Mina Ashiro

Mina Ashiro is one of the tritagonists of the science-fiction action manga and anime series Kaiju No. 8. She is the famous captain of the Third Division of the anti-kaiju Defense Force organization. As children, she and Kafka Hibino made a goal to join the Defense Force, which has not been reached for Kafka until many decades later. Now Kafka seeks to climb up the ranks of the Defense Force to fight by her side. 
She is voiced by in Japanese and by Katelyn Barr in English. 
==Appearance==
Mina is a middle-aged woman in her late 20s with orange irises, long back hair typically tied in a ponytail with two silver hairclip on both sides. She has a large scar on her left upper chest. As a member of the Defence Force, she wears the standard dark female uniform equipped with silver pads on her shoulders, wrist, and legs. 
As a child, she wore a pink dress and held two water guns on her back. As she grew older, she decided to leave her hair shorter but kept her two hairclips.
==Personality==
Mina is stern and dedicated woman who her role within the Defense Force, committing wholeheartedly to combatting kaiju, a promise forged in her childhood. Despite her stern demeanor, she harbors affection for Kafka, reminiscing fondly about their past friendship despite his betrayal. Beneath her tough exterior, Mina reveals her genuine care for others, prioritizing safety in combat and expressing gratitude towards her team. However, her fear of failure runs deep, fueled by the belief that any misstep would dishonor her comrades and undermine civilian trust. This fear, though detrimental, propels her to excel in battle. 
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