Despite hailing from ancient times, Kongming possesses numerous talents, including modern ones. In the recent episodes of the anime, he is shown giving Kabetaijin, a three-time rap battle champion that was one intense match. Even though he fails to defeat his opponent, he is able to gain the champion’s recognition. Even more impressive is his ability to adapt. During his first few days in the modern world, he already manages to fit in. He even secures a job as a bartender, dishing out perfectly-mixed cocktails to patrons.

But since this is an article about Kongming’s supposed brilliance in being a supporting character, it goes without saying that his talents are willingly offered and utilized for Eiko. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Kongming only uses his talents to help achieve Eiko’s dream. Simply put, Kongming is the perfect, all-around assistant and manager.

Even with Kongming’s multiple talents, his true brilliance still lies in his strategic ability. This is perhaps one aspect that nobody else in the series can beat him. Similar to his other talents, he also uses this to further Eiko’s reach. He even modernizes his old strategies to make them fit and solve the dilemmas Eiko is facing. Our favorite strategy of his is when he managed to trick the audience into staying for Eiko’s concert through environmental manipulation. Even now, it just seems and sounds like magic. And hey, maybe it is!

Despite the things stated above, this is the main reason Kongming is the best support in the series. Kongming has more than enough ability, as proven above, to hog the spotlight. But instead of doing that, he acts as Eiko’s tactician. He does his best and above all to ensure that Eiko is in and remains in the limelight. He has no desire to share popularity with Eiko. All he ever desires is for his liege to reach the top. That may sound ancient – and it is – but it perfectly fits Kongming’s character.