Akira

Akira
Type	Side Character
Affiliation	Arasaka

Akira was an Arasaka bodyguard in Arasaka Tower, known to the staff as the Hulk from hell. He guarded Toshiro Harada, the man who forced Alt Cunningham to rebuild Soulkiller. He is fought as a boss in Johnny Silverhand's memories.

Biography

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When Arasaka kidnapped Alt Cunningham, Akira stood guard over her and Toshiro in Arasaka Tower. As Johnny led a riot at the foot of the tower, Akira moved to protect them while they worked. Johnny, Rogue, Santiago and a reporter fought through his men to reach him, and Johnny killed him.

In the story, V relives this fight through Johnny's memories. Alt later warns that Johnny's memories are imperfect and paint him in a better light than the truth.

Personality

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Akira is huge, loyal and fearless, a guard who stands his ground to the last.

Jobs

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Akira is fought in Never Fade Away, the flashback to Johnny's raid on Arasaka.

Name	Type
Never Fade Away	Main Job

Notes

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In the fight, four Arasaka agents join Akira, and Johnny's allies help against them.

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