Amanotori Biba

Hunt Squad Leader, ruthless and sadistic hero

Leader of the elite Kabane-hunting unit 'Hunt Squad' and eldest son of the shogun family. Possessing ruthless and sadistic traits, yet hailed as a hero by the populace. An important antagonist in the story who ultimately confronts Ikoma as a Kabaneri.

Quotes

  • The weak should die
  • Big Brother
  • Liberator
  • Become someone you can be proud of
  • Kill while smiling

Trivia

  • Biba is the shogun family's eldest son yet disowned.
  • Taught Mumei 'the weak should die' and made her discard her real name.
  • Hunt Squad's Kabaneri research conducted under his direction.
  • In the final episode, Biba becomes Kabaneri and battles Ikoma.
  • Biba hides massive pale blue Kabane heart in Kongoukaku.

Alternate names

あまとり びば Biba Leader Big Brother

Tags

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Hunt Squad Elite Squad Ruthless Sadistic Shogun Family Kabaneri Hinomoto Dark Fantasy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 6

Appearance

Overall appearance
Handsome young man with pink hair slicked back. Of shogun family lineage, with refined yet sharp-eyed features. Wears dignified samurai attire befitting the Hunt Squad leader, and carries a sword utilizing Kabane heart membrane during combat.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Pink slicked-back hair
  • Handsome features
  • Sharp gaze
Iconic items
  • Heart membrane sword
  • Black plasma
  • White plasma
  • Leader badge
  • Hunt Squad uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ruthless
Detailed personality
Outwardly a hero beloved by the people, but in reality sadistic and cold. Spares no means to realize his ideals, manipulating and exploiting subordinates and the populace. Once an honest individual, his heart was warped by his father's cowardice. Taught Mumei 'the weak should die' and forced her to abandon her real name. Also excels in scientific knowledge, actively engaging in Kabane and Kabaneri research.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Sadistic
  • Cunning
  • Charisma
  • Scientist temperament
  • Desire to dominate
  • Hero-worshipped
  • Traitor
Motto
The weak should die
Talents
  • Advanced swordsmanship
  • Command ability
  • Tactical insight
  • Kabane and Kabaneri research
  • Charisma
Skills
  • Swordsman
  • Psychological manipulation
  • Hunt Squad leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Drug development
Motivation
Plans to overthrow the shogunate to restore the shogun family and realize his ideals, eradicating Kabane to establish a new order in Hinomoto.
Habits
Sadistic tendency to smile when killing.
Person
Mumei, Subordinates

History

Backstory
Eldest son of Amanotori Kyōmitsu and heir to the shogun family, but his heart twisted by his father's cowardice, leading to disownment. Became Hunt Squad leader at a young age, earning acclaim as the 'Liberator' through numerous Kabane subjugation feats. Hides ruthless and sadistic nature, treating subordinates and people as tools. Through hometown station incident and father conflict, seized immense power and plotted overthrow. Spares no means for ideals, concealing fusion Kabane cluster heart in Kongoukaku and advancing perilous research. Ultimately became Kabaneri, clashed with Ikoma, and died.
Debut date
April 7, 2016
Work title
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 5: First appearance

Hunt Squad Leader Appointment

Significant event
Hunt Squad Leader Appointment
Description
Became Hunt Squad leader at young age, becoming Kabane extermination hero.

Mumei's Renaming

Significant event
Mumei's Renaming
Description
Forced Mumei to abandon her real name Hozumi and take the name 'Mumei'.

Iwato Station Overthrow Plan Execution

Significant event
Iwato Station Overthrow Plan Execution
Description
Executed plan, causing Iwato Station collapse and shogunate overthrow.

Father Kyōmitsu Assassination

Significant event
Father Kyōmitsu Assassination
Description
After feigned capture on armored train, used poison needle in small knife to turn father into Kabane and eliminate him.

Kabaneri Transformation and Death

Significant event
Kabaneri Transformation and Death
Description
In final battle, confronted Ikoma and killed by Mumei piercing his heart.

Relationships

Amanotori Kyōmitsu

Father

Current shogun and father. Cowardly nature caused Biba's mental distortion; later turned into Kabane by Biba and killed.

Metsuka

Sidekick

Loyal aide who follows Biba knowing he is treated as a tool.

Uba

Lieutenant

Capable leader of mobile unit, pledging loyalty to Biba.

Sara

Strategist

Hunt Squad advisor and Biba's right-hand man. Defeated by Ikoma in final battle.

Hunt Squad

Hunt Squad: leader

Media appearances

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Anime / Supporting

2016 TV series

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation Film Part 1: The Light That Gathers

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: Sea Gate Battle

Movie / Supporting

May 10, 2019

Voice cast and creators

Mamoru Miyano

Voice actor
Mamoru Miyano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Kabaneri Production Committee

Creator name
Kabaneri Production Committee
Role
Original author

Haruhiko Mikimoto (original concept)

Creator name
Haruhiko Mikimoto (original concept)
Role
Character designer

WIT STUDIO

Creator name
WIT STUDIO
Role
Animation studio

Ichirō Ōkouchi

Creator name
Ichirō Ōkouchi
Role
Writer

Kōji Sekiguchi

Creator name
Kōji Sekiguchi
Role
Writer

Tetsurō Araki

Creator name
Tetsurō Araki
Role
Director

Related goods

Amanotori Biba Figure

Item name
Amanotori Biba Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Amanotori Biba Acrylic Stand

Item name
Amanotori Biba Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular