Shu Aozaki

Shu Aozaki, also known as the "street fighting executive" and the "Blue Demon"/"Blue Devil" of the Awakusu-Kai, is a high ranking member of the aforementioned yakuza group and is the fierce rival of his counterpart Akabayashi, who is regarded as Awakusu's "Red Demon" in the light novel series, *Durarara*, and the *Wonderland* series.

## Appearance and Personality

### Appearance

Aozaki is said to be 190 cm tall with wide shoulders and large bones. He has "muscles and fat combined in perfect proportions on his body" with an air like that of a predatory animal and wears a suit tailored unfortunately only to his height that "looks like it could burst at any minute". He is also identified by the various scars marring his face which are known to have been put there by Kadota's father.

### Personality

Aozaki and Akabayashi have shared a mutual rivalry even before Akabayashi joined the Awakusu. However, this rivalry is overshadowed by Aozaki's complete loyalty towards the Awakusu as well as its current leader, Dougen Awakusu. Aozaki states that he doesn't intend to settle the score he has with Akabayashi anytime soon and even warns Akabayashi of any of his old colleagues who want to take revenge for Akabayashi killing their boss. Even though he states that he is loyal to the Awakusu, Aozaki is one of many in the organization who oppose the fact that Mikiya Awakusu, Dougen's second son, will inherit the organization mostly due to Mikiya's lack of any note worthy achievements.

Being rivals, Aozaki and Akabayashi tend to be near polar opposites of one another. Where Akabayashi tends to fight on his own, Aozaki usually has subordinates to back him up. Also, while Akabayashi is adapt at using new technology, Aozaki barely keeps up with it and only knows how to use the basic functions of his cell phone and computer.

## Storyline History

### Wonderland Chaos

Aozaki cannot reach Akabayashi after he vanishes five days after he last meets with "Sayaka". Shiki tells him to get the car. The men go to Akabayashi's apartment and find him dead. Aozaki is seen at Akabayashi's funeral in the season finale. He poured sake on the casket.

### Dark Alice in a Dark Wonderland

One of his lackeys showed Aozaki the live feed of Ran being tortured to death. At first, the mobster doesn't believe what he is seeing.

### Dark Side of Wonderland

Aozaki thinks Aka-chan is spooky as hell. He wanders if this child is the reincarnation of Akabayashi. But he tolerates her because she does some good for Akane. He learns that Izaya is really dead.

## Relationships

### Mizuki Akabayashi

*Main Article: Mizuki Akabayashi*

As stated earlier, Akabayashi and Aozaki have shared a long and fierce rivalry that has been placed in a standstill since they are both part of the same organization. Although Aozaki hates Akabayashi, this hatred seems to stem from professional pride if anything else. Aozaki frequently warns Akabayashi of old acquaintances seeking revenge and actually manages to have a (somewhat) civil conversation with him when discussing important matters. Although the two do work rather well together on missions, it can be safely assumed that, should Akabayashi ever betray or leave the Awakusu, Aozaki would pounce on the chance to resume his rivalry with him.

## Trivia

* The group of thugs attacked by Shizuo in Sayaka Sonohara's bakery in episode 7 was apparently Aozaki's group.

## Source

* Basic Information: http://durarara.wikia.com/wiki/Shu\_Aozaki