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Sōjirō Ayanokōji is the second eldest child of the Ayanokōji family. He bears a muscular and heavily scarred physique, light blue hair, blue eyes, and a distinctive X-shaped scar across his face, typically dressed in a long dark purple coat over a white undershirt and black pants. His immense physical strength allows him to withstand sword swings from his brother Kyoshiro and endure repeated attacks from the volatile Absolute Angel Tarlotte, whom he protects.
He served as commander of the Morality Enforcement Squad but abandoned this position upon discovering the squad's torture and experimentation on Tarlotte. During his departure, he freed her, earning him criminal status. Despite Tarlotte's frequent aggression—often attacking him when he replenishes her energy with post-battle kisses—he remains deeply concerned for her well-being, consistently prioritizing her safety and happiness. Sōjirō expresses compassion not only for those affected by Tarlotte's energy-draining actions but for all Absolute Angels, viewing them as individuals rather than weapons. This perspective starkly contrasts with his siblings' treatment of their own Absolute Angels.
His relationship with Tarlotte is complex; though she frequently vents her anger on him, he persists in caring for her, and she reciprocates with subtle, understated affection. Sōjirō later seeks help from the Morality Enforcement Squad to rescue Tarlotte after her kidnapping by his elder brother Kazuya, whom he considers a monster. His former colleague, Jin Ōgami, agrees to assist only if Sōjirō resumes his role as commander, a commitment Sōjirō honors after Kazuya's defeat. Post-series, he continues his duties with the squad and is implied to teach Tarlotte kanji.
Sōjirō maintains strained family ties: his contentious relationship with Kyoshiro improves slightly when they collaborate against Kazuya, and he likely disapproves of his sister Mika due to her affinity for torture, conflicting with his own aversion to cruelty. His early awareness of the world's escalating chaos drives his efforts to mitigate collateral damage and protect bystanders, reflecting his inherently peaceful and proactive nature. His ethos is captured in the statement: "I hate those who toy with others' emotions."
He served as commander of the Morality Enforcement Squad but abandoned this position upon discovering the squad's torture and experimentation on Tarlotte. During his departure, he freed her, earning him criminal status. Despite Tarlotte's frequent aggression—often attacking him when he replenishes her energy with post-battle kisses—he remains deeply concerned for her well-being, consistently prioritizing her safety and happiness. Sōjirō expresses compassion not only for those affected by Tarlotte's energy-draining actions but for all Absolute Angels, viewing them as individuals rather than weapons. This perspective starkly contrasts with his siblings' treatment of their own Absolute Angels.
His relationship with Tarlotte is complex; though she frequently vents her anger on him, he persists in caring for her, and she reciprocates with subtle, understated affection. Sōjirō later seeks help from the Morality Enforcement Squad to rescue Tarlotte after her kidnapping by his elder brother Kazuya, whom he considers a monster. His former colleague, Jin Ōgami, agrees to assist only if Sōjirō resumes his role as commander, a commitment Sōjirō honors after Kazuya's defeat. Post-series, he continues his duties with the squad and is implied to teach Tarlotte kanji.
Sōjirō maintains strained family ties: his contentious relationship with Kyoshiro improves slightly when they collaborate against Kazuya, and he likely disapproves of his sister Mika due to her affinity for torture, conflicting with his own aversion to cruelty. His early awareness of the world's escalating chaos drives his efforts to mitigate collateral damage and protect bystanders, reflecting his inherently peaceful and proactive nature. His ethos is captured in the statement: "I hate those who toy with others' emotions."