Juzo Nogizaka (
Appearance[]
Juzo is an elderly muscular man with dark slicked-back hair and an eyepatch on his left eye.
He usually wears the uniform of the Defense Force[1]
Personality[]
Juzo is very rational when making decisions, making him clash with Isao's new ideals for the next generation. In spite of that, he still trusts and respects the Director.[2] He seems to get annoyed when denied a chance to fight.[3]
Plot[]
Kaiju No. 8 Captured Arc[]
When Kafka Hibino revealed his idenitity as Kaiju No. 8 and was transferred to the Ariake Maritime Base, Juzo and the other high-ranking members of the Defense Force discussed about his fate.[1] Then, after witnessing Kafka's bout with Director Isao Shinomiya, Juzo proposed to dispose of Kafka as they did with every kaiju, despite Isao himself deciding against that.[2]
Kaiju Weapon Arc[]
During the First Division's fight against Kaiju No. 9 and the Ant-type Kaiju, Juzo watched from the temporary base with Isao and Keiji Itami.[4] Then, when No. 9's true body manifested behind Isao to retrieve Kaiju No. 2's power,[5] Juzo and Keiji evacuated under Isao's order despite Juzo wanting to aid Isao against the kaiju.[3]
After Isao's death at the hands of No. 9, Juzo and Keiji attended his funeral along with the First Division.[6]
The Compatible User Arc[]
Juzo and other Defense Force high-ranking members had a meeting to discuss the most recent unsolved kaiju cases and how they could be related to a No.9-induced cataclysm, preparing a plan to face these new threats.[7]
Power & Abilities[]
As a high-ranking member of the Defense Force, Juzo is implied to be a powerful combatant. He had enough confidence to take on Kaiju No. 9 alongside Keiji and Isao.[3]
Equipment[]
- Combat Suit: Juzo wears the standard Defense Force combat suit under his uniform.[3]
Etymology[]
- The name Juzo contains the kanji for "ten" (十, jū) and "storehouse" (蔵, zō).
- The surname Nogizaka means "from" (乃, no), "tree, wood" (木, ki/gi) and "slope, hill" (坂, saka/zaka).