Kiyomi Kaname is a recurring character in the *Fafner* franchise, consistently portrayed in operational and command positions. Her background unfolds across multiple installments.

During an attack on Tatsumiya Island in *Soukyuu no Fafner*, she operates from the Central Defense Command (CDC). She removes the island's camouflage and orders the jet unit to launch. Her husband, Seiichirou, is part of this unit, and she advises him to exercise caution. After the enemy eliminates the unit, she confirms Seiichirou's death via vitals monitoring. Despite this personal loss, she perseveres in her duties to protect the island.

Her command role continues in *Soukyuu no Fafner Exodus* at the CDC. She monitors threats like a Human Army transport craft pursued by a Festum, reporting on shield deployments. She follows orders to remove reflective camouflage to aid the craft's arrival while pilots engage the enemy. Kiyomi participates in strategic meetings, including those discussing lie detector results confirming Chizuru Toomi's statements. In these briefings, she voices concerns about pilot shortages, the untested connection capabilities of third-generation pilots, and the risks of allowing Emery Almond to communicate with the island's core. She later expresses surprise when unknown entities emerge from the Well of Urd bearing Fafner identification codes, sharing the location's history as Tsubaki Minashiro's birthplace with Jeremy Lee Marcy. While she confirms the new pilots passed compatibility tests, she remains apprehensive about the new Festum cores. She also analyzes the abilities and potential of upcoming pilots and oversees training exercises involving second and third-generation pilots, including Sakura Kaname and Kazuki Makabe.

Her surname, Kaname (要), signifies "pivot," "vital point," or "cornerstone." Her given name, Kiyomi (澄美), combines "clear/pure" (澄) and "beautiful" (美).