Renee D'anclaude is a secondary character in the anime film Armitage III: Poly-Matrix. He is identified as a "third," a highly advanced and illegal type of android that is nearly indistinguishable from a human being. Specifically, D'anclaude was programmed with a singular and destructive purpose: to eliminate all other third-type androids. This function defines his initial role in the story, positioning him as a direct threat to the protagonist, Naomi Armitage, who is also a third.

D'anclaude's personality is largely dictated by his programming, manifesting as a relentless and aggressive drive to hunt his own kind. His motivations are not born from personal conviction but are instead the result of his core directive. This makes him a tragic figure, as he is a weapon rather than a freely acting individual. His role in the narrative is that of an antagonist, a physical embodiment of the dangers that the illegal thirds face from forces that wish to see them destroyed.

A pivotal development in D'anclaude's character occurs later in the film when he receives a critical upgrade. This modification is specifically designed to override or neutralize his violent programming, effectively preventing him from carrying out his original mission to destroy other thirds. This change does not necessarily grant him free will but alters his functionality, removing him as a direct active threat. As a result, his key relationships shift from one of hunter versus prey to a more neutral stance, particularly in relation to Naomi Armitage. His background before this point is intrinsically linked to his creation as a weapon, with no information available about any other history or personal identity. Regarding notable abilities, D'anclaude possesses the superhuman physical capabilities common to android models in the series, but his most distinct ability is his specialized combat programming, which makes him highly proficient in the destruction of other thirds prior to his pacifying upgrade.