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Hacker

The Hacker (ハッカー, Hakkā) is one of the main characters in the anime series Akudama Drive. A highly intelligent and technologically gifted criminal, Hacker specializes in infiltration, surveillance, and cyber warfare. Known for his aloof personality and fascination with digital systems, he plays a critical role in the group’s operations, using his skills to manipulate Kansai’s advanced infrastructure. Though not physically combative like some of the other Akudama, his ability to control networks and breach security systems makes him an indispensable member of the team.

Appearance

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Appearance in Anime

Hacker is a slender and short-statured individual with a youthful and angular build. He has pale skin, bright blue eyes, and messy blond hair that adds to his disheveled yet distinctive look. His appearance gives off an unassuming, almost laid-back impression that contrasts with his sharp intellect.

He typically wears a blue cap adorned with circular neon highlights, matched by a black eyepatch covering his left eye, which features a similar glowing design suggesting a possible tech-based function rather than a simple covering. His outfit consists of a blue jacket layered over a white turtleneck, paired with black pants and calf-length boots, combining practicality with a stylized, futuristic flair in line with his hacker persona.

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Personality

Hacker is characterized by his intellectual detachment and emotional apathy, especially toward anything that fails to stimulate his curiosity. He displays a calm, almost indifferent demeanor, often speaking in a cold and blunt manner, with little regard for social niceties. While not openly hostile, he rarely forms emotional connections, preferring to remain focused on challenges that capture his attention.

He thrives on complexity and difficulty, growing more enthusiastic the harder a task becomes. This trait defines both his skillset and his motivations; the more intricate the system or obstacle, the more engaged he becomes. Conversely, he loses interest quickly in anything he deems too simple or predictable, treating such situations with disinterest or boredom.

Beneath this calculated exterior, Hacker is driven by a deep sense of dissatisfaction with life in Kansai. He views the region as mundane and restrictive, lacking in any real intellectual stimulation. His primary reason for joining the Shinkansen heist is not material gain or loyalty to the Akudama cause, but rather his desire to escape to Kanto, a place he believes may finally offer him the lasting excitement and purpose that he has long craved.

Background

Hacker is a notoriously gifted cybercriminal, known for infiltrating high-security systems purely for personal amusement. From an early age, he demonstrated extraordinary talent in technology and digital manipulation, quickly gaining infamy across Kansai. By the time the events of the series begin, hacking into government databases, security networks, and private financial systems had become trivial tasks for him offering little challenge or satisfaction. His criminal activities, driven more by boredom than malice, eventually led to his classification as an Akudama and his inclusion in the group assembled for the Shinkansen heist.

Abilities

True to his name, Hacker possesses extraordinary proficiency in cyber infiltration, capable of breaching even the most advanced digital security systems. He easily bypasses the defenses of the Kansai Central Bank, known as the third-most secure facility in the region, and later achieves the near-impossible feat of hacking into Kanto’s Quantum Supercomputer. However, this final act comes at a cost: his soul data becomes corrupted, leading to the destruction of his physical body and effectively resulting in his death though not the end of his influence.

Hacker demonstrates remarkable multitasking abilities and superhuman reflexes, allowing him to monitor multiple data streams, control numerous devices, and type at immense speed. These skills enable him to break through security systems within seconds, making him one of the most efficient and dangerous digital operatives in Kansai.

He is also equipped with a fleet of custom drones, which serve as his primary tools for surveillance, combat, and transportation. These drones are outfitted with plasma lasers, can generate holograms, and are strong enough to carry a person, making them versatile instruments in both offensive and strategic operations. Hacker can control multiple drones simultaneously, coordinating them in complex patterns with ease.

Following his apparent death in Kanto, Hacker’s consciousness survives digitally. By shielding his mind data from Kanto’s core system, he manages to exist as a virtual entity within the digital realm. Though no longer physically present, he continues to interact with the outside world through his drones, essentially becoming a sentient program, a testament to his unparalleled hacking abilities.

Legacy

Hacker’s final contribution to the mission comes in the form of a parting act known as the “Gift of the Afterlife.” After successfully helping Swindler rescue Brother and Sister from the Quantum Supercomputer in Kanto, Hacker now existing only as digital consciousness uses the last of his strength to break through Kanto’s firewalls, allowing the children to escape. Upon returning to Kansai, he transmits the gift to Swindler, though he no longer responds afterward, having expended the last of his energy. Swindler laughs at the name of the gift, remarking that it sounds like something meant for the dead unaware that Hacker had indeed corrupted his remaining data in the process, effectively ending his existence.

The Gift of the Afterlife proves to be critical in the final acts of resistance. It allows Swindler to broadcast her own execution across Kansai, exposing the brutality of the Executioners and triggering a mass uprising among the citizens. When the countdown of Hacker’s system reaches zero, all power in Kansai is shut down, creating a moment of vulnerability. This power outage grants Courier a final opportunity to destroy the drone aircraft pursuing Brother and Sister, as the system controlling it is deactivated at the same time. Though Hacker’s body had long ceased to exist, his legacy lives on through this decisive act, which ultimately shifts the course of rebellion and enables the escape of the children.

Trivia

    • Hacker’s favorite food is ゼリー (zērī), a type of healthy jelly drink commonly found in Japan.
      • He is the youngest known Akudama and the only confirmed minor among the main characters in Akudama Drive.
        • In a popularity poll hosted by Renta! in December 2020, Hacker ranked 3rd overall, receiving 2,166 votes.
          • His Japanese name, ハッカー (Hakkā), is a direct transliteration of the English word “hacker”, and accurately reflects his role in the series.
            • He is one of only two characters, alongside the Doctor, whose name’s literal Japanese meaning exactly matches Funimation’s official English translation.