Komei Yanagi is the cook for Ken Kurenai and Shoko Saeba and serves as the strategic mind of the Red Baron team. He pilots the metal fighter Shinron in the Metal Fight competitions, contributing both tactical planning and combat prowess to the group. He is known for his calm and intelligent demeanor, often assessing opponents and devising battle strategies. His relationship with fellow pilot Chatatsu Lee is marked by a rivalry that began from a misunderstanding over a woman, yet the two remain close friends who set aside their differences when necessary. Over the course of the series, Komei develops a deep romantic bond with Doctor Marilyn, a scientist originally aligned with the enemy organization. In the final confrontation against the supercomputer Sigma, he works alongside Marilyn and other former adversaries to rescue Shoko, ultimately sacrificing himself with Marilyn to ensure Sigma's defeat. His abilities as a metal fighter pilot are considerable, and his strategic insight makes him an indispensable member of the team.