Alongside the reveal of Lucia, HoYoverse also introduced Komano Manato in today’s Zenless Zone Zero drip marketing for Version 2.3. Sadly, his teaser animation is more modest than his S-Rank counterpart, so Manato is probably only an A-Rank Agent, as it is with male characters in Zenless Zone Zero. However, he is a Fire Rupture Agent, protector of the Spook Shack faction! This makes him the second Rupture Agent after Yixuan!
A Protector With a Warm Heart
Manato’s lines show a protective side balanced by a big love and loyalty for his friends and companions:
- “If any trouble comes up, just get behind me.”
- “Even though the Spook Shack sounds scary, and its members keep talking about all sorts of bizarre stuff… But honestly, everyone’s such a warm and caring friend.“
- “Oh, and the part-time jobs they recommend are totally worth it!“
This paints him as a grounded, good ally! Someone who values his team just as much as the fight.
What Other Agents Say About Manato
- Yuzuha, exasperated: “Hey, what were you thinking, rushing in like that?! The first step in investigating rule-based urban legends is to actually finish listening to the rules, isn’t it?!“
- Alice, pleasantly surprised: “What an amazing flavor! Thank you, Mr. Komano, for enlightening me that even instant noodles can be turned into such a delicious delicacy!“
- Pan Yinhu, not getting the biggest discounts: “Did he use an employee discount? Or points redemption? Don’t tell me this kid used some mysterious technique on the vendors!!”
- The dream reflected in the mist: “You still don’t understand the difference between us, do you? I can wield my sword purely for ‘Komano Manato’ while you can’t.“
The last one is particularly intriguing. We might learn more about this “dream in the mist” soon!
While Lucia may be the S-Rank reveal, Komano Manato stands out as a grounded and dependable addition to Spook Shack. His supportive personality, fire element, and knack for both combat and cooking add another layer of charm to Version 2.3’s lineup! We may joke about male characters being sidelined, but Manato looks ready to hold his own on the battlefield, and in the kitchen.
