Akito Yamada

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## Akito Yamada

* Colored
* Pre-time skip
* Time skip

### Also Known As

* Afro (by Akane: in-game)
* Yamada (by Akane: real-life)
* Akkun (by Eita Sasaki)
* Akito-san (by Runa Sasaki)

## Biographical Information

### Marital status

Single
(However, in a romantic relationship with Akane Kinoshita)

## Physical Description

### Hair color

Blue/Dark Blue
Black

## Professional Information

### **Team**

* Chocolate Rabbit Guild
* Team Red Fox

### **Affiliation**

* Chocolate Rabbit Guild (Guild on FOS)
* Team Red Fox (Team on any FPS games)

## Debut

### Manga

Chapter 1

 — Yamada to Satsuki, talking about Akane.

**Akito Yamada** (山田 秋斗, *Yamada Akito*) is the titular character as well as one of the two protagonists, alongside with Akane Kinoshita, of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* manga series as well as its anime adaptation.

He is a professional gamer who is a computer geek and is consistently described by the majority as a good-looking guy. He is mostly known as someone who is more interested in playing video games than in romance before he met Akane and fall in love with her. He is a well-known gamer who is funded by sponsors. He primarily enjoys First-person Shooter (FPS) games. He is a member of the guild Chocolate Rabbit in the online role-playing game called Forest of Savior. Yamada is the name of his in-game character, an Afro-haired character who wears a Noh mask and primarily plays the role of a wizard.

## Appearance

Yamada is a young man who is currently in his first year of college. He has a tall and slim build, which adds to his overall attractiveness. In fact, most people who encounter him, whether they are women or men, tend to describe him as exceptionally good-looking. His striking features include sharp cheekbones, piercing eyes, and a well-defined jawline that make him stand out from the crowd. Despite his good looks and charming personality, Yamada is an introvert by nature. He often feels uncomfortable with the attention he receives from others due to his appearance. This can be overwhelming for him at times, as he prefers to keep a low profile and avoid drawing too much attention to himself.

As a result of this introverted nature, Yamada tends to keep to himself most of the time. He prefers to spend time alone or with his team playing online games rather than socializing with others, especially if he doesn't know them. However, this does not mean that he dislikes people altogether; it's just that he needs some alone time every now and then. Despite being reserved by nature, Yamada has many admirable qualities, such as being kindhearted and empathetic towards others' feelings. He always tries his best to help those around him whenever possible, without expecting anything in return.

During the first half of the series, Yamada was still a student at Tousei Academy and wore the standard high school uniform. Despite this, he managed to maintain his stylish appearance by neatly parting his lengthy hair to the left side. His hair is one of his most striking features as it extends past his neck and has fringes that reach down to his nasal bridge length.

During his first encounter with Akane on the Forest Of Savior's offline game event, Yamada was dressed in a casual outfit consisting of a basic light-colored shirt, pants, and shoes. Despite the simplicity of his attire, his attractiveness was undeniable and immediately caught Akane's attention, especially that he has a natural charm that radiates from him effortlessly, which isn't surprising that he caught Akane's attention right away as he exudes an aura of confidence and charisma that is hard to ignore.

Akito Yamada younger selfYamada first time meeting AkaneYamada on winterYamada on his Tousei Academy uniform
## Personality

Yamada is a reserved and introverted individual, much like his mother who also shares the same shy demeanor. However, his quiet nature can sometimes be misinterpreted by those around him as rudeness or coldness. This is because he tends to keep to himself and doesn't always express himself openly. Despite this, Yamada is actually an extremely helpful person who goes out of his way to fulfill promises he's made to specific individuals. He's willing to exhaust himself if it means keeping his word and helping others. It's this selflessness that drew Akane towards him and ultimately led her to fall in love with him. Behind his seemingly bland exterior lies a heart of gold, always ready to lend a helping hand when needed.

He is not necessarily an aloof person, but he does have a fear of engaging with individuals who try to approach him. This is because he's unsure of how to respond without potentially offending them. Despite this, his personal characteristics are quite apparent to Tsubaki, who has been observing him for the past three years as both a classmate and computer game playmate.

Tsubaki has had ample time to get to know Yamada and understand his personality traits, which may not be immediately obvious to others. Yamada's reserved nature can sometimes make it difficult for him to connect with people on a deeper level, but those who take the time to get to know him will find that he's a kind and caring individual with a lot of love to give.

He is also a type of person who can be easily taken for granted, as he's always willing to do whatever is required of him by those around him. This selflessness was evident when he became ill due to exhaustion from assisting his high school senior, Iguchi and Sakai, who also happened to be his college senior at the same academy. Yamada had taken on an excessive workload in order to help them, but unfortunately, his body was unable to cope with the exhaustion and he fell ill as a result.

This caused Akane, who cares deeply for Yamada, to become worried about his well-being. Despite this setback, Yamada remained committed to helping others and fulfilling his obligations even if it meant putting himself at risk. His dedication and willingness to go above and beyond for others are just some of the many admirable qualities that make him such a special person.

## Relationships

### Familial

#### Reiko Yamada

Yamada's reserved and introverted nature can be attributed to his mother, Reiko. Although both Yamada and his mother exude an undeniably attractive aura, he struggles with initiating conversations, especially when it comes to speaking with girls. This shyness may stem from a promise he made to his mother when he was younger.

She asked him to promise that he would only introduce her to one girl whom he would date and eventually marry. This promise has weighed heavily on Yamada's mind over the years, causing him to be cautious about getting too close or involved with anyone who doesn't fit this specific criteria. Despite this self-imposed limitation, Yamada is still a kind-hearted person who cares deeply for those around him and is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

### Non-Familial

#### Akane Kinoshita

Yamada has been a constant source of support for Akane, even during her darkest moments, despite not always understanding what she's going through. His reserved nature often makes it difficult for him to respond to others, including Akane, leaving her feeling unsure about his true feelings towards her. This lack of communication caused some skepticism on Akane's part when Yamada finally confessed his feelings to her. She had always seen him as someone who kept to himself and didn't have many close ties with others. However, as she got to know him better and saw how he was there for her during difficult times, she began to realize that there was more to Yamada than met the eye.

When Akane became jealous of Satsuki, Yamada did his best to avoid her in order to ease Akane's worries. He understood how important it was for her to feel secure in their relationship and was willing to do whatever it took to make that happen. Satsuki, who had witnessed Yamada's genuine feelings for Akane, saw firsthand how eager he was to keep his distance from anyone who might come between them.

This included Satsuki herself, as he knew that being around her would only cause more tension and jealousy between him and Akane. Despite the difficulties they faced as a couple, Yamada remained committed to making things work with Akane and keeping her happy.

#### Eita Sasaki

Eita is Yamada's senior from their hometown and happens to be his only close friend. Despite the age difference between them, Eita takes on a mentor-like role with Yamada, often leading and explaining situations to him so that he can better understand them. This is because Yamada tends to get lost in his own thoughts and often focuses solely on the game without considering other aspects of life. Eita's guidance has been invaluable to Yamada, helping him navigate through various challenges both in-game and in real life.

In fact, it was Eita who played matchmaker for Yamada and Akane, bringing the two closer together and ultimately leading them to become an official couple. Without Eita's intervention, it's possible that they may have never gotten together at all. His support for their relationship has been unwavering since the beginning, always there to offer advice or lend a listening ear when needed.

#### Runa Sasaki

He is Runa's tutor, who has taken on a role similar to that of an older brother due to his age. Runa has grown accustomed to his presence and relies on him for guidance and support. However, when Akane joined their guild as a new member, Runa felt uneasy about the attention she was receiving from the other members of their Chocolate Rabbit Guild.

As the only girl and youngest member of the group, Runa had become accustomed to being pampered by her fellow guild members. She was used to being the center of attention and enjoyed it immensely. However, with Akane's arrival, she began to feel left out and neglected.

This feeling eventually led her to act out against Akane in an attempt to regain some of the attention she had lost. Unfortunately, this behavior was not acceptable within their guild's rules and Yamada had no choice but to confront her about it. Despite feeling upset about Yamada's intervention, Runa eventually came around and realized that what she did was wrong.

#### Takezo Kamota

Takezo holds the position of submaster within their guild, he also makes himself responsible for assisting the guild master in managing and organizing various activities and events. Despite not having any significant interactions with Yamada within the guild, Takezo is highly regarded by his fellow members due to his wealth and generosity. In fact, Takezo is one of the most affluent members of their guild, often funding every meeting they have.

#### Yukari Tsubaki

Tsubaki and Yamada are not only classmates but also share a common interest in gaming. They first met while playing a particular FPS game together, and Tsubaki was immediately impressed by Yamada's professional gaming skills. Over time, her admiration for him grew into romantic feelings.

Despite being rejected by Yamada after confessing her feelings to him, their friendship continued to flourish even after Tsubaki's confession, as they spent time together both in-game and outside of it. Tsubaki remained close friends with him due to their shared college affiliation and membership in the same guild within the video game Forest of Savior—the Chocolate Rabbit Guild.

#### Masaru Iguchi

Iguchi is a senior of Yamada from his high school days at Tousei Academy and continued to be a part of his life even when they both enrolled in college. He was the one who advised Yamada to enroll in the same university as him, wanting Yamada to repay him with the "kindness" he did.

During their encounter on the first day of Yamada's college life, Iguchi's behavior towards him was somewhat questionable. He took a picture of Yamada without asking for his permission properly, which could be seen as an invasion of privacy. Additionally, he forcefully invited him to a group date without properly explaining what it was about - leaving Yamada feeling confused and uncomfortable yet still accepts the invitation.

## Etymology

Yamada's name is broken into three syllables, *"A-KI-TO,"* with only two kanji characters - 秋斗.
 **秋 (AKI):** means autumn;
 **斗 (TO):** means Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68).
**Description:** The name Akito, which Yamada's first name, is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Bright Person. Bright (as in light-skinned) person.
While Yamada's surname is broken into three syllables, *"YA-MA-DA,"* but only two kanji characters - 山田.
 **山 (YAMA):** means mountain;
 **田 (DA):** means rice field, rice paddy.
**Description:** Japanese: written 山田 ‘mountain rice paddy’. The surname like the placename is so common that many of its bearers may be unrelated. The surname is especially common along the eastern seaboard. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.
## Trivia

* During the casting process, the initial and preferred choice for the voice of Yamada, as suggested by Mashiro, was Ayumu Murase. Ayumu Murase is known for his roles as Aki Hayakawa in Chainsaw Man (younger Aki Hayakawa), Shoyo Hinata of Hiakyuu!, Kotetsu in Demon Slayer, Ginrou in Dr. Stone, Kento Yamada in Skip to Loafer, Iruma Suzuki in Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 3, and so on.

* Koki Uchiyama is the Japanese voice of Akito Yamada in My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 anime adaptation.

* Akane's ex-boyfriend, Takuma, became a big fan of Yamada's gameplay after discovering him through his occasional livestreams as a professional gamer. While Yamada did not typically stream his gameplay on Forest of Savior —the game that Akane and Yamada played together in their guild—he did occasionally play it as a break or breather from other games. While Yamada may not have been sponsored for playing Forest of Savior specifically, he did receive sponsorships for other games—particularly first-person shooter games that involve shooting from a first-person perspective.

* Before the Tousei Academy festival, which the entire Chocolate Rabbit Guild attended, he had never addressed Akane by her first name.

* Yamada and Eita Sasaki have been close friends since the beginning of the series, due to their shared hometown connection and Yamada being Eita's junior. Their friendship has been a strong one, with Yamada going out of his way to help Eita in any way he can. One example of this is when Yamada provided free tutoring sessions for Runa at the Sasaki household in order to help her get into Tousei Academy. In addition to tutoring Runa, Yamada would also visit the Sasaki household whenever Eita wanted to play games or needed anything fixed. Eita was also responsible for introducing Yamada to Forest Of Savior—the game that brought them all together as members of the Chocolate Rabbit Guild.

* One of the few individuals who is aware of Yamada's awkwardness around others, particularly girls, is Tsubaki. She once saw Yamada being confessed, and she felt sorry for him because he didn't find anyone interesting—not even a first love—at the time. Yamada never looked at himself and was unable to fully appreciate the goodwill of others towards him, according to Tsubaki's overall observation of Yamada.

* Prior to receiving instruction on proper nail care, Yamada had developed the habit of biting his toenails instead of using nail clippers.

* Yamada has been residing alone for the past three years since his parents departed abroad while he pursued his high school education at Tousei Academy. Consequently, he has grown accustomed to living independently. However, there are instances wherein he inadvertently strolls around the house fully naked after taking a bath.

## References

 "Yamada's Official Birthday". *Twitter*. — Tweeted by Mashiro.
2. ↑ Older manga covers and illustrations
3. ↑ Newer covers and illustrations and actual color of his hair now
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 82 (Pages 13-14).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 1 (Page 25).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 74 (Pages 1-2).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 40 (Pages 8-10).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 80 (Pages 4-10). — Yamada telling Akane that he's good at avoiding females.
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 81 (Pages 10-11). — Yamada asking to Iguchi if Satsuki is coming too.
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 82 (Pages 11-14).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 83 (Pages 7-9).
 "Yamada's name meaning". *babynames.com*.
 "Yamada's surname meaning". *Ancestry*.
 "Interview of Morio Asaka with AnimeRecorder".
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 2 (Pages 10-11, 15-16).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 24 (Pages 6-7).
*My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* Manga: Chapter 28 (Page 3).
 Refer to Volume 4's Extra Illustrations
 Chapter 92's Side Story