Overview
Juzo Nogizaka (乃木坂 十蔵, Nogizaka Jūzō) serves as the Chief of Staff for the Defense Force’s Eastern Command.
Appearance
Juzo is an older, muscular man with dark slicked-back hair and an eyepatch over his left eye. He’s typically seen wearing the standard Defense Force uniform.
Personality
Juzo approaches decisions with a highly rational mindset, which often puts him at odds with Isao’s forward-looking ideals for the next generation. Despite their differences, he still respects and trusts the Director. He also appears frustrated when he's kept out of combat.
Plot
Kaiju No. 8 Captured Arc
After Kafka Hibino revealed his identity as Kaiju No. 8 and was transferred to the Ariake Maritime Base, Juzo joined other high-ranking Defense Force officials to debate his fate. Following Kafka’s clash with Director Isao Shinomiya, Juzo argued that he should be eliminated like any other kaiju—despite Isao ultimately deciding otherwise.
Kaiju Weapon Arc
During the First Division’s battle against Kaiju No. 9 and the ant-type kaiju, Juzo observed the fight from a temporary base alongside Isao and Keiji Itami. When No. 9’s true body appeared behind Isao to reclaim Kaiju No. 2’s power, Juzo and Keiji were forced to evacuate on Isao’s orders—despite Juzo’s desire to stay and help.After Isao’s death at the hands of No. 9, Juzo and Keiji attended his funeral with the First Division.
The Compatible User Arc
Juzo participated in a high-level Defense Force meeting to review a string of unresolved kaiju incidents, which were suspected to be linked to a potential No. 9–triggered cataclysm. The group began developing a plan to confront the looming threat.
Power & Abilities
As a senior officer in the Defense Force, Juzo is implied to be a formidable fighter. He showed enough confidence to face Kaiju No. 9 alongside Keiji and Isao.
Images
Character Images
Anime
Manga
Equipment
Combat Suit
Juzo wears the standard Defense Force combat suit under his uniform.
Name Origin
Juzo is written with the kanji for ten (十) and storehouse (蔵)Nogizaka is made up of the kanji for from (乃), tree or wood (木), and slope or hill (坂)