Koji Kabuto has become every bit the inheritor of the legacy of his father and grandfather. Now a talented scientist, Koji spins many plates -- alien signals analysis, Photon Power, military weapons design... at almost 30 years old, Koji Kabuto is a responsible adult (unless you ask Sayaka Yumi, of course.) He actually excels as a scientist, and has given Japan energy independence with what seems like a wave of his hand. His war is over, for the most part, and he is content to play the supportive uncle to Londo Bell across from the figure Bright Noa cuts as its stern father. Isn't that a little too easy, though? As war approaches the Earth Sphere yet again, Koji needs to contend with just what his responsibilities really are.

Koji Kabuto

IC Information
Full Name:	Koji Kabuto
Gender:	Male (He/Him)
Species:	Natural
Age (Birthdate):	27 (0069)
Hair Colour:	Brown
Eye Colour:	Dark Grey
Height:	5'8" (172.72cm)
Job:	PhD (Quantum and Particle Physics), Retired Hero
Homeland:	Fujinomiya City, Japan
Awakening:	1
Primary Unit:	Mazinger Z
BGM:	Mazinger Z Infinity Theme
OOC Information
Origin:	Mazinger Z Infinity
Factions:	Londo Bell
Player:	Jet Pilder

Background

The history of Koji Kabuto and Mazinger Z defies conventional Earth Sphere wisdom on giant robot fighting, in that he was a perfectly normal teenage motorcycle delinquent before Baron Ashura showed up to kill his grandfather and he became the pilot of Mazinger Z without any prior training or specialised indoctrination to make him a living weapon. With the help of his now-girlfriend Sayaka Yumi and the resources of the Photon Power Research Institute, Doctor Hell's Kikaiju army was demolished by, ultimately, ordinary people.

Nowadays he works as a researcher, advancing the understanding and applications of the technology discovered by his grandfather to better the quality of life for all persons living in the Solar System, though that flame of passion he had during his battles still smoulders from the injustices perpetrated by the Federation upon its people. A sufficiently large threat could stoke that flame to its old heights once more, and call forth the Castle of Iron to stand in defence of the downtrodden again.

Resources

A high-ranking scientist in the Photon Power Research Institute, Koji has a strong understanding of the properties of Japanium and Photon Power, as well as a tinkerer's personality to help him make upgrades to machines he finds in need of it, or perhaps build new ones.

The recent revelations unearthed in the wake of the Colossal Mazin's appearance under Mount Fuji have spurred Koji to begin experimenting with the interdimensional properties of Photon Power, chiefly to develop a method of wirelessly beaming energy to anywhere in the Earth Sphere without transmission disruption from Minovsky saturation.

Timeline

[0069] Born in Fujinomiya City, Japan.
[0076] Younger brother Shiro Kabuto is born.
[0079] The One Year War sweeps across Earth. In the chaos, the Kabuto parents are killed (in truth, Kenzo Kabuto goes into hiding). Koji and Shiro are moved into the care of their grandfather, Juzo Kabuto, though since he is more focused on his work, this task is mostly left up to his housekeeper, Rumi.
[0079-0083] Koji becomes more reckless and angry in the wake of the combined traumas of the One Year War and losing most of his family. Shiro becomes his highest priority, and his school performance begins to decay. He learns to drive a motorcycle, performing incredibly foolhardy stunts just to feel something again.
[0083] Baron Ashura visits the Kabuto mansion and kills Rumi. Shiro, witnessing this, calls Koji home. The two race to their grandfather's private laboratory only to see it explode. Exploring the rubble, they discover Juzo dying - and the mighty giant robot Mazinger Z, the weapon Juzo built to fight Doctor Hell. Warned that Mazinger's power could become that of a devil or a god, Koji takes to the pilot seat - and is discovered by Sayaka Yumi of the Photon Power Lab, which functionally adopts Koji and Shiro. Sayaka coaches Koji in piloting a Mazin-style mobile weapon. Koji meets Boss and his gang, forming a rivalry that quickly solidifies into a dependable friendship. The war against Doctor Hell begins.
[0084] Doctor Saotome and Professor Gennosuke Yumi discuss a long-term alliance of the fledgling Mazin Corps and Getter Robo after a Kikaiju and a Mechasaur attack the same location and Koji and Ryoma immediately butt heads upon arriving at the scene.
[0085] Enraged by the lack of action over the 30 Bunch Incident, Koji immediately becomes an Earthside loyalist of the AEUG, though Mazinger Z remains focused on the Kikaiju problem.
[0086] Despite mistrust of the Titans, their support allows Doctor Hell to be defeated. The Titans begin to plan hostile takeovers of the Photon Power and Saotome Labs.
[0087] With the Titans' attempts to seize power in the idiosyncratic scientific institutions foiled, the Photon Power Lab pledges support to the AEUG alongside Saotome Labs. After the Gryps Conflict and the Primeval War, Koji and Sayaka retire from piloting and travel to New Yark to study.
[0088] The Mycenae Empire emerges. Koji discovers his father is alive, and adopted two kids to fight the Mycenaeans on his behalf. Near the end of the year, Koji returns to the battlefield to support Great Mazinger. Personality clashes between himself and Tetsuya Tsurugi lead to Kenzo Kabuto sacrificing himself to open the way to the Mycenaeans' defeat. Koji battles and defeats Doctor Hell; Tetsuya confronts the Emperor of Darkness.
[0089] The Britannian Union of Solar Energy invades South Japan, and Professor Yumi, newly-made Prime Minister, surrenders in favour of a peace deal. The Photon Power Lab, forbidden from acting, watches the border wall between Japan and the renamed "Area 11" be built almost literally on their doorstep.
[0090] In December, Musashi Tomoe sacrifices himself by detonating Getter Robo's reactor, destroying New Yark in a last-ditch move to prevent the Dinosaur Empire from terraforming North Britannia into a more suitable habitat for Saurians. The Photon Power Lab, again prohibited from action, grieves the loss of a comrade and friend.
[0091] The Gutsy Galaxy Guard, other friends of the Photon Power Lab, are exiled from the Earth Sphere. Sayaka Yumi senses the changing winds and takes charge of the Photon Power Research Institute as its new Director, focusing on increasing the organization's indispensability to the OCU, with political backing from her father, in order to prevent the Federation shuttering or seizing control of it.
[0092] Koji completes his interrupted studies, gaining a doctorate in Particle Physics, and begins to study a second doctorate in Quantum Theory.
[0093-0096] The world goes to hell in a handbasket.
[0096] In January, a colossal Mazin appears under Mt. Fuji as though it had always been there, waiting to be discovered. The Photon Power Research Institute names it Mazinger Infinity.

Relationships

Name	Affiliation	Relationship	Notes
Kenzo Kabuto	Science Fortress Lab	Father (deceased)	"I'd only learned he was alive for a couple of weeks before he died. He was a great man; but was he a good one?"
Juzo Kabuto	Photon Power Research Institute	Grandfather (deceased)	"The man who warned me about becoming a devil or a god. I'm still mulling over the damage he left behind."
Shiro Kabuto	OCU Forces	Younger Brother	"Shiro's grown up to be a better man than me, I think, but he'll still be kiddo to me. That attack... I'll figure it out."
Tetsuya Tsurugi	NERV	Adoptive Brother	"Things were rough at first, especially after dad died... But we worked through it, and we're unstoppable together. Mess with the Mazinger Brothers at your peril."
Jun Hono Tsurugi	Civilian	Adoptive Sister	"She's smart and kind and gentle, a woman I really look up to. Tetsuya's a lucky man, to be starting a family with such a strong spirit at his side."
Jun and Tetsuya's child	Baby	Unborn Nibling	"I'M GONNA BE AN UNCLE!!!"
Gennosuke Yumi	Prime Minister of Free Japan	Mentor and Father Figure	"I respect Old Man Yumi for helping me through the war with Doctor Hell, but... I wish he'd use his position to make more overt change."
Sayaka Yumi	Photon Power Research Institute Director	Significant Other	"... She's the love of my life. I wish I could tell her that. I wish I could give her the family life she wants."
Boss, Nuke and Mucha	Boss Ramen	Former Rival and cronies	"We've been through a lot together! Visiting their ramen shop always helps me get through a creative or emotional slump."
LiSA	Mazinger Infinity?	Administrative Interface	"What kind of machine produces a person to act as its interface? Still, she's a smart kid and I can't help to want to protect her. She seems... familiar, somehow?"
Bright Noa	Londo Bell	AEUG Comrade	"The Admiral of Londo Bell. he's doing his best with what little the Federation deigns to give us, but the man is clearly overworked."
Sayla Mass	Civilian?	Old Friend	"That determination is admirable, but I can tell she's burning out. I'm trying my best to help, but I think this needs Sayaka's touch."
Nidaime	Tsutsujidai?	New Friend	"Sayla's niece, but also a kaiju from the 'Cognitive Realm' burdened with a duty that's hurting her to fulfill. Maybe there's a way to help..."
Guy Shishioh	3G Green (NERV)	Close Comrade	"Even the King of Braves would struggle with fighting his friends. Another one who I feel frankly inadequate trying to help... But we pay our good fortune forward wherever we can."
Kamille Bidan	Londo Bell	AEUG Comrade	"Another friend who retired to get an Education. I'm glad he's come through okay and is putting his knowledge to use where it's needed."
Roux Louka	Londo Bell	AEUG Comrade	"Judau's girlfriend, back from Jupiter. Also a newfound fan of the Ichinana, which is great to see."
Lin Xiahe	Civilian?	Old Friend	"She just turned up again after nine years in the wind, and she seems... deeply sad, somehow. A younger me would have missed it, but..."
Kyosuke Nanbu	Londo Bell	New Comrade	"This kid is... There's something vaguely Tetsuya-shaped about him. I wonder if that 'accident' is going to follow him - best keep an eye on him."
Asuka Shikinami Langley	NERV	Kindred Spirit?	"An interesting young lady, one of NERV's EVA pilots who's clearly grappling with some deep-seated anger. I get, I think, why Tetsuya's so invested in being close to these kids. Maybe she needs a willing ear."
Liam 7-020	NERV	Proteɡé?	"This kid really reminds me of Tetsuya, in all the good and bad ways. At least that means he's got a bright future ahead of him."
Yuliana Dispersal	REA Forces	Mistrust	"One of those 'too happy being a soldier' types. And then she did that thing people do where they threaten without actually threatening anyone, in the vague direction of a child. Don't like that."
Doctor Hell	Doctor Hell	Arch-Nemesis	"The man who twice now almost conquered the world, a mighty and intelligent enemy. Thankfully, he's long-since dead. I hope it sticks this time."
Baron Ashura	Doctor Hell	Enemy	"The lovers cybernetically returned from death and joined together by Doctor Hell and sworn in as one of his generals."
Count Brocken	Doctor Hell	Enemy	"A decapitated soldier resuscitated by Doctor Hell as another cyborg general. His cruelty is masked by a veneer of civility, which I've never enjoyed in an individual."
Shiro's Attacker	Tsutsujidai?	Booked for Payback	"Did they want to make a point? Make me watch my brother die? Whatever their motive, their attack failed and it's drawn my attention, which is almost certainly a mistake."
Mazinger Infinity	Itself?	Curiosity	"What is this Mazin? It's large enough that Z or Great could pilot it, and its construction defies our current understanding of Super Alloy Z and Photon Power. We can learn great things from this discovery."

Logs

Cutscenes

Koji Kabuto

Contents