Akira Touya

Akira Touya is a main character from the anime "Hikaru no Go," which premiered in 2001. As Hikaru's biggest rival and a student at Kaio Middle School, he is already a formidable Go player when Hikaru starts his journey. The son of Koyo Touya, Akira is fascinated by Hikaru's seemingly insurmountable strength and is determined to uncover the secret behind it. Their encounters often lead to arguments as they challenge each other throughout the series.