OVA
Description
Kento Lei Fan, also known as Shu Rei Fuan or Kento of Hardrock, is a central figure from the anime Ronin Warriors: Legend of the Inferno Armor. He hails from Yokohama's Chinatown, where his family runs a successful restaurant chain, making them quite wealthy, a fact that never leads to snobbery on his part. Born on September 1, he is the eldest of five siblings, with two sisters named Rinfi and Chun Fa, and two brothers named Mei Ryu and Yun. His mother, a martial arts master, trained him in Chinese kung fu from a young age, and his father is a dignified businessman. As a teenager, he proved his worthiness to possess the Armor of Hardrock by intentionally taking the blame for breaking family treasures, an act that revealed his strong sense of justice.
In terms of personality, Kento is defined by his hot temper, stubbornness, and impulsive nature. He strongly believes that brute force is enough to win most battles, which often leads him to rush into situations without thinking. This recklessness has occasionally worked against him, such as when he was tricked into attacking an ally. Despite these flaws, he possesses a big heart and is an exceptionally loyal friend. He is unpretentious and kind, and he has a tremendous appetite, frequently talking about food and enjoying hobbies like judo, kung fu, rugby, mountain climbing, and arm wrestling. His favorite pastimes are balanced by a dislike for certain foods, such as devil's tongue and swallow's nest.
As the wearer of the Kongo, or Hardrock, armor, his element is Earth and his virtue is Gi, which represents Justice. The orange armor with brown and white accents is said to be one of the most violent of the mystical suits. His primary weapon is a versatile three-section staff that can be combined and used as a naginata or separated to function like nunchaku in close combat. His signature special attack is the Iron Rock Crusher, where he spins his weapon and slams it into the ground to create a massive, earthquake-like disruption. Even without his armor, Kento is arguably the physically strongest member of the group, having demonstrated feats like stopping a speeding truck with his bare hands.
Within the story, Kento's role is that of the powerhouse and the heart of the Ronin Warriors. He is a childhood friend of Rowen of the Strata, having met through Rowen's grandfather, and shares a very close bond with Cye of the Torrent, with whom he rooms and enjoys activities like surfing. He is fiercely protective of their leader, Ryo of the Wildfire, and the young boy Yuli, becoming incredibly angered if they are harmed. He also has a notable rivalry with the warlord Dais. Throughout the series, Kento experiences significant development. While he struggles to control his impulsiveness, he gradually learns greater restraint and situational awareness without losing his eagerness for action. In the Legend of the Inferno Armor, he is depicted as being 17 years old and is seen surfing before the group journeys to Africa. During one conflict, his power was drained to forge a mighty sword, causing him to turn temporarily to stone before being rescued. By the events of the subsequent OVA, Message, he receives a new suit of armor, though its specific powers are not detailed.
In terms of personality, Kento is defined by his hot temper, stubbornness, and impulsive nature. He strongly believes that brute force is enough to win most battles, which often leads him to rush into situations without thinking. This recklessness has occasionally worked against him, such as when he was tricked into attacking an ally. Despite these flaws, he possesses a big heart and is an exceptionally loyal friend. He is unpretentious and kind, and he has a tremendous appetite, frequently talking about food and enjoying hobbies like judo, kung fu, rugby, mountain climbing, and arm wrestling. His favorite pastimes are balanced by a dislike for certain foods, such as devil's tongue and swallow's nest.
As the wearer of the Kongo, or Hardrock, armor, his element is Earth and his virtue is Gi, which represents Justice. The orange armor with brown and white accents is said to be one of the most violent of the mystical suits. His primary weapon is a versatile three-section staff that can be combined and used as a naginata or separated to function like nunchaku in close combat. His signature special attack is the Iron Rock Crusher, where he spins his weapon and slams it into the ground to create a massive, earthquake-like disruption. Even without his armor, Kento is arguably the physically strongest member of the group, having demonstrated feats like stopping a speeding truck with his bare hands.
Within the story, Kento's role is that of the powerhouse and the heart of the Ronin Warriors. He is a childhood friend of Rowen of the Strata, having met through Rowen's grandfather, and shares a very close bond with Cye of the Torrent, with whom he rooms and enjoys activities like surfing. He is fiercely protective of their leader, Ryo of the Wildfire, and the young boy Yuli, becoming incredibly angered if they are harmed. He also has a notable rivalry with the warlord Dais. Throughout the series, Kento experiences significant development. While he struggles to control his impulsiveness, he gradually learns greater restraint and situational awareness without losing his eagerness for action. In the Legend of the Inferno Armor, he is depicted as being 17 years old and is seen surfing before the group journeys to Africa. During one conflict, his power was drained to forge a mighty sword, causing him to turn temporarily to stone before being rescued. By the events of the subsequent OVA, Message, he receives a new suit of armor, though its specific powers are not detailed.