Koneko Toujou
A quiet first-year devil with a fierce appetite and a stronger punch.
Koneko Toujou is a first-year student at Kuoh Academy and a member of the Occult Research Club. She is one of Rias Gremory's devil servants, holding the position of Rook. Initially introduced as a quiet and stoic girl, she is known for her small stature and love of eating meat. Her stories were created by Ichiei Ishibumi and her visuals designed by Miyama-Zero.
- Rank
- Rook
Lore & Background
Koneko Toujou serves as a Rook in Rias Gremory's devil team, a position that emphasizes her immense physical strength. In Volume 5 of the light novels, author Ichiei Ishibumi notes that he pairs Koneko with Gasper as the young first-years of the group. She is part of the Occult Research Club, which acts as a front for Rias's team of devils. The club's activities include making contracts with humans, participating in Rating Games, and handling other conflicts involving the school. After Volume 4 of the light novels (and the second anime series), fallen angel leader Azazel becomes the club's adviser, and the girls, including Koneko, live at Issei Hyoudou's home.
In Their Own Story
Koneko is introduced as a first-year student at Kuoh Academy and a member of the Occult Research Club. She is a devil serving under Rias Gremory as a Rook. Her quiet demeanor and constant snacking on meat are notable traits. In the series, she is part of the group that interacts with various factions, including devils, angels, and fallen angels, in a world where the war between these three main factions has ended. She participates in the club's activities, which include sanctioned combat matches called Rating Games, where characters are assigned positions akin to chess pieces.
Reader's Guide
Koneko Toujou is a Rook in Rias Gremory's devil team. As a Rook, her role emphasizes physical strength and frontline combat. She is one of the young first-year characters, paired with Gasper in the author's pairing notes from Volume 5. She lives at Issei Hyoudou's home after Volume 4, following Azazel becoming the club's adviser. Her interactions are primarily within the Occult Research Club, which includes devils, an angel, and a dragon. The club serves as a front for Rias's team, and they engage in devil activities such as making contracts with humans and participating in Rating Games.
Did You Know?
- Koneko is a first-year student at Kuoh Academy.
- She is one of Rias Gremory's devil servants, holding the position of Rook.
- Author Ichiei Ishibumi pairs Koneko with Gasper as the young first-years of the group.
- After Volume 4 of the light novels, Koneko lives at Issei Hyoudou's home.
- Koneko is part of the Occult Research Club, which is a front for Rias's devil team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Koneko Toujou?
Koneko Toujou is a stoic transfer student at Kuoh Academy who becomes Issei Hyoudou's loyal Queen and closest confidante in the Occult Research Club. Initially appearing as a mysterious human, she is later revealed to be a Devil with a deep sense of justice.
What are Koneko's powers and role?
As the Queen in Issei's peerage, she utilizes her immense physical strength and the ability to manipulate gravity through her Sacred Gear. Her combat style focuses on delivering devastating close-range attacks while serving as the team's primary powerhouse.
Why is Koneko important to the story?
She serves as a crucial emotional anchor for Issei, often being the first person he turns to for support during his darkest moments. Her unwavering loyalty and silent strength make her indispensable to the club's survival against supernatural threats.
How does Koneko's character develop over time?
Koneko evolves from a withdrawn, enigmatic girl into an open member of the group who openly expresses her love for meat and her friends. While maintaining her quiet demeanor, she gradually reveals a warm heart and a fierce protective instinct toward her family.
What is Koneko's fate by the end of the series?
Koneko survives all major conflicts throughout the story and remains alive as a core member of Issei's faction. She continues to serve as his Queen, standing alongside him as he achieves his goals and builds his new world.
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