TV-Series
Description
Kondo is a supporting character in the anime series EX-ARM. He serves as a member of the EX-ARM Countermeasure Division, a police unit formed to combat crimes involving the advanced weapons known as EX-ARMs.
Kondo's background is rooted in military service. He is a veteran of a past war, during which he lost his eyesight. To compensate, he wears a specialized visor or set of goggles that restores his vision and allows him to operate in the field. The same conflict also involved a prolonged, months‑long confrontation with a bipedal tank, an experience that honed his combat abilities to an extraordinary degree. Through that ordeal, he developed the skills to subdue such a machine even without the aid of an EX-ARM.
In personality, Kondo is portrayed as an experienced, no‑nonsense operative who is deeply reliable and serious about his work. He takes his responsibilities seriously and is fiercely loyal to his colleagues. He often acts as the steady, practical presence on the team, preferring straightforward tactics and trusting his extensive field experience. His primary motivation is to neutralize the threat that EX-ARMs pose to society and to protect the members of his unit.
Within the story, Kondo operates as a frontline field officer. He frequently works alongside his partner, Kimura, and coordinates with other division members such as Minami Uezono and the android Alma. His role often involves direct engagement with EX-ARM users, and he is particularly noted for his skill as a sniper. One of his most significant contributions occurs during the human bomb incident, where his precise marksmanship decisively ends the crisis. In general, he provides seasoned backup and practical wisdom for the team.
Key relationships center on his partnership with Kimura, which is built on mutual trust and professional respect. He also shares a protective attitude toward Minami and supports the integration of the protagonist Akira Natsume into the unit. While Kondo’s personal connections are not explored in great depth, his dedication to his fellow officers and his willingness to follow the division’s leadership underscore his commitment.
Kondo does not undergo a dramatic personal transformation over the course of the narrative, but his backstory as a war veteran and his reliance on compensatory goggles add layers to his character. His past informs his cautious but effective approach to combat and reinforces his value as an experienced operative.
Kondo's notable abilities include extraordinary marksmanship, particularly with sniper rifles; extensive hand‑to‑hand combat and tactical skills gained from his military service; and the capacity to overcome advanced weaponry through ingenuity and sheer combat prowess, as demonstrated by his ability to defeat a bipedal tank without special equipment. His visor compensates for his blindness and enables him to navigate battles and acquire targets with precision.
Kondo's background is rooted in military service. He is a veteran of a past war, during which he lost his eyesight. To compensate, he wears a specialized visor or set of goggles that restores his vision and allows him to operate in the field. The same conflict also involved a prolonged, months‑long confrontation with a bipedal tank, an experience that honed his combat abilities to an extraordinary degree. Through that ordeal, he developed the skills to subdue such a machine even without the aid of an EX-ARM.
In personality, Kondo is portrayed as an experienced, no‑nonsense operative who is deeply reliable and serious about his work. He takes his responsibilities seriously and is fiercely loyal to his colleagues. He often acts as the steady, practical presence on the team, preferring straightforward tactics and trusting his extensive field experience. His primary motivation is to neutralize the threat that EX-ARMs pose to society and to protect the members of his unit.
Within the story, Kondo operates as a frontline field officer. He frequently works alongside his partner, Kimura, and coordinates with other division members such as Minami Uezono and the android Alma. His role often involves direct engagement with EX-ARM users, and he is particularly noted for his skill as a sniper. One of his most significant contributions occurs during the human bomb incident, where his precise marksmanship decisively ends the crisis. In general, he provides seasoned backup and practical wisdom for the team.
Key relationships center on his partnership with Kimura, which is built on mutual trust and professional respect. He also shares a protective attitude toward Minami and supports the integration of the protagonist Akira Natsume into the unit. While Kondo’s personal connections are not explored in great depth, his dedication to his fellow officers and his willingness to follow the division’s leadership underscore his commitment.
Kondo does not undergo a dramatic personal transformation over the course of the narrative, but his backstory as a war veteran and his reliance on compensatory goggles add layers to his character. His past informs his cautious but effective approach to combat and reinforces his value as an experienced operative.
Kondo's notable abilities include extraordinary marksmanship, particularly with sniper rifles; extensive hand‑to‑hand combat and tactical skills gained from his military service; and the capacity to overcome advanced weaponry through ingenuity and sheer combat prowess, as demonstrated by his ability to defeat a bipedal tank without special equipment. His visor compensates for his blindness and enables him to navigate battles and acquire targets with precision.