Akira Mado

Akira Mado (真戸 暁, Mado Akira) is an Associate Special Class Ghoul Investigator and Kureo Mado's daughter. She was previously partnered with Koutarou Amon and was the mentor of Haise Sasaki.

Appearance
Akira is a beautiful young woman with pale blonde hair and purple eyes. In the anime, they are portrayed as pale grey-green. She is often seen in formal clothing. She tends to leave her expression neutral most of the time, and rarely shows any serious form of emotion unless provoked to do so. After softening up and getting close to Amon, she expresses more emotions.

Akira's trademark is a braided hairstyle which she wears in most of her appearances. In her younger days at the Academy, Akira's hair reached past her shoulders but she cut it short when she became an investigator. After the time skip, it has grown out again and she keeps it tied up in a braided bun.

Personality
She is an intelligent woman and always serious about work and her daily routine in general. Like her father, she has deep insight and intuition that helps her in investigations and determining situations while on the field. She shares her father's "quinque-mania," but not as extreme.

Akira remains professional in most situations, no matter who she is faced with, and she isn't one to admit her own feelings on a subject unless provoked to a certain degree. Seen through her interactions with others, it is most likely that she would prefer to make a quinque rather than to interact with someone else.

After the time skip, Akira has become much more open about showing her emotions to others, as she does throughout her conversation with Haise Sasaki.

Raid of Kanou's Lab
Akira was assigned as the subordinate to Koutarou Amon, who had participated during the investigation of the Binge Eater. The disappearance of Dr. Akihiro Kanou led Akira and a small team to an abandoned mansion that Dr. Kanou owned. While searching for clues that may lead to Dr. Kanou's whereabouts, Akira and Koutarou found several ghouls fighting each other. Amongst them were Tsukiyama "The Gourmet" ghoul and Naki, a member of Aogiri Tree. Both Akira and Koutarou engaged the ghouls and were able to fend them off. However, Naki injured Akira with a powerful kick and took a bite from her leg.

Akira later joined Koutarou and Seidou Takizawa at a bar, here she wallows in self-pity over the fact that she was injured. She's a weak drinker, getting drunk after a single drink, stating she blamed Koutarou for her father's death as well as admitted she hated him for it, though she was drunk at the time.

Owl Suppression Operation
Akira participated in the raid on Anteiku. After the raid, she was seen keeping a strong front even though her partner, Amon, was labeled as deceased. She later broke down in tears saying she loved Amon and Takizawa.

Post-Owl Suppression Operation
Some time later, as Akira was visiting her father's grave to tell him about her promotion to Rank 1 and how she was assigned to mentor a junior said to be an oddity among investigators. At that moment, that pupil approached her and introduced himself as Rank 3 Investigator Haise Sasaki.

Torso Investigation
Akira was first spotted at the naan restaurant, having curry. She reminded Haise that Arima Kishou has requested to see him. She then advised Sasaki that he should aim high, for the CCG needs to produce investigators that can surpass Arima.

A meeting is held between Mado Squad, Shimoguchi Squad and Hirako Squad concerning the Torso Investigation. Shimoguchi and Sasaki engaged in a slight altercation, but Akira and Hirako managed to stop the quarrel. She then gave Sasaki a “Mado Punch” in the gut to keep him in check.

On the night Torso’s identity was revealed and Sasaki battled Serpent, Akira received a call from Tooru Mutsuki. She later arrived at the scene where Sasaki was going mentally and physically out of control. Using a sniper loaded with Rc suppressant bullets, she shot Sasaki, telling him to rest for a while. She then had an internal monologue; she said Haise was to be treated as a human, but should use his kagune too frequently, he might be treated as a ghoul, which will lead to his extermination.

Nutcracker Investigation
Akira’s name was mentioned in a conversation between Sasaki and Arima; where Sasaki referred to her as his “make-believe” mother.

Later that day when Sasaki visited her in her office, Akira got a report from the Shimoguchi Squad at Torso’s residence; saying they were under attack by the SS-rated Rabbit ghoul of Aogiri Tree.

Upon hearing Shimoguchi Squad's members were all murdered, Akira visited the hospital, along with Sasaki, to offer her sympathy to Shimoguchi. She asked him to tell her, in detail, everything that happened while they were at Torso’s home. She later explained to Sasaki about Aogiri’s motives, and what it felt like to lose comrades whom you had spent a lot of time with. Sasaki later noted that Akira expressed sadness while speaking about Shimoguchi’s loss.

When Shimoguchi brushed Sasaki off when congratulated on being released from the hospital, Akira told Sasaki that it was only natural for him to feel that way after having teammates killed. She mentioned Sasaki would feel even worse if it were to happen to him due to his kindness, and that the only way to protect those he loved was to become stronger.

Auction
Akira took part in the Auction Mopping-up Operation, working separately from her partner and the Quinx. Instead, she participated in the battle against Naki, Miza, and the White Suits with her arrival shifting the battle in the CCG's favor. Naki recognized her from their prior encounter at Dr. Kanou's lab, and the two fought.

She managed to trick Naki, luring him into attacking her and struck him from behind with Fueguchi, her father's quinque. She lectured him about clinging to the past, pointing out how he continued to cling to the memory of Yamori instead of moving forward. Her words shook him, and she left the task of finishing him off to other investigators -- beginning a lengthy battle against Miza Kusakari when the other Aogiri executive tried to rescue him.

The two women were evenly matched, and Akira was unable to intervene when Rabbit appeared and rescued Naki. After some time, she finally managed to wound Miza and cause her to retreat. Akira prepared to regroup with the surviving investigators but was shaken when Sasaki being tortured by an unknown attacker was broadcast throughout the area. Losing her composure, she screamed at Matsuri to tell her who Sasaki was fighting. When she received no answer, she became furious and communication with her was lost.

In the aftermath of the raid, Akira rushed into the auction hall and began to call out to a seriously-wounded Sasaki. But she froze in shock, catching sight of his opponent from a distance -- her former classmate and coworker, Seidou Takizawa. The investigator-turned-ghoul greeted her, before retreating from the area.

Post-Auction
A month after the Auction Mopping-up Operation, Akira attended a Christmas party held at The Chateau, arriving with Arima. She casually mingled with the guests and had a good time. Sasaki gave her a hair accessory as a gift.

Rose Extermination
In the following spring at the promotion ceremony, Akira congratulated her squad on their new ranks and noted it to be rare having First Class investigators at Sasaki's age. She asked Sasaki on the conditions of Hinami Fueguchi, telling him to hurry on the time (to finish getting information and getting rid of her), showing some uneasiness from her part due to Hinami being involved in her father's death.

Akira found Sasaki searching for files in the file storage room. When asked about her participation in the 20th ward, she told Sasaki about was her former co-worker, Amon Koutarou, who died in the battle to subdue Owl. However, she brushed it off when Sasaki questioned her about the Eyepatch ghoul. Unexpected by her, Sasaki broke down, yelling that he was not "Haise" when she tried calming him down. Akira recalled when Arima asked her to be Sasaki's mentor to fill his yearning of a motherly figure and lack of assertiveness, to which she questioned about herself being able to fill a mother's role. She then embraced Sasaki and assured him that he was himself.

Post-Rose Extermination
At Shirazu's grave, Akira stood next to Saiko, comforting her and telling her to "let it all out" as she cried over her friends grave-bed.

Rushima Landing Operation
During the operation, Akira was assigned to the Houji Squad as Kousuke Houji's second-in-command. As the squad prepared to confront Tatara, Houji warned her about how powerful Yan was and estimated their current opponent was much stronger. He ordered her to keep fighting no matter what, with the assumption he would be killed during the battle.

An unknown period of time later, the squad was radioed by Suzuya Squad, who were preparing to join the attack against Tatara. After Takizawa interrupted the fight between Houji and Tatara, he killed the latter, beheaded Houji, and murdered the rest of the CCG troops, leaving Akira alive. He held Akira up by the neck while expressing his wish to be regarded as a hero for killing Tatara and saving the CCG, but she mentioned that Houji wanted him to be killed by his former superior. This angered Takizawa, so he tightened his grip, further suffocating her. Amon appeared and cut Takizawa's arm off, saving Akira. She watched the two men fight, but was unable to assist a losing Amon. When Takizawa asked her whether she still wants him to die, or now agrees with Amon, she is unable to answer him. The confrontation is interrupted by Mutsuki, who arrives to back Akira up. He recklessly unleashes his kagune, cutting Akira across the cheek in the process and begins to fight against Takizawa. Akira watches the battle, but when Mutsuki goes to strike a decisive blow, she throws herself over Takizawa and is stabbed in various places.

Insight into Akira and Seidou's history of when the two were in the CCG Academy and their third-year finals scores were posted. Akira ranked first which a classmate attempted to praise for, but she only retorted about his time management. She noticed Seidou, who was ranked second, looking at the scores, and he sent her an angry look and said congratulations that she accepted with a thanks.

Mutsuki reminded her of the crime of aiding a ghoul, which Akira stated she was well aware of. She proceeded to stand but was pierced again by Mutsuki's kagune. Akira fell to the ground, telling Seidou her regrets and cried. Before Mutsuki landed his final attack on Akira, Amon intervened and fought him. While Akira was collapsed on the ground, the Quinx Squad arrived and Amon told Seidou to take Akira and leave. Seidou did, taking Yumitsu Tomoe, and the injured Akira as his hostage, to depart Rushima.

Kureo Mado
After losing her mother at a young age, Akira and her father develop a very close bond. She states she handled much of the housework for their family, while her father was shown to be a devoted and even doting parent. Akira had great admiration for him, viewing his obsession with fighting Ghouls as something to aspire towards as an investigator. Though she maintains a stoic front concerning his passing, when intoxicated, she breaks down in tears over the loss.

Koutarou Amon
Initially, Akira harbored a deep-seated resentment towards him over the death of her father and even claimed to hate him while drunk. She often makes things difficult for him, teasing him or acting contrary especially towards his gestures of good will. However, over time, she came to care deeply for him and even attempts to kiss him once. His rejection causes her frustration, demanding to know whether he compares her to Harima. After his apparent death, she weeps while confessing that she loved both him and Takizawa.

Seidou Takizawa
Classmates from the Academy, their relationship is primarily defined by a strong rivalry. Akira had always out-performed him on all fronts, causing him to harbor an intense feeling of jealousy towards her. Aware of this, Akira often makes statements to intentionally rile him up and Amon criticizes them both for their inability to interact without bickering. However, after he is reported killed in action, she mourns for him and states that she loved both Takizawa and Amon. When she sees Seidou again, she is shocked at how much he has changed and appears to be sad. However, she shields the killing blow meant for him with her own body.

Haise Sasaki
As his mentor, Akira is usually friendly towards him and treats him kindly. When she first heard about him, she felt misgivings concerning rumors of him being different but over the years, they have developed a close bond. However, Akira isn't above harshly rebuking him and claims that he is dangerously naïve. After he loses control, she helps to bring him down and later comforts him, establishing his condition and reassuring him. When asked by Arima if he wanted to know about his family Haise would say that Akira is like a mother to him. Later while he is with Akira herself Haise jokingly called her 'Mom', something she was not pleased with.

Power and Abilities
Like her father, Akira seems to have her own collection of quinques. Beyond that, she also takes a lot of interest in new quinque designs or experimental weapons. She is also a capable fighter, being strong enough to stand against S-ranked ghouls such as Naki and Miza. She shows expertise with firearms as well, sniping Haise Sasaki from a considerable distance.


 * Amatsu: The quinque Akira used during the raid of Kanou's lab, this quinque combines two types of kagune into one lethal weapon. The whip-shaped Bikaku part can distract then drag the enemies into close range, so the dagger-shaped Koukaku part can easily finish them off.
 * Fueguchi: A rinkaku quinque that was created from Asaki Fueguchi's kagune. It looks like a spine that was tied together. It is a high-speed combat quinque with a sharp cut. It was presumably succeeded by Akira from her father, Kureo Mado, as the quinque belonged to him before he was killed. It took her a whole year to master it and she can control it as easily as moving a finger.
 * Fueguchi Two: This is a koukaku quinque that was created from Ryouko Fueguchi's kagune. It has the appearance of flower petals that spread in four directions. It can defend against attacks of any kagune and counter attack with a thrust. This quinque combines both offense and defense. It was presumably succeeded by Akira from her father, Kureo Mado.
 * CRc gas grenade: Its full name being Control Rc cells gas grenade, is an experimental weapon that releases gas which can suppress Rc cells activities. Through respiratory system or other mucous membranes, the opponents' kagune will be paralyzed in a short time, giving investigators an edge against disarmed ghouls.

Trivia

 * Akira was ranked thirteenth in the latest character popularity poll.
 * Akira likes making quinques, solving puzzles and cats.
 * Akira respects her parents and Kishou Arima.
 * Both of Akira's parents were killed by ghouls.
 * Akira owns a cat, which resides in her apartment.
 * Takizawa refers to her as an "Asexual Weapons Fanatic", similar to how others mockingly called her father a "Crazy Old Quinque Fanatic".
 * In Tokyo Ghoul Trump, she's featured as the "Queen of Diamonds".
 * Akira has demonstrated the same one bulging eye, and one squinting eye like her father during the Auction arc while facing Naki who recognized only her face, but he forgot her name.
 * Akira loves spicy food, especially curry.

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