Hibiki Gousuke

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hibiki Gousuke (喜比刚助)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	TPC Far East Headquarters; Security Bureau; Recruit Squad
Occupation/Role	Recruit Squad captain; trainer; pilot
Status	Active 49
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Background / History

Hibiki originally served in the TPC Security Bureau and was regarded as a talented trainer. Though labeled part of the TPC's Hawk faction, he was transferred to lead the newly formed Recruit Squad, an auxiliary unit intended to train personnel for frontline monster combat if GUTS were ever lost. Political divisions and manpower shortages initially left his squad severely understaffed. 12 15

While assigned to recruitment duty, Hibiki initially appeared indifferent until Zhou Hong casually lifted a solid-wood desk with one hand. Recognizing Zhou's value immediately, Hibiki refused to let him leave and recruited him into the squad. 11

He made Zhou his vice-captain and expanded the unit with Koda Toshiyuki, Kariya Kohei, and Yumimura Ryo. Under his command, the Recruit Squad trained intensely while increasingly being drawn into real operations alongside GUTS. 15

Personality

Hibiki is forceful, loud, and intensely committed to physical training. His strict manner makes even routine training feel like a military drill, but he treats his recruits as teammates worth developing rather than disposable subordinates. 12 15

He is stubborn when he sees potential: after deciding Zhou was valuable, he clung to him rather than allow him to walk away. He is also protective of Zhou during missions, repeatedly emphasizing flight safety and personally accompanying him into dangerous situations. 11 12 13 30

Despite his bluntness, Hibiki is capable of restraint and tactical patience. During the Crow Men hostage rescue, he waited for the right opportunity to engage instead of simply following Zhou's direct charge. 43

Abilities & Skills

Physical Training and Instruction

A Security Bureau trainer with strong personal fitness, Hibiki builds the Recruit Squad around constant physical conditioning, sparring, and practical combat preparation. 12 15

• Personally trains alongside his recruits rather than merely supervising them. 12 15
• Led Zhou through early fighter-pilot instruction and explained aircraft controls, physical strain, and emergency-ejection procedures in detail. 12
• Can sprint rapidly and keep pace in field operations, though he is outclassed by Zhou's superhuman physical ability. 42 44

Piloting

Hibiki is an experienced GUTS Wing 1 pilot and serves as Zhou's initial flight instructor. 12 13

• Evaded Gronge's beam attacks while Zhou operated the fighter's laser cannon. 13
• Successfully initiated emergency ejection when Gronge damaged GUTS Wing 1's engine and tail section. 13
• His endurance is strained by Zhou's later high-speed, high-G maneuvering style. 26

Marksmanship and Ground Combat

Hibiki is proficient with a GUTS Hyper Gun and retains combat experience from ground-support duties. 42 44

• Precisely targeted Crow Men carrying Shrink Ray Guns, allowing Zhou to fight without being immediately neutralized. 44
• Participated in the assault on the Crow Men hostage site alongside Zhou. 43
• Ran out of ammunition during the Crow Men battle and was left unable to directly counter their numbers. 44

Courage Under Supernatural Threats

Hibiki will put himself at risk when a mission requires it. At Mount Sona, he voluntarily allowed the spirit of the samurai Ida Iryu to possess him so that the Sona Ghost could be lured out and targeted by missile fire. 20

• Relayed Ida Iryu's intelligence on the Sona Ghost's weak points after the possession ended. 20
• Ordered the squad's withdrawal once missile targeting was complete. 20

Equipment / Vehicles

• GUTS Hyper Gun — Standard sidearm used in operations; the Recruit Squad received authorization to carry them because of its repeated encounters with monsters and aliens. 42
• GUTS Wing 1 — Used for flight training, monster interception, reconnaissance, and emergency deployments. 12 13 26
• Personal compact car — Used during his outings and field travel with Zhou. 40 41 42

Relationships

• Zhou Hong — His vice-captain and first major recruit. Hibiki recognized Zhou's potential immediately, trained him as a pilot, and trusted him in the field despite his mysterious strength and reckless combat style. 11 12 13 26
• Koda Toshiyuki, Kariya Kohei, and Yumimura Ryo — Recruit Squad members introduced and trained under Hibiki's command. 15
• Ida Iryu — Ancient samurai spirit who temporarily possessed Hibiki to confront the Sona Ghost. 20
• Director Yoshioka Tetsuji — His Security Bureau superior and political supporter, who increased backing for the Recruit Squad after its successful monster operations. 15
• Shinjoh — A GUTS pilot who respects Hibiki's and Zhou's capabilities; the two cooperated during the Gronge and Crow Men incidents. 13 40 44
• Obiko — Yokai manager whom Zhou introduced to Hibiki. Zhou later entrusted Hibiki with helping protect the peaceful yokai living around Yanino Street. 41

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruit Squad Formation

Hibiki recruits Zhou Hong, establishes him as vice-captain, and begins shaping the Recruit Squad into a combat-capable TPC unit. He trains Zhou in GUTS Wing 1 operations and joins him during their first monster interception against Gronge. 11 12 13 15

Sona Ghost Operation

When the sealed Sona Ghost threatens Mount Sona, Hibiki accepts Ida Iryu's possession without hesitation. The possession enables the team to expose the monster's head and heart for a successful TPC missile strike. 20 21

Aerial Reconnaissance

Hibiki accompanies Zhou during dangerous reconnaissance missions, including the investigation into Gazort's cloud mass. When the entity closes in on GUTS Wing 1, Zhou incapacitates Hibiki to keep him safe before confronting the threat himself. 26 27

Crow Men Incident

After he and Zhou accidentally strike a Crow Man with his car, Hibiki helps identify the alien threat and joins the hostage-rescue operation. He supports Zhou with accurate covering fire but is overwhelmed once ammunition is exhausted and the Crow Men begin relying on numbers. 42 43 44

Notable Quotes

“You are a teammate recognized by me, Hibiki Gousuke! Even if you drag me ten miles or beat me unconscious, I won't let you run away!” 11

“Possess me.” 20

Trivia

• Hibiki's loud training-room voice is repeatedly noted by his recruits and visitors. 15
• Zhou tells Hibiki that he is capable of captaining a future GUTS team; narration identifies him as the eventual captain of Super GUTS. 41