OVA
Description
Borma is a member of the elite Public Security Section 9, where he serves as the team's primary specialist in explosives and cyber-warfare. He is a large, physically imposing cyborg with a bald head and a set of distinct, orange-colored cybernetic optics that are a different model from those of his colleague Batou, though he shares a similarly enhanced stature and strength. Information regarding his past is limited, but he is believed to have served in the Japanese Self-Defense Force as a demolitions expert, suggesting a background as a combat engineer or special forces operative.
In terms of personality, Borma is characterized as a man of few words who embodies quiet professionalism and calm discipline. He is methodical and stoic, approaching his duties with the same meticulous precision whether handling high explosives or combating computer viruses. He lacks the vanity or impulsiveness seen in some of his teammates, and his stable, patient demeanor makes him a reliable anchor for the unit during prolonged crises. His core motivation is a deep sense of loyalty and duty to his comrades, and he is the type of soldier who will unhesitatingly remain behind to secure a team's retreat.
Within Section 9, Borma's role is dual-faceted and highly technical. In the field, he is the go-to expert for demolitions, handling breaching charges, landmine detection, and the neutralization of hostile infrastructure. He is often the only operative to carry heavy weaponry, providing powerful rear support. In the digital realm, he functions as a cyber-viral warfare expert, frequently working alongside the team's information specialist Ishikawa to develop vaccines and countermeasures against complex computer viruses, often within minutes of their creation. He is usually partnered with other Section 9 members such as Saito for sniper support, Pazu for general operations, or Ishikawa for research and cyber-defense tasks.
A notable event in Borma's development occurs during the second season, when he is nearly infected by the Individual Eleven virus. The virus's activation conditions inadvertently revealed a personal detail about his past, as it only affected individuals who were virgins at the time of their cyberization. Beyond this, his personal history remains largely unexplored, with his narrative focus remaining on his reliable execution of his duties as a support specialist and his unwavering loyalty to Section 9. His expertise is not limited to brute force; he is equally capable of delicate technical work, from defusing bombs to erecting digital barriers, making him a versatile and indispensable asset to the team.
In terms of personality, Borma is characterized as a man of few words who embodies quiet professionalism and calm discipline. He is methodical and stoic, approaching his duties with the same meticulous precision whether handling high explosives or combating computer viruses. He lacks the vanity or impulsiveness seen in some of his teammates, and his stable, patient demeanor makes him a reliable anchor for the unit during prolonged crises. His core motivation is a deep sense of loyalty and duty to his comrades, and he is the type of soldier who will unhesitatingly remain behind to secure a team's retreat.
Within Section 9, Borma's role is dual-faceted and highly technical. In the field, he is the go-to expert for demolitions, handling breaching charges, landmine detection, and the neutralization of hostile infrastructure. He is often the only operative to carry heavy weaponry, providing powerful rear support. In the digital realm, he functions as a cyber-viral warfare expert, frequently working alongside the team's information specialist Ishikawa to develop vaccines and countermeasures against complex computer viruses, often within minutes of their creation. He is usually partnered with other Section 9 members such as Saito for sniper support, Pazu for general operations, or Ishikawa for research and cyber-defense tasks.
A notable event in Borma's development occurs during the second season, when he is nearly infected by the Individual Eleven virus. The virus's activation conditions inadvertently revealed a personal detail about his past, as it only affected individuals who were virgins at the time of their cyberization. Beyond this, his personal history remains largely unexplored, with his narrative focus remaining on his reliable execution of his duties as a support specialist and his unwavering loyalty to Section 9. His expertise is not limited to brute force; he is equally capable of delicate technical work, from defusing bombs to erecting digital barriers, making him a versatile and indispensable asset to the team.