Akiyuki Takehara

"'I want to live.' - Akiyuki Takehara"Akiyuki is the main protagonist of the series. He is also Xam'd.

Human
Akiyuki is a young boy with light tan skin, brown eyes, and short black hair. He is usually seen wearing a loose, white shirt and tan cargo pants with green sneakers. Over his right forearm are bandages, which cover his Hiruko.

Xam'd
His Xam'd appearance is a white humanoid creature with orange stripes, red eyes, green knee-pad like shells, and a large head that resembles a goldfish.

Personality
Akiyuki is an enthusiastic, caring, and charismatic person. He is oftentimes willing to help others with their problems, regardless if he knows them or not, evidenced by him helping Nazuna. He can be rather rude, however, as he sometimes forgets to show gratitude to the ones who have helped him. Fortunately, he is willing to accept when he is in the wrong, swallowing his pride and apologizing.

Biography
Akiyuki is first seen getting ready for school. After leaving, he visits his father's clinic to drop off his lunch. He then rushes to the bus stop, meeting his childhood friends Haru Nishimura and Furuichi Teraoka. It is there that he meets Nazuna, a girl that he has never seen before who he notices lacks an armband. Taking it upon himself to help her, he distracts the officer and gives her his armband. When she later tries to return it, he quietly insists that she keeps it. Later, after he gets off of the bus, Nazuna suddenly detonates herself, releasing mysterious streams of light from within her. Before he can react, one of these lights shoots into his right arm. Shortly after, he notices Nazuna is still alive on the bus and quickly goes to make sure she is alright. Once there, he learns that she was the cause of the explosion and after she creates an irremovable mask upon his face, he suddenly begins to transform into a mysterious creature known as Xam'd.

Immediately following Akiyuki's transformation, the Northern Government attacks Sentan Island, releasing multiple Humanform Weapons. While engaging in battle with one of the Humanform Tanks, he manages to save Haru, who had followed him. Soon after defeating the Humanform, however, Akiyuki is suddenly subdued by a mysterious woman named Nakiami. He falls unconscious and she takes him back to the international postal airship, the Zanbani, and away from Sentan Island. Once there, she stabilizes his condition in her quarters. The following day, Akiyuki wakes with no memory of what had happened previously and is desperate to go home. After begrudgingly allowing Akushiba to introduce him to everyone and showing him around, Akiyuki goes to see the ship's captain, Ishu Benikawa. Once there, he begs her to take him back to Sentan Island, but she refuses, claiming he has shown no gratitude towards Nakiami for saving his life. This angers Akiyuki and, in his anger, he awakens his Hiruko, which almost immediately attracts the attention of a Flying Humanform. The Humanform captures him and Nakiami saves him once again. That evening, Akiyuki finally thanks Nakiami and, in an act of swallowing his pride, agrees to stay with her so that he can hopefully learn to control his newfound power.

During the next few days, Nakiami brings Akiyuki before Madam Tenshin, a spiritual guide that lives aboard the Zanbani. During their meetings, Madam Tenshin repeatedly asks him what Xam'd seeks. When he finally provides the possibility that Xam'd simply wants to live alongside others, Madam Tenshin implores him to meditate upon his answer.

Skills and Abilities

 * Super Strength: As a fully transformed Xam'd, Akiyuki's natural strength is amplified several times over and even enables him to jump large distances. His strength is also amplified while he is partially transformed, but to a lesser degree.
 * Biological Explosion: He can channel electrical impulses to an enemy's body through his fists, which makes them inflate and explode. He is only seen doing this to Humanforms.
 * Blade: Whether in full Xam'd form or partially transformed, he can transform his right arm into a large blade that can cut through flesh with ease.
 * Tendril Attack: Akiyuki can turn his right arm into long tendrils that can reach great lengths and easily ensnare a Humanform. He does not need to be fully transformed in order to do this.
 * Shield: He can transform his right arm into a powerful circular shield that is capable of deflecting a Humanform's attacks.
 * Prana Wings: He can manifest ethereal, insect-like wings that enable him to levitate and soar through the air, even without having to transform.
 * Transference: Akiyuki is only seen using this ability once on the Hirukon Emperor. He transfers everything to the Emperor, giving him his memories and name, while he reverts back to the masked man.

Haru Nishimura
Haru is Akiyuki's childhood friend. She promised Fusa that she would look out for him, so she is often seen worrying about his well being.

Fusa Takehara
Fusa is Akiyuki's mother. They seem to have a well enough relationship, though Fusa is often seen scolding him. She affectionately refers to him as 'Mr. Sleepyhead.'

Ryuzo Takehara
Ryuuzo is Akiyuki's father. They seem to have a well enough relationship, though Akiyuki is often seen as the one taking care of his father, instead of the other way around. Like Fusa, Akiyuki sometimes calls him 'gorilla' and 'Doctor Trouble' or even 'Doctor Hangover.'

Trivia

 * 1) His name means 'autumn' and snow'.
 * 2) This connects with Haru's name, which means 'spring'.
 * 3) Akiyuki might be bisexual.
 * 4) After Akushiba agrees to chase after the delivery truck in order to ensure Akiyuki's message to Haru is delivered, Akiyuki calls out to him, claiming he thinks he's falling in love with him.

Quotes
Main Article: Akiyuki Takehara/Quotes

Image Gallery
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