Akihiko was a Yakuza boss and criminal leader who was hunted down by Ronin for having survived the Snap.
Biography
Post Snap
Massacre in Tokyo
Akihiko jumps out a window to escape Ronin
Akihiko and his Yakuza subordinates clashed with Ronin, who believed they did not deserve to survive the Snap and were hunting them down. Ronin killed all of Akihiko's henchmen and forced him out of his hideout in Tokyo, Japan, challenging him to a duel.
Though he fought his best, Akihiko was ultimately no match for Ronin, who fatally injured Akihiko by slashing his throat. With his dying breath, Akihiko asked Ronin to help him before Ronin executed him by stabbing Akihiko with his sword backward, violently ending the life of the Yakuza boss.[4]
Abilities
- Expert Acrobat: Akihiko was able to jump out of a window in order to try to escape Ronin.
- Sword Expertise: Akihiko was able to fight at least on par with Ronin for a couple of seconds with a sword even though he was easily overpowered.
- Leadership: Akihiko was able to lead his faction of the Yakuza.
Equipment
- Katana: Akihiko used a katana to fight the vigilante Ronin.
Relationships
Allies
- Yakuza - Subordinates
Enemies
- Clint Barton/Ronin - Attempted Victim and Killer
Trivia
- In the comics, Akihiko was a member of the Yakuza's science division known as the Shogun Reapers. Akihiko piloted a giant shogun mech alongside his boss, Danny Fear. Akihiko was killed when he was sucked out into space.
Behind the Scenes
- Akihiro Haga and Chris Balualua were stunt doubles for Hiroyuki Sanada in the role of Akihiko.
References
- ↑ Translates from Japanese to: "Why are you doing this? We never did anything to you!"
- ↑ Translates from Japanese to: "You survived... Half the planet didn't. They got Thanos. You get me..."
- ↑ Translates from Japanese to: "Wait... Wait! Help me. I'll give you anything! What do you want?"
- ↑ Avengers: Endgame
