Akito Ryu

**Akito Ryu** (Japanese: 龍 秋人, *Ryu Akito*; 8 October 2299 – 12 April 2370 IK) was the deuteragonist of the *Eden Reckoning* series. He was considered to be Jonathan Carter's most trusted friend, and had been childhood friends with Khan Iskandar and Leon Antkowiak, before they have gone separate ways after the invasion of the Philippines by the Eurasian Empire. He entered the Eurasian Military afterwards under the name of **Vincenzo Ryukyu** to hide his real identity, but was instantly been figured out by the time that he was accused of the death of Tsarevich Varlam. He was known as the first Masque to be given a chance to be an Honorary Knight of the Empire and pilot the Perun, considered to be the most enhance Chevalier developed by SIEGE, becoming well-known to be its sole deviser for all of its succeeding generations.

## Biography

### Early life

Akito was born on 8 October 2299 Imperiya Kalendar in Batangas, Philippines (later renamed as "Area 24, Philipp") to Hideo Ryu, the richest man in the whole archipelago and the leading investor with the Gold Diamond Mines, and his wife, Marissa Arbis. He was born nine minutes earlier compared to his younger twin sister, Akira. Being the eldest child of the richest man in the country, Akito grew up in wealth, comfort and security.

On 2304, when he was five years old, his mother died. The reasons were unknown and never revealed, but it was hinted that his mother may have died due to the assassination attempts of their father's enemies in the business. This may be the reason as well why the family transferred to Manila and had been assigned a military security of their own. A few weeks after, Akira was almost kidnapped; wherein, at the last minute, he saved her. He was stabbed brutally between the side of his neck and his shoulder. A few weeks later of battling life and death, he found out that his younger sister had gone missing, causing him to grow distant with people his age and asked his father to allow him to train under the tutelage of Hubert Arbis, his maternal uncle who was also a soldier of the Philippine military.

Some years later, he learned that his family was to take in Eurasian hostages: the siblings Tsarevich Ionafan and Tsarevna Marianna Vasilyev of the Eurasian Empire, and their cousin, Crown Prince Leon Antkowiak of the Georgian Empire. He and Jonathan, Ionafan's English name, didn't get along at first, but he'd been generous with Leon, until they tend to get to know each other and became the closest friends. After a year, when the Eurasian Empire announced war against the Philippines, he heard his father urging the President of the Philippines to use up all of its efforts. Akito stopped his father by murdering him. The sudden incident caused the Philippines to fall under the invasion of the Eurasian Empire.

Akito was forced to separate with them for he was taken by Roano Madrigal and the rest of the Southern Leaders, while Jonathan and Marianne were taken by the USR, and Leon by the Empire. All of them had been considered dead as per the records. Being the child of the richest man of the country and one of the greatest investors in the Gold Diamond Mines, he was turned over to the Eurasian military just like any other capable young Filipinos his age, and all of his family assets taken by the Empire. He then started using a different name: Vincenzo Ryukyu.

### The pilot of Perun

Akito was introduced as an Honorary Eurasian soldier of the army under the name of Vincenzo Ryukyu, ordered to recover the stolen gas capsule, he discovered its location and was reunited with Jonathan. The two discovered that the gas capsule contained Kaio syringes instead. Later on, his commanding officer saw them and forced Akito to kill Jonathan. He neglected the command, causing him to be shot instead.

he next time he regained consciousness, Earl Pierre Stachiewicz, Doctor Valerie Lynch and Captain Celina Pelczynska had offered him the chance to pilot a Chevalier, the first seventh generation Chevalier Perun. It was later revealed that beforehand, Crown Prince Leon of the Georgian Empire suggested him to Fifth Tsarevich Sergei of the Eurasian Empire upon seeing his name on the list of the Eurasian military, saying that a Masque should have the same right to pilot a Chevalier just as how any Eurasian also do have and believe in Akito's abilities. After taking a successful simulation test, making him 97% compatible to be the perfect pilot of the said Chevalier and in exchange of them looking after his wounds, with the Perun, he finished off the remnants of the terrorists.

He was then made used as a fall-guy by the Empire upon the sudden murder case of Tsarevich and Namestnik Varlam, where in truth, Jonathan was the one who did the crime. Due to this, his real identity was exposed to the world and he was also charged for that. It was also at this time that Leon finally learned that the reason he'd been blamed was after seeing him piloting a Chevalier, and tried to petition for him to be submitted to a due process; however, his influences in the Empire wasn't guaranteed, given that he, as well, was a captive of the Empire. Knowing this, Jonathan, however, took the advantage of saving him when he was to be sent to his court martial, where Jonathan introduced himself as X Code and the one who actually killed Varlam. Jonathan then offered him a chance to join him but Akito refused, saying that the ends were nothing if the means to them were wrong.

He was released from his court martial after being filed as not guilty due to the lack of evidence, and his case regarding his usage of false identity had been paid by fine sponsored by the Leon. He then encountered the 16th Tsarevna Eleonora of the Eurasian Empirew herein they spent a whole day together. He later learned about her true identity and promised to be of her service to avoid anyone from losing a loved one again.

Though it was unknown if Eleonora was the one who've arranged for his papers and records, Akito entered King Ivan the First Academy. He disregarded the mocking against him being a Masque and a former accused of Varlam's murder. Jonathan invited him once for dinner so that he could be reunited with Marianne. He then told him that it was better if they continue acting that they don't know each other at school in order to conceal Jonathan and Marianne's identity as prince and princess of the Empire, respectively. He later gained the acceptance of everyone when he managed to capture the loose cat that had gone around campus and through the help of Jonathan, he became a member of the Student Council.

It was seen that Akito didn't come along with the Student Council during the trip to Laguna Lake. He was seen to make an effort of saving the hostages during the Philippine Liberation Front Hotel Hijacking. His work as a pilot of the Perun remained a secret to everyone. He even participated during the Battle at Area 27, obstructing X Code's efforts and saving Elena, the 9th Tsarevna of the Eurasian Empire and Namestnik of Philipp.

### Becoming Princess Eleonora's knight

He was later reunited with his uncle, Hubert Arbis, after being forced to be the one to execute him. Though it was a failure because the Knights of AEGI obstructed the event, it was revealed to the world that he was the pilot of the Perun. The incident led him to be chosen as Princess Eleonora's knight.

As Eleonora's knight, Akito escorted her to Busuanga Island where he had cornered X Code and was ordered to keep him there. But at that very moment, Jonathan used his Kaio on him and commanded him to live. He then regained consciousness being stranded at Isla de los Inocentes. He managed to capture Leila Izlar and forced her to turn back to the Eurasians. He was then rescued with Eleonora the following day as X Code and Leila escaped with the Elder. Akito then resigned as Eleonora's knight after being captured for deserting a command. Though it was only temporarily since he resumed his post as knight after the battle at Clark Airbase, where he and Eleonora had shared their true feelings for each other.

He supported Eleonora's decision to create an independent zone of the Philippines, along with the partnering election for the Filipinos to elect their representatives to be part of the government officials, and was surprised when it later turned out to be a massacre. He was emotionally crushed when Eleonora died, causing him to have a very deep grudge against X Code because of him murdering her. He has his assumptions since then who might be behind the mask of X Code, and in order to clear his doubts, he called Jonathan before the First Assault on Manila settlement, saying that he wanted to tell everyone not to look at the sky because he himself will be a murderer.

In the end, he cornered X Code in Isla de los Inocentes and he finally learned the truth that Jonathan was indeed X Code.

### Rise as Knight of St. Uriel

During the one year interval of the end of the First Blood Rebellion and X Code's return, considered to be the Blank Year, Akito was seen to be part of the Knights of the Holy Order as the Knight of St. Uriel, revealed to be a position that he earned after selling out Jonathan to the Emperor.

His first assignment as a Knight of St. Uriel is to be an escort to the Eurasian Military Advisor Parsifal Wagner. It was shown throughout their travel that he always looked at Parsifal in anger, though he needed to be of service that involved being concerned of his health, his actions in St. Petersburg, and protecting him. In the end, he battled against Sean Claes, Grandmaster of the St. Peter, when the latter concluded that Parsifal was X Code, and the fact that him, as a Knight of the Holy Oder, was protecting him, proved it. It was also revealed that Parsifal was indeed Jonathan, that's why Akito was placed to ensure that his memories still haven't resurfaced again. Also, the Kaio command that Jonathan had given to Akito "to live" was still intact and couldn't be overpowered by Sean's death command, causing the latter's suicide.

Akito, at that time, had already earned the title as the "White Grim Reaper" or "White Demon", while other countries also called him as the "Dragon of the East" because of his mercilessness while in the field where he kills anyone that hindered his way to victory.

### Second rise of X Code

When X Code had returned to Philipp, he was deployed in the Province again and entered King Ivan the First Academy again in order to see if Jonathan's memories had reawakened again for the second time after Parsifal Wagner. He wasn't able to prove that Jonathan was the current X Code for there were no flaws that pointed that he was. He participated in the battle between the Chinese rebels and the High Eunuchs where the Knights of AEGIS were also involved.

His work as a Knight of St. Uriel caused a conflict on his school schedule that he wasn't able to attend Tatiana Ruslanovna's graduation day, though he called her and was told to relax. The next time he appeared, it was revealed that Thea had called for him so that they could talk about what's happening regarding Jonathan. Thea asked him if he had liked Jonathan, where he answered that he did once. But when he was asked again about now, he remained quiet, causing Thea to conclude that something had happened between the two of them. She told him that anyone could forgive anyone even how grave their sins were, what Akito was doing at the moment was that he doesn't want to forgive Jonathan. It was his last conversation with Thea Nordlund after the guards reported to him that she had died because of blood loss and multiple organ failure.

Because of grief about Thea's sudden death, making assumptions that the one who did it was Jonathan, he had confronted Leila, whom was handed over to him during the battle in the Chinese territory. He was about to use Ravien but decided against it, saying that he won't be like Jonathan, who bed others' will.

He was then seen by Magdalene Bronsted, the Knight of St. Raphael, in the Aquila Palace's rooftop garden and was asked if he regretted the decision that he had made. They were interrupted by Raffaele Ravelino, the Knight of St. Jegudiel, where they almost fight one another until Lloyd Haumann, the Knight of St. Michael, interrupted them, saying that they should focus their strength in preparing for an attack by X Code.

One evening, he encountered Jonathan in the Student Council's Clubhouse's rooftop garden and told him his ambition to be the Knight of St. Michael and take Philipp so that the people will no longer need X Code. At that moment, Akito tried to trap Jonathan once again when he asked him to talk with the new viceroy over the phone, knowing to himself that Jonathan won't be able to lie to Marianne, to assure him that Jonathan's memories had finally returned again. Akito, however, was set up in a Kaio field by Leonardo Carter; that's why he never learned that Jonathan had regained his memories.

During the ambush of the Knights of AEGIS at the transport where Marianne was in, Akito breakthrough their defenses with other Eurasian soldiers and saved Marianne before she was recovered by Jonathan, destroying the latter. Akito appeared to be Marianne's knight, just as how Jonathan intently wanted it in the first place. He was shocked with the sudden announcement that Marianne had about her wish to revive the independent zone of the Philippines and its election. Akito later appeared again commandeering a Eurasian navy fleet who've surrounded the Knights of AEGIS. Aboard his Perun *XXX*, X Code, all of a sudden, appeared and revealed his intention of joining the independent zone.

The following few days, as everyone prepared for the independent zone and elections, Akito pondered on if Jonathan was indeed X Code, asking himself why did he ordered to live which saved him from a threat of an Honorary Eurasian. That night, Akito was in training. He was asked to sign the verdict for the one who've assaulted him, but Magdalene took in charge, and later asked him why did he decided to be dispatched to the Philippines knowing that the Filipinos labeled him as a traitor.

Raphael Arrhenius, the Knight of St. Gabriel, alerted them that the private video call with X Code that they were anticipating had finally rallied. Through the conversation, Akito questioned why they should believe X Code, wherein the latter revealed that he had one million people to join the independent zone but exiled him in exchanged. Akito was against the exile but Marianne had indirectly told him that she wanted to forgive those who have wronged everyone, even X Code. During the independent zone and the election, he ordered the exile of a million people who were under the disguise of X Code.

Deep down inside Akito, he knew that Jonathan was X Code. His assumptions later became a fact when the whole department of the Office Secret Intelligence were influenced by Kaio, and that Jonathan revealed it himself when he called him, just as Jonathan begged him to protect Marianne for the upcoming battle. He had set up a meeting with Jonathan, Khan and Leon for them all to settle their old scores and everyone had revealed everything that they've been hiding from one another. In the end, Akito accepted Jonathan's plea to protect Marianne; but they were all interrupted when they've realized that Akito and Leon were followed by Sergei's guards.

Akito then hurried to the Manila settlement where the Knights of AEGIS tried to assault the government bureau again to recover Marianne. In a battle against Leila, Akito's survival and victory had slimmed, causing him to use the FELEIRA, instantly blowing up the whole settlement. He sought the approval of Sergei to assassinate the Emperor in exchange that the latter will make him as the Knight of St. Michael when he becomes the emperor.

### Becoming Jonathan's Crown Protector

Akito headed to Isla de los Inocentes to kill the Emperor, but was hindered by Lloyd. He lose in their physical battle and run away, but was carried along with the ruins where he lose his consciousness. He gained his consciousness back when he was found by Magdalene and Vivienne, who was controlled by Josephine Carter's soul and had her memories already regained, respectively. Along with Vivienne, he asked to be brought to the Other World, where he witnessed the Emperor's death in the hands of Jonathan, siding with the latter's wishes. He then made a pact with Jonathan on helping him to be an emperor for world liberation and in order to cleanse Eleonora's name. Throughout the time, the two reunited as friends, revealing the truth at each other.

He then became Jonathan's personal knight when the latter ascended to the throne, earning the highest title as "Crown Protector". At that time, he became Jonathan's sword and shield for their plan which they dubbed as "Refrain". To carry out their plans, Akito was seen to be completely in doubt of their plan but continued still. He proved that he was the mightiest knight during the coup d'etat led by former members of the Knights of the Holy Order, beating everyone, as well as Lloyd, alone with the Perun Escaltus.

Akito remained firm with his intention to serve as Jonathan's knight that when asked by Jonathan regarding it when someone had tried to assassinate the latter, he said that he was willing to be his sword and shield. During the joining of the Eurasian Empire with the United Order of Nations, he and Jonathan learned that Marianne was still alive and with Sergei and Leon.

Few days later, they've headed out to battle against Sergei, Leon and the Knights of AEGIS, along with the Ma-I Ophir headed by Khan. He and Jonathan even eliminated a FELEIRA warhead before assaulting the Midas fortress. In the Midas, Akito battled against Raphael Arrhenius, former Knight of St. Gabriel, and defeated him. He battled against Leila until their units had ran out of energies, not until the Urduja Rogue's hand struck the Perun Escaltus's chest, and the latter unit burned up in flames.

Akito's survival was needed that it was later revealed though that he was still alive and donned the mask of X Code. In a flashback, he took the responsibility handed to him by Jonathan and had stopped the execution of the Knights of AEGIS two months after the Battle at Taal.

### Being X Code

His first act as X Code, as planned, was to kill Jonathan. However, instead of assassinating him, he condemned him with an offer to pardon all those who've rebelled against Jonathan's reign, and him, as X Code, would forever influence the Emperors of the Eurasian Empire according to the Code of Justice. Though it took years before peace fully reigned, **Akito** didn't regret his decision; especially that his main reasons were because he couldn't kill his best friend and couldn't condemn Jonathan's unborn child to grow up without his presence.

## Physical description

Akito is described to be a handsome young man with unruly dark brown hair and brilliant jade eyes. He is fit and lean with visible taut muscles. His features matured overtime. After faking his death, Akito appears to have a scar on the left side of his torso that was due to his fight with Leila during the Battle at Taal. He was seen to have a scar from the right side of his neck to his shoulder, one that he received upon trying to save Akira when they were five years old.

## Personality

According to Jonathan and Leon, prior to the invasion of the Philippines, Akito was somewhat selfish and rarely put others before himself. He also acted in a rather bratty manner when he first met Jonathan, Marianne and Leon, beating and bullying the previous. This attitude, however, changed when he slowly befriended the three.

After the Philippines was conquered by the Eurasian Empire and Akito killed his father, his personality significantly changed. He dedicated his cause to not endorse terrorism or rebellion, which he believed would only result in pointless killing. He also held a more positive outlook on the Empire, believing that it could be changed for the better. He had a sense of loyalty, never questioning the orders of his superior. Despite that, he was shown to be willing to stab them in the back, if necessary. Akito also wished to take responsibility for his actions, and his ultimate goal was to atone for the killing of his father.

Akito developed a firm resolve to kill X Code, and by extension, Jonathan, when Eleonora died. He considered X Code to be an evil and immoral individual who was only focused on results and cared nothing for innocent lives. Akito rejected X Code's offer to join him twice, one in which X Code held him at gunpoint. Later, Akito would continue honoring Eleonora's memory by continuing his quest to change within by becoming the Knight of St. Michael so that people will no longer support X Code. He also held a quill and customized his Perun's shield with a Knight of Honor as a result. Akito was driven towards becoming the Knight of St. Michael as a way to change the Philippines so that X Code will no longer be needed one day. He was shown as a corrupt individual whose goal is to change within for peace as opposed to Jonathan's change for realism.

By the time that Jonathan was exposed to be X Code, Akito began to paint Jonathan with the same brush he painted X Code with. Akito had a hard time acknowledging Jonathan's past actions such as the Mickey and Clark Airbase incidents. it was shown during the time he was transporting Jonathan as Parsifal Wagner during the Blank Year. During this time, he had a more hardened personality, and seemed willing to use more underhand tactics, such as attempting to use Ravien on Leila, though he discards it soon after, not willing to use methods similar to the First Battle of the Manila Settlement for his blood-lust revenge against X Code.

During the Eurasian campaign, Akito gained the nickname "The White Grim Reaper" by the enemies as he slaughtered countless people and in one of them, he told the army to surrender but decided to kill them since they've refused. During Ayame's conversation as the Southern Leaders, Akito showed no remorse for the fallen members as their execution couldn't be helped. But, regardless, Akito hasn't lost faith in Jonathan as he wondered why he killed Eleonora since there could have been another way, but despised Jonathan for casting a Kaio on him to live since it was his goal to die. After reminding of his father's past and their confrontation at the Ryu household, Akito realized that Jonathan is the kind of person who would take all of the lies to make everyone's dreams into reality, indicating that Akito's view of the Empire started to change. This what leads Akito to attacking the Emperor since he was the one responsible for the chain of events to occur in the first place and what he did to Eleonora for revenge along with Kaio. Akito also seemed to have hated the Emperor as it was shown during the speech of Varlam's funeral.

After destroying the Manila settlement with the FELEIRA and causing the deaths of approximately 37 million people due to the influence of Jonathan's Kaio command, he took some time to reflect within the crater he created. After a one-sided conversation with Stefano Acierno, he laughed maniacally, desensitized by the countless deaths he inadvertently caused. He then abandoned his self-righteous nature and resolve to achieve his goal regardless of the means. This prompted him to finally ally with Jonathan and devised the Refrain together. He was consistently shown to be loyal to his chosen leader with a strong sense of justice. Afterwards, he showed a vicious dedication to it to earn Jonathan's confidence, but he himself felt the hesitation towards acting upon the new role of X Code, and yet, also showed grief and sorrow that he decided not to continue.

The moment he took in the role of X Code, his expression were constrained underneath the mask of his new identity. It was stated that he set up the façade because he doesn't want to lose the faith of people in the first X Code and it would be easier for Jonathan once he took in the role once again after him. That was why, underneath the masked figure, he trained himself to be like Jonathan when he was X Code. Though it was different when he was with Leila and their children, for he was shown to be somehow a masochist as a loving and protective husband and father.

## Skills & abilities

While Akito possessed no outwardly superhuman powers such as Kaio, his physical prowess was a top-notch. He possessed superior hand-eye coordination and has extensive military training in both firearms and hand-to-hand combat. Before the Empire's invasion of the Philippines, Akito was specially trained by his uncle, Hubert Arbis, in military arts, and has spent most of his time training to become stronger. He was also skilled in the art of kendo, despite the fact that he had to quit it. His physical prowess seemed almost inhuman at times.

As the pilot of the Chevalier Perun, Akito was an extremely skilled pilot, with a 97% efficiency rating from Pierre Stachiewicz based from his simulator scores. His lack of tactics and strategies baffled Jonathan, since he fought with instinct instead of thinking or using his mind. The Perun's superior abilities also helped, as few other Chevaliers could match its astonishing speed or overcome its considerable defenses even if they've outnumbered the Perun by a tremendous degree. This had been mitigated as of the year 2318, wherein newer Chevaliers have filled the technological gap. Even when Jonathan managed to predict his movements, Akito's reflexes allowed him to narrowly escape what would have otherwise been certain death.

Despite not possessing a Kaio power, Akito does have an unusual ability to detect those who have power ever since the incident in Isla de los Inocentes, where Akito was placed under a command by Jonathan "to live". As this command gave no time or event limitations, it activated every time Akito felt suicidal (or otherwise accepted his death as an inevitability) and forced him to survive by any means. It also activated to a lesser extent when his life was in immediate danger, but Akito was able to resist such activation. He could also used the command to his advantage, allowing him to react faster than he would normally be capable of.

Akito's abilities weren't solely physical, as Jonathan had stated, Akito has an impressive mind, not only because he was able to disarm his plans many times but because Akito made use of the Kaio command used on him to fight more effectively. He also showed to have a very good instinct, as seen when he made accurate guesses about X Code's identity and, based on that, predicted what Jonathan was likely to do. During his time as the Crown Protector, he showed a more casual use of the "live" Kaio command used on him, and his ability to know what Jonathan was thinking and how to act based in that.

## Possessions

* Chevaliers
* Weapons
* Others

The Perun was a seventh-generation Chevalier made by Pierre StachiewiczEarl Pierre Stachiewicz and Doctor Valerie Lynch under the supervision of Captain Celina Pelczynska for SIEGE under the command of Fifth Tsarevich Sergei of the Eurasian Empire. The Chevalier, being the first of its generation, wasn't easy to operate, needing a fully capable pilot who'll manage it well. Akito was optioned for it, and was chosen right away with a 97% performance with the simulated version of it. Since then, the Perun became a trademark of Akito, especially in the battlefield. Due to its white and gold color, the Chevalier was nicknamed as "The White Knight". Other improvements on the Perun ended up to be handled by Pierre, modified to suit Akito's prowess with the Chevalier. Perun had been a widely known Chevalier despite its improvements and its later descendants.

During his time as X Code, Akito changed Chevalier since the Perun-class was linked to him. He used Ace Rapturous, though it was made based on the Perun as well that except for its upgrade and difference in appearance, it very much functions the same way as its predecessor.
## Relationships

### Romance

* Leila Izlar
* Eleanora Vasilyev

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Eleonora Vasilyeva, the Sixteenth Tsarevna of the Eurasian Empire, encountered Akito at the time that he was escaping her bodyguards in order to tour around the Manila settlement. She came to Philipp as Sub-Namestnik of the province with her elder sister, Elena Vasilyeva as Namestnik, upon the death of their half-brother Varlam Vasilyev.

### Family

* Immediate family
* Descendants

### Friends and allies

* Jonathan Carter
* Leon Tamaz Antkowiak
* Khan Iskandar

## Battles

This list shows the battles Akito has participated in:

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	+ Third Pacific War
		- Invasion of the Philippines†
* Rise of Rebellion
	+ First Blood Rebellion
		- Skirmish at Ayala Ghetto
		- Mickey Incident†
		- Philippine Liberation Front Hotel Incident
		- Assault in Area 10
		- Battle at Area 22
		- Battle at Area 6
		- Battle at New Manila North Port
		- Rescue Operation (Hubert Arbis)
		- Battle of Busuanga Island
		- Confrontation at Isla de los Inocentes (I)
		- Battle of Clark Air Base
		- Election of 2317 Massacre
		- First Assault on Manila Settlement
		- Confrontation at Isla de los Inocentes (II)
	+ Mickey Skirmish
	+ Laevast Fleet
* World Dominance
	+ Second Blood Rebellion
		- Battle at Mausoleum of Chinese Emperors
		- Battle over the Pacific Ocean
		- Second Battle at New Manila North Port
		- Second Assault on Manila Settlement
* Dark Age
	+ Battle at Isla de los Inocentes
	+ Knights of Olimp Uprising
	+ Battle at Taal
	+ Refrain
* The Great Shift
	+ 19th World Peace Conference Incident
	+ Battle at Indonesia
	+ Rescue Operation (X Code)†
	+ Second Battle over the Pacific Ocean

## Killed victims

The list shows the victims Akito has killed:

* Maergyn de Anturgnia/Akira Ryu

## Appearances

* *Reverse*
* *Revive*
* *Refrain*
* *Reload*
* *Requiem* (indirectly mentioned)
* *Repeat*
* *The Bishop's Curse* (mentioned only)
* *The Lady's Hope*
* *First Encounter*
* *The Imperial Siblings* (indirectly mentioned)
* *A Noble's Desire* (mentioned only)
* *Lessons*
* *We can't tell Jonathan*
* *The Fair Lady*
* *Before the Showdown*
* *Ticket of Dreams*
* *The Final Invitation*
* *A Real Princess*
* *Return a Loved One* (mentioned only)
* *No Boys Allowed* (mentioned only)
* *Don't Forget Me Again* (mentioned only)
* *The Round's Enforcement*
* *The White King's Scheme*
* *My Strange Mission* (mentioned only)
* *For the Next Move*
* *The Plan of Refrain*
* *Clothed for a Funeral*
* *With this Ring*
* *Last Notice*
* *Finalization of Plans*
* *A Secret*
* *The Birth of a Prince*
* *Affections*
* *X Code, Signing Off*
* *Final Goodbye*
* *One Summer's Day* (indirectly mentioned)

## Quotes

* Reboot
* Reverse
* Revive
* Refrain
* Reload
* Revolt
* Repeat

* *"You are the kind of person who doesn't care about strangers, but would lie his life down for the people he cares about. You are the kind of person who wouldn't blink while killing a thousand men, but would cry when you are forced to kill your own family. You are the kind of person who would never kill someone you love, even if it was to save your own skin. You are a better person than me, a person who is able to accept all his faults without trying to hide the behind a façade of nobleness."* –to Jonathan Carter

## Trivia

* Etymology
* Character descriptions
* Other descriptions

* **Akito** (秋人) comes from the Japanese name combination of 秋 (*aki*) that means "autumn" and 人 (*to*) that means "person"; making Akito's name to mean "autumn person". However, there are other kanjis that could build up his name such as 晶 (*aki*) that means "sparkle", and 明 (*aki*) that means "bright", or 斗 (*to*) which refers to the constellation Ursa Major, and 翔 (*to*) that means "soar, fly". For the purpose of the series, SF revealed that Akito's name was written as the first ones mentioned.
* **Ryu** (龍) means "dragon" in Japanese. This was also a nod to the enemies calling him as the "Dragon of the East".
* Akito's name as an Honorary Eurasian is **Vincenzo Ryukyu**.
	+ **Vincenzo** is the Italian form of the name "Vincent" that comes from the Roman name *Vincentius*, which was derived from Latin *vincere* meaning "to conquer".
	+ **Ryukyu** comes from one of the islands of Japan, originating from Chinese writings 琉虬 and 流求 that is a descriptive name, meaning "glazed horn-dragon".

- Akito's last name was originally "Ryuji", meant to be named after SF's close friend, Ryuji Kayama. It was later simplified and shortened to "Ryu".

- Akito's middle name, **Arbis**, was named after SF's other close friend, Lucy-Evelyn Ravelo, whom Akito shared middle names with.

- He was mainly based from another of Flaire's close friend, Prince Alan Kakazu, whom readers and fans had considered as the real-basis for Akito. Not to mention that Flaire called him as "Akito" as well.

- Originally, in the early draft and planning made by Flaire, he was named as "Raven Dustorm", but find the name funny and inappropriate.

- Like Jonathan Carter, Akito has a counterpart with *Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion*, which is, Suzaku Kururugi. Like Jonathan to Lelouch, Akito has a very close resemblance to Suzaku.

- His blood type is O.

- He is left-handed.

- He usually uses chopsticks when eating.

- He was trained in martial and sword arts since he was a kid.

- He hates mind games, and finds it completely inappropriate for a child.

- His uncle, Hubert Arbis, is his mother's older brother; while Ayame Dy is his cousin through his father.

- The sword he used to kill his father was owned by the Arbis family; a heirloom given to the Ryu family as part of his mother's dowry in his parents' marriage.

- His favorite food is mango crepe; because of this, on his birthday, October 8, the whole fandom decided to make it a special day to create mango crepe, annually. It was then unofficially made that October 8 be a "Mango Crepe Day".

- He was the only one among the characters that were stated to be tortured through lingchi or slow slicing. Unnamed characters who disobeyed Jonathan during the Dark Age were immediately executed in public and were no longer tortured.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Reload*
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Reboot*
3. ↑ *Reverse*
4. ↑ *Revive*
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 *Refrain*
6. ↑ Behind the Name: Akito
7. ↑ Behind the Name: Ryū
8. ↑ Behind the Name: Vincenzo and Vincent