Takeo Kurata

Takeo Kurata is a character from the Gate - Thus the JDSF Fought There! anime and manga.

Takeo is 21 years old Sergeant of the Ground Self-Defense Force, a member of the Third Recon Team and the driver of Itami's military vehicle.

In the Heroes Coalition fics, Takeo is currently a member of the Heroes Coalition and is a part of the Triumph Division.

Appearance
Takeo is a skinny young man with a short black hair and has black eyes. He wears a dark-green camouflage military uniform over a gray top, dark-green camouflage pants, black boots and a dark-green helmet.

Personality
An Otaku who has a moe fetish over Nekomimi (Cat ears) and Kemono (beast-like humanoid in general). When discussing otaku topics, he can chat happily with Yōuji Itami, his superior.

He eventually develops feelings for Persia, a maid from Italica. Later in the manga and novel, she appears to return his feelings and the two are seen together more frequently.

Abilities
Basic Training: Like all JSDF personnel, Kurata has undergone basic physical and combat training, and is good physical condition. He is a competent marksman.

Expert Driving: Kurata seems to be extremely good at driving military vehicles, being able to dodge the attacks of a Flame Dragon.

Trivia

 * Takeo has more screen time in the anime than the manga.
 * Takeo's personality can be relatable to any typical manga otaku who found themselves in a magical fantasy world.