TV-Series
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Kenji Kondō functions as both a Fafner pilot and medical officer for Tatsumiya Island's defense force. An original first-generation pilot, he initially operates the Fafner Mark Acht during the early conflicts. His early persona emphasizes social activities and seeking female attention, alongside a perceived rivalry with fellow pilot Kazuki Makabe that Kazuki does not reciprocate. This period establishes his foundational bonds with peers like Sakura Kaname and Kouyou Kasugai.
Years later, during *Exodus*, Kenji shifts towards a dedicated medical role within Alvis while retaining pilot qualifications. He conducts physicals for new pilots, voicing concern for their well-being in combat. His interactions with colleagues like Sakura Kaname and Maya Toomi reflect increased maturity, coordinating post-battle procedures or sharing light-hearted moments at Kazuki's restaurant. His relationship with Sakura progresses to marriage, marked by her name change to Sakura Kondō, indicating a protective dynamic.
In *Exodus*, Kenji actively participates in strategic discussions about pilot capabilities, witnessing battles involving junior pilots and finding the support role emotionally challenging. His medical duties include administering treatments, such as painkillers to Soushi Minashiro, and advising on protocols like pulse therapy with Akira Nishio. He maintains a professional yet approachable attitude, insisting Maya Toomi dress appropriately in the medical bay despite her joking dismissal.
His role becomes critical in *The Beyond*. During the Fifth Operation Azure, Kenji operates the Siegfried System to coordinate Fafner units securing retreat paths. While performing this duty, he views a personal video of his wife and son. A Festum breach through Rina Nishio triggers system-wide assimilation, physically manifesting in Kenji as red eyes. To counteract this and free connected pilots, he injects three Activion tubes into his neck. This causes severe hemorrhaging from his eyes, nose, and mouth but successfully cancels the crossing for most pilots. He fails to halt Rina's continued assimilation despite ordering her to stop.
His background includes training at Sakura Kaname's dojo, where she easily defeated him. His surname Kondō (近藤) combines "near" (近) and "wisteria" (藤), while his given name Kenji (剣司) incorporates "sword" (剣) and "officer" (司).
Years later, during *Exodus*, Kenji shifts towards a dedicated medical role within Alvis while retaining pilot qualifications. He conducts physicals for new pilots, voicing concern for their well-being in combat. His interactions with colleagues like Sakura Kaname and Maya Toomi reflect increased maturity, coordinating post-battle procedures or sharing light-hearted moments at Kazuki's restaurant. His relationship with Sakura progresses to marriage, marked by her name change to Sakura Kondō, indicating a protective dynamic.
In *Exodus*, Kenji actively participates in strategic discussions about pilot capabilities, witnessing battles involving junior pilots and finding the support role emotionally challenging. His medical duties include administering treatments, such as painkillers to Soushi Minashiro, and advising on protocols like pulse therapy with Akira Nishio. He maintains a professional yet approachable attitude, insisting Maya Toomi dress appropriately in the medical bay despite her joking dismissal.
His role becomes critical in *The Beyond*. During the Fifth Operation Azure, Kenji operates the Siegfried System to coordinate Fafner units securing retreat paths. While performing this duty, he views a personal video of his wife and son. A Festum breach through Rina Nishio triggers system-wide assimilation, physically manifesting in Kenji as red eyes. To counteract this and free connected pilots, he injects three Activion tubes into his neck. This causes severe hemorrhaging from his eyes, nose, and mouth but successfully cancels the crossing for most pilots. He fails to halt Rina's continued assimilation despite ordering her to stop.
His background includes training at Sakura Kaname's dojo, where she easily defeated him. His surname Kondō (近藤) combines "near" (近) and "wisteria" (藤), while his given name Kenji (剣司) incorporates "sword" (剣) and "officer" (司).