Nikaido was too popular back in middle school and decides to begin his "normal high school life".

Hayashi’s frank, guileless demeanor quietly draws the attention of classmates and strangers as he counts all the stairs in school, photographs street signs, and dries sweet potatoes on the classroom balcony. In a world shaped by conformity, Hayashi is refreshingly and unapologetically true to himself. Conversely, Nikaidou has worked very hard to perfect a gloomy, dour façade that keeps his classmates far, far away. While much of the school regards Nikaidou as a bad omen, one student catches a glimpse behind the mask and—undeterred by rumors of bad luck and supernatural powers—begins to pick away Nikaidou’s carefully crafted persona…
 
(Source: Yen Press)
 
Note: Winner of the Short Work Prize category of the 24th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize (2020).

Hayashi’s frank, guileless demeanor quietly draws the attention of classmates and strangers as he counts all the stairs in school, photographs street signs, and dries sweet potatoes on the classroom balcony. In a world shaped by conformity, Hayashi is refreshingly and unapologetically true to himself. Conversely, Nikaidou has worked very hard to perfect a gloomy, dour façade that keeps his classmates far, far away. While much of the school regards Nikaidou as a bad omen, one student catches a glimpse behind the mask and—undeterred by rumors of bad luck and supernatural powers—begins to pick away Nikaidou’s carefully crafted persona… 
 
(Source: Yen Press)

__Awards:__ Best New Actor (2008), Best Supporting Actor (2011)
__Music:__
- Palette (1st Mini Album, released May 23, 2012)
- Enjoy☆Full (2nd Mini Album, released June 5, 2013)

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- Revealed as the sixth member of Kiramune on October 24, 2011; debuted on May 23, 2012.
- Hosts Dengeki Girl's Smile with [Ryouhei Kimura](https://anilist.co/staff/96762/Ryouhei-Kimura)
- Married to fellow seiyuu [Asuka Oogame](https://anilist.co/staff/102489). 

Previously affiliated with the agency Pro-Fit. After the agency announced that they would be shutting down operation in 2022, he would be transferring to his own agency "Raccoon Dog", along with several other Pro-Fit talents.

Akira Nikaido