Andō appoints himself guardian of a forest ecosystem, physically intervening in animal conflicts. He famously resolves a bear and bee dispute over honey with a forceful strike and his signature phrase. The resident animals persistently question his species, suspecting he is human due to his appearance and actions. He denies this, claiming penguin origins from the South Pole, endangered by global warming. He visually supports this identity with a costume, though observers find the disguise unconvincing.

He demonstrates commitment to the forest habitat, confronting a demolition worker attempting land development and arriving by scooter to reiterate his protective role. Despite his consistent guardian actions, the central ambiguity concerning his true species—human or penguin—remains deliberately unresolved. The animals ultimately accept him symbolically as a penguin. His stated motivation for leaving the forest is returning to the threatened South Pole, highlighting environmental concern. His background prior to appearing in the forest remains unexplored.