TV-Series
Description
Doppo Kannonzaka, also known as DOPPO, endures employment at a medical equipment manufacturer. His workplace is harsh, marked by an overwhelming workload and frequent manager harassment, leading to consistent overtime and holiday work that fuels his daily stress. His deeply pessimistic nature makes him prone to stress accumulation, which occasionally erupts violently when he reaches his breaking point. Despite this, he demonstrates decisive action in critical moments, often supporting others but capable of leading or rescuing his team when necessary.
He shares an apartment with his childhood friend since elementary school, Hifumi Izanami, a bond stretching back roughly 20 years. Their relationship is complex; while Doppo frequently voices annoyance or embarrassment at Hifumi's behavior, he simultaneously feels profound gratitude for their enduring connection, deeming it unique and incomprehensible to outsiders. Around Hifumi, Doppo exhibits a rare level of relaxation, sometimes forgetting formalities. He holds deep respect for Hifumi, viewing him as strong, brave, and kind, and remains intensely protective.
Approximately 11 years prior, during high school, Doppo and Hifumi formed a close friendship with Honobono Keitoin. This friendship later fractured. Interactions with Honobono now cause Doppo significant stress and discomfort. He perceives her as abnormal and struggles to understand her, often reacting with anger or defensiveness during encounters, particularly when she harasses Hifumi.
Physically, Doppo stands 175 cm tall and weighs 59 kg. He has messy, short rust-red hair with cyan undersides, styled in a wolf cut featuring wavy, crossed bangs. His grey-teal eyes appear slightly droopy and tired, accentuated by prominent dark circles. His standard attire is a midnight blue pinstripe suit—often buttoned for work—paired with an off-white shirt, a teal green tie patterned with jasmine yellow, and an amaranth red lanyard holding his employee ID card (ELM-35720). He completes the look with a nut brown belt, black dress loafers, and a tie clip bearing the Matenro symbol.
As a member of the rap group Matenro, Doppo’s ability is "Berserker." This power unleashes uncontrollable aggression, depleting his mental stamina for explosive offensive force. His Hypnosis Mic manifests as a dark blue and silver flip phone, dialing "36776" (spelling "DOPPO" on a keypad) when activated. His speakers reside in a metallic briefcase adorned with monitors displaying the Matenro logo, surrounded by visual effects of flying pills and documents.
Key relationships extend beyond Hifumi and Honobono. He met Jakurai Jinguji at age 28, forming a partnership where Jakurai acts as both his physician and business associate. Doppo harbors immense respect for Jakurai, often avoiding personal topics and fearing boundary overstepping. Jakurai effectively calms Doppo’s anxiety spirals and recruited him into Matenro. Doppo exhibits wariness around the police officer Jyuto Iruma, whom he labels a "dirty cop," and the yakuza leader Samatoki Aohitsugi, who initially disliked Doppo’s personality and profession but revised his opinion after witnessing Doppo’s berserker-fueled courage. Tense encounters occur with Dice Arisugawa, who criticizes Doppo’s excessive apologizing and work ethic, and Jiro Yamada, who initially insulted and threatened him over misunderstandings.
Trivia notes include his habit of clutching objects like pillows during sleep, a forced cross-dressing incident as a nurse for a work event, and his personal quote—"The real world is much smaller than the imaginary"—attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche’s *The Dawn of Day*. His given name means "walking alone" (独歩), and his surname incorporates "Kannon" (the Bodhisattva of mercy).
He shares an apartment with his childhood friend since elementary school, Hifumi Izanami, a bond stretching back roughly 20 years. Their relationship is complex; while Doppo frequently voices annoyance or embarrassment at Hifumi's behavior, he simultaneously feels profound gratitude for their enduring connection, deeming it unique and incomprehensible to outsiders. Around Hifumi, Doppo exhibits a rare level of relaxation, sometimes forgetting formalities. He holds deep respect for Hifumi, viewing him as strong, brave, and kind, and remains intensely protective.
Approximately 11 years prior, during high school, Doppo and Hifumi formed a close friendship with Honobono Keitoin. This friendship later fractured. Interactions with Honobono now cause Doppo significant stress and discomfort. He perceives her as abnormal and struggles to understand her, often reacting with anger or defensiveness during encounters, particularly when she harasses Hifumi.
Physically, Doppo stands 175 cm tall and weighs 59 kg. He has messy, short rust-red hair with cyan undersides, styled in a wolf cut featuring wavy, crossed bangs. His grey-teal eyes appear slightly droopy and tired, accentuated by prominent dark circles. His standard attire is a midnight blue pinstripe suit—often buttoned for work—paired with an off-white shirt, a teal green tie patterned with jasmine yellow, and an amaranth red lanyard holding his employee ID card (ELM-35720). He completes the look with a nut brown belt, black dress loafers, and a tie clip bearing the Matenro symbol.
As a member of the rap group Matenro, Doppo’s ability is "Berserker." This power unleashes uncontrollable aggression, depleting his mental stamina for explosive offensive force. His Hypnosis Mic manifests as a dark blue and silver flip phone, dialing "36776" (spelling "DOPPO" on a keypad) when activated. His speakers reside in a metallic briefcase adorned with monitors displaying the Matenro logo, surrounded by visual effects of flying pills and documents.
Key relationships extend beyond Hifumi and Honobono. He met Jakurai Jinguji at age 28, forming a partnership where Jakurai acts as both his physician and business associate. Doppo harbors immense respect for Jakurai, often avoiding personal topics and fearing boundary overstepping. Jakurai effectively calms Doppo’s anxiety spirals and recruited him into Matenro. Doppo exhibits wariness around the police officer Jyuto Iruma, whom he labels a "dirty cop," and the yakuza leader Samatoki Aohitsugi, who initially disliked Doppo’s personality and profession but revised his opinion after witnessing Doppo’s berserker-fueled courage. Tense encounters occur with Dice Arisugawa, who criticizes Doppo’s excessive apologizing and work ethic, and Jiro Yamada, who initially insulted and threatened him over misunderstandings.
Trivia notes include his habit of clutching objects like pillows during sleep, a forced cross-dressing incident as a nurse for a work event, and his personal quote—"The real world is much smaller than the imaginary"—attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche’s *The Dawn of Day*. His given name means "walking alone" (独歩), and his surname incorporates "Kannon" (the Bodhisattva of mercy).
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