Detective agency

Akiko maintains a reserved and dignified demeanor. She prides herself on being a strong woman and a capable doctor. She almost always appears calm and collected. However, when angered, her true strength emerges—she becomes a powerful force, difficult to handle. These traits are particularly evident due to the nature of her ability. During her "treatment," she can delight in dismantling patients and then rebuilding them with her power. As the Agency's only doctor, she values ​​life highly and detests senseless death and murder. Akiko is confident in close combat and wields large melee weapons, such as a chainsaw or a large cleaver. She uses them not only offensively, but also with a specific purpose: to seriously injure her opponent. Her sadistic tendencies are an important part of her combat persona. Akiko often enjoys "special treatments," using unconventional and painful methods. Because of this, her colleagues at the Armed Detective Agency are somewhat wary of her: no one wants to be "treated" by her. In combat, this manifests itself in her intentionally inflicting more brutal blows than necessary to achieve a more rapid state of recovery. She is ready to rebuke those who think differently, and does so without much hesitation. For example, she fiercely argued with Motojiro Kaji, who expressed curiosity about death through his experiments on civilians.

Naomi isn't one to back down from danger. She actively participates in the agency's affairs, especially when her older brother, Junichiro, is involved. Even when directly told to step aside, she often refuses. This is perhaps her most noticeable trait. Naomi is always close to Junichiro, and her behavior in his presence can be contradictory: she can act both childish and provocative. The plot hints that her feelings extend beyond mere sisterly affection—something that even the agency itself sometimes remains silent, fearing their suspicions are correct. Regardless of the nature of her feelings, Naomi demonstrates unwavering loyalty: she's willing to do anything to protect her brother, even shielding him from bullets with her own body. As an agency clerk, Naomi displays resourcefulness in difficult situations. Osamu Dazai even taught her the basics of strategy: he taught her that if an enemy has as much information as you, you need to outsmart them rather than rely solely on sheer volume. Naomi successfully employed this approach to deceive John Steinbeck and H. P. Lovecraft. She also has strong deductive skills—Kirako Haruno even noted that Naomi would have made an excellent detective if she had supernatural powers.

Compared to other Agency employees, Tanizaki truly does seem "average." He's not prone to eccentric behavior, unlike some of his colleagues. However, he's no stranger to humorous pranks—he readily joins in on the mischief of his superiors, like Doppo Kunikida. He's capable of being a good comrade. He develops a particularly close bond with Atsushi Nakajima—they're even considered "normal" compared to others, and they've worked together effectively on several missions.
He cares deeply for his younger adoptive sister, Naomi. However, he is uneasy about her spontaneity and physical intimacy, sometimes asking her to tone it down. But when Naomi is in danger, Tanizaki changes dramatically, becoming cruel and bloodthirsty towards those who have offended him. He has even stated that morality, ego, and pride take second place to his desire to protect his sister. When Tanizaki activates his ability, an illusory snowfall covers the area around him. In this space, he can distort the opponent's perception: creating copies of himself, changing the appearance of objects, or completely "erasing" himself from sight, blending into the surroundings. Tanizaki is not a brute-force fighter, so he often coordinates with his colleagues. 18 years old. Ability: "Light Snow." It allows him to project illusions in a certain range around himself, covering the affected area in snowfall.

Kenji grew up in the remote village of Ikhatovo, where there was no electricity or telephones, and people lived by barter. This makes him easy to talk to, open, and hospitable—he always greets people with a smile, which is what makes him popular. He views the world with great optimism and sincerely believes in the innate sincerity of those around him, regardless of their words or actions. He himself believes that sincerity helps one find common ground with both a person and a cow.
Due to his rural upbringing, Kenji sometimes doesn't understand basic city concepts, such as the concept of money. In difficult situations, he often relies on his "country instincts," which sometimes leads to unconventional, and sometimes frightening, solutions. When the condition is met (he's hungry), Kenji can perform incredible feats: easily lifting and flipping cars, ripping road signs out of cement, tearing steel doors (like those found in bank vaults) from walls, dismantling rails and using them as weapons. In combat, he often grabs large objects and uses them against enemies. This ability grants not only strength but also resilience. He can withstand a strong blow (for example, a lead pipe to the back of the head) without serious consequences. He himself has mentioned that in the village, cows constantly kicked him in the head—and he felt almost no pain. He also tolerates multiple bullet wounds well. Kenji has a rather naive and straightforward personality. In battle, he doesn't develop complex tactical plans: he sees a problem, finds a heavy object nearby, and uses it. He can block attacks with basic defensive techniques (like karate). 14 years old. This ability grants Kenji superhuman strength and durability, allowing him to perform feats beyond the capabilities of ordinary people: easily lifting cars and pulling road signs out of cement.

Despite his difficult past, Atsushi genuinely cares for others. He's willing to risk himself to save those around him—even those he barely knows. A prime example: during the agency entrance exam, he covered a mock bomb with his body to protect the other participants. Low self-esteem and self-doubt. As a child, he was abused (verbally and physically) by the director of an orphanage. This dealt a serious blow to his self-esteem: he often doubted his own worth, considered himself "worthless," and became fixated on the past.
When faced with real danger, Atsushi can panic. He often feels helpless and can make rash decisions, especially if he's influenced by others. Atsushi often doubts his own worth, can become fixated on guilt, and sees himself as a burden to others. These internal conflicts persist, but he no longer allows them to completely paralyze him. Through his experience at the agency and interactions with other characters (not only allies, but also those he previously considered enemies), Atsushi learns to trust his instincts and rely less on others' judgment. He begins to understand that his worth isn't determined by others' words or past mistakes. Most often, Atsushi doesn't fully transform into a tiger, but rather utilizes specific elements: his claws, tiger speed, and reflexes. This allows him to be mobile and maintain control. In his tiger form, he relies on powerful claw strikes, leaps, and rapid attacks. His style is characterized by rapid dashes and counterattacks. Atsushi often acts as a distraction, drawing the enemy's attention to give his comrades an opportunity to use their abilities. 18 years old. The ability transforms into a tiger.

Ranpo sincerely believes himself to be "the world's greatest detective" thanks to his phenomenal deduction skills. He often boasts of this, though in reality, he possesses no supernatural powers—only a brilliant mind and keen observation. He is aware of this gap, but initially refused to admit the truth, lest he disappoint the agency that believed in him. He often acts like a child: teasing his colleagues at the agency, refusing to take on cases out of laziness or simply a desire to argue. Sometimes his behavior seems like a defense mechanism—perhaps due to a difficult childhood.
But when it comes to friends or missions, Ranpo changes. He becomes calm, calculating, and willing to do anything to protect those close to him. In conversations, he often acts childishly, sometimes condescendingly patting people on the head, completely disregarding their status. In critical situations, his attitude changes. He is capable of showing genuine concern and a willingness to help, especially if it serves the agency's interests or involves someone he truly values. 26 years old.

Kunikida takes his job at the Armed Detective Agency very seriously; the organization's reputation comes first. He's always collected, focused, and meticulous in planning every action.
He feels a constant need to systematize everything, collect data, and create detailed graphs. Because of this, he can appear overly strict and demanding during investigations. Despite his outwardly composed demeanor, Kunikida is prone to sudden emotional outbursts, most often triggered by his partner Osamu Dazai and his repeated suicide attempts. In a fit of anger, he can slap Dazai, kick him, or otherwise physically assault him, although he is generally not prone to violence. Kunikida can openly express his dissatisfaction, saying that working with a partner like Dazai is unpleasant and complaining that he is a suicidal maniac. He sometimes makes harsh, rational decisions. Kunikida can, at the right moment, create a firearm (such as a pistol or wire rifle), a flashbang grenade, a taser, tear gas, a key, a lock, or even communication and signal jamming devices. Kunikida is proficient in hand-to-hand combat, able to restrain opponents and perform throws. He has even demonstrated enhanced strength, for example, tearing John Steinbeck's vine off himself. He used these skills in situations where direct physical confrontation was unavoidable or when he needed to quickly neutralize an enemy before he could retrieve his notebook.
22 years old. Ability - It allows Kunikida to transform words written in his notebook into real objects while maintaining their function.

Dazai enjoys playing pranks, often on his partner, Kunikida Doppo. He'll say something important for him to write down, only to later claim it was all a lie. Because of this, Kunikida dislikes him and regularly scolds him. He rarely reveals his true motives—until he decides he's ready, others don't know his true thoughts. He regularly attempts suicide, often comically. His behavior is also somewhat contradictory: he wants to die, yet he's morbidly afraid of pain and dislikes being sick. He doesn't take his work very seriously and often tries to delegate tasks to others. He's dramatic and prone to making fun of everything, making it difficult to tell when he's being serious and when he's just joking. His experience at the detective agency has taught him to notice the smallest details, plot complex multi-move combinations, and anticipate his enemies' next moves. He enjoys luring his opponents into traps, where they themselves are put into situations where their abilities are useless. 22 years old. Her ability allows Dazai to neutralize another esper's abilities through direct physical contact.