Kinoshita is a member of the Black Knights and holds the position of Sub-Commander. He is seen as a loyal member and competent commander. However, during the Assault on the Geass Order along with his squad members, he questions on whether this is the right thing to do before Zero reinforces his commands to destroy all of the Geass Order. Before his death, he transfers all his data on Zero to Asahina who is already suspicious of his covert operations.