Akira Touya

Akira Touya is a student at Kaio Middle School and Hikaru’s primary Go rival. As a descendant of Koyo Toya, he possessed immense skill long before meeting Hikaru. He is driven by an obsession to understand the source of Hikaru's inexplicable talent. While Akira has managed to secure a victory in their matches, their relationship is defined by intense games and frequent, heated arguments.