Yangire Character Review - Air Gear's Agito Wanijima

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If someone says shark, I think of Agito. Ha ha. Best shark ever. I'd rate Agito 5 out of 5 on yangire terms.

Here's why:

Looks: Positive

Most yangires have their trademark smirks and trademark smiles (while killing or whatever). Agito have that, too! And he's so great at it! Whether he's angry, pissed off, serious, bored, injured, or in yangire mode, his facial expressions are a joy to watch for someone who likes yangire.

Personality: Positive

As a yangire, his personality is top-level... and complicated. You could call him "a yangire with a heart". His first appearance shows how ruthless and bloodthirsty he is. But the moment Behemoth arc

kicks in, everyone would see that Agito does have a soft spot in him.

That's not the only complication, though. Because... there are actually three personalities residing in their one body: Akito, the cute, kind and happy-go-lucky guy; Agito, the bloodthirsty and hot-tempred; and Lind, probably the most sadistic of the three.

It's no wonder why I gave him a positive rating on personality. I mean, he's a rare character type, isn't he?

Story: Positive

If a person has three personalities, expect an interesting theory. What's wonderful is that the three personalities have backstories of their own.

Akito used to be the "shark", but after realizing how ruthless he has become, Agito was created to fill his role as fang king. Lind on the other hand is the first personality. He has his mother's memories and abilities due to a certain human research project. As he was not strong enough when he was created, Lind's personality hibernated inside the body and created Akito.

Confused? Complicated? That's what makes his story positive. He actually has a reason for being a yangire, unlike other yangires who are just out to kill

Voice: Positive

It's been a long time since I've watched Air Gear. But when I think of Agito, I can still clearly remember his voice. That's the ultimate voice actor! ...or voice actress? Seriously, he had such a manly voice I did not even realized that he and Ringo Noyamano share the same seiyuu! (Along with Kagome, Kikyo and Cardcaptor Sakura).

Plus, his (her?) yangire killer laughs are great!

Over-all Feel

Need I say more! Agitooooooooooooo iiiisssssss aaaamaaaaazzzziiiiiinggggg!

Let me leave you these pictures/gifs.