Kinzou Shima is the fourth son of the Shima family and a Buddhist exorcist in Kyoto's second patrol team. He is known for his flashy golden hair, emotional nature, and quick temper. Although others think he is not very smart, he is actually good at remembering exorcist chants. Besides his exorcist work, Kinzou is the vocalist and shamisen player in the band "Nyuumetsu Strider," where he is popular among group members and fans. He loves his family, especially his younger brothers, but they fight a lot. Kinzou is tough, proud of his heritage, and wants to stand out as a real man.
Kinzou Shima has long, bright golden hair and likes to wear hairpins above both ears.
He is 175 cm tall and weighs 60 kg.
His overall look is wild and stands out in a crowd.
Kinzou is quick to get angry, loud, and often starts fights.
He is very emotional and has big mood swings.
People around him sometimes call him a fool, but he is actually good at memorizing exorcism chants.
He eats with a lot of energy, making lots of noise.
Kinzou loves his family very much, but he often argues and fights with his younger brother, Renzou Shima.
He is proud to be a member of the Shima family and their Buddhist exorcist tradition.
Kinzou Shima was born on November 17 and is now 20 years old.
He is the fourth son out of seven brothers and sisters in the Shima family, which comes from the high-ranking Buddhist "Myouda Sect" bloodline.
His father, Yaozou Shima, is the head of the Kyoto branch.
He has an older brother named Juuzou Shima and a younger brother named Renzou Shima, who calls him "Kin-nii" (which means "Big Brother Kinzou").
He holds the rank of Middle Second Class Exorcist and has the titles of Knight and Aria.
Kinzou is a Buddhist-type exorcist trained as a Middle Second Class exorcist.
He has both Knight and Aria licenses, showing he can fight and also use chanting magic.
His memorization skills, especially for exorcism chants, are highly praised.
He is skilled at playing the Tsugaru shamisen, a traditional Japanese string instrument.
Kinzou’s family is very important to him.
He cares about his brothers, but especially fights with his younger brother Renzou a lot.
He is often seen kicking or yelling at Renzou, but this just shows their strong bond.
He does not get along well with the Hōjō family, another powerful Buddhist family.
He sometimes yells at or gets into arguments with them at any chance.
Blood Type: O
Birthday: November 17
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Favorite Hobby: Playing in his band and Tsugaru shamisen
Favorite Word: Tries to say “peace” but says “pace” by mistake
He is 1 cm shorter and lighter than his younger brother Renzou Shima
- "I’m going to go out in a blaze of glory as a man!!"
- "I don’t care if you’re filth or the Impure King, I, Kinzou, will burn you away!!"
Everyday Life and Family
Kinzou works as an exorcist in the Kyoto office, patrolling and fighting evil beings.
He often gets into loud fights with Renzou, sometimes even attacking him out of nowhere.
He likes his family deeply and is always willing to help, even if it means being rough.
Rivalries
Kinzou and his family have a rivalry with the Hōjō family.
They argue and even get into small fights every time they meet.
During the Impure King Battle
When the Impure King, a dangerous demon, attacked, Kinzou charged in bravely.
He fought hard, yelled loudly, and even after pushing his brother aside, declared he would deal with the demon himself.
His words and actions showed his strong spirit and pride as a man and an exorcist.
Kinzou is the vocalist and shamisen player for his band, “Nyuumetsu Strider.”
Most people at the concerts are part of the Myouda Sect, so the shows often feel like big family meetings.
He is known among fans as a lively and passionate performer.
Even if he seems wild and noisy, he takes pride in being a part of the Shima family and the world of exorcists.
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