Komano Manato: Kit, W-Engine & Mindscape Cinema | Zenless Zone Zero

The long-awaited Komano Manato, who first appeared in the Zenless Zone Zero's 2.0 storyline, is finally making his way to zzz 2.3 banner! Contrary to many players' expectations, the highly popular character Komano Manato has been designated as an A-Rank Agent. Nonetheless, he demonstrates excellent performance in terms of skills and can form a dual-carry setup with Yixuan.

This guide covers Komano Manato's Kit, W-Engine, and Mindscape Cinema—be sure to check it out!

 

Komano Manato Release Date

Komano Manato is expected to release on October 15, 2025, in Version 2.3.

S-ranked Lucia and Yidhari will also be released.

 

Komano Manato Overview

Rarity: Rank-A | Specialty: Rupture | Type: Slash | Attribute: Fire

In the next section, his skills will be shown in detail. Stay tuned to LDShop for the latest and most comprehensive information and best top up discount!

 

Komano Manato Kit

Basic Attack

Basic Attack: Blazing Wind Slash
Pressto activate:
Perform up to three slashes forward, dealing Physical DMG;
During each attack's activation phase, pressingwill trigger [Blazing Wind], causing this attack to deal additional Fire DMG and restore Adrenaline.

Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash
While in [Molten Edge] state, pressto activate:
Perform up to 4 slashes forward, dealing Fire DMG;
Upon activating this skill, if Manato's HP is above 30%, consume 3% of max HP to trigger [Core Passive].

 

Special Attack

Special Attack: Ashes Return
Pressto activate:
Slash forward to deal Fire DMG to enemies;
If attacked by enemies during this skill, recover 20% of lost HP when slashing; this effect can be triggered once every 20 seconds;
If attacked by enemies during this skill, enhance this slash;
Take 40% less DMG during this skill;
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Special Attack: Ashes Return - Sacrifice
Holdto activate:
Enter charging state, consuming up to 10% of max HP and recovering 100 [Flame], HP can be consumed up to 30% of max HP;
Release [Special Attack: Ashes Return] when releasing the button, if hit by enemy attacks during this skill, recover 20% of lost HP when performing the Slash, this effect can be triggered once every 10 seconds;
If hit by enemy attacks or charged for a certain duration during this skill, the Slash will be enhanced;
Take 40% less DMG during this skill;
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

EX Special Attack: Ashes Return - Fall
While in [Molten Edge] state, with enough Adrenaline, pressto activate:
Jump and perform a falling slash on enemies ahead, dealing massive Fire DMG;
Upon activating this skill, restore 33% of max HP;
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

 

Chain Attack

Chain Attack: Maximum Inferno Blast
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Throws their sword and charges at enemies to trigger an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG;
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ultimate: Musou Koukon
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, pressto activate:
Jump and unleash a falling slash at enemies ahead, followed by an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG;
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

 

Core

Core Passive

Kashino Manato gains additional Sheer Force based on his max HP, with each point of max HP increasing Sheer Force by 0.1;

All Fire DMG dealt by Kashino Manato's skills becomes Sheer DMG that ignores enemy defense, using Sheer Force as the skill DMG Multiplier;

When Kashino Manato uses [Special Attack] or [Ignition], he accumulates [Flame], up to 100 points; when [Flame] reaches 75 points, Kashino Manato enters [Ignited] state until [Heat] is depleted;

During [Ignited] state, Kashino Manato's [Basic Attack] is enhanced and can trigger [EX Special Attack];

During [Ignited] state, Kashino Manato's Sheer Force increases by 300%, and CRIT DMG increases by 20%.

Additional Ability

When another [Rupture] or [Fire] character is in your squad:

When Komano Manato's HP decreases, increases the whole squad's CRIT DMG by 20% for 30 seconds.

 

Dodge

Dodge: Blade Flash
Pressto activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dash Attack: Blade Flash - Zanshin
Pressduring a dodge to activate:
Performs a shoulder charge attack forward, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter: Blade Flash - Raid
Pressduring a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Slash and punch enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG;
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

 

Assist

Quick Assist: Lone Shadow - Return
When the active character is launched, press  to activate:
Slash and punch enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Defensive Assist: Lone Shadow - Mountain Stand
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press  to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze and Fire DMG;
Upon activating this skill, recover 75 [Burning Core];
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Lone Shadow - Breaking Fang
Press  after a [Defensive Assist] to activate:
Unleash multiple slashes against enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG;
Repeatedly press to perform consecutive slashes, up to 7 additional times;
During consecutive slashes, if Komano Manato's HP is above 30%, consume 2% of max HP to trigger [Core Passive];
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

All above is the information about Komano Manato's kit. Don’t worry about not having enough Polychromes for pulling Komano Manato, LDShop can offer you considerable discounts with Zenlss Zone Zero top up!

 

Signature W-Engine: Grill O'Wisp

Basic information: 

Rarity	Type	Base ATK	HP
A	Rupture	624	25%

Effect:

The equipper's Fire DMG increases by 15%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 15% for 5s.

 

Komano Manato Mindscape Cinema

M1: Rules of Survival on the Streets

For every 1% of HP lost, Komano Manato's [Assist Follow-Up] and [Basic Attack] deal 0.5% more Fire DMG, up to a maximum increase of 20%.

M2: Rules of Survival on the Streets

While Ignited, Manato ignores 8% of target's Fire RES; During [Special Attack: Ashes Return] or [Special Attack: Ashes Return - Sacrifice], after being attacked by enemies, press  to trigger [Assist Follow-Up].

M3: Enter the World of Urban Legends

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

M4: Childhood Oath

Max HP increased by 8%; during [Special Attack: Ashes Return] and [Special Attack: Ashes Return - Sacrifice], Manato won't die and HP will only drop to 1 at minimum.

M5: Return to the Pack

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

M6: Beyond Dreams of the Past

[Special Attack: Ashes Return] When hitting a Stunned enemy, Manato recovers 75 [Burning Core] points and gains 8 stacks of [Remnant Flame]. Press  to trigger [Assist Follow-Up]. The [Remnant Flame] effect can trigger once every 20 seconds. When [Assist Follow-Up] hits an enemy, increases Fire DMG by 3% for 8 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. Repeated triggers refresh the duration.

 

In conclusion, Komano Manato is the second Rupture DPS after Yixuan, and And he has the advantage of being easier to obtain. Don’t forget you can come to LDShop to top up Monochromes at a great price for comming zzz 2.3 banner! Come and try it!