Kenanji Avery is a former ace pilot who now commands the fleet in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. He was famous for his impressive combat feats during the Vanadis Incident and later became a leader respected by his team. Over the series, his appearance and attitude have changed a lot, but his cleverness, humor, and skills remain strong. He’s especially known for stepping up as a responsible adult who protects students in dangerous times and brings a touch of warmth to serious moments.
Kenanji Avery is a tall male who was once known for his sharp, handsome looks and athletic build when he was young. He had a two-block haircut and a tough-looking face.
In the present timeline, after 21 years, his appearance has changed—the traces of his youth remain, but now he has a thick chin beard, thinning hair, and he has become rather overweight.
His body shape has led his team to tease him about his past as a pilot, and he has the confidence to joke about it himself.
Kenanji Avery used to be a strong and confident pilot, sometimes arrogant and blunt when he was young.
However, after years have passed, he shows more warmth, humor, and maturity. He takes teasing from his crew in stride and can make jokes about his own weight.
He is quick-thinking, observant, and able to see the truth even in complicated situations.
He is highly responsible and always puts the safety and wellbeing of students and his subordinates first.
He stands out as a rare “proper adult” in the story, always taking responsibility and caring about others.
Kenanji was part of the special unit called the Dominicus, which worked under the Mobile Suit Development Council.
He was the pilot of the Begir Beu mobile suit during the Vanadis Incident, where he scored several important victories.
After many years, he retired from being a pilot and was promoted to fleet commander of Dominicus.
Kenanji was an outstanding mobile suit pilot, showing highly skilled moves in both ranged beam attacks and close combat.
He famously dodged beam shots with ease and used strategies to defeat his enemies at close range.
Even after retiring as a pilot, he shows strong leadership ability, sharp intuition, and tactical smarts.
Kenanji Avery has a good working relationship with Rajan Zahi and often jokes with his subordinates.
He acts as a protector to the student characters, like Miorine Rembran, Guel Jeturk, and Suletta Mercury.
He pays special attention to keeping them safe, helping them, and encouraging them to rely on adults in tough situations.
- Kenanji’s machine was the Begir Beu, and later Begir Pente, which stand out in design.
- Compared to his former boss Rajan Zahi, Kenanji appears on the official website later, but his new, fun-loving official art made fans notice him.
- Due to his big personality shift, he is sometimes considered a “healing” character by fans.
- The actor Yoji Ueda who voices him was surprised by his changed appearance and style.
- Unlike rumors, Kenanji retired not from trauma but due to normal middle-aged weight gain.
- “Not bad. But in the end, it’s just a Gundam.”
- “Oh man… my bad feelings always come true!”
- “Please, not another Gundam!”
- “You’re all students. Let the adults take responsibility.”
- “You’re so sarcastic.”
PROLOGUE: The Vanadis Incident
Kenanji Avery appeared as the pilot of Begir Beu, attacking Vanadis Institute alongside Heingra.
He took down two mass-produced Lfrith Gundams—Wendy Olent’s LF-01 by shutting it down and destroying it at zero distance, and nearly defeated the Lfrith LF-03 as well, but it escaped due to another intervention.
In this period, Kenanji was tough, skilled, and sometimes seemed prideful, but he also respected enemies with talent.
The Main Story: Back as Commander
21 years later, Kenanji is now the commander of the Dominicus fleet.
He is much more easy-going and often makes jokes, especially about his weight.
He joins Miorine Rembran and Guel Jeturk as an escort to meetings on Quin Harbor, and quickly senses that something suspicious is going on when the Jeturk fleet leaves its post.
Thanks to his sharp sense, he arrives early at the scene of an enemy attack at Plant Quetta, helping to limit the damage.
When students become involved in large-scale conflict, Kenanji works to protect them as a responsible adult.
He pilots the Begir Pente again to help stop Norea Du Noc’s rampage.
He fights carefully to protect both his allies and the academy during destructive attacks.
He calls for backup, uses his shield expertly, and uses tactics to keep the fight away from students and the academy itself, showing remarkable leadership and care.
Earth Descent and Finding the True Enemy
Sent to escort Miorine and Guel to Earth, Kenanji keeps an eye on both of them—often making light jokes, but secretly watching for traitors.
After learning the true mastermind behind the attacks is Shaddiq Zenelli, thanks to information from Sedo Wanchek, Kenanji and Guel quickly head back to space to report.
Defense and Responsibility
In battles at Asticasia Academy, Kenanji leads his team and encourages Guel to stay calm and not let anger take over.
During the attacks by Shaddiq's team and Norea's rampage, Kenanji stands out as the only one to reach the academy in time, working hard to keep the students safe and limit destruction.
He bravely fights Norea’s Gundam, holds out until help arrives, and continues to protect others.
Quiet Zero Operation
Kenanji leads the planning session to enter Quiet Zero.
When students, including Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran, volunteer for the dangerous mission, he tells them,
“If you reach your limit, surrender right away. The adults will take over from there.”
He won’t let the children take all the risk alone.
During the infiltration, Kenanji gives his weapon to Belmeria Winston, saying, “I can’t let a student carry this,” again showing his sense of adult responsibility.
He holds off enemy drones so the others can move forward, getting into an intense fight but staying true to his role as protector.
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