Akira Renbokouji is a second-year student at Sakimori Academy and the younger sister of Satomi Renbokouji. She has a birthday on February 2, is an Aquarius, blood type A, and stands 155 cm tall. Akira is a genius hacker who can break into military systems and is the creator of the social media WIRED. Because of traumatic bullying in her past, she has severe social anxiety and lives as a recluse in a cardboard house within the academy. Akira only feels safe with her brother Satomi and, through hesitant steps, builds a close friendship with Shouko Sashinami. She pilots the Valvrave VI and plays a crucial role in spreading important footage and supporting her friends during conflicts. Though often quiet and nervous, her tech skills and bravery shine when it counts.
Akira has messy long red hair tied loosely at the back, with three distinct strands sticking out on top. The length of her hair differs at the front and back, a result of past bullying when classmates cut her hair.
She is of average height for her age, standing at 155 cm.
Her usual outfit is a large gray hoodie paired with denim shorts. She goes barefoot inside but wears sandals when outside. The strings of her hoodie look like paper-scissors game hands.
Akira is very introverted and struggles with severe social anxiety. She rarely speaks and finds it hard to show her feelings. Because of her past, she fears talking to people other than her brother Satomi.
She prefers to be alone, finding comfort in her quiet world. Akira enjoys hacking and eating junk food, but gets impatient waiting for full-course meals. She dislikes conversations and being in crowded places, which make her panic.
Despite her quietness, Akira cares deeply for her friends and shows courage when needed, especially to protect Shouko.
Akira’s social anxiety comes from painful experiences.
She once hacked exam questions to help Satomi, who was sick. This led to her being caught by the police and facing terrible bullying at school. Even Satomi, though he loved her, seemed to ignore her pain, adding to her isolation.
This caused Akira to shut herself away. She built a cardboard house in a forbidden part of the school and only contacted the outside world through the name "RAINBOW" on WIRED, the social network she created.
She avoids attending classes and interacts with almost no one but Satomi, whom she trusts a little, though she holds a small grudge against him for not standing up for her in the past.
Akira is a true genius when it comes to hacking and computers.
She can hack into not only the school system but also highly secure military lines.
She created WIRED, the story’s most popular communication network.
As the pilot of Valvrave VI, called "Hiyu" (Fireplay), Akira becomes one of the special beings known as Magius, gaining unique abilities after piloting the machine.
She uses her hacking talents for information warfare, intercepting enemy communication, controlling security systems, and supporting her friends during battles.
- Satomi Renbokouji: Akira’s older brother. She trusts him more than others but resents him a little for not protecting her from bullying. Their relationship improves over time as Satomi tries harder to care for her.
- Shouko Sashinami: Akira’s first real friend. Their bond grows from awkward beginnings to deep trust, with Shouko encouraging Akira to open up and join the group.
- Marie Nobi: Akira becomes friends with Marie after bonding over snacks. Marie helps broaden Akira’s circle of friends.
- Saki Rukino: After helping in battles together, Akira becomes closer friends with Saki.
- Raizou Yamada: Akira is grateful to Raizou (“Yamada”) for his support during important moments.
- Haruto Tokishima: Akira is sometimes jealous of Haruto due to his closeness with Shouko, but she respects him, especially after seeing his bravery.
- Akira’s favorite foods are junk foods and wafers, especially ones with strange toppings like pickled vegetables or olive oil.
- She dislikes full-course meals because she gets bored waiting for them.
- Her handle "RAINBOW" is a playful nod to her last name, meaning "colored street" or "rainbow lane."
- She built and lives in a cardboard house inside the academy due to her social fears.
- Her red hair is cut unevenly because of bullying she suffered at school.
- In polls, Akira ranked as a fan favorite and was voted highly among female characters viewers wanted to "share ham and eggs with."
- In the far future of the story (200 years later), Akira holds the important title of "Holy Mother" in the Third Galactic Empire.
- "Suuuuuper!!"
- "Get out, enemies!!"
- "I did it... I did it, Yamada...!"
Before the Story: The Roots of Akira’s Fears
As a child, Akira wanted to help Satomi during his entrance exams when he was ill.
She hacked the test questions but got caught.
This led to severe bullying in elementary and middle school.
Feeling abandoned, Akira became reclusive and stopped attending regular classes.
Season 1: Attack on Sakimori Academy
When Dorssian forces invade, Akira spreads video of Haruto Tokishima’s fight to the world by hacking into the media.
She intercepts military communications and supports her friends with her computer skills.
During the chaos, Satomi calls Akira to urge her to run, but she ignores him.
When Shouko Sashinami finds her hidden in the cardboard house, Akira panics and begs her not to share her secret.
Shouko is kind to Akira—unties her ropes when she’s captive, offers odd treats like chips with spicy oil, and promises to visit a supermarket together when they reach the moon.
This helps Akira slowly open up, and they form a genuine friendship.
The Turning Point: Saving Shouko
As the school is attacked and filled with gas, Akira refuses to leave her safe space, saying, "I’ll live and die alone in my clean world."
Shouko, worried for Akira, stubbornly pushes to reach her—even overcoming obstacles Akira throws at her via hacking.
When Shouko is knocked unconscious by falling rubble, Akira remembers her promise.
She bravely leaves hiding, finds Valvrave VI, and pilots it for the first time to save Shouko.
She becomes a Magius and uses her hacking skills to stop a deadly drill from destroying the school.
Season 2: To Earth and New Friendships
Akira joins the Earth descent operation, mostly staying in her cockpit and avoiding people.
She starts to come out of her shell after Marie becomes friends with her, sharing snacks together.
Akira also bonds with Saki Rukino, and together they support the team using Akira’s computer talents.
When her brother Satomi risks himself to save others, Akira uses her hacking to help him and the team succeed.
The School Massacre and Final Battles
During the attack on Sakimori Academy, Akira supports the student escape with her machine, Valvrave VI.
Despite struggles with Shouko over the truth about the Kamitsuki (Valvrave pilots), Akira tries to comfort Shouko, feeling both sadness and frustration.
During the final battle at the alliance ceremony, Akira hacks a huge antenna while being protected by Raizou Yamada, helping her friends survive.
After the fight, Akira gives Shouko Haruto’s helmet and witnesses her reaction.
Aftermath and The Future
At Satomi and Takahi Ninomiya’s wedding, Akira looks lonely but is still part of the group.
In the far future, Akira is seen as a wise "Holy Mother," telling her story to a prince in the Third Galactic Empire.
- Gender: Female
- Grade: 2nd year
- Birthday: February 2
- Zodiac: Aquarius
- Blood type: A
- Height: 155 cm
- Favorite food: Junk food, wafers
- Disliked food: Full-course meals
- Hobbies: Hacking
- Dislikes: Conversation, crowded places
- Family: Father, mother, older brother Satomi
- Piloted Machine: Valvrave VI (Hiyu/Fireplay)
Akira Renbokouji is a unique and memorable character in Valvrave the Liberator, known for her shy nature, powerful hacking skills, and touching friendships.
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