Takajo Akira is the ace and captain of Kamakura High School soccer team. He a formidable forward known for his flexibility and the ability to score in any position. Originally, he is suppose to be the forward to be paired with Suguru. After Suguru's death, Takajo became the number "10" in the team. Because of what Suguru said to him about the knight on the field, Takajo started to pay attention to Kakeru.

The Knight in the Area tells the stories of middle and high school students as they grow up through their soccer clubs, compete in national tournaments, and strive for world titles. Main character Kakeru, his respected elder brother Suguru, and childhood friend Nana Mishima, along with all the teammates, rivals from other schools, and world class soccer players around him radiate their own brilliant light as they face adolescence with all their strength. The story also incorporates the strong bond between Kakeru and Suguru, the love of their family, the friendship of their teammates and rivals, and fleeting first loves... all coming together to ignite passion in the hearts of all viewers.<br><br>
(Source: Crunchyroll)

__Height:__ 175 cm

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**Trivia:**
- His nickname "Yuu-kyan" was given by Kenichi Suzumura.
- Very close with Tomokazu Sugita. They host a video game variety show called Tokyo Encounter together.
- Loves cats but is afraid of having them die before him, so doesn't have any of his own.
- Allergic to metals and alcohol; drinks non-alcoholic soft drinks or orange juice at parties.
- Colorblind.

__Non-Anime Roles:__

- Louis Guiabern - Metaphor: ReFantazio (VG)

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A Chilean voice actor. He is known for being the Latin American Spanish voice of Wilson Fisk in Netflix's *Daredevil*.

Akira Takajo