Akari Niimura

K-Cat Project

TM Fighting Project

**Tsukasa Nagano**

## Championship Belts

**SSS Championship***Aug 7, 2021 - Present*

**K-Cat Project Championship**

## Tournaments

 **BATTLE Champions Tournament Semifinalist**

**Akari Niimura** is a Japanese AV actress, boxer, and pro wrestler. She currently works as a freelancer who is affiliated with various organizations. For the BATTLE organization, Niimura is a member of the Super Sonic Satellites roster. Currently, she is the **SSS Champion** in her first reign. In 2023, Niimura became the ace for TM Fighting Project, a newly established indie catfight wrestling promotion.

## Character Bio

Billed from Kyoto Prefecture, Niimura left a lasting impression as a star in the underground women's wrestling scene. Despite her sexy appearance, Niimura is a full-fletched heel who loves to cheat and will use a chain when given an opportunity. She is also not afraid to put on the gloves and compete in boxing matches both live and non-live events.

## BATTLE (2020-)

Although she lost to **Kanon Nakajo** in her debut match, Niimura bounced back with a win over **Nozomi Haneda**, who had her final match before retiring. In her first live wrestling event, Niimura defeated **Arisu Toyonaka** at **BWP 08**. In late 2020, she wrestled **Ham @ Tachibana** in a chain death match.

### SSS Champion & Partnership

For most of 2021, Niimura had a string of matches with **Tsukasa Nagano** trading wins and losses. Following the vacancy of the **SSS Championship**, the SSS group bestowed Niimura as their new ace heading into **Fighting Girls International 01**. Following her title victory over **Himari Ayase**, Niimura proposed a partnership with **Nozomi Arimura** to takedown BWP. In October, Niimura teamed with **Ichigo Suzuya** in a losing effort to **Ariya Narimiya** and **Ai Kawana** in the main event at **BWP NEXT 07**. However, Team SSS would get the last laugh beating down the two ladies and sending a message to BWP, **Arisu Otsu**, and **YUE**. However, the partnership between the two would end following their losses to Otsu and YUE separately at **BWP 09: CLIMAX**.

### Allied Forces Reformed

Despite the aftermath, Niimiura and Arimura would put their differences aside in unity for the Allied Forces. For the second time at **BWP NEXT 08**, Niimura was involved in another tag match teaming with a returning **Ako Momona** to defeat **Nana Maeno** and **Aina Nagase** in the main event.

### BATTLE Champions Tournament & Rivalry

Niimura took on B-1 Champion Otsu in the quarterfinals of the **BATTLE Champions Tournament** as part of A-Block. During the match, **Noa Nanami** interfered in the match to assist Niimura whose motivation was to take down the BWP. The heat between the two champions resulted in another match that took place at **Fighting Girls International 02** where Niimura scored another win.

### Chains & More Chains

It is no secret that Niimura loves chains and she used them against **Hinami Meguro** at **BWP 10: Heroines Assemble** in a chain death match resulting in a disappointing loss for the chain expert. She also wrestled **Hikaru Minazuki** in a special single match in the same month where chains were included and got the win.

### BATTLE Champions Semi-finals

Following her victory over Otsu in the first round with a little help from Nanami, Niimura takes on BWP Champion Maeno in the semifinal for A-block. Despite her best effort (by cheating), Niimura was defeated by the BWP Champion and dropped out of the tournament.

### Fueled by Revenge

The rivalry between Maeno and Niimura also took place in boxing. In the main event of **BWP Boxing 06**, Niimura was knocked out by Maeno. It was announced at **BWP Boxing 07**, that the two competitors collided once again in the main event with the vacant **BATTLE Queen Boxing Championship** on the line where Niimura was defeated once again. Things only got more personal between the two champions in another bout at **FGI 03** resulting in another loss for the SSS Champ. After getting a much-needed win over **Akari Nonoka** at **BWP Boxing 08**, Niimura came out after the main event to confront Maeno and is looking for another match shortly.

For most of 2023, Niimura has fought various opponents such as a tag team win over Meguro and **Mio Nozaki** and a win over a returning **Satsuki Toyooka**. She has also developed a somewhat partnership with fellow SSS member Nagano. At **BWP 11**, Niimura is facing off against **Arisa Kawasaki** for the first time live and their first encounter since 2021 for K-Cat.

## Infinity X (2021-2022)

Along with **Saya Minami**, Niimura made her debut for Infinity X in both wrestling and boxing. In November 2022, Niimura was scheduled to face **Anka Suzune** but dropped out due to health issues. Instead, newcomer **Ena Kasuga** became the new opponent much to Niimura's disappointment.

## K-Cat Project (2021-)

### First Time Ever

In April 2021, Niimura made history by defeating Kawasaki in the first-ever Steel Cage Match also known as the "Queen's Fight Wire Net Death Match". Along with the win, Niimura was awarded the **K-Cat Project Championship** for her accomplishment.

### The Battle of Trials 1

In May 2022, Niimura took on **Sara Ichinose** where the winner will be crowned as the inaugural **KCGP Extreme Champion**. Retired wrestler **Ann Takase** is appointed guest referee for the match. In the end, Niimura was unsuccessful in capturing the gold but gave Ichinose a beating that left her being stretchered out.

## TM Fighting Project (2023-)

### The Apology Series & Sequel

Niimura and **Natsuki Yokoyama** were the first performers featured in the newly founded indie pro-style catfight promotion. From day one, Niimura is firmly positioned as the face of TM Fighting Project according to the director who is a huge fan of her work. The first match between the two ended with Niimura being dominated. The sequel features a rematch and is much more competitive than the first.

### Invasion: Japan vs USA

Niimura took on KAT from Dangerous Curves in a pro wrestling match. TM did consider pitting YUNA against Niimura but decided to go with KAT based on height and power for a more challenging opponent. Despite her small stature, Niimura showed resilience against the American redhead in a back-and-forth bout. Luck would soon turn on Niimura where YUNA got involved leading to an utter beatdown by the DC girls.

### A Newcomer Appears

The last match for 2023 sees Niimura against a debuting **Sakura Tsuji** in a battle of heels.

## Dangerous Curves (2023)

### Tokyo 2023 Collaboration

It was confirmed by Dangerous Curves that Niimura will partake in a collaboration featuring her, Yokoyama, **Kat Van Wilder**, **YUNA**, **Reina Matsumura**, and **Saebom** in April 2023.

### DC Unscripted

In her DC debut, Niimura took YUNA in her first unscripted match ending with an impressive victory (9-4). Her match with KAT was more difficult resulting in a rough beginning but would catch up to even the score with a little help from a rare low blow. In the end, Niimura was defeated via a dragon sleeper (5-4).

## Other Media

Niimura has been an established AV actress since 2016 and has a YouTube channel. In March 2023, Niimura received her first published photobook and was named among the top ten AV actresses in all of Japan.

## Championships & Accomplishments

* SSS Championship (1 time, Current)
* K-Cat Project Championship (1 time)

## Wrestling Moves

### Trademark Moves

* ***Niimura Special*** (Modified Arm Spread Lotus Lock)
* **Torture Rack**
* **Boston Crab**

### Signature Moves

* Liger Bomb
* Sleeper Hold
* Figure 4 Leglock
* Elbow Drop
* Rear Naked Choke
* X-Factor
* Triangle Choke

## Trivia

* A former clerk in the manufacturing industry but left due to boredom.
* A self-described "Cosmetic Otaku" who enjoys cosmetic products.
* A fan/lover of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise.
* Participated in a basketball club and mountain climbing.
* Loves cooking, and often attends AV events.
* Skills in calligraphy and marathon running.
* She formed a punk band in 2019 called "Takamachi" and plays the bass. Other member include
* Trained in judo and has a background in MMA.
* Voted in the top 10 AV actress poll in all of Japan.