Main character
Kouichi Minamoto皆本 光一
- appearances
- 5
- appearances
- main roles
- 3
- main roles

Kouichi Minamoto at a glance
Kouichi Minamoto is a main character in Zettai Karen Children. Kouichi Minamoto is voiced by Rie Kugimiya in Japanese.
Kouichi Minamoto: quick facts
- Role
- Main character
- First appearance
- Zettai Karen Children (2008)
- Latest appearance
- Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited - Hyoubu Kyousuke (2013)
- Japanese name
- 皆本 光一
- Japanese voice
Rie Kugimiya
Who is Kouichi Minamoto?
The main protagonist. Despite having no esper powers, he has an outstanding intellect. He is 20 years old at the start of the series and is the field leader of "The Children" Special Esper Team, not only giving them directions during missions but also overseeing their daily care. Even as they usually disobey and mistreat him, the girls highly esteem Minamoto, asking to reside with him soon after he is assigned to work with them. Nevertheless, the girls have shown to have grown positively under his watch.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Kouichi Minamoto in numbers
- Rank in Zettai Karen Children
- #9
- of 25 characters, by favourites
- Appearances
- 5
- 3 as a main character
- On screen
- 2008–2013
- 6 years
Most-loved characters in Zettai Karen Children
AniList favourites
- Kyousuke Hyoubu165
- Nagi Sanzenin127
- Nabeshin48
- Shiho Sannomiya17
- Kaoru Akashi15
- Aoi Nogami12
- Momotarou6
- Risa Asakaze4
- Kouichi Minamoto2
Show as table
| Item | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Kyousuke Hyoubu | 165 |
| Nagi Sanzenin | 127 |
| Nabeshin | 48 |
| Shiho Sannomiya | 17 |
| Kaoru Akashi | 15 |
| Aoi Nogami | 12 |
| Momotarou | 6 |
| Risa Asakaze | 4 |
| Kouichi Minamoto | 2 |
Appearances by format
5 titles in total
- TV Series2 · 40%
- OVA2 · 40%
- Special1 · 20%
Appearances per year
New titles featuring them
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 title |
| 2009 | 1 title |
| 2010 | 2 titles |
| 2011 | 0 titles |
| 2012 | 0 titles |
| 2013 | 1 title |
Appearances

Zettai Karen Children
TV Series · 2008 · main

Zettai Karen Children Recap
Special · 2009 · supporting

Zettai Karen Children Gentei Kaikin!! OVA Chou Sakidori Special!!
OVA · 2010 · main

Zettai Karen Children OVA: Aitazousei! Ubawareta Mirai?
OVA · 2010 · main

Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited - Hyoubu Kyousuke
TV Series · 2013 · supporting
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Kouichi Minamoto FAQ
What anime is Kouichi Minamoto from?
Kouichi Minamoto is a main character in Zettai Karen Children and appears in 5 titles in total, including Zettai Karen Children Recap and Zettai Karen Children Gentei Kaikin!! OVA Chou Sakidori Special!!.
Who voices Kouichi Minamoto?
Kouichi Minamoto is voiced by Rie Kugimiya in Japanese.
What is Kouichi's full name?
Kouichi's full name is Kouichi Minamoto (皆本 光一 in Japanese).
When did Kouichi Minamoto first appear?
Kouichi Minamoto first appeared in Zettai Karen Children (2008) and most recently appeared in Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited - Hyoubu Kyousuke (2013).
What is Kouichi Minamoto's Japanese name?
Kouichi Minamoto is written 皆本 光一 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Kouichi Minamoto?
Open the Zettai Karen Children page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.











