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Reisi Munakata is the Fourth and Blue King, serving as Captain of the government-backed organization Scepter 4. He stands 185 cm tall with a muscular build, dark blue-black hair, purple eyes, and frameless rectangular glasses. His attire typically includes a dark blue trench coat over a white shirt with a cravat, dark blue pants, and knee-high black boots, reflecting his formal elegance.

His personality combines sophistication, composure, and a powerful sense of duty. Preferring negotiation to conflict, he nevertheless engages in combat when required. A natural leader, he prioritizes the safety of civilians and subordinates over his own well-being. He exhibits a stubborn and strong-willed nature, confronting problems directly and showing disdain for those who evade responsibility. Though typically calm, he becomes intimidating when angered.

Munakata maintains a punctilious attitude, taking keen interest in those who meet his standards—recruiting Saruhiko Fushimi for his weapon skills and appreciating Kuroh Yatogami’s conscientiousness. He can be ruthless toward those he deems unsuitable, as seen when he dismissed Hayato and Akito Minato for unethical conduct. While he generally loathes Mikoto Suoh, the Red King, their relationship began in friendship before turning to hostility.

He enjoys solving jigsaw puzzles, performing tea ceremonies, and occasional smoking. He socializes with colleagues, though his eccentric and overly formal behavior often unnerves them. He speaks politely and eloquently, frequently using rhetorical language, but can also be sarcastic or blunt. Around trusted subordinates like Fushimi, he reveals a relaxed, fatherly side, offering both teasing and support.

Raised in a frugal but kind family with parents and an older brother, he was considered strange due to his exceptional intelligence and academic achievements, which sometimes intimidated his teachers. After studying abroad, he awakened as the Blue King in summer 2010, with Seri Awashima becoming his first clansman. He rebuilt Scepter 4 following its dissolution, focusing on social stability and order.

His abilities include the power to "rule" within his activated Sanctum, where he can restore or reconstruct objects, enhance his clansmen’s powers, and weaken opponents. A skilled swordsman, he can overwhelm adversaries like Kuroh Yatogami without drawing his blade, relying on intelligence over brute strength. His weapon is a saber named Tenrou (Sirius).

Key events include his birth in 1988, his awakening in 2010, and his killing of Mikoto Suoh in December 2012 to prevent a Damocles Down event during the School Island incident. This act left him burdened with guilt and the weight of king-slaying, affecting him emotionally despite his outward composure. He later took steps to protect and support Anna Kushina, the new Red King.

In the K: Seven Stories series, R:B ~BLAZE~ depicts his early days rebuilding Scepter 4 and clashing with Mikoto Suoh over ideals of kingship and order. SIDE:BLUE ~Tenrō no Gotoku~ focuses on post-Kagatsu Crater events, where he recruits Takeru Kusuhara to form a Special Forces team amid growing distrust and threats. These stories highlight his strategic mind and commitment to stability despite challenges.

His relationships are formal yet nuanced. He addresses Seri Awashima with polite respect, trusting her with significant duties while keeping a professional distance. He shows paternal care for Fushimi, ensuring his safety even on high-risk missions. He respects the Gold King, Kokujouji Daikaku, as an equal, and views the Silver King, Isana Yashiro, with wary respect mixed with resentment over abandoned duties. His dynamic with Mikoto Suoh involves both public conflict and private complexity, revealing a human side beneath his kingly exterior.

He believes in upholding order and social stability, even through extra-legal means or personal sacrifice, considering it his duty as king to bear such burdens alone. His leadership blends logical precision with a deeper enjoyment of solving complex problems, which others sometimes perceive as arrogance or boldness.