Soushi Minashiro

* Exodus
* Heaven and Earth
* Original

**Soushi Minashiro** (皆城(みなしろ) 総士(そうし), *Minashiro Sōshi*) is a character who is introduced in *Soukyuu no Fafner*.

## Appearance

Soushi has brown hair, which grows longer and starts to have a more greyish color as the series progresses, and grey eyes. During *Soukyuu no Fafner Exodus*, the lower end of his hair is tied into ponytail and he sometimes wears glasses. His left eye has a scar due to an accident that happened when he was younger.

## Biography

### *Soukyuu no Fafner*

Soushi arrives at Tatsumiyajima by boat driven by Tamotsu Kodate, who wants him to deliver a package to his son. He makes his way to school, stopping by a tree, and reports to his father about his return. He then goes to his classroom where he bumps into Karin Kuramae, who is surprised that he returned earlier than expected. Maya Toomi asks how Tokyo was to which he responds that it was a fairly ordinary place and wonders where Kazuki Makabe is. After an alarm goes off, Soushi goes to the CDC, helping them out, before going to get Kazuki to pilot Mark Elf after Karin died on her way to the hangar. Kazuki thinks he is unable to protect the island, but Soushi believes in him since he is the best person for the job. Being able to convince Kazuki, Soushi enters the Siegfried System and guides his friend through the procedure.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner Exodus*

Soushi enters Rakuen and receives food from Akira Nishio despite saying that he can come back later if they aren't open yet. He wonders where Maya Toomi and Kyousuke Mizoguchi to which Kazuki Makabe responds that they are in the sky. He decides to join the staff to help them cook when he finds his food ordinary and uses a timer to perfectly cook the food. After the customers leave, Soushi and Kazuki have a talk about the paths they and their friends have taken and states that he will find a way to cure his best friend since there is always a possibility of recovery. He meets up with Seri Tatekami in Alvis and they both go to the lower block to see Tsubaki Minashiro. On their way there, Soushi responds to Seri that according to Solomon the battles outside is spreading further every day when she wonders if there are still fights outside. They arrive and Tsubaki suddenly starts to shine brightly. Soushi catches Seri, who is surprised by the sudden light, and he wonders if she is reacting to something. He is later at the CDC when the Human Army's transport craft is nearing Tatsumiyajima.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner The Beyond*

Soushi's voice can be heard in a voice message he left inside Mark Nicht. His ghost appears and hugs his reincarnation before he disappears, his scar briefly showing up on his reincarnation's left eye. Kenji Kondou looks at the photos from his friends and deceased family when he is talking with Soushi's reincarnation about the enemy.

Soushi appears in a flashback where the then young first generation pilots are playing in the snow when the senior pilots see Soushi and the others playing in the snow. Kazuki relives the memories of him and Soushi when he is fighting against Soushi's reincarnation.

## Trivia

### Etymology

* The name **Soushi** means "general officer" (総士).
* Soushi's surname **Minashiro** means "all, everyone/everybody" (皆) (**mina**) and "castle" (城) (**shiro**).

## References

1. ↑ Episode 1: Paradise -The Beginning-
2. ↑ Exodus Episode 1: Visitor
3. ↑ The Beyond Episode 3: Vessel of Destiny
4. ↑ The Beyond Episode 5: Student
5. ↑ The Beyond Episode 10: Storm, Come and Go
6. ↑ The Beyond Episode 11: Heroes, Two Heroes