
Akino Yuugiri
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Kanji | 夕桐 アキノ |
Rōmaji | Yūgiri Akino |
Age: | 47 |
Birthday: | December 7 |
Height: | 169cm |
Voice Actor | |
Japanese | Akeno Watanabe |
English | Dawn M. Bennett |
Akino Yuugiri (夕桐 アキノ, Yūgiri Akino), is a supporting character in the anime series Engage Kiss. She is the president of AAA Defender Co, the largest Private Military Company (PMC) in Bayron City, and the mother of Ayano Yuugiri, one of the main characters. Known for her intelligence, leadership, and unshakable confidence, Akino commands respect as both a powerful businesswoman and a strategic figure in the city’s defense operations.
Though not on the front lines herself, Akino plays a vital behind-the-scenes role, managing military contracts and intelligence operations amid the increasing chaos caused by D-Hazards supernatural phenomena linked to demons. Her stern yet elegant demeanor reflects her experience, and her sharp intuition often proves invaluable to those around her.
Background

Appearance in anime
Akino Yuugiri is a highly influential figure in Bayron City, overseeing AAA Defender Co, a top-tier PMC tasked with suppressing demon-related incidents and maintaining public order in the wake of D-Hazard outbreaks. Her company not only competes with other PMCs but also serves as a significant power in the political and economic structure of the city.
As a single mother, Akino raised Ayano Yuugiri while balancing her demanding career. Her high standards and strong personality had a major influence on Ayano’s upbringing, shaping her into a capable and disciplined individual. Although their relationship can appear strained due to Akino’s professionalism and blunt nature, there is mutual respect between them.
Appearance
Akino is a stylish and mature woman with a commanding presence. She has long, ash-brown or silver hair, often styled neatly, and sharp eyes that reflect her analytical mind. Her fashion sense is professional yet elegant typically seen in sleek business suits or formal attire suited to her executive status.
Her posture is straight, her expressions composed, and her tone of voice calm but authoritative. She rarely displays emotion outwardly, contributing to her reputation as a composed and formidable leader.
Personality
Akino is a calm, pragmatic, and strategic thinker. She always maintains a professional demeanor and approaches situations with logic and foresight. Her confidence and decisiveness make her a natural leader, but she can also come off as cold or overly blunt, especially in her interactions with Ayano or less competent subordinates.
Despite her stoic facade, Akino deeply cares for her daughter, even if she expresses it in indirect ways. She values discipline, integrity, and responsibility, often expecting others to uphold the same high standards she sets for herself. Her protective instincts toward Bayron City and her daughter sometimes clash with her business obligations, revealing the emotional depth she typically keeps hidden.
Role in the Story
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Leader of AAA Defender Co
As the head of the most powerful PMC in Bayron City, Akino plays a strategic role in the containment and management of D-Hazards. She directs missions, negotiates contracts, and works with both the government and military personnel to ensure the safety and order of the city. -
Tension with Ayano
Akino’s relationship with her daughter Ayano is a mix of motherly concern and professional friction. She is proud of Ayano’s accomplishments but frequently critiques her for getting emotionally involved in her work especially when it concerns Shu Ogata, Ayano’s ex-boyfriend and the main protagonist. Their interactions reveal Akino’s complex balance between familial love and strict discipline. -
Support and Oversight
Akino provides crucial logistical support to various operations throughout the series, including those involving Shu, Kisara, and Ayano. Her sharp judgment and cool-headedness allow her to anticipate threats and make tough decisions when others hesitate.
Relationships
Ayano Yuugiri
Her daughter and a field agent in AAA Defender Co. While their relationship is strained by Akino’s high expectations and Ayano’s emotional intensity, there is a deep mutual respect and underlying maternal care. Akino worries about Ayano’s involvement with Shu but supports her development as a capable agent.
Shu Ogata
Akino has a tense and skeptical view of Shu, often questioning his decisions and reliability. Though she tolerates him for his effectiveness against D-Hazards, she remains wary of his motives and his connection to both Ayano and Kisara.
Kisara
Though Akino does not interact directly with Kisara often, she is aware of her demonic nature and remains cautious. She respects Kisara’s combat power but monitors her involvement with Shu and the larger threats in Bayron.