OVA
Description
Balance T. Moid is a supporting character in the anime series Rinne no Lagrange: Kamogawa Days, an original video animation that bridges the first and second television seasons. He is a scientist from the planet Le Garite, one of the member worlds of the interstellar alliance known as Polyhedron. Moid serves as a close advisor to King Dizelmine of Le Garite, but his true loyalties and intentions are far more self-serving and dangerous than his official role suggests.
In terms of background, Moid is a highly intelligent and learned individual with deep knowledge of ancient Vox technology and the mysterious energy known as the Rin-ne. His expertise in scientific and historical matters makes him a trusted figure within the royal court. However, his curiosity and ambition are not tempered by ethics or concern for others. He is fascinated by the Rin-ne, a phenomenon that connects different worlds and dimensions, and he becomes obsessed with the idea of opening it, regardless of the catastrophic consequences that might follow.
Moid’s personality is outwardly cheerful and genial, even in the midst of chaos and destruction. He maintains a calm, almost amused demeanor when faced with dangerous situations, which unsettles those around him. This apparent pleasantness masks a cold, calculating, and sinister side. Characters such as Shozo Tadokoro, an Earth-based ally, quickly sense that Moid cannot be trusted, and their instincts prove correct. Moid lacks empathy and views other people—including the main protagonists Madoka, Lan, and Muginami—as tools to further his own ends. He is a classic mad scientist figure, driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and beauty, even if that beauty is the apocalypse.
Moid’s primary motivation is to witness the full glory of the Rin-ne. He believes that opening the gate between worlds will reveal something magnificent, and he is willing to sacrifice entire civilizations to achieve that goal. This places him in direct opposition to the main cast, who seek to protect Earth and maintain peace among the stars. His role in the story is that of a treacherous advisor and hidden antagonist. While he appears to support King Dizelmine and the Le Garite cause, he secretly manipulates events to create the conditions necessary for the Rin-ne to open. He is not a direct combatant but rather a puppet master who provides technological support and strategic counsel while pursuing his own agenda.
Moid’s key relationships are primarily with the ruling figures of Le Garite, especially King Dizelmine, whom he advises. However, his true nature means that these relationships are built on deception. He interacts with the Earth-based pilots—Madoka, Lan, and Muginami—as an ally of convenience, but he never genuinely aligns with them. His most direct opposition comes from those who sense his duplicity, such as Shozo Tadokoro. Moid does not have close personal bonds; instead, he forms utilitarian connections that he discards when they no longer serve his purpose.
Throughout the series, Moid’s development is minimal in terms of personal growth, as he remains steadfast in his obsession. However, his role becomes more openly antagonistic as the story progresses. In the OVA Kamogawa Days, his presence is part of the larger political and scientific maneuvering that sets the stage for the second season. His true scheme is gradually revealed, showing that he has been manipulating both sides of the conflict for his own ends.
Moid’s notable abilities lie in his scientific genius. He is an expert on Vox technology, the ancient mecha that the main characters pilot, and he understands the workings of the Rin-ne better than most. He also possesses a cunning intellect and is a skilled strategist, able to orchestrate complex plans from behind the scenes. He has no superhuman physical abilities; his power comes from his knowledge, his position, and his willingness to do whatever is necessary to achieve his goals. He is a subtle but formidable adversary, one whose smile never fades even as the world around him burns.
In terms of background, Moid is a highly intelligent and learned individual with deep knowledge of ancient Vox technology and the mysterious energy known as the Rin-ne. His expertise in scientific and historical matters makes him a trusted figure within the royal court. However, his curiosity and ambition are not tempered by ethics or concern for others. He is fascinated by the Rin-ne, a phenomenon that connects different worlds and dimensions, and he becomes obsessed with the idea of opening it, regardless of the catastrophic consequences that might follow.
Moid’s personality is outwardly cheerful and genial, even in the midst of chaos and destruction. He maintains a calm, almost amused demeanor when faced with dangerous situations, which unsettles those around him. This apparent pleasantness masks a cold, calculating, and sinister side. Characters such as Shozo Tadokoro, an Earth-based ally, quickly sense that Moid cannot be trusted, and their instincts prove correct. Moid lacks empathy and views other people—including the main protagonists Madoka, Lan, and Muginami—as tools to further his own ends. He is a classic mad scientist figure, driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and beauty, even if that beauty is the apocalypse.
Moid’s primary motivation is to witness the full glory of the Rin-ne. He believes that opening the gate between worlds will reveal something magnificent, and he is willing to sacrifice entire civilizations to achieve that goal. This places him in direct opposition to the main cast, who seek to protect Earth and maintain peace among the stars. His role in the story is that of a treacherous advisor and hidden antagonist. While he appears to support King Dizelmine and the Le Garite cause, he secretly manipulates events to create the conditions necessary for the Rin-ne to open. He is not a direct combatant but rather a puppet master who provides technological support and strategic counsel while pursuing his own agenda.
Moid’s key relationships are primarily with the ruling figures of Le Garite, especially King Dizelmine, whom he advises. However, his true nature means that these relationships are built on deception. He interacts with the Earth-based pilots—Madoka, Lan, and Muginami—as an ally of convenience, but he never genuinely aligns with them. His most direct opposition comes from those who sense his duplicity, such as Shozo Tadokoro. Moid does not have close personal bonds; instead, he forms utilitarian connections that he discards when they no longer serve his purpose.
Throughout the series, Moid’s development is minimal in terms of personal growth, as he remains steadfast in his obsession. However, his role becomes more openly antagonistic as the story progresses. In the OVA Kamogawa Days, his presence is part of the larger political and scientific maneuvering that sets the stage for the second season. His true scheme is gradually revealed, showing that he has been manipulating both sides of the conflict for his own ends.
Moid’s notable abilities lie in his scientific genius. He is an expert on Vox technology, the ancient mecha that the main characters pilot, and he understands the workings of the Rin-ne better than most. He also possesses a cunning intellect and is a skilled strategist, able to orchestrate complex plans from behind the scenes. He has no superhuman physical abilities; his power comes from his knowledge, his position, and his willingness to do whatever is necessary to achieve his goals. He is a subtle but formidable adversary, one whose smile never fades even as the world around him burns.