Keiji Itami

Keiji Itami originally served as Deputy Commander of the Japan Defense Force, ascending to the top leadership role following the death of Shinomiya Isao. Renowned for his exceptional strategic acumen, he is regarded as the organizational "brain" behind the force, and is known for his frank communication style that cuts through hierarchical formalities. In the second season, as the highest-ranking decision-maker, he oversees the Defense Force's full-scale campaign against Monster #9 and pragmatically spearheads the pivotal decision to incorporate Monster #8 into the fighting ranks.