Mikiya Awakusu

**Mikiya Awakusu** is the father of Akane Awakusu and the son of Dougen Awakusu in the light novel series, *Durarara*, and the *Wonderland* series. Due to the fact that his elder brother wishes to pursue a non-yakuza career, Dougen decided to make Mikiya the next heir to the Awakusu-kai. Many members oppose this move, mostly because Mikiya has yet to produce any noteworthy achievements despite his long time involvement with the Awakusu. Because he is regarded as a "weak link" in the Awakusu, Mikiya is eager to prove himself and follow in his father's footsteps.

## Appearance and Personality

### Appearance

Mikiya's general appearance is that of a typical yakuza member. He is normally seen wearing a sharp black suit and has black slicked back hair.

### Personality

Mikiya is a very stern and serious individual, rarely beating around the bush when a crisis strikes and has very little patience for jokes. Part of this serious nature stems from his desire to prove himself as a worthy successor to his father as there are many in the Awakusu who don't see Mikiya as a competent leader. Despite his title as a yazuka boss, Mikiya maintains a somewhat stable family life. While it is shown that he cares for his family (enough to mobilize every available employee of the Awakusu to look for his missing daughter) there are some who theorize that his care for his family may merely be a front to earn support from the rest of the syndicate.

In terms of abilities, it can be assumed that Mikiya, as a yakuza executive, can handle himself in a fight. He is also shown to be very strategic and thorough, being able to organize the deaths of three infiltrators within the Awakusu at the same time.

## Back Story

As one of the heirs to the Awakusu, Mikiya has been involved in its criminal side for most of his life. He was a competent member but there was nothing especially noteworthy about his career. Initially, it was Mikiya's older brother who was selected as the next heir but he wished to pursue a career in art as opposed to a criminal one. As such, the mantle fell to Mikiya who accepted with open arms.

At some point during his career he settled down and started a family with an unnamed woman and fathered a daughter, Akane Awakusu. Mikiya hid the criminal nature of the Awakusu from his daughter, convincing her it was a simple art gallery. However, Akane eventually discovered his secret and ran away from home, prompting him to begin a mass search through Ikebukuro for his daughter.

## Storyline History

### Black Swan Wonderland

Mikiya's wife is put into a coma after an attack at the café when she was celebrating a friend's birthday. He goes to the hospital to see her. Kota Nakamura asks him some questions about the attack. Mikiya swears revenge to his wife afterwards.

### Dark Alice in Dark Wonderland

Mikiya becomes the leader of the Awakusu after his father dies. Now, he is looking to avenge him.

### Dark Side of Wonderland

Mikiya and Kine confirm that Izaya Orihara is really dead.

## Relationships

### Akane Awakusu

*Main Article: Akane Awakusu*

Mikiya's relationship with his daughter is strained. Initially, Akane looked up to her father as a successful owner of an art gallery and wished to support him by becoming a famous artist. Likewise, Mikiya cared for Akane but was usually busy and frequently came home late which made him somewhat distant. He seemed to want Akane to stay out of the criminal side of their family and kept the details of his work a secret from her at least until she was old enough to comprehend them. When Akane learned the truth, her trust in her father was almost completely shattered which put an immense strain on their relationship. Mikiya's difficulty with discussing the matter hasn't helped either. While Akane still loves her father, she is in near constant doubt about his intentions.

## Source

* https://durarara.fandom.com/wiki/Mikiya\_Awakusu