Nijiku Family

Kyouka Personality: Kyouka has a very fierce, tough, and intimidating demeanor and takes business very seriously without breaking her calm composure. She takes pride in her family and the Hell Guard's role in protecting and keeping order in the Ground. She doesn't waste time and is direct in conversations. She shows no mercy to Raiders and is willing to personally maim criminals in interrogation if that is what it takes to make them talk. Despite her no-nonsense attitude towards her job, she is reasonable and won't abuse her power, as she withdrew from her mission to take Rudo Surebrec into her custody after Arkha Corvus pointed out how unfair it would be. While proud and confident, Kyouka seems to hold a mature mindset about herself and others around her. According to Zanka, Kyouka was the best student of her academy and could sit on the school's "Golden Throne", but chose not to. She believes everyone has their own individual strengths and weaknesses, and sees it as a narrow-minded, useless endeavor to compare one to someone else. However, she strongly dislikes Givers and it heavily implied it's partly because some Givers are arrogant and see themselves superior to normal humans. Appearance: Kyouka is an extremely tall and slightly muscular woman with a somewhat seductive-looking appearance. She has sharp facial features with a pair of tired blue eyes decorated with a red eyeliner, reddish-brown triangle-shaped earrings, a red lipstick and the same dark brown haircut as her brother, but is dyed as red instead of blond with a bang long enough to cover her left eye. She has similar baggy clothing like the other Hell Guards that consists in a navy blue kimono kept with a grey belt accompanied by long yellow ribbons under an ornate red coat, which is revealed in the manga to store weapons in the inseams. She seems to have a specialized outfit due to her high rank within the organization. She also carries what appears to be a katana on her waist.

Goku Personality: Goka is a serious, blunt, and aloof man who usually sports a stern expression, especially during his missions as a Hell Guard. He takes pride in his family's noble reputation and is loyal to his older sister, Kyouka, who he obeys the orders of without question. As second-in-command, Goka is focused and authoritative, giving out orders that are productive and efficient to his men. Underneath his stoic veneer, Goka seems to harbor insecurities towards himself and feels some jealousy towards Zanka, who he saw bright potential in. In the past, Kyouka consoled Goka over these feelings, stating that he has many good qualities that put him above Zanka, who is still young and growing, and that he shouldn't compare the two of them since his strengths are different from those of their younger brother. Following Zanka's exile from the family, Goka acts very harsh, strict, and cold toward Zanka for being a Giver and joining the Cleaners. Goka still cares for Zanka deep down, like when he expresses subtle worry for Zanka and his anger at Mymo for hurting him, but he doesn't outwardly show it due to his complex feelings of love and bitterness towards him. Appearance: Goka sports a Hell Guard uniform, he wears a traditional straw hat called a Kasa with pointed, outward-facing decorations. Like the other Hell Guard, Goka has a samurai or warrior-like outfit with layered armor on his shoulders and a dark, heavy robe as well as a chest plate with the Hell Guard symbol. He seems to carry a katana on his waist.

Zanka Personality: On the surface, Zanka maintains a calm and composed exterior, a stark contrast to the chaotic, emotional turmoil he often experiences within. While he strives to present a placid demeanor, his volatile inner state of anger, disgust, or excitement can erupt in sudden, exaggerated outbursts. Despite his efforts to suppress emotions, he frequently gets caught up in the antics of his more whimsical teammates, momentarily dropping his serious, no-nonsense facade. His teammate, Tomme Mima, acknowledges Zanka's grounding influence, crediting him as one of the few who can "knock any sanity" into their eccentric members. Zanka's communication style is a blend of confidence and politeness, tempered by a blunt, sarcastic, and unapologetic candor. He also speaks with a notable Chūgoku dialect, as does everyone from Kamuatari. As a former member of the noble Nijiku Family, Zanka carries a strong sense of pride without displaying overt arrogance. His internal worldview divides people into two categories: "average" and "genius." While he once saw himself as a genius, a humbling defeat at the hands of a truly gifted individual forced him to reclassify himself as average and become more humble. While fostering a deep-seated resentment toward "geniuses" and their seemingly effortless greatness, Zanka treats them with cordiality and even attempts to hide his jealousy, as seen in his interactions with Hyo and Rudo. Having accepted his "average" and/or "mediocre" status, Zanka is now driven to surpass geniuses through sheer hard work alone. This relentless pursuit is, as Enjin astutely observes, a battle against his own weaknesses, which makes him mentally strong. Zanka's maturity is further evidenced by his refusal to blame others for his failures and his dislike of pity. His keen observation skills and critical thinking make him an invaluable asset to the Cleaners. Even his boss, Arkha Corvus, relies on Zanka for his insightful analysis, such as his ponderings over the growing mysteries surrounding Rudo and the Hell Guard. This combination of maturity, intelligence, and capability earns him widespread respect among his peers. Appearance: Zanka is a tall, slender teenager with dark brown hair slicked back into a mullet and accented with blond streaks that complement his piercing navy blue eyes. His unique look is further defined by his eyebrows, which are shaved into a pattern resembling three distinct lines, and his pierced ears, from which hang long, dangling tassel piercings. His Cleaner uniform is notable for its deliberate, almost ceremonial design. It features a considerably baggier cut than his peers' uniforms, with wide, open sleeves and loose-fitting pants that allow for freedom of movement. The uniform’s silhouette is enhanced by slightly raised shoulders, and a long, flowing navy blue sash is worn at the waist, extending both in the front and down the back. Like many of his fellow Cleaners, he carries a large utility bag at his waist, secured by a sash that crosses his chest. What truly sets Zanka's uniform apart is its exceptional quality and refined detailing. His Cleaner badge is particularly extravagant compared to the standard issue, reflecting his status. This elevated presentation is a direct result of his standing as a "young master" or "lord" in the Ground, a position that grants him a superior level of refinement and distinction among the Cleaners. Jinki (Lovely Assistaff): A simple stick, upon activation it becomes significantly sharper allowing Zanka to cut things. Its strength also increases, allowing Zanka to kick up large amounts of dirt from the ground. Zanka's agile and fluid fighting style allows him to use his entire body in full force to swing his Vital Instrument to deliver a deadly blow to enemies. Lovely Assistaff’s main ability is Vibration Sensing, where can stick Lovely Assistaff to the ground allowing him to utilize vibrations to sense people or objects in the area even when his vision is obscured. Zanka can invert the spikes on Lovely Assistaff, allowing him to quickly pierce Trash Beasts with his Vital Instrument.