Kinta Sakata

He is a high school boy who always sports glasses, sometimes updating them to high-tech models crafted from "nano skin."

His room is stacked with plastic model kits, highlighting his otaku spirit for robots and mecha.

Kinta Sakata is the embodiment of an over-the-top otaku, combining boundless creativity with a cheeky flair for humor.

He constantly blurts out jokes and inappropriate remarks, many misunderstood from overheard conversations.

Intensely passionate about robots, anime, and beautiful heroines, he's proud of what he loves—even when it sets him apart from his peers.

Kinta delights in attention, even when it's negative—so long as someone is interacting with him, he’s thrilled.

He is a classmate of Ken Takakura (nicknamed Okarun), and shares classroom C with Momo Ayase and others.

Kinta labels himself with exaggerated titles like "The End of Joytoy Pegasus Kinta” and “Gale Wind Albert,” drawing humor from references to legendary heroes and iconic song lyrics.

His nickname and motifs are a playful mashup of pop culture, classic hero names, and comedic tropes inspired by famous robot anime.

He grew up dreaming of piloting giant robots, fueling his confidence, imagination, and quirky worldview.

Despite being ignored by girls in real life, he never lets this get him down and instead develops a resilience and an unapologetic love for his hobbies.

Kinta’s greatest asset is his imagination—a product of years of “brundodo,” the act of playing and pretending with robots.

When given the “nano skin” material, an alien gift that transforms imagination into reality, Kinta’s creative power turns conceptual designs into life-size mecha.

He can create an array of vehicles and machines—including the mighty “Great Kinta,” a super robot that can hold its own against giant supernatural entities.

Kinta excels in mecha and sci-fi mechanics, constructing powerful robots, versatile battle suits, and even small detective gadgets on the fly.

While lacking physical strength and supernatural powers, Kinta’s inventiveness lets him stand alongside paranormal fighters through sheer ingenuity.

Great Kinta Variants

Great Kinta Buddha (Zeta Version): The initial formation, influenced by others’ ideas and Buddhist statue motifs, features bulky armor, slick V antennas, and exaggerated airbag systems. Kinta’s initial lack of confidence makes it fragile in battle.

Great Kinta (Invader Showdown Version): With stronger focus and fewer distractions, the suit upgrades, adding fierce horns and a heroic size boost. It confronts alien invaders and matches them in spectacle and tactics.

Great Kinta (Great Fusion Version): Downsized into power suits, Kinta merges himself with Okarun for a double-pilot mecha combo. Powerful armor and jet packs abound, though design weaknesses often manifest—such as Okarun’s face comically appearing at the suit's “core.” The duo use surprise attacks and creative maneuvers to defeat opponents.

Kinta sees Momo Ayase as a bossy older sister figure, cheerfully calling her “big sis” and acting as her sidekick.

He lavishes polite nicknames on Aira Shiratori, always happy for any attention from female classmates—even if it’s an insult.

He feels competitive and jealous toward Jin Enjoji, nicknaming him “Jiji” and disliking his good looks.

Despite his quirks, he bonds deeply with Ken Takakura, especially when they fight side by side in the fusion suit.

Kinta is unique among the cast for being a regular human who keeps up with supernatural threats by adapting alien technology—not through paranormal gifts or curses.

Most of Great Kinta’s signature moves are tributes to legendary robots in classic anime, with frequent nods to iconic super robot attacks.

Kinta’s equipment sometimes features subtle references to anime lore, such as custom logos on bags and mecha items.

During the anime’s first season, he didn’t officially appear, but his name was revealed in classroom scenes and in the opening videos for season two.

His character color is orange.

The voice actor, Daichi Fujiwara, previously voiced assorted background characters in the anime series.

"I can see them! I can see our enemies too!"

“Leave the image of big things to me!”

“I’m the one who can pilot Dandam best!”

“I’ve dreamed of riding a giant robot my whole life! A robot is me, and I am a robot!”

“Come on, creative power! Fusion mode, activate!”

Childhood Dreams and Otaku Origins

From a young age, Kinta idolized giant robots and beautiful heroines.

He immersed himself in robot anime, spent hours drawing mecha, and developed his signature eccentric style.

Entering Dandadan’s Main Cast

Kinta joins the group struggling against strange spirits and cosmic threats, bringing much-needed levity and wild ideas.

He connects with Okarun (Ken Takakura), who shares his outsider status, and inserts himself into group adventures.

The Great Kinta Battles

Kinta’s imagination transforms alien nano skin into the mighty Great Kinta—his dream come true as a real-life robot pilot.

He faces off against giant monsters alongside allies, using hilarious yet creative tactics to compensate for his suit’s design flaws.

Even when results are mixed, Kinta’s spirit and unpredictable battle moves help defeat powerful enemies.

Overcoming Limitations

Against increasingly dangerous foes, Kinta’s bond with his companions grows.

He invents new suit versions, adapts under pressure, and finally achieves the fusion mecha attack with Okarun, winning through courage and teamwork.

Kinta can construct backup vehicles, flying boards, and detective gadgets—showing creativity outside battle.

He upgrades personal items with nano skin, even turning his glasses into advanced tech.

Sometimes he’s only useful in big moments, earning him the reputation of a “one-shot hero.”

When he removes his glasses, his eyes appear like the number ‘3,’ a gag detail.

Kinta Sakata brings boundless imagination, humor, and heart to the Dandadan story—always ready to turn a wild dream into reality when the world needs it most.