Kinsmile (キンスマイル Kin-su-mai-ru)

Kinsmile is an anarchistic and enigmatic organization operating under the guise of vigilantism. The faction lacks a formal name, leadership hierarchy, or publicly acknowledged headquarters, relying instead on decentralized cells led by masked operatives. The organization’s symbolic identity stems from a golden-masked frontman known as Kinsmile, with other members wearing resin masks to signify affiliation.   Their operations are primarily focused in Tokyo, especially near Okubo and Kitenanjiko, areas rife with corruption and underworld activity. The group engages in public spectacle, sabotage, and exposure of corrupt officials, acting as a shadowy force against entrenched authority and systemic injustice.  

Kinsmile Core Values

  Anti-establishment: opposition to government, law enforcement and political bodies.   Decentralized vigilance: autonomy for cells while adhering to shared ideological principles.   Justice through exposure: corruption and betrayal are punished via public humiliation.   Anti-authoritarianism: no tolerance for any entity perceived as oppressive or complicit.   Inclusivity: membership open to individuals regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or background.   Guerrilla methodology: hit-and-run tactics, sabotage, intelligence leaks, and destabilization.   Kinsmile distinguishes itself through chaotic yet principled rebellion, valuing indesputed loyalty.  

History

Wada Origins

  Kinsmile originated as a cybersecurity division under the Wada Corporation, formally known as H.O.R.N.S (High-Orbit Reconnaissance & Network Safeguards). The unit was tasked with monitoring domestic threats and tracking foreign criminal networks. Over time, key members grew disillusioned after uncovering Wada Corp’s internal plans to manipulate political power and consolidate syndicates into a single underworld hierarchy.    

Rogue Operations

  Kinsmile went rogue after discovering Project Black Trunk, Wada Corp’s secret initiative to embed company-influenced operatives within political and criminal institutions, creating a shadow state. Attempts to expose the project via leaked documents were systematically discredited or buried by the media. Even years later, remnants of Kinsmile’s code remain hidden within Wada’s internal systems, suggesting that someone in the corporation continues to leverage their technology for covert control.  

Independent Operations

After breaking from Wada Corp, Kinsmile operated as an anarchistic vigilante organization, recruiting disillusioned civilians, mercenaries, and freelancers. Members were distinguished by resin masks, while the golden mask represented the symbolic and possibly singular leadership of Kinsmile. The faction specialized in public spectacle, sabotage, and cyber-intelligence, leveraging its former Wada expertise.  

Host Conflicts

Kinsmile frequently clashed with established authorities, law enforcement, and criminal factions. The Hidora Clan, for example, was viewed as part of the corrupt machine, and interactions were rare and tense. Other vigilante groups were similarly targeted if perceived as aligned with corrupt power.  

Present Day

Following the defeat of the Wada Corporation in 2021, Kinsmile disappeared from public view. Members appear to have dispersed, lying dormant or regrouping, leaving their future intentions unknown. Despite the organization’s absence, remnants of their technology, intelligence archives, and symbolic presence remain a potential factor in Japan’s underworld.  

Organizational Structure

Overall Faction Hierarchy

  Kinsmile has no formal hierarchy. Each cell operates independently, guided by a masked figure who embodies the organization’s philosophy. Ultimate authority resides symbolically with the enigmatic golden-masked Kinsmile, though it is unclear whether this represents a single individual or a collective persona.  

Internal Subgroups

Local Cells: Semi-independent operational units carrying out missionst.
Masked Operatives: Core members distinguished by resin masks.
Golden-Masked Figures: The public and symbolic leader, serving as a unifying icon .
 

Individual Roles

Golden Masks: Strategic vision, symbolic authority, and coordination (identitys unknown).
Cell Leaders: Supervise local operations, recruitment, and mission execution.
White Mask Operatives: Conduct field operations and public exposure campaigns.
Contractors / Mercenaries: Employed for specific high-risk missions, typically without access.
 

Rules

Members are bound by ideological loyalty rather than formalized rules. Betrayal is met with immediate punishment, and operational autonomy is maintained to encourage initiative while preserving alignment with Kinsmile’s overarching anti-authoritarian goals.  

Operations and Facilities

  Main Base of Operations
Kinsmile operates without a fixed headquarters, relying on decentralized cells across Tokyo and other areas with significant corruption or underworld presence.   Facility Division and Infrastructure
Facilities are minimal, temporary, or mobile, often improvised for specific missions. There is no permanent infrastructure, reflecting the faction’s anarchistic and nomadic operational philosophy.   Specialized Facilities
Certain cells maintain makeshift spaces for planning, minor equipment storage, and coordination of local operations. No public-facing facilities exist, and all operations are designed to be covert and temporary.

Operational Notes

Kinsmile’s methods include public humiliation of corrupt officials, guerrilla sabotage, and psychological warfare. Their disappearance after 2021 suggests a strategic pause rather than disbandment, leaving the organization as a ghostly, potentially resurgent presence within Japan’s social and criminal landscape.