TV-Series
Description
Eizou Netsuki is a supporting character in World Trigger who serves as Borders Media Countermeasures Chief. He is stationed at the organizations Headquarters and holds a significant administrative position focused on public relations and information management.
In terms of background, Netsuki is a middle-aged man, thirty-nine years old, with a thin and somewhat frail appearance. He has chin-length dark hair and a notably prominent nose. As a high-ranking member of Border, he is almost always seen wearing a formal suit. His birthday is June 2nd, and his blood type is A.
Netsuki has a layered and somewhat contradictory personality. On the surface, he often presents a relaxed and composed expression, but he is actually prone to nervousness and anxiety. He is depicted as a very fearful individual who is easily panicked in dangerous or high-pressure situations. His primary driving motivation is the protection and enhancement of Borders public image. He is constantly worried about how the organization and its agents are perceived by the citizens of Mikado City and works diligently to prevent any scandal or negative impression.
His role in the story is almost entirely administrative and political rather than combative. As the Media Countermeasures Chief, he is a skilled spokesman who handles all interactions with television, newspapers, and other media outlets. His work is considered highly effective, as anti-Border sentiment in the city is very low due to his efforts. He is frequently involved in behind-the-scenes strategies to either deny problematic rumors or manipulate public opinion in a way that favors Border. For instance, when a rumor spread that the Tamakoma-2 member Hyuse was a Neighbor, Netsuki was consulted to devise a plan. Rather than making a direct denial, which he felt would appear suspicious, he crafted a more credible false backstory for Hyuse and used a trusted senior agent to disseminate it. He has also been involved in discussions about the political balance of power within Border, particularly concerning the arrival of Yuma Kuga and his powerful Black Trigger, which Netsuki and his colleagues viewed as a potential threat to the existing order.
Netsuki has key relationships with other members of Borders administrative leadership. He is often seen working closely with Motokichi Kinuta, and the two of them frequently express similar concerns and frustrations regarding the unconventional actions of the Tamakoma Branch. They both answer to Masamune Kido, the overall commander of Border, and participate in strategic meetings alongside other high-ranking officials like Katsumi Karasawa. While not a field agent, his decisions and plans directly impact the main characters, and he has interacted directly with Osamu Mikumo to manage public relations crises.
He does not undergo significant personal development in the traditional sense, remaining a consistent figure of organizational bureaucracy and public relations management. His notable abilities lie entirely in the realm of information control and public image crafting. He is described as a capable spokesman who is knowledgeable about all forms of media and is skilled at both concealing problems and improving Borders reputation. He does not possess combat abilities or fight with Triggers, as his contributions are purely strategic and administrative. His name is a playful inversion of the Japanese word kitsune, meaning fox, which in folklore are rivals to tanuki, the inversion seen in the name of his colleague Motokichi Kinuta. Other personal details include a fondness for black tea, horses, gardening, and collecting official Border merchandise.
In terms of background, Netsuki is a middle-aged man, thirty-nine years old, with a thin and somewhat frail appearance. He has chin-length dark hair and a notably prominent nose. As a high-ranking member of Border, he is almost always seen wearing a formal suit. His birthday is June 2nd, and his blood type is A.
Netsuki has a layered and somewhat contradictory personality. On the surface, he often presents a relaxed and composed expression, but he is actually prone to nervousness and anxiety. He is depicted as a very fearful individual who is easily panicked in dangerous or high-pressure situations. His primary driving motivation is the protection and enhancement of Borders public image. He is constantly worried about how the organization and its agents are perceived by the citizens of Mikado City and works diligently to prevent any scandal or negative impression.
His role in the story is almost entirely administrative and political rather than combative. As the Media Countermeasures Chief, he is a skilled spokesman who handles all interactions with television, newspapers, and other media outlets. His work is considered highly effective, as anti-Border sentiment in the city is very low due to his efforts. He is frequently involved in behind-the-scenes strategies to either deny problematic rumors or manipulate public opinion in a way that favors Border. For instance, when a rumor spread that the Tamakoma-2 member Hyuse was a Neighbor, Netsuki was consulted to devise a plan. Rather than making a direct denial, which he felt would appear suspicious, he crafted a more credible false backstory for Hyuse and used a trusted senior agent to disseminate it. He has also been involved in discussions about the political balance of power within Border, particularly concerning the arrival of Yuma Kuga and his powerful Black Trigger, which Netsuki and his colleagues viewed as a potential threat to the existing order.
Netsuki has key relationships with other members of Borders administrative leadership. He is often seen working closely with Motokichi Kinuta, and the two of them frequently express similar concerns and frustrations regarding the unconventional actions of the Tamakoma Branch. They both answer to Masamune Kido, the overall commander of Border, and participate in strategic meetings alongside other high-ranking officials like Katsumi Karasawa. While not a field agent, his decisions and plans directly impact the main characters, and he has interacted directly with Osamu Mikumo to manage public relations crises.
He does not undergo significant personal development in the traditional sense, remaining a consistent figure of organizational bureaucracy and public relations management. His notable abilities lie entirely in the realm of information control and public image crafting. He is described as a capable spokesman who is knowledgeable about all forms of media and is skilled at both concealing problems and improving Borders reputation. He does not possess combat abilities or fight with Triggers, as his contributions are purely strategic and administrative. His name is a playful inversion of the Japanese word kitsune, meaning fox, which in folklore are rivals to tanuki, the inversion seen in the name of his colleague Motokichi Kinuta. Other personal details include a fondness for black tea, horses, gardening, and collecting official Border merchandise.