Although still striving for Dazai's approval, Akutagawa nonetheless views Dazai's current disposition as a disgrace to the bloodstained reputation he carved into Port Mafia's history.Īkutagawa's desire for Dazai's approval inevitably leads to an intense resentment towards Dazai's new "student", Atsushi. Dazai's defection deepens the damage, leaving a permanent, lingering sense of inferiority in Akutagawa's mind no matter what he accomplished in the mafia. Having only heard Dazai's berating, learning of Dazai's high opinion of Sakunosuke Oda damages Akutagawa on a deep level, feeling insulted he is thought of as lower than someone who refuses to kill in the mafia. Even after undergoing Dazai's extreme and horrific training, Akutagawa never wavers from his own philosophy, starkly against adopting Dazai's value of information over simply getting rid of the mafia's enemies. This meeting with Dazai ends in a pivotal change in Akutagawa - respect for someone. The only thing that changed was meeting Dazai when he was 14, already willing to kill a group of illegal traders responsible for murdering his companions. Since childhood, Akutagawa's grim outlook never changed. The center of this anger stems from his past as an orphan in the harsh slums of Yokohama. This quick temper often gets in his way, fueling his actions to the core of his very being. In instances such as Higuchi's screw-up during the manhunt for Atsushi, Akutagawa is quick to lash out, ridiculing him for risking the bounty by acting recklessly. Towards subordinates and superiors alike, he acts aloof, distancing himself from social interactions however possible.
Hostile as he is towards the weak, he dislikes meaningless torture and prefers killing in one go whenever possible.Īs violent as he is, Akutagawa maintains a generally composed and detached approach. Merciless and blunt, Akutagawa doesn't discriminate when it comes to his targets, having no qualms killing anyone from innocent civilians, children, and enemies alike. Self-titled Port Mafia's "dog", Akutagawa depicts an acute willingness to commit violent crimes to further not only the mafia's goals but his own agenda. Much of the obedience he receives from subordinates of Black Lizard largely stems from fear of his short temper and general intolerance of incompetence. His ruthless, vicious nature makes him one of the Port Mafia's most dangerous members, feared by both ally and foe. He is not afraid of pain and defeat, if only to hear a word from a "certain person".
Wan! appearance- preschool Akutagawa PersonalityĪkutagawa has a black and white "survival of the fittest" view of the world, claiming that weak people should die and give way to the stronger ones. Īfter being bitten by Bram Stoker, Akutagawa has a vampiric appearance.
When covered in Rashomon, the coat full covers Akutagawa's body including his mouth. When on his day-off, he wears a simple black coat and frameless tinted glasses.
When Akutagawa used to live in the slums, he wears dirty and ragged clothes. Underneath his coat, he dons a white dress shirt, decorated with a layered ruffled fabric. He wears a long, black coat reaching past his knees over black fitting pants and black dress shoes. His eyes are sharp, somewhat baggy, and a dark empty grey. He has short, choppy black hair with side bangs that reach his chin and turn white at the tips. He's often seen covering his face with his hand due to his frequent coughing. Akutagawa has a slim build and very pale skin.