Toru Kishiri is a Fire Soldier in Special Fire Force Company 5, recognized by his short blonde hair and constant habit of chewing or blowing bubblegum; the bubbles sometimes burst comically on his face. He wears standard bunker gear marked with blue lines and a prominent "5" patch signifying Company 5. His personality is rude and careless, often speaking without thinking, leading to confrontations. He displays arrogance about his Third Generation pyrokinetic abilities, mocking those without powers. His motivation for joining the Fire Force includes using his powers to gain popularity, especially with girls. Despite his brashness, he shows loyalty to Princess Hibana, sometimes tinged with jealousy when she interacts with others. Kishiri's pyrokinetic ability, Backdraft Bubblish Gum, involves filling bubblegum balloons with flammable gas to create controlled explosions. He demonstrates tactical resourcefulness in combat, such as identifying strategic hiding spots to avoid counterattacks. His narrative involvement includes: - Instigating a conflict during the introduction arc by shoving a bystander and insulting Company 8's captain, resulting in a fight with Shinra Kusakabe and Arthur Boyle. - Attempting to defend Company 5's headquarters against infiltration during the VS. Company 5 arc, but being defeated by ricocheting bullets that circumvented his cover. - Collaborating with Company 8 during their investigation of Company 1, participating in training exercises and diversionary tactics. - Intervening with Takeru Noto to rescue Shinra from White-Clad cultists in the Fifth Pillar arc, combining his explosive gum with Takeru's missiles to overwhelm opponents. His surname, Kishiri, translates to "shore, bank" (岸) and "village" (里).