Akira, the fifty-sixth child of Shirona of the Snow Village in Mount Iwaki (
Appearance[]
Despite being male, Akira has a very feminine appearance. Causing him to often be mistaken for a girl. He has blue eyes and long light blue hair.
He typically wears a blue shirt with white cuffs and collar. He wears a bolo tie in the shape of a blue rose around his neck. Akira also wears white pants, which has three black buttons, with suspenders. The suspenders cut off around halfway his calves. For shoes, he wears white Mary Janes with black socks.
Gallery[]
Personality[]
Akira is a very energetic and approachable person, but is sometimes clumsy to the point where he cannot perform simple tasks properly. He has a great love for cute things and is often seen taking selfies to capture his feelings and current moments. Akira is quite fragile, easily getting scared and disgusted by the sight of insects, dirt, or when he's in danger. However, despite these weaknesses, Akira proves to be a reliable friend, willing to face his fears in order to protect those he cares about.
Background[]
Akira came to Inugami to look for his older brother. Before coming to Tokyo, he used to live deep in the mountains of Aomori with his brother in the Yuki-Onna village. However, when they tried to run away, his brother stayed behind to protect Akira and they got separated in the process. [2]
Powers & Abilities[]

Akira using his ice powers
Because Akira is a Yuki-onoko, he posses the powers the species are known for. It should be noted that it takes him a lot of concentration to use his powers and, therefore, he initially has difficulty controlling them.[2] However, over time, he improves and becomes more skilled.
- Cryokinesis: Akira has the power to control and create ice, but this is only possible in the presence of water. [2]
- Rikka Manifestation: Akira was born with the ability to manifest the powers of his ancestors. When using this power, his physical abilities and control of Cryokinesis are improved, in addition to allowing him to use Cryokinesis without the presence of water around him. [3]
Rikka Manifestation: Blizzard
- Rikka Manifestation: Blizzard (
六 花 擁現 風 吹 Rikka Gongen Fubuki?): It allows Akira to emit snow from his body and also allows him to fly. [4] - Rikka Manifestation: Skylark Killer (
六 花 擁現 雲雀 殺 Rikka Gongen: Hibari-Goroshi?): It allows Akira to build up ice on his arms and strike his opponent with a powerful blow. [5]
- Rikka Manifestation: Blizzard (
Combined Techniques[]
- Sneakers: Ice Spike Model (繊維靴 氷棘型 Sen'i Kutsu Hyōtogegata?): Akira and Shiki combine their powers to create sneakers with large ice spikes. This technique merges Akira's freezing ability to form more durable spikes with Shiki's original Spike Model.[6]
Appearances[]
- Chapter 3 - The Kemono Office
- Chapter 4 - Vixen
- Chapter 5 - The Cat from Shinjuku Ni-Chome
- Chapter 6 - The Mystery of the Shibuya River Sewers
- Chapter 7 - He Who Inhabits the Darkness
- Chapter 8 - Black Factory
- Chapter 9 - That Which Gushes Forth
- Chapter 10 - Existence
- Chapter 11 - The Spider's Thread
- Chapter 12 - Madness
- Chapter 13 - Dearest Wish
- Chapter 14 - The Golden Thread
- Chapter 15 - Takeshita Street, Harujuku's Obsession
- Chapter 16 - Kabane's Long Day
- Chapter 17 - Reunion
- Chapter 18 - The Stone That Brings Death
- Chapter 19 - Flaming Corpse
- Chapter 21 - Operation Everybody Gets Along
- Chapter 22 - Now, Yashima
- Chapter 32 - On the Move
- Chapter 33 - Gambler
- Chapter 34 - Meet Up
- Chapter 35 - Stupid
- Chapter 36 - Bad Habit
- Chapter 37 - Demon
- Chapter 38 - Scentless Flower
- Chapter 39 - Affection
- Chapter 43 - Strength (cameo)
- Chapter 44 - Boss' Wrath
- Chapter 45 - The Time Transfer Gourd
- Chapter 46 - Weapon
- Chapter 47 - Friends
- Chapter 50 - Mission
- Chapter 51 - Unseen Yashima
- Chapter 52 - Breaking Into
- Chapter 53 - Totsuka
- Chapter 54 - Caliber
- Chapter 55 - Wind Blowing on the Hellfire
- Chapter 56 - Beast (cameo)
- Chapter 57 - Fallen Star (cameo)
- Chapter 58 - Choice
- Episode 1 - Kabane
- Episode 2 - The Kemonoist
- Episode 3 - Foxes
- Episode 4 - Mission
- Episode 5 - Intrusion
- Episode 6 - Awakening
- Episode 9 - Family
- Episode 10 - Twins
- Episode 11 - Memories
- Episode 12 - Kemono Incidents
Etymology[]
- Akira's given name contains the kanji for "crystal" (晶, akira).
Trivia[]
- He has been employed for 1 year and two months. [1]
- He uses his paycheck on clothes, knick-nacks and sweets.[1]
- Akira is against being on full display. [7]
- He wears an apron when cooking, because he thinks aprons are cute. [7]
- He likes udon (hates wasabi). [8]
- His preferred type is a cute, kind and stylish girl who likes to go shopping with him. [9]
- Akira's design may be a reference to Yukiko Hime of Dororon Enma-Kun.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Kemono Jihen Manga: Volume 2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kemono Jihen Manga: Chapter 6.
- ↑ Kemono Jihen Manga: Chapter 38.
- ↑ Kemono Jihen Manga: Chapter 46.
- ↑ Kemono Jihen Manga: Chapter 47.
- ↑ Kemono Jihen Manga: Chapter 54.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Kemono Jihen Manga: Volume 5.
- ↑ Kemono Jihen Manga: Volume 6.
- ↑ Kemono Jihen Manga: Chapter 40.