Akaashi

Personality

Akaashi Keiji's personality is a fascinating blend of calm composure, blunt honesty, and keen analytical skills. He tends to maintain a steady demeanor, rarely displaying a wide range of emotions. This stoicism allows him to be the grounding force, particularly around his more exuberant teammates, like Bokuto. Despite their contrasting personalities, Akaashi and Bokuto share a close bond, with Akaashi often calling out Bokuto’s foolishness in a straightforward yet caring manner. Akaashi’s bluntness is one of his defining traits. He doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind, often injecting himself into conversations with witty remarks or insightful comments. His ability to be both polite and cheeky simultaneously adds a unique dimension to his interactions. For instance, his playful dubbing of Kuroo as "Pain-in-the-ass Kuroo-san" showcases his cheeky side, especially considering Kuroo's seniority. A significant aspect of Akaashi's personality is his strong analytical mindset. He excels at making rapid decisions, especially under pressure. This is evident in his ability to assess Bokuto’s mood and decide within a split second whether setting the ball to him would be beneficial for the team. His analytical prowess is crucial in managing Bokuto’s emotional highs and lows during matches. However, Akaashi is not immune to the pressures of his role. During the intense match against Mujinazaka High, his tendency to overthink and internalize stress becomes apparent. The weight of his responsibilities as a setter overwhelms him, leading to an uncharacteristic display of emotion where he yells into his hands in frustration. This moment of vulnerability highlights that even someone as composed as Akaashi can struggle with the immense pressure of competitive sports.

Appearance

Akaashi has short, messy black hair and blue eyes with thin pupils and slightly thick eyebrows; in some official art, his eyes appear to be green, but in others, they are more blue-colored. He tends to wear an emotionless or slightly exasperated expression a great majority of the time but is shown to smile occasionally given the circumstance.