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"Shinonome" (東雲) means "dawn" or "morning clouds," evoking both a pale orange hue and the idea of being at the beginning of something – apt for someone just getting started on his dream

"Akito" (彰人) combines 彰 (“clear/obvious”) and 人 (“person”), implying "a person who stands out clearly"—mirroring his vow to become visibly successful in his field

Image color: Amber‑orange (#FF7722) reflecting both his hair and the symbolism of dawn, fire, and rising ambition

Fear of dogs: Traumatized by a dog bite as a kid; even barking or charging dogs freeze him in place

Avoidance of carrots, despite bright orange hair

Favored foods: Pancakes & cheesecake—with pancakes being his true favorite if he must choose one

Academic weakness: Struggles most in mathematics

Only character known to dye hair: the yellow streak, as his natural hair is all orange

Sibling – Ena: Frequent bickering but also deep mutual care. She sparked his music journey, and he often tries to protect her emotionally (like confronting their father or urging her to keep her art tools)

Toya Aoyagi: Singing partner and creative confidant. Their chemistry as BAD DOGS has earned them the title "perfect pair" in‑story. Toya was so impacted by Akito’s drive he eventually rejoined after dissolving the unit

Kohane & An: Initially dismissive of Kohane’s lack of experience, but came around after seeing her skill; offers her tough encouragement. With An, Akito's competitive friction becomes camaraderie, though he still calls her “Shiraishi‑san” for longer than anyone else. Their dynamic is rivalry plus sibling rivalry plus respect

Other units & virtual singers:

Rin & Len treat him like an older brother (especially Len)

KAITO initially rubs him the wrong way, but they bond over mutual sweet‑tooth and under‑estimating personalities

Tsukasa & Rui: Two “weirdos” who Akito ends up respecting, but is very protective of Toya around them

Akito aims to surpass RAD WEEKEND, idolizes Shiraishi Ken, and puts all his effort into that goal; Toya serves as both example and partner in fire‑brand ambition

BAD DOGS was their first unit. Although VBS now includes An and Kohane, Akito still occasionally performs as BAD DOGS with Toya (especially if needed at small events)

He’s known for stylist stage presence, raw vocal intensity (often beatboxing), and an emotional edge that resonates with the underdog narrative.

Akito has one of the more complex personality arcs:

Phase 1 — “Nice‑Guy Persona”: When meeting new or casual acquaintances, he is courteous and likeable

Phase 2 — Real self: Close friends or anything to do with music will unleash his passionate, hot‑blooded, gruff side—inspiring both fear and admiration

He despises half‑hearted effort; only true passion earns his respect. Despite frequent teasing of his seniors and outward arrogance, he’s deeply dependable to his inner circle. He loathes those who coast on talent alone without grinding for it .

Reddit Insight:

“Despite his gruff outward presentation, he’s actually… got big group‑mom vibes … he respects the hell out of his team.” “His biggest thing is persisting despite… He’s the fire guy.”

His arc centers on breaking through self‑doubt and realizing that talent alone means nothing without perseverance. He’s known for pushing himself even to vocal strain or collapse if no one intervenes .

As a child, Akito played soccer for Shibuya Diamonds and was the team’s ace—but after losing a crucial tournament, he quit and felt aimless

His sister Ena took him to a summer festival and encouraged him to try singing. This sparked his fascination with street music, ultimately fueling his ambition to surpass RAD WEEKEND, a legendary event that Shiraishi Ken (An’s father) had starred in

He and Toya initially formed BAD DOGS, later joined by An and Kohane to form Vivid BAD SQUAD

Family background

Father (Shin抜一): a professional artist who emotionally neglected both Akito and Ena, valuing success over support; a point of tension in the narrative

Mother: barely mentioned on screen—assumed to be neutral, not abusive, but largely absent from story focus

Eyes, hair & build

Eye color: olive‑green (occasionally drawn amber in rare art)

Hair: naturally orange, with one singular dyed yellow streak over his front bangs

Piercings: 1 on the right earlobe, 2 on the left—he wears different pairs depending on outfit

Typical outfits

Unit outfit: Pale‑yellow hoodie layered under black‑and‑yellow jacket, red plaid shirt tied around waist, black jogging pants with white stripes, black‑white shoes with blue accents and yellow laces

Casual style: Black "intrepid" tee over white longer tee, black‑white jacket, joggers with grey stripe, yellow belt, sneakers with orange detailing. Also seen in a variant grey‑orange "SCORCHING" jacket with magenta ribbon, blue belt, cuffed knee pad, hip chain, etc.

Japanese name: 東雲 彰人 (Shinonome Akito)

Birthday: November 12 (Scorpio)

Height: 176 cm (~5′9″)

School: Kamiyama High School, Class 2‑A

Unit: Member of Vivid BAD SQUAD, and also part of BAD DOGS duo with Toya

Talents & hobbies: Fashion coordinating, beatboxing, street singing

Voice actor: Imai Fumiya; childhood voice by Aoyama Reina