| Akitsu | |
| File:Akitsu1.jpg Akitsu in the Anime | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | 秋津 |
| Sekirei No | 7 (Scrapped) |
| Height | 169 cm |
| Weight | 47 kg |
| Three size | B 89 / W 57 / H 88 |
| Gender | female |
| Voice Actors | |
| Ashikabi | |
| Ashikabi | Currently taken in by Hayato Mikogami |
| Prayer | |
| Norito | impossible for her |
| Image Gallery | |
Akitsu is an unpartnered Sekirei, referred to by Homura as a 'Scrap(ped) Number' or 'Broken Number'. During her adjustments, an incompetent MBI scientist who overestimated himself caused her to be winged preterm.[1] Due to this incident, she is unable to be winged by an Ashikabi, rendering her incapable of using a Norito. Despite this, Akitsu is still a very strong competitor, allowing her to fight on par with Sekirei like Homura with relative ease. She considers Hayato Mikogami her Ashikabi because he took her in after she fled from MBI and she fears being thrown away again[2]. Her name (aki+tsu) means "autumn port".
Appearance
Akitsu has short, light brown hair and her face is kept in a blank, depressed expression. She wears chains between her cleavage that bind her clothes together. The most noticeable thing about Akitsu is the crimson Sekirei mark adorning her forehead instead of her back which signifies her status as an unwingable individual[2].
Personality
Like her power, Akitsu has a very cold and melancholic personality. She speaks very few words, and when she does, it's usually in a neutral tone. Despite her strong sense of duty and fervor, Akitsu does have her moments of forgetfulness. In one instance, Akitsu entered a battle without wearing her panties; it was first assumed she was ordered to do so by Hayato Mikogami, but it was revealed that it was actually due to a case of absent-mindedness[3]. She also stated she was envious of Homura because, at the time, it was still possible for the rival Sekirei to be winged and thus have an Ashikabi, something she can never achieve. She also appears to be very polite and will follow her master's orders without hesitation.
Akitsu also seems to posses some knowledge on subjects like the first generation Disciplinary Squad.[4].
Abilities and Powers
Prior to her being scrapped, Akitsu was a member of the single numbers; powerful Sekirei who are able to access elemental powers. As the former No. 7, she is a powerful cryokinetic, giving her dominion over the power to ice. Although she has fought many times in the series, her abilities are never fully utilized. In battle, she is able to freeze objects or individuals within chunks of ice (e.g. Homura's leg) and is able to fight on equal terms with single number Sekirei. Akitsu prefers fighting from long-ranged, shoot icicles at targets from a safe distance. She is also good at gauging her opponents power. When Karasuba appeared after her skrimish with Homura in her pursuit Shiina, she was well aware of the Black Sekirei's strength and was able to retreat[5].
Homura theorized that the reason for her "scrapping" was due to Akitsu's massive strength. An unmanagable person with her power at their disposal would be an extremely dangerous threat. By capping her power and preventing her from being winged, she can never gain the Norito and unleash her true potential[3].
Attacks:
- Tsurara Fubuki ("Icicle Snow Storm")
Icicle Snow Storm
"Ice Needles"
History
Akitsu's first appearance
In the introduction chapters she was seen sitting hurt on a bench, wearing a doctor coat covered in blood when Mikogami approached her. Prior to her appearance, it is later revealed that she was the victim of a failed adjustment procedures from an arrogant tuner and her status as a 'scrap number' was issued by Sahashi Takami. Irate from being fired by the lead scientist, along with the rest of his division, the man tried taking his frustration out on Akitsu. However, the former No. 7 defended herself and quickly escaped from MBI's labs. Afterwards she was found and accepted by Hayato Mikogami who she now considers her Ashikabi.[1]
When Homura questioned Sahashi Takami of Akitsu's background, Takami responded that she had no idea about the Sekirei's involvement in the game and assumed it to be one of Minaka's bad jokes.[6]
In the memories of the past displayed by Miya to Minato using the power of the Jinki, a Sekirei similar Akitsu seemed to have the same Ashikabi as Sekirei who resembled Minato's.[7]