Once a pro cardfighter who fiercely competed with [Michiru Hazama](https://anilist.co/character/272714/Michiru-Hazama), he mysteriously disappeared from the professional scene after just one year of activity.

The third season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: Divinez.
 
After the conclusion of the Destined Showdown, Akina and the other Vanguard fighters are enjoying their peaceful days when a missive arrives. It is an invitation to "DELUXE", the tournament to determine the strongest Vanguard fighter!
 
The third iteration of the tournament is packed with must-see matchups produced by AI Gui, featuring the miraculous return of Michiru Hazama, and the legendary strongest fighter of Mythisch, Kagetsu Yakumo.
 
And in the midst of this tournament, Akina is faced with a question posed to him by Nao's mentor Kagetsu: "What is your reason for playing Vanguard?"
 
What is the meaning behind this question? And how will Akina respond?
 
The quest for the pinnacle of DELUXE begins now!
 
(Source: cf-vanguard.com)

__Agency:__ I'm Enterprise

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 In May 31st, 2024 he announced that he got married to a woman from outside the anime industry.

__Non-Anime Roles:__ 
- Eishin Mayumi (眉見鋭心) - THE IDOLM@STER SideM GROWING STARS (VG)
- Sunday - Honkai Star Rail (VG)

The fourth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: Divinez.
 
The 3rd Deluxe has finally reached its climax! The heated qualifiers have ended, and now the curtain rises on the Final!
 
Who will grasp the title of the strongest in Vanguard!?
 
(Source: Official Website, translated)