Shinji Mikuni serves as the primary antagonist in the film, presiding over Dominatech, an IT company developing advanced military drone technology. His history with Kaori Makimura began in childhood, where he suffered bullying as a stereotypical straight-A student who wore glasses. Kaori's intervention during one attack left a profound impression, evolving into a deep fixation and fueling his deep-seated resentment toward Shinjuku. This experience solidified his core belief in "Might Makes Right."
Mikuni orchestrated the kidnapping of Ai Shindo's scientist father, coercing him to create the satellite-controlled drone system Mobius. The forced labor's psychological toll drove the scientist to suicide. Mikuni then targeted Ai Shindo herself to acquire Mobius's activation key, deploying armed assailants in a public pursuit. He simultaneously manipulated Kaori by rekindling their past relationship, aiming to isolate her from Ryo Saeba while advancing his agenda.
During a critical Shinjuku drone demonstration, Mikuni prioritized his personal vendetta against Ryo over strategic objectives, causing operational failure. This prompted criticism from his mentor, arms dealer Vince Ingrad, who cited emotional impulsiveness and attempted to assume control. Mikuni killed Vince in response, cementing his descent into unchecked ambition. His obsession culminated in an attempt to kill Kaori when she rejected his ideology and refused to support his pursuit of power.
Mikuni's psychology reveals unresolved trauma from his bullied childhood, manifesting as a psychopathic fixation on dominance and retribution. He wields violence and technological superiority as tools for control, targeting Shinjuku for destruction to validate his worldview. His motives decay from calculated arms dealing into personal vengeance, particularly against Ryo, whom he perceives as an obstacle to both his ambitions and his connection to Kaori.