
Minami Azuma
Minami Azuma |
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Kanji | 東 美奈実 |
Rōmaji | Azuma Minami |
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Ability | Teleportation |
Weapon | Sword |
Occupation | Terrorist |
Affiliation | ESP Liberation Front Hotokeda Gang (Formerly) |
Partner(s) | Kozuki Kuroi |
Family | Hokusai Azuma (Father) Seira Azuma (Mother) Kyotaro Azuma (Adoptive Brother) |
Debut | |
Anime | Episode 3 |
Portrayal | |
Japanese | Sachika Misawa |
English | Mallorie Rodak |
Minami Azuma (東 美奈実, Azuma Minami) is the daughter of Hokusai Azuma, also known as the Professor. She works under her father and plays an active role in the ESP Liberation Front’s terrorist activities, aligning herself with their cause.
In Part 2, Minami is assigned to work alongside Kozuki Kuroi, entrusted with the critical mission of transporting and protecting the Ark, a task given to her directly by her father. Her role in the organization’s plans expands as she becomes more deeply involved in the group’s operations.
Appearance

Appearance in Anime
Minami Azuma is a young girl with short black hair and violet eyes, with her bangs always covering her forehead. During her time with the Hotokeda Gang, she wore a samurai-style outfit along with a mask, reflecting her affiliation with the group.
Following the time skip, her hair grows significantly longer, marking a notable change in her appearance. Despite these changes, her defining features, including her intense gaze and signature bangs, remain consistent throughout her character’s evolution.
Personality
Minami Azuma is a calm and composed individual who rarely speaks, often maintaining a stoic demeanor. Though she appears detached, it is subtly hinted that she harbors romantic feelings for Kyotaro Azuma, leading to feelings of jealousy toward Rinka Urushiba as Kyotaro grows closer to her.
Kyotaro perceives Minami as someone who is incapable of committing crimes of her own will, believing that she is merely being manipulated by the Professor. However, when working alongside her group, Minami exhibits a cruel and ruthless side, demonstrating her willingness to carry out her organization’s objectives. Despite her harsh demeanor during operations, she deeply cares for her father and goes to great lengths to protect him from enemies, showcasing a strong sense of loyalty and devotion to him.
Plot
In the first part of the series, Minami Azuma follows her father, Hokusai Azuma, and actively participates in the ESP Liberation Front’s terrorist activities. Alongside the organization, she helps orchestrate large-scale disturbances across Tokyo, positioning themselves as antagonists. However, it is later revealed that their actions were merely a distraction, intended to lure out the enemy responsible for stealing the other tablet from the Ark and for the murder of her mother.
In the second part, Minami embarks on a journey alongside Kozuki Kuroi, traveling across the world as part of her father’s ongoing plans. It is eventually revealed that Hokusai Azuma had instilled in her a singular mission: to seek revenge for her mother’s death. To fulfill this objective, Minami is tasked with carrying and protecting the Ark, a role that makes her a primary target. As a result, she becomes relentlessly pursued by The Siblings, who seek to take possession of the artifact.
Abilities
Minami Azuma possesses the same teleportation ability as Kyotaro Azuma, allowing her to instantly transport herself to any location at will. This power grants her significant mobility, making her a formidable opponent in combat and an elusive target when pursued.
In addition to her teleportation abilities, Minami is highly skilled in swordsmanship. She has demonstrated exceptional proficiency with bladed weapons, using them effectively in battle. Her combat skills, combined with her teleportation, make her a dangerous and agile fighter, capable of executing swift and unpredictable attacks.
Relationships
Hokusai Azuma (The Professor)
Minami’s father and ideological guide. She is devoted to his vision, acting as his most trusted enforcer. However, their relationship is deeply complex, shaped by control, obedience, and unspoken conflicts.
ESP Liberation Front
As one of the key figures within the organization, Minami commands great authority and is feared by enemies and respected by allies.
Kozuki Kuroi
Her partner during the Ark mission, with whom she develops a professional but strained dynamic. Their interactions highlight contrasts in loyalty and perspective.
Rinka Urushiba
One of Minami’s most frequent adversaries. Their clashes symbolize the battle between justice and extremism, with Rinka representing free will and morality against Minami’s rigid sense of duty.
Legacy
Minami Azuma’s legacy as a high-ranking member of the ESP Liberation Front cements her as a key player in the series’ conflict. Her journey from unwavering loyalty to potential self-awareness makes her one of the most layered and complex antagonists in Tokyo ESP. Whether viewed as a ruthless enforcer, a misguided warrior, or a victim of her father’s ideology, her impact on the story and its power struggles remains undeniable.