigger for him to irrationally shun and disown Biba. During the Kyushu reclamation operation 10 years ago, he intentionally isolated friendly forces and abandoned them to the Kabane in order to thoroughly protect his own position. This action became a major factor in twisting Biba's personality. He was the current general of Kongoukaku, the shogunate's greatest fortress, but due to Biba's plot, he himself turned into a Kabane and was ultimately assassinated.
Debut date
April 7, 2016
Work title
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Media type
Anime

Abandoned own forces in the Kyushu reclamation operation

Significant event
Abandoned own forces in the Kyushu reclamation operation
Description
At his own discretion, he isolated entire units under his command in enemy territory, leading to numerous sacrifices.

Disowned Biba

Significant event
Disowned Biba
Description
He came to resent Biba, whom he had injured in the power outage accident, disowned him, and their relationship completely broke down.

Appears as Kongoukaku's current general

Significant event
Appears as Kongoukaku's current general
Description
He appears in the story as the general of Kongoukaku and is also portrayed as a father.

Turned into Kabane by Biba's scheme and assassinated

Significant event
Turned into Kabane by Biba's scheme and assassinated
Description
Deceived under the pretense of an audience with Biba, he was infected and turned into a Kabane. He was ultimately killed by Biba.

Relationships

天鳥美馬

Child

Son. They once had a good father-son relationship, but he later disowned him, leading to enmity. He is regarded as the root cause of Biba's personality distortion.

Amanotori Shogunate

Amanotori Shogunate: leader

Media appearances

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Anime / Supporting

2016 TV series

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation Film Part 1: Gathering Light

Movie / Supporting

December 31, 2016

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation Film Part 2: Burning Life

Movie / Supporting

January 7, 2017

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato

Movie / Supporting

May 10, 2019

Voice cast and creators

Akio Ōtsuka

Voice actor
Akio Ōtsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, theatrical films, etc.

Kabaneri Production Committee

Creator name
Kabaneri Production Committee
Role
Original author

Haruhiko Mikimoto (original concept)

Creator name
Haruhiko Mikimoto (original concept)
Role
Character designer

Yasuyuki Ehara

Creator name
Yasuyuki Ehara
Role
Character designer

WIT STUDIO

Creator name
WIT STUDIO
Role
Animation studio

Ichirō Ōkouchi

Creator name
Ichirō Ōkouchi
Role
Writer

Kōji Seko

Creator name
Kōji Seko
Role
Writer

Fuji Television

Creator name
Fuji Television
Role
Licensee

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