Commissioner Spinklestarber serves as both track announcer and tournament commissioner for the Battle Robots Tournament, observing every match and providing live commentary. His official designation is Commissioner Spinklestarber, though protagonist Akira consistently forgets or mispronounces his name as a running gag. Spinklestarber explains crucial tournament mechanics to the audience, such as the rule eliminating a team when their collective HP hits zero. He also enforces penalties during matches, issuing yellow cards for interference or other rule violations. His primary function is facilitating and overseeing the competitive robot battles within the tournament structure.