Partner
A man who travels with Master
A man traveling with Master in his younger days. Proficient in handling firearms and mechanical maintenance, he possesses various assassination tools, making him a highly mysterious figure. He appears as a nonchalant gentleman, but his true nature is vicious, with abilities rivaling those of Master.
Trivia
- Partner's real name is never revealed and is hardly ever called in the work.
- His true nature is actually as vicious as or even more than Master's.
- Former wanted criminal and bandit member.
- Known as a prodigy, always scoring perfectly on exams.
- Possesses strong spiritual senses for ghosts and spirits, sometimes teasing Master about it.
- Extremely skilled in handling guns and assassination tools.
Alternate names
Master's Companion
Master's Partner
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A handsome man of slightly short stature. He has a nonchalant appearance with a somewhat mischievous aura, always maintaining a calm attitude.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Iconic items
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- Various Firearms
- Maintenance Tools
- Assassination Tool Set
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- He appears nonchalant and gentlemanly, but his true nature is cold and calculating. He excels in handling machines and firearms, and takes profit-oriented actions alongside Master. He also has a side that teases Master, who is weak to ghosts and spirits.
- Keywords
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- Cunning
- Gentleman
- Expert
- Machine Aficionado
- Firearms Maniac
- Assassin
- Calm
- Vicious
- Talents
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- Firearms Handling
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Assassination Techniques
- Combat Sense
- Situational Judgment
- Skills
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- Gun Maintenance
- Assassination Gear Fabrication
- Combat Skills
- Stealth Operations
- Motivation
- Continue traveling with Master to maximize his own survival and profits.
- Hobbies
- Gun Maintenance, Tinkering with Machines
History
- Backstory
- Formerly a wanted criminal and member of bandits in a certain country, he was targeted in an attack by Master that destroyed the bandit group. During that time, his firearm maintenance skills were recognized, and he became Master's partner. In his boyhood, he was a prodigy who always scored perfectly on exams. Through his travels and accompanying Master, he accumulated extensive experience with firearms, assassination techniques, and mechanical maintenance.
- Debut date
- circa 2001
- Work title
- Kino's Journey
- Media type
- Novel
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 6 "Land of the Leader"
Encounter with Master
- Significant event
- Encounter with Master
- Description
- Met Master during the bandit extermination operation and became his travel partner.
Firearm Transfer
- Significant event
- Firearm Transfer
- Description
- A similar character appears as an old man who gives a gun to Kino.
Activities as Master's Partner
- Significant event
- Activities as Master's Partner
- Description
- Travels through various countries, active as a dark technician supporting Master's journey.
Relationships
Master
Mentor
Gains Master's trust as partner and begins accompanying him.
Kino
Indirect relationship as a mutual acquaintance with Master.
Master's Journey
Master's Journey: teammate
Media appearances
Kino's Journey
Novel
Kino's Journey
Manga
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World-
Anime / Supporting
2003 TV Series
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
Anime / Supporting
2017 TV Series
Kino's Journey Something to Do -life goes on.-
Movie
2005 Theatrical Release
Kino's Journey Land of Sickness -For You-
Movie
2007 Theatrical Release
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World-
Game
2003 PS2 Game
Kino's Journey II -the Beautiful World-
Game
2005 PS2 Game
Voice cast and creators
Shinpo Chiba
- Voice actor
- Shinpo Chiba
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2nd TV Anime Series, etc.
Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Voice actor
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2nd TV Anime Series
Keiichi Sigsawa
- Creator name
- Keiichi Sigsawa
- Role
- Original author
Kohaku Kuroboshi
- Creator name
- Kohaku Kuroboshi
- Role
- Character designer
A.C.G.T
- Creator name
- A.C.G.T
- Role
- Animation studio
Lerche
- Creator name
- Lerche
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Figures (Master and Partner sets, etc.)
- Item name
- Figures (Master and Partner sets, etc.)
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular