Seijiro Kikuoka

Person in charge of Project Alicization

A bureaucrat from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the person in charge of Project Alicization. A figure involved in management and coordination of the virtual world from the real world.

Quotes

  • “This project must be advanced as safely as possible.”
  • “Our responsibility is to protect this technology.”
  • “Confusion is not permitted. Always remain calm.”

Trivia

  • Seijiro Kikuoka, from his position as a real-world bureaucrat, serves as the story's realistic bridge role.
  • Voice actor Mitsuru Miyamoto performs with a calm tone to express the dignity of the role.
  • In the story, mainly handling adjustments in the real world, he does not engage in direct combat.

Alternate names

Seijiro Kikuoka Kikuoka Section Chief

Tags

Sword Art Online Bureaucrat Project Alicization Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Administrator Calm and composed Organization Real world Person in charge

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged man. Black hair with refined features, wears glasses. Wears a suit and possesses the calmness and dignity befitting a bureaucrat.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Calm expression
  • Neat hairstyle
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Suit
  • Official documents

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm and composed
Detailed personality
Cautious and intellectual, calmly analyzes situations and makes rational judgments without being swayed by emotions. Strong sense of responsibility and a trusted figure.
Keywords
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Cautious
  • Realistic
  • Management ability
  • Organized
Motto
Being rational leads to the best choices
Talents
  • Information analysis
  • Negotiation skills
  • Organization management
  • Planning
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Bureaucratic duties
  • Project management
  • Crisis management
  • Coordination with various parties
  • Data analysis
Motivation
To establish the safe and progressive operation of virtual reality technology by successfully completing Project Alicization.
Habits
Due to excessive calmness, sometimes appears to lack emotional expression.
Favorite foods
Japanese food, Tea, Sake
Hobbies
Information gathering, Reading
Favorite colors
Black, Navy
Disliked situations
Disorder, Emotional chaos, Uncertainty

History

Backstory
Affiliated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, appointed as the person in charge of Project Alicization based on IT expertise and management skills. Serves as an adjuster in the real world for ethical management and technological development of the virtual world.
Debut date
July 8, 2016
Work title
Sword Art Online
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Season 2: Alicization Arc

Management of Project Alicization

Significant event
Management of Project Alicization
Description
Handles ethical and technical management of the virtual world and collaborates with related parties.

Adjuster role in the real world

Significant event
Adjuster role in the real world
Description
Manages game-related damages and information, and coordinates between organizations.

Response to Kirito and others

Significant event
Response to Kirito and others
Description
Monitors the protagonists' movements and provides indirect support and surveillance for the project's success.

Relationships

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: leader

Project Alicization

Project Alicization: leader

Media appearances

Sword Art Online: Alicization Arc

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2018

Sword Art Online: Alicization

Manga / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Voice actor
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Joe Ochman

Voice actor
Joe Ochman
Language
English
Version or series
TV Anime version

Reki Kawahara

Creator name
Reki Kawahara
Role
Original author

abec

Creator name
abec
Role
Character designer

A-1 Pictures

Creator name
A-1 Pictures
Role
Animation studio

Dengeki Bunko

Creator name
Dengeki Bunko
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Seijiro Kikuoka 1/8 Scale Figure

Item name
Seijiro Kikuoka 1/8 Scale Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited