- ZW0 Character: Jo Aysel

Name: Jo Aysel
Voice Actor: Yoko Hikasa
Generation: Second

Affiliation: Republican Army
Rank: Major

Zoid(s):
Raptoria

Website Profile

A woman from the Republican Army who doubles as an Earth archeologist. Her exclusive Zoid is Raptoria. She respects Leo's father, who was one of the leading Earth archeologists.

In the army, she was a leader at excavating Zoids, but she became interested in Leo's journey and decided to accompany them.

It's only when she comes into contact with 21st century technology that she gets so excited, that it's almost as if she has become a different person, and speaks with such passion that it leaves everyone around her stunned. She likes cute things.

- Concept Art

The above concepts show off Aysel's core character design.

- Featured In Episodes

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Possessions

- Whistle

Aysel carries a whistle with her that she uses to call Raptoria. The well-trained Zoid will respond and immediately go to its master if able, and it seems that it has quite a long reach. In one case, Raptoria heard it down on the street while the group was several floors up in a mall.

- Tow Cable

In episode 7 Raptoria was lowered down a cliff by a cable. Aysel had a remote control that she used to make the cable separate in the middle, allowing her to free Raptoria at will.

- Flag Beacons

Aysel carries special flags with her that have a round flashing beacon on the end. She plants these flags in archeological sites, claiming them in the name of the Republic. She noted that all military ruins are under the jurisdiction of the military. For example, she claimed an ancient aircraft carrier from before the people of Zi had fully immigrated to Earth.

History

Archeological Discovery, Episode 4

As an archeologist, Aysel discovered a dig site with more Raptor skeletons than they'd ever seen in one area. This find was deemed so significant that the Republican Army fortified the area, putting a large metal gate in front of the only way in. During the process of their excavations, she met Leo, who'd been chased into the border of their territory by Giller and the Red Reaper. She was happy to meet some new faces, but their greetings were short lived as the Empire soon attacked the dig site. Leo helped to drive them away, and fascinated by Leo's journey, and realizing that he was the son of an archeologist she'd idolized for years, Aysel decided to accompany them on their journey.

Rescuing The Beast Liger, Episode 7

When Leo's Liger was thrown into a canyon after a battle, Aysel rushed to rescue him. She wasn't able to save the Liger, however, before it was captured by the Empire. It was taken to Zagato Base. Knowing that her superior, Clive Dias, was running training exercises nearby, Jo enlisted his help. She snuck into the Imperial base and turned their turrets towards the Republican training grounds. When the weapons fired, the Empire dropped everything to order a ceasefire and establish contact with the Republic, desperately wanting to ensure them that it was a misfire and absolutely not intended. This gave them a window to rescue the Liger and escape the base.

Aircraft Discovery, Episode 9

When the group stumbled upon an old aircraft graveyard she was quick to climb to the top and claim the site under the Republic, placing a beacon to let them know that it'd been discovered.

Intercepting The Fossil, Episode 11

Aysel received an order from Clive Dias to intercept the Genospino fossil, which had been dropped in the forest by its transport unit (due to the Zoids going out of control), and destroy it. This would stop the Empire from being able to revive the Genospino. Though her and her unit went into the burning forest to attempt this, they met fierce resistance from the Empire, and ultimately failed to destroy the part.

- Notable Facts

Aysel grew up reading Joshua Conrads books, which inspired her to become an archeologist.