A detective hired by Chizuko's aunt and uncle to look for her when she is taken by Nijū-Mensō, chosen specifically because Chiko's aunt knew that he would be too incompetent to find Chiko. He travels around on the money they give him and makes up reports that he is getting closer to finding her, though is aware that Chiko's aunt does not care if Chiko is found or not. By chance, he is on the train Nijū-Mensō's group is travelling on during Tiger's attack and survives to find a catatonic Chiko. He returns her to her aunt and continues to take money from them from the publicity of Chiko's return. The White Haired Devil uses him to corner Chiko by forcing him to recall his deepest regret - after the war, he lost his younger sister Chieko and never found her again, remaining haunted by the memory. Nijū-Mensō frees him from the Devil's control and Akine helps rescue Tome and Shunka, who were captured by the Devil. When Chiko's aunt tries to frame him for a failed murder attempt on Chiko, Akine chooses to leave her service and protect Chiko, whom he has come to see as a reflection of his lost younger sister.  (Source: wikipedia)

Chiko is the daughter of the wealthy Mikamo family who has to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents passed away. Because her aunt wants to inherit the Mikamo family's wealth, she gives Chiko poisoned food. One day, however, she's kidnapped by the Nijuu Mensou (20 Faces) and decides to join his clan. <br><br>
(Source: ZOMG)

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Non-Anime roles:
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Akira Mabuchi in ''Yakuza 7'' (VG) (Japanese)
Ijirude in ''Kikai Sentai Zenkaijâ'' (Live-action series) (Japanese)
Abram in ''Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time'' (VG) (Japanese)
Bernhard Schmidt in ''Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War'' (VG) (Japanese)
Pete Saville in ''Eureka sebun TR1: New wave'' (VG) (Japanese)!~

The story revolves a female thief named Chico, who is the spiritual successor to the Kaijin Nij&#363;-Mens&#333; (The Fiend with 20 Faces) thief character created by famed suspense and detective novelist Ranpo Edogawa.<br><br>
(Summary from ANN's entry for the anime based off of the manga)